The Magic Bus Sanibel Island, Florida

The Magic Bus Sanibel Island is the perfect place to stop for an ice cream treat! This fun Sanibel Island Ice cream shop has something for everyone.

The Magic Bus

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Whether you need a caffeine kick or a sweet treat you will love The Magic Bus on Sanibel Island!

They offer an array of sweet treats, including a full espresso bar, ice cream counter, refreshing fruit smoothies, chocolates, milkshakes, pastries, and more.

We love taking photos with the bright yellow VW bus to commemorate our trips to Sanibel Island.

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The Magic Bus is owned by the owners of The Island Cow restaurant and The Mad Hatter Restaurant that are hopefully coming back to the island. The group of friends got together to open the Magic Bus.

The fun theme of the Sanibel ice cream shop puts a smile on your face the moment you pull into the parking lot.

Knowing there are delicious treats inside, along with superb air conditioning is the perfect reason to stop by for a sweet treat.

Front entrance with steps up to a blue building, cars in the parking area

Outdoor Seating

There are colorful stools along the outdoor walkway perfect for relaxing with a sweet treat.

The Magic Bus Menu

The Magic Bus serves ice cream scoops & cones, milkshakes, candies, malts, floats, smoothies, acai bowls, parfait, a full coffee bar, and sweet treats

They offer great ice cream flavors perfect for enjoying in a cone or as a milkshake. I always have a hard time deciding which Magic Bus ice cream I need to enjoy.

Menu Highlights

Smoothies - Island green, beachy berry, tropical sunset, Sanibel bliss, and Coastal Acai

Magic Milkshake - Your choice of ice cream blended with milk, decked out in sprinkles, whipped cream, and a treat wand in a Magic Bus mason jar.

Too Groovy Sundae- 2 scoops of ice cream, two toppings, a brownie, whipped cream, and a wafer cookie in a signature mason jar.

Beach Bucket - a sand bucket filled with 5 scoops of ice cream, 3 toppings, whipped cream and cherries. Finished with a treat wand and some cool sunglasses.

Coffee - Double espresso, cappuccino, latte, machiatto, caffe mocha, frappe, iced coffee, matcha tea, chai tea. Oat and almond milk available.

Kids Menu - The entire menu is a kids dream of sweet treats

Gluten-Free - ice cream, coffee, smoothies

Smoothies menu with island green, beachy berry, tropical sunset, and sanibel bliss

Vegan - Smoothies, oat and almond milk available for coffee drinks

Vegetarian - Smoothies, ice cream, fudge, key lime pie

White and Yellow VW vanagan front in front of a mural with The Magic Bus on it.

Why you will love The Magic Bus

Fun photo with the Yellow Magic VW Bus
Great ice cream and sweet treats
Sanibel Island coffee shop
Best Sanibel Island Ice Cream Shop

Things to know when planning a visit to The Magic Bus Sanibel

Address - 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957

Hours - Monday to Sunday 8 am - 9 pm

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Accessibility - There is a ramp leading up to the deck area. Accessible parking is available.

Plus Size Seating - There are metal stools outside

Dress Code/Suggestions - Beach casual

Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the buildling

Parking - There is parking in front of the Magic Bus.

The Magic Bus cups on a counter with smoothies in them.

Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant - Great local restaurant open forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The Bel Bagel & Deli - Grab a sandwich or bagel on your way to the beach.

Lighthouse Beach - The perfect spot to relax on a sandy beach and look for dolphins.

Bakery glass case with muffins, brownies, and donuts

Sanibel & Captiva Island Tours

Sunset Dolphin Cruise with Sanibel Lighthouse Views Rated 4.9 with over 370 reviews. A 1.5-hour cruise that passes the Sanibel Lighthouse at sunset with dolphin sightings along the way. One of the most consistently well-reviewed tours in the area.

Daytime Dolphin Cruise Near Sanibel Rated 4.9. Passes the Sanibel Lighthouse and Twin Sister Key, a secluded island only reachable by boat.

Private Boat Tour - Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel A private option for groups or families who want a more personal experience on the water.

Sanibel Captiva Island Moke Adventure Day Trip Rental Rated 4.9 with 16 reviews. A self-guided day trip around Sanibel and Captiva in a vintage electric Moke vehicle. A genuinely fun and different way to see the islands.

Check out all of the nearby tours here

Sanibel & Captiva Island Lodging

If you are visiting and need to book accommodations, here are our recommendations.

Residence Inn Ft Myers Sanibel - Located right off the island is a great hotel with outdoor pool. Book here

Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort - Right off the Sanibel Causeway this Marriott has great rooms, an epic pool and easy access to the island. Book here

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