Lighthouse Beach
Lighthouse beach attracts visitors from all over the world. The main attraction is the lighthouse, which stands 120 feet above sea level and was competed in 1884. You cannot enter the lighthouse; however, you may roam the grounds and take all the pictures you want. Along with the lighthouse, there are attractions at the beach including shelling, beach walking, fishing and nature trails. This is one of Sanibel Islands most popular destinations, so expect a crowd.
Parking for the beach is located right at beach access. The parking lot is open 7AM to 7PM and costs $5.00 per hour.
32 acres, Shell Information Kiosk, Drinking fountain, Bike racks, Barbeque grills, Picnic Areas, Outside showers, 152 parking spaces, Restrooms, Handicapped accessible (free handicapped parking)
Get Directions to Lighthouse Beach Below:
East end of Periwinkle Way
112 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, FL
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Visitor Reviews
Tranquility I usually travel alone and I felt completely safe at the Island Inn. The inn is clean and well cared for, everything is in tip-top condition! In addition, the employees were all very kind. The free use of the umbrellas and beach chairs are the icing on the cake! Some other resorts on the island charge you $$ to sit under an umbrella. 
A great place to stay! We just left this wonderful inn. The people were so kind and welcoming, the room (actually more of a condo) was beautiful and had everything we needed. The beach in front of the inn was beautiful and had better shells than most places on the island! The balcony, which was screened in, was beautiful, we ate breakfast there every day! There were chairs and umbrellas on the beach. You can’t beat the sunset as well. This was our first time back to Sanibel since the devastating hurricanes. There were plenty of restaurants open and lots of shops are coming back too. We’ll be back!
Return to Paradise We have stayed at the Island Inn many times. However, this was our first stay since the hurricanes hit Sanibel. The rooms in Matthews Lodge were just as great as ever. The beach had a great many more shells. The chairs and umbrellas made sitting on the beach very peaceful and enjoyable. The staff was as friendly and welcoming as ever. While so much has changed, we were glad to support the Island Inn and all the other familiar businesses on Sanibel. It is important to show your loyalty to such a wonderful place and the people who live and work there. We will be back again in the near future!
