Local Beaches
If you are looking more to relax and stay on dry land, there are some beautiful
restaurants on Fort Myers Beach to enjoy the dining experience overlooking the Estero Bay or the Gulf of Mexico coastline.
There is also the movie theatre, bowling alleys, marinas, casino boats,
and of course the general beauty of the beach to fill up your schedule while you
are on Fort Myers Beach.
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 many 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.
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. There is a $6.00 toll per car to enter onto the
island; there is no toll to return back to the mainland.