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Sanibel Island Beaches
Type: Beaches
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Sanibel Island is filled with magnificent beaches that are great for a lot more than just relaxing. The barrier island is renowned for its shell-filled shores and is often cited as one of the best... Read More
Sanibel Island is filled with magnificent beaches that are great for a lot more than just relaxing. The barrier island is renowned for its shell-filled shores and is often cited as one of the best places for shelling in the world. It is illegal to take live shells, so if you see a creature is still inhabiting something you find, put it back in the water and let nature take its course. Speaking of the water, it is clear, refreshing and lovely. One of the poplar spots to send the day is Bowman's Beach where amenities include plentiful parking, bathrooms, lots of shade and more. Blind Pass Beach, between Sanibel and Captive is the only spot where you might get some surf. Lighthouse Beach has a picnic area and fishing pier.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Gina Birch
Fort Myers Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Be sure to get your "stoop" on (local term for shell hunting) in the early morning to beat the heat and crowds for the best shells."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: The shape of Sanibel Island and the currents of the Gulf of Mexico make the beautiful beaches here top-notch for finding one-of-a kind shells.
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