Sanibel: Lighthouse Park
About
Sanibel: Lighthouse Park is a public beach access point in Florida, set within Lighthouse Beach Park about 3.4 miles from Punta Rassa. The site has parking, restrooms and accessible beach access, which makes it a straightforward stop for a beach day. The cooler, drier months are the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 75°F in January to the low 80s by March with only about five wet days a month, while summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on more than half the days. A fee is charged, and dogs are allowed. For time off the sand, the Mangrove Loop hike is about 4.8 miles away and the Indigo Trail about 7.5 miles, and the Big Carlos Pass climbing area sits roughly 9 miles off.
Beach Details
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Parking 2/hr
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Sanibel: Lighthouse Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
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, 13 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
Where it is
- Lighthouse Beach Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Punta Rassa, Florida · 3.4 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Mangrove LoopHiking4.8 mi
- Indigo TrailHiking7.5 mi
- Big Carlos PassRock climbing9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
