Don’t Wait to Book Your Vacation Rental on Sanibel Island

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Blind Pass Condominiums

Did you know our condos are booking up very quickly for the upcoming year? Don’t wait to make your selection as they are filling up fast! Blind Pass is also known lovingly called the Tropical Gem of Southwest Florida. As just one of the many barrier islands within the Gulf, Sanibel is characterized by clear skies and warm balmy weather for the most part of the year! If your looking for for the best time to visit us at Sanibel Island, there isn’t one! This is because the island is a gorgeous place to visit throughout most months of the year, it just all depends on your own preference for activities.

In addition, Blind Pass takes the Covid 19 virus very seriously and we have added extra precautions to make sure you and your family are safe! Providing a clean environment for incoming guests has always been a commitment and priority for Blind-Pass.

did you know? Sanibel Island condo rentals

Did you know we take the Covid-19 Virus seriously with our cleaning measures?
We fog the entire unit after a guest leaves and before our new guests come in!
We have an entire list of key steps our employees must follow in order to insure your continued safety in regards to this virus. This includes frequent handwashing, cleaning all knobs, door handles and any frequently touched objects and surfaces.
From December to April is From December-April, Sanibel has the best weather the entire year with cooler days and less rain, when compared to the summer months
You can take a free guided walk at Sanibel Island’s Gulfside City Par for a guided exploration of the Perry Tract. You will learn about the ecosystem and don’t forget to bring a bag to hold all of the shells you collect in the Shell Capital of the World!
You can visit the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. It provides a rich educational experience for kiddos and adults alike and is perfect for bird watching!
Bowman’s beach is one of the most popular beaches to visit when visiting Sanibel Island and by booking a condo rental at Blind-Pass, you have direct access to the famous Bowman’s beach. Other visitors whom DO NOT stay at Blind-Pass, have to deal with parking issues and its quite a hike for them to make it to the beach. There is a quarter mile or so walk from the parking lot to the beach, in which you’ll cross a wooden bridge over freshwater.
You will find the most unique shells on the beaches on Bowman’s Beach and the locals are proud of it!
You can visit the iconic, Sanibel Lighthouse! It is one of the most picturesque spots on the island. The lighthouse can get quite busy at time with other visitors, so make your plan accordingly.
Biking is a popular way to get around on the island! It will allow you to explore the untouched spoiledness of all Sanibel Island has to offer! There are many bike rental to choose from on the island.

As you can see, Sanibel Island has tons of things you can do while you visit with us at Blind-Pass. Also if you want to get an overview of our properties and what it has to offer check out this short video.

Be sure to check our condos for rent in Sanibel Island Florida.

Events You Don’t Want to Miss this November on Sanibel Island

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Blind Pass Condominiums

Are you and your family vacationing on Sanibel Island next month? If the answer is yes, then you will want to hear about a few of the events that you don’t want to miss. Sanibel Island is the perfect location to escape this fall because the weather is perfect and will want to never leave. Staying in one of our Sanibel Island Vacation Condo Rentals will keep your family close to where fun is happening. Let’s look below at a few of those fun events you can check out this November.

Sanibel Blues and Jazz Festival

Does your family love to listen to blues and jazz music? On Sunday, November 3^rd is the 4^th Annual Blues and Jazz Festival. Located at the Bailey’s Shopping Center beginning at 12:00 pm is where your family can come and enjoy listening to some great music. There will also be a lot of amazing food from local vendors that will make you want more. Some of the bands that will be there at the festival is Johnny Jensen, Marty Stokes Band and More. What a great start of your vacation here on the island with the family.

Taste of the Island

Taste of the Island is a festival that will be celebrating its 38^th year of serving local food to the guests. On Sunday, November 10^th at 12:00 pm is where you and the family can head to for some treats this year to help support the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW). This event was originally held in late April or the beginning of May but recently moved to November because of the cooler weather. A few of the local vendors that you can get some food from are The Clam Shack, Sanddollar Restaurant, The Fish House Restaurant and many more. Admission to this event is $7.00 per person and children under the age 12 are free. This is one event you don’t want to miss.

Sanibel Art Festival

Going on vacation to Sanibel Island during the month of November is filled with fun events, and this even is one you don’t want to miss. The Sanibel Masters Art Festival is being held on Periwinkle Way and will be on November 29^th and 30^th. All proceeds will go to help The Sanibel Community House and BIG Arts this year. The hours that you and your family can shop and attend the event are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Before heading home from your amazing vacation to Sanibel Island, head to the festival to grab some gifts to give as Christmas gifts, or to remember your family vacation to the island.

There are many other fun events happening on Sanibel Island during the month of November, but these are the few we wanted to share with you. If you still haven’t booked your Sanibel Island Condo Vacation Rental for your next trip, now is the time. We hope that you and your family have a wonderful vacation staying with us next month!

Relax and Unwind on Sanibel Island After a Few Days at Walt Disney World

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Blind Pass Condominiums

Are you and your family headed to Walt Disney World this fall to enjoy the fall festivities? We understand that when you go on vacation to Disney you will normally need another vacation from your vacation. So why not head to Sanibel Island for a few extra days to relax and unwind after your action-packed vacation to sunny Orlando? Staying with us at Blind Pass Condominiums will keep you close to the beach where you can relax and let the kids have fun in the white sand. Let’s take a look below at how you can relax and unwind on Sanibel Island after your visit to Walt Disney World.

Relax on the Beach

Walt Disney World is only 3 hours away from Sanibel Island and for many parents, you need a vacation after your vacation to Walt Disney World. Staying for a few days with us on Sanibel Island can allow you and your family can relax on the beach. For many who visit during the fall months, not only can they still enjoy the beach, but you get the golden hour sunshine that is still warm. Allow the kids to play on the white sand building sandcastles while you relax in a chair close to the water enjoying a good book. Even if you are spending a few days with us, you will be able to unwind on the beach as a family.

Collect Seashells

A favorite thing that our guests love to do head over to Bowman’s Beach to hunt and collect seashells. Sanibel Island is known for being the seashell capital of Florida and we even have a shell museum too. Grab the kids, a couple buckets and go hunt for the shells you want to bring home with you. And a little hint for your family is if you wade in the water a little and dig, you will find some of the most beautiful shells ever on the island. Just enjoy the time spent on the island as a family making new memories.

Explore the Island

When on vacation to Sanibel Island you and your family must go explore the island. There are so many cool things on the island that you can take advantage of such as shopping, visiting the Sanibel Lighthouse, going fishing and trying out local restaurants. Many locals love to grab a treat with their families at Pinocchio’s Italian Ice Cream, Gramma Dot’s Restaurant and The Mad Hatter Restaurant. There are so many different options of what you should do while on vacation to Sanibel Island.

No matter what you find to do while on the island, getting to relax and unwind after your vacation to Walt Disney World is what every family needs. If you still haven’t found a perfect Sanibel Island vacation rental, we at Blind Pass Condominiums would love to have you stay with us. We can’t wait to see you and your family as you come to the island to relax and unwind before heading back home to reality!

Celebrate the 4th of July on Sanibel Island

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Blind Pass Condominiums

It’s hard to believe that the 4^th of July will be here in just a few short days. For many families, spending the holiday weekend at the beach is a tradition. Staying in one of our Blind Pass Condominiums, you will be close to where the relaxation and fun will happen. This year will be one of the best 4^th of July’s that you can have because you will be on island time. Let’s look at some of the fun activities that are happening for July 4^th, 2019 below.

Independence Day Parade

One thing that makes every holiday the best are the parades that families can sit and enjoy. Don’t miss our Independence Day Parade on Sanibel Island as this year’s theme is “Seas the Day”. Starting at 9:30 am, your family can grab a spot along the parade route which begins at Island Inn Road and ends on Casa Ybel Road. What a way to start off the holiday weekend by attending this fun parade for everyone of all ages to enjoy!

July 4^th Celebration at Jerry’s

After the parade, your family won’t want to miss the 4^th of July Celebration going on over at Jerry’s Shopping Center. From 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, your family can enjoy the activities that will be set up fun for everyone. There will be a water slide, dunk tank, inflatable bounce house for the kids, a slip n’ slide and more. What a great way to come and enjoy the day spending time together which is what a family vacation is all about.

40^th Annual Road Rally

Head over to Timbers Restaurant on Tarpon Bay Road from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm for the San-Cap Optimist Club’s 40^th Annual Road Rally. This has been one of the longest-running 4^th of July events on the island and is fun for everyone. For more than 40 years, families and teams have to figure out clues while following a road course around the island. There will be prizes for the correct time and mileage and for the most correct answers to the quiz. Plus, some of the other prizes will be given for best decorated cars and the team who is coming from the farthest location. All proceeds from the rally helps fund the local Sanibel-Captiva Optimist Club’s 6 college scholarships.

4^th of July Fireworks Display

This year the city of Sanibel will be sponsoring the fireworks display for the 4^th of July. After you have spent the day at the beach or at one of the events listed above, come enjoy our fireworks display. To see the display the best, head over to the Sanibel Causeway Islands and the bayside of Sanibel Island. Celebrate with a bang this year and see the lights in the sky. Don’t miss this as it’s fun for the whole family!

If you don’t feel like spending the day at any of these events listed above, then spend the day sitting on the beach and soaking up the rays. If you still haven’t made your reservations for your 4^th of July getaway or vacation, now is the time. We can’t wait to see you and your family as you join us for this festive holiday!

Spend the Day Exploring Clam Bayou in Our Free Kayaks

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Blind Pass Condominiums

Kayakers and other small boat enthusiasts are sure to appreciate our close proximity to Clam Bayou and the free use of kayaks we provide to guests of Blind Pass Condominiums. Book your stay now and let us know in advance, if you can, that you’ll be using the kayaks.

Spend the Day Exploring Clam Bayou in Our Free Kayaks Clam Bayou – which is very old inlet – is a part of the Dinkens Bayou area just south of Blind Pass. The entire area is dynamic and always changing. Clam Bayou has been open to the Gulf off and on through the years. In 2016, Hermine, which was a Tropical Depression when it came by here and later became a hurricane, sent sufficient wind and waves to make a small pass to the Gulf of Mexico.

“This is reminiscent of the old days when both sides of Silver Key were open to the Gulf,” said nearby resident Doris Hardy, president of the ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge. “Fishing boats would enter Clam Bayou. We saw sting rays and there were more blue crabs and Gulf critters, for lack of a better word.”

Spend the Day Exploring Clam Bayou in Our Free Kayaks
“This has resulting benefits,” Evans said. “The opening brings in Gulf water and allows some flushing within the bayou. This removes some organic matter in the bayou and allows for an influx of creatures. This influx will provide some additional food in the bayou and will allow for marine life to pass freely between the bayou and the Gulf.”

Maps also note the presence of Old Blind Pass next to Clam Bayou. That, Evans said, is indicative of how things change along the shore. The present Blind Pass where Sanibel meets Captiva has been open and closed through the years. It is in its present spot today only because of human efforts to keep it there.

This entire area provides for a wonderful day of exploration by kayak, canoe and other small vessels that should not be missed no matter what time of the year you visit!

We love mornings when tide pools appear on the beach! This live fighting conch was giving his buddy a ride across the sand…

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Blind Pass Condominiums

Sanibel seashells
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Dead Man’s Fingers, pictured here and found on Sanibel, is a type of sponge tha…

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Blind Pass Condominiums

Dead Man’s Fingers, pictured here and found on Sanibel, is a type of sponge that is frequently found washed up on the beach. Sponges are not plants, they are animals and those that wash up are skeletons. Rather dangerous to cure and clean and the process makes the bright color drain to white. Better to just look!

One way to put yourself right on the beach is to watch a live beach cam. This i…

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Blind Pass Condominiums

One way to put yourself right on the beach is to watch a live beach cam. This is the way the beach looks at this moment on Sanibel. Heavenly. Can’t wait to get in that calm, clear water! http://www.earthcam.com/cams/florida/sanibel/

EarthCam – Sanibel Island Beach Cam
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Sanibel Island is a barrier island just off the coast of Florida, in the Gulf of Mexico near Fort Myers. The island — about 12 miles long and 4 miles wide — is known around the world for its sunsets, lighthouses, luxurious resorts, and fabulous shelling beaches. There is no better place to watch t…