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* South of the settlement is the sandpit which gave the island its name. The sand was sold as ballast for sailing ships well into the 20th century, and as construction material during the first half of that century.<ref name="Källman-169-172" />
* The Customs House, built in 1752, is one of the most characteristic buildings on the island. It has a room devoted to the memory of Elias Sehlstedt. The Sandhamn Museum is housed in the former residence of the customs officer (''tullvaktsstugan'').<ref name="Källman-169-172" />
* In the western part of the town is the cottage of artist [[Axel Sjöberg]] (''Sjöbergsgården'').<ref name="Källman-169-172" />
* The large anchors in the harbour have served to moor ships since the 18th century.<ref name="Källman-169-172" />
* The Strindberg garden