Beaches of Sanibel Island & Captiva Island, Florida
Where are the Beaches on Sanibel and Captiva?
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 Island 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. Click Here to see the 5 reasons to leash your dog.
Basic restrooms are located at all public beach accesses. Some have picnic tables and showers, all have free handicap parking. Parking at Sanibel Island and Captiva Island public beaches costs $2.00 an hour, Cash and credit cards are accepted. Paid parking tickets are not interchangeable between Sanibel and Captiva.
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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
seclution 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. No restrooms on the Sanibel side.
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Captiva Beach 
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.
* - with lawful exceptions under the "Americans with Disabilities Act"
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