Sanibel: Gulf Drive
About
Sanibel: Gulf Drive is a public beach access point on Sanibel, Florida, about 4 miles from the town of Punta Rassa. It offers a way onto the beach along the Gulf Drive route. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 75°F with lows near 54°F, while summer brings highs near 92°F and rain on about 18 days a month in July and August. For more time outdoors, Mangrove Loop is about 5 miles away and Indigo Trail about 7 miles. Climbers can head to Big Carlos Pass, roughly 9.5 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Sanibel: Gulf Drive
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Apr. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 75–85°F and lows of 54–64°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Ft Myers Page Fld Ap, FL weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan75° high54° low
- Feb78° high57° low
- Mar81° high60° low
- Apr85° high64° low
- May89° high69° low
- Jun91° high74° low
- Jul92° high75° low
- Aug92° high75° low
- Sep90° high74° low
- Oct87° high69° low
- Nov81° high62° low
- Dec77° high57° low
Nearby
- Mangrove LoopHiking5.4 mi
- Indigo TrailHiking6.9 mi
- Big Carlos PassRock climbing9.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
