Getting here...by car!

Driving Directions to Sanibel

From Tampa and south bound I-75

• Proceed south on I-75 to Daniels Parkway exit 131. Exit right (west) onto Daniels Pkwy
• Continue west on Daniel's Parkway, cross over US HWY 41 (Daniel's Parkway becomes Cypress Lake Drive once you have crossed over US HWY 41). Proceed west on Cypress Lake Drive to Summerlin Road
• Turn left onto Summerlin and continue 10 miles to the Sanibel Causeway ($6.00 bridge toll)
• Travel 3 miles across the causeway to Sanibel.
• Once on Sanibel Island, turn left at the 4-way stop sign onto Periwinkle Way and continue for 1 mile. 
• The Tarpon Tale Inn is located on the right hand side just past East Gulf Drive at 367 Periwinkle Way. You will see our sign, Tarpon Tale Inn on the right.
• Cross East Gulf Drive and go to the second parking spot on the right. Directly in front of you (at the far east end of the building) is our office. It’s the last door at the front corner. You should see the sign “Registration” above the door.

From Miami and north bound I-75

• Proceed north on I-75 until you reach Alico Rd. exit number 128. It’s the exit after Corkscrew Rd.
• Exit the Interstate and turn left (west) at the light, you are on Alico Rd. Continue west on Alico Rd. until you reach RT. 41, also known as Tamiami Trail. Turn right on Rt. 41 and go north until you reach Gladiolus, the Sign will say “To Sanibel.” Turn left and go west on Gladiolus.
• Continue west on Gladiolus until you reach Summerlin. The sign will point To Sanibel left.
• Turn left and follow Summerlin until you reach the Sanibel Causeway. The toll is $6.00.
• Travel 3 miles across the causeway to Sanibel.
• Once on Sanibel Island, turn left at the 4-way stop sign onto Periwinkle Way and continue for 1 mile. 
• The Tarpon Tale Inn is located on the right hand side just past East Gulf Drive at 367 Periwinkle Way. You will see our sign,
• Tarpon Tale Inn on the right.
• Cross East Gulf Drive and go to the second parking spot on the right. Directly in front of you (at the far east end of the building) is our office. It’s the last door at the front corner. You should see the sign “Registration” above the door.

From Orlando

• Take I-4 West to I-75 then South to Exit 131
• Exit right (west) onto Daniels Pkwy (Exit 131) and continue west, cross over US HWY 41 (Daniel's Parkway becomes Cypress Lake Drive once you’ve crossed over US HWY 41). Proceed west on Cypress Lake Drive to Summerlin Road
• Turn left onto Summerlin and continue 10 miles to the Sanibel Causeway ($6.00 bridge toll)
• Travel 3 miles across the causeway to Sanibel.
• Once on Sanibel Island, turn left at the 4-way stop sign onto Periwinkle Way and continue for 1 mile. 
• The Tarpon Tale Inn is located on the right hand side just past East Gulf Drive at 367 Periwinkle Way. You will see our sign, Tarpon Tale Inn on the right.
• Cross East Gulf Drive and go to the second parking spot on the right. Directly in front of you (at the far east end of the building) is our office. It’s the last door at the front corner. You should see the sign “Registration” above the door.

From West Palm Beach

• Go south on I-95 to 98 (To Belle Glade). Follow 98 to Belle Glade, through Belle Glade to Labelle. You will pick up 80. Head west to No. Fort Myers where you will pick up I-75 south. Go south on I-75 till you reach exit 131, Daniel's Parkway.
• Exit right onto Daniels Pkwy (Exit 131) and continue west, cross over US HWY 41 (Daniel's Parkway becomes Cypress Lake
• Drive once you have crossed over US HWY 41). Proceed west on Cypress Lake Drive to Summerlin Road
• Turn left onto Summerlin and continue 10 miles to the Sanibel Causeway ($6.00 bridge toll)
• Travel 3 miles across the causeway to Sanibel.
• Once on Sanibel Island, turn left at the 4-way stop sign onto Periwinkle Way and continue for 1 mile. 
• The Tarpon Tale Inn is located on the right hand side just past East Gulf Drive at 367 Periwinkle Way. You will see our sign,
• Tarpon Tale Inn on the right.
• Cross East Gulf Drive and go to the second parking spot on the right. Directly in front of you (at the far east end of the building) is our office. It’s the last door at the front corner. You should see the sign “Registration” above the door.

• Driving directions from SW Florida International Airport (239)768-1000; located in Lee County, off Exit 131 on Interstate 75, providing direct access to Sanibel-Captiva via an easy 45-minute drive. The airport is served by nearly all major airlines.
• Orlando Sanford International Airport (407)825-2001; located 7 miles south of Orlando; take I-4 south to I-75.
• Miami International Airport (305)876-7077; located 5 miles northwest of Miami; take I-75 west.
• Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (305)357-6100; located 4 miles south of Fort Lauderdale; take I-75 west.

From SW Florida International Airport

• From the Parking Lot and Rental Car Facilities, take Terminal Access Road to stop light. 
• Turn Right onto Treeline Avenue Extension and follow to Daniels Parkway. 
• Turn left (west)onto Daniels Parkway and proceed to Cypress Lake Drive.  (Daniels Parkway turns into Cypress Lake Drive after crossing US 41.)  Proceed straight on Cypress Lake Drive to Summerlin Road (which will be three lights after crossing US 41). 
• Turn left onto Summerlin Road and continue to the Sanibel Causeway toll plaza.  The toll cost is $6.00. 
• Once on Sanibel Island, turn left at the 4-way stop sign onto Periwinkle Way and continue for 1 mile. 
• The Tarpon Tale Inn is located on the right hand side just past East Gulf Drive at 367 Periwinkle Way. You will see our sign, Tarpon Tale Inn on the right.
• Cross East Gulf Drive and go to the second parking spot on the right. Directly in front of you (at the far east end of the building) is our office. It’s the last door at the front corner. You should see the sign “Registration” above the door.