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Which is better, Amelia Island or Sanibel island?
Amelia Island
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Oct 13, 2026
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In short
It depends on what you want: by our listings Sanibel has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Amelia Island is the quieter pick. Restaurants and bars in Sanibel rate a little higher on average (4.51 vs 4.20).
Beaches: Amelia Island 0 vs Sanibel 0
Restaurants: Amelia Island 1 vs Sanibel 17
Bars and clubs: Amelia Island 0 vs Sanibel 7
Hotels and inns: Amelia Island 2 vs Sanibel 4
Attractions, museums and parks: Amelia Island 0 vs Sanibel 8
The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:
- Lagniappe (4.2★, Amelia Island), Amelia Island
- Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant (4.8★), Sanibel
- Sanibel Community Church (4.9★), Sanibel
Lagniappe
Restaurant
4810 1st Coast Hwy, Amelia Island
(904) 844-2634 Closed opens at 3:00 PM
4.2
website
Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant
Restaurant
362 Periwinkle Way #2, Sanibel
(239) 472-0011 Open until 9:00 PM
4.8
website
Sanibel Community Church
Church · Tourist attraction
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
(239) 472-2684 Closed
4.9
website
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The Beachside Resident
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