We spent Monday 1/5/09 on Lighthouse Beach. It was probably our favorite beach in Sanibel - not as many shells as on the other beaches, but the water was much better here - clearer and not as wavey. We walked up and down the beach - the lighthouse is striking and some of the driftwood really added atmosphere. Again, the... more

We have visited Sanibel twice over the years. The time spent there is always, always too short! We really enjoyed the lighthouse....it's history rich and so old. The beach is gorgeous, the wildlife around (pelicans being my favorite) abundant, and of course there are so many shells on the beach for your collections !!! Take the time to visit the... more

$6 toll bridge + $2 hour parking makes this an expensive free tour. Must make many trips to the island to find anything. more

Sanibel island is located right off Fort Myers which can only be accessed by a tolled bridge. ($6US as of August 2007) Light house is located at the public beach which is closet to the bridge. Simple metallic structure stands alone by the shore makes the view ideal for a picture shot. Beach is quite shallow and low wave. Ideal... more

My husband, family, and myself have visited the beautiful Sanibel Island Lighthouse several times. My brother actually works for the island of Sanibel, and lives in one of the keepers quarters! It is such a blessing to visit the tranquel little island ~ an escape from the outside world really. And to be able to stay right there on the... more

My wife and I went with a couple from church and enjoyed the Sanibel beaches and good food (Mad Hatters!!). The lighthouse was well kept (i.e. painted and not leaning) and operating at night. It is NOT a typical scenic lighthouse but rather a steel pipe and cable structure with the light on top. It's worth the walk on the... more