Sanibel: Turner Beach - East
About
Turner Beach - East is a public beach access point on Sanibel in Florida, within Blind Pass Beach Park and about a mile from the town of Captiva. The access has accessible entry to the beach along with parking, making it a straightforward stop for a day at the shore. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from late fall through early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs around 75°F in January and about 81°F in March, with only five or six wet days a month. Summer brings highs in the low 90s and rain on more than half the days in July and August. For time on foot nearby, Indigo Trail lies about 3 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Restrooms
None
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: Turner Beach - East
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, 21 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
- Blind Pass Beach Park · Public land
- Nearest town
- Captiva, Florida · 1.1 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Indigo TrailHiking3.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
