Sanibel: West Gulf Drive Access 2
About
Sanibel: West Gulf Drive Access 2 is a public beach access point in Florida, about 1.4 miles from the town of Sanibel. It is a straightforward way onto the sand from West Gulf Drive. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times 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 a change from the beach, Indigo Trail is about 2.2 miles away and offers a hiking option close to the access.
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: West Gulf Drive Access 2
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, 19 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
- Indigo TrailHiking2.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
