Beaches & Shelling on Sanibel & Captiva Islands
Sanibel is one of the unique barrier islands of the
world, having an east-west orientation when most
islands are north south. Hence, the island is
gifted with great sandy beaches and an abundance of
shells. Check out the
Sanibel Shelling Center
for information on the islands beaches and
seashells.
There are a few rules that keep our beaches
pristine. Pets on Sanibel must be leashed, and
should be cleaned up after. Captiva beaches do not
allow pets. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
November through May. No open fires and no
collecting of live shells please.
Basic restrooms are located at all public beach
accesses. Some have picnic tables, all have
handicap parking. Mobile food stands sell snacks at
a couple of the beaches, but you won't find much
commercialism. Parking at Sanibel and Captiva
public beaches costs $2.00 an hour.
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Great for swimming, fishing, windsurfing and
picnicking. Pull your vehicle right to waters
edge. There is no fee when you park on the causeway
beach. Located along both sides of the road.
Restrooms are available.
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This is the site of our historic functioning
lighthouse. Located on the eastern tip of Sanibel,
wrapping around to the bay side. This is where the
t-dock-fishing pier is and a boardwalk nature trail
winding through native wetlands. Turn left on
Periwinkle Way from Causeway Road.
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Picnic tables and
shady pines welcome you, located mid-island on
Algiers Lane off Casa Ybel Rd. Mid Island
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Easy parking for
recreational vehicles, and a short hike from the
parking lot to the beach. Located at the south end
of Tarpon Bay Rd. at West Gulf Drive. Mid Island
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Pristine
and quiet, you won't find any hotels here. Park and
walk over a bridge to secluded white beach. There
is an outdoor shower located at this beach. This is
the only beach with barbecue grills. Located off
Sanibel-Captiva Rd., turn left on Bowman's Beach Rd.
Up Island
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CAPTIVA
Located
on both the Sanibel and Captiva side of the Blind
Pass Bridge, this beach is popular with shellers and
fishermen. Signs warn against swimming because of
the swift currents. Located on Sanibel-Captiva Rd.
at Blind Pass Bridge.
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A great place to
watch the sunset. There are no restroom facilities
here and parking is very limited. Located at the
end of Captiva Dr.
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