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Bowman's Beach is located off Sanibel-Captiva Road on Bowman's Beach Road. Noted for its wildlife and seclusion, it offers plentiful parking plus restrooms, changing rooms, showers, drinking fountains, picnic tables, grills and parking for recreational vehicles.

Sanibel Causeway beaches. Visitors pay a toll to Sanibel and Captiva islands, and many are happy to go no farther than the two islands that make up the causeway. In addition to beaches on both sides of the road and picnic tables and restrooms on the second island, both offer excellent shelling and fishing. A mobile concession stand frequents Lighthouse Park. Pets are allowed but must be leashed at all times, and owners must pick up after them. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from November to May. Parking $2 per hour. (239) 472-1080.

Lighthouse Beach is at the site of a historic, working lighthouse at the southeastern tip of Sanibel. Small fishing pier, restrooms, drinking fountains, hiking paths and parking for recreational vehicles. Parking $2 per hour.

Tarpon Bay Beach, on Tarpon Bay Road on Sanibel, has restrooms and parking for recreational vehicles. Parking $2 per hour.

Turner Beach is at the north end of Blind Pass, which separates Sanibel and Captiva islands. Popular with families and fishermen, although signs caution against swimming due to swift currents. Somewhat calmer waters are to the north. Restrooms and outdoor showers available. Parking limited.