SANIBEL, Fla. (AP) — Visit the beaches on this Gulf Coast barrier island and you’re likely to see people doing the Sanibel Stoop. That’s the term for the bent-at-the-waist posture used to collect ...

Sanibel Island is all about shells, so spend a day browsing the beach for nautical treasures and visiting the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium, which has touch pools and a “Great Hall ...

I’ve been coming to Sanibel for decades, ever since my grandparents settled on nearby Fort Myers Beach in the 1960s and my parents bought a house on Sanibel in 2001. I don’t think I’ve never seen it ...

Named the best shelling spot in North America by Travel + Leisure magazine, Sanibel Island—located near Fort Myers on the Gulf of Mexico—is a true haven for seashell-spotting enthusiasts. “It turns ...

Tiny treasures abound on this beautiful Florida island. It’s easy to see how Sanibel Island, a Florida barrier island known for its pristine beaches, near-perfect weather, and abundance of seashells, ...

Sanibel Island is known as the "Seashell Capital of the World" due to its unique geographical location and abundance of shells. The 10BEST list is compiled through expert nominations and reader voting ...

Alaska may have more miles of coastline than Florida, but with much warmer temperatures — both air and water! — Florida has "The Last Frontier" beat. We even brag about it with our motto of "The ...

National Seashell Day may be over, but you can enjoy combing the beach for shells and shark teeth any day — every day, if you'd like. Just leave some behind for the other shell hunters. The Palm ...