Bowman’s Beach
If you’re looking for privacy, Bowman’s Beach is the Sanibel Island Beach for you. At Bowman’s Beach you will find large expanses of beach without a soul in sight. All the space makes for great shelling and long walks. Speaking of walks there is a 1/4 mile walk from the parking lot to the beach. The water at Bowman’s Beach has more of a current through it so it is cool and pristine.
The beach features; 50 acres, outside changing rooms, outside showers, drinking fountains, soda machine, barbecue grills, restrooms, picnic areas, play ground, shade pavilion, fitness trail, shell information kiosk, 220 parking spaces and handicapped accessible (free handicapped parking).
Open daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Parking for the beach is located about 1/4 of a mile (about a 10 minute walk) from the beach access. The parking lot is open 7AM to 7PM and costs $5.00 per hour.
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Visitor Reviews
Excellent! Stayed at Island Inn for the first time and was very impressed. At check in you get a packet of information about hotel amenities, tide charts, businesses that are open, information about turtle nests, etc - very well organized. Walking through the front door of my room, I was greeted by a panoramic view of the beach. Room was very spacious with a bedroom, living area, full kitchen and a large screened in balcony. There are sliding doors so each area can be separated for privacy if desired. If it was pet friendly, it would be my go to place when I visit Sanibel once or twice a year. 
