Sanibel Island Lighthouse & Public Beach Access

This 120 year old lighthouse sits on a wildlife refuge. The lighthouse itself is not open to the public, but you can snap some nice photos from the outside.

There is beach access here as well. This beach has shells, but swimming is not recommended due to causeway currents. Since it's so easy to reach, the Sanibel Lighthouse beach can get crowded. The beach mile markers begin at mile 0 near the north end of the lighthouse parking lot.

Pets must be kept on a leash around the lighthouse grounds, and on the beach.

From 7AM until 7PM, you'll need to pay to park in the lot.

From the trails:

The Sanibel Lighthouse is at the eastern end of Periwinkle Way (and the eastern tip of the island) - just follow Periwinkle to its end, and you'll be in the parking lot for the lighthouse. Take a left immediately before entering the parking lot, to get to the fishing pier.

Sunrise Wedding on Sanibel Lighthouse Beach

Sanibel Lighthouse

Sanibel Island Trails

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