Bowman's Beach

Blind Pass Beach sits on the Sanibel side of Blind Pass — the narrow channel between Sanibel and Captiva — with strong currents, fishing, and shelling that differs from Bowman’s long quiet strand. Public parking and restrooms serve the pass area; Turner Beach is the Captiva-side counterpart a short hop across the bridge. Swim with caution near the pass; the channel moves water faster than a flat mid-island Sanibel beach. Good for anglers and sunset Read more...

Captiva Beach is the open-Gulf shore along Captiva Drive and the Captiva village end — quieter and more shell-focused than Fort Myers Beach’s Times Square strip. Public access is limited; Allison Hagerup Beach Park and Turner Beach are the main county / pass parking options nearby. Expect soft sand, good shelling after storms, and sunsets that face west over the Gulf. Bring water and plan parking before you walk — street spots are scarce in Read more...

Lighthouse Beach Park is Sanibel’s east-tip Gulf and bay beach at Point Ybel — home to the historic Sanibel Lighthouse, fishing pier remnants, and the first sand many visitors hit after the causeway. Expect paid parking, restrooms, and strong shelling reputation on the Gulf side; currents near the tip and pier can be stronger than at Bowman’s. It is not Daytona, not Boca Grande’s Port Boca Grande Light, and not Blind Pass — this is Read more...