East Rocks, FL
Sanibel
Visit East Rocks
Popular places to visit

Sanibel Island Southern Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sanibel Island Southern Beach during your trip to Sanibel?

Sanibel Island Lighthouse
Although nobody knows how many shipwrecks it’s prevented, this lighthouse has been a welcome beacon for over a century. Visit it on an island that’s noted for shell collecting.

Bowman's Beach
Relax and revel in a visit to one of the area’s most beautiful beaches, great for swimming, fishing and finding special seashells.

Periwinkle Way
The island’s spine is also its commercial hub. Drive or bike the road’s length to find attractions and discover many stores and restaurants.

J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
See almost anything that flies, swims or crawls in Florida in this protected area. Become acquainted with wildlife while learning about varied species.

Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Sanibel Historical Museum and Village in Sanibel. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Fort Myers Beach Sunset and Dolphin Watching Cruise

Guided Kayak Eco Tour - Bunche Beach

Fort Myers Beach Dolphin & Sightseeing Tour Refreshments Included
East Rocks Hotel Deals

Baymont by Wyndham Fort Myers Central
Avoid this hotel at all costs. I'm lost for words.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers
It’s all about the location, the staff and facility. Margaritaville has it all.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Sanibel Island Beach Resort
I booked a suite which wasn't cheap, only to find out it's above the office and the farthest room from the beach. The property was understaffed with one person working the Tiki Bar and one bartender in the restaurant resulting in long wait times to get a drink or food. The beach is very nice, the ...
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Lani Kai Beachfront Resort
We had a balcony directly facing the beach. It was gorgeous and the hotel was lovely, but they are still having some construction so we were woken up by the sound of a drill at 8 am.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers
We were there for a week and all was great. Most days we ate breakfast at the hotel restaurant, sat out by the fire at night, did laundry in the clean laundry room and used the printer to print our boarding passes to fly home.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Cape Coral-Fort Myers Area by IHG
Room was clean, WiFi was fast
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
Other neighborhoods around East Rocks

Murex Lakes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Murex Lakes and surrounding area, you can visit Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum.

Bright Water
While Bright Water might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Sanibel Island Southern Beach and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village.

Gulf Pines
While Gulf Pines isn't home to many top sights, J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gulf Shores
While there might not be top attractions in Gulf Shores, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Bowman's Beach.

Chateaux Sur Mer
Though Chateaux Sur Mer might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bowman's Beach and J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge.




