The word HEART can be defined as the central or innermost part of something. Periwinkle Way has so much to offer as the essential "center" that connects Sanibel Island to all that there is to offer here. This is where all of the action tends to be. Check out the eclectic, niche boutiques and shops located in Tahitian Gardens, The Heart Of The Island Shops, Periwinkle Place (ranked Sanibel's #1 Shopping destination) and The Village Shops. Sanibel's local merchants search for interesting items to sell that attract visitors each year to this luxuriousIsland. For those seeking extraordinary items for their pets - Island Paws provides the finest pet products and supplies for all animals.
Stop and relax for a bite to eat or a cup of coffee at one of the many unique restaurants and cafes. It is hard to choose with so many options like The Sanibel Bean, Over Easy Cafe, Traders and Sweet Melissa's (with an award winning chef) all providing dishes made with local ingredients. Whatever your food cravings may be there is a restaurant on Sanibel to satisfy it.
Continue to travel down Periwinkle Way and take in the sites, the fresh air, the sunshine and the excitement of the entire island. If you would rather walk your furry friends or ride a bicycle the path extends the full length of Periwinkle Way for your enjoyment. The hustle and bustle of the island is contagious!
Other attractions that make up the HEART of Sanibel are Big Arts - which features galleries, music & dance performances, lectures & other activities; The Community House, The Antique Trading Post and The Island Cinema. There is an abundance of history and stories Sanibel has to tell. Memories are here ready for the making! We hope you will take the time to experience the "Heart" of Sanibel Island and come back often to visit us here on our little piece of paradise.