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Florida Orlando and Lighthouse Beach Park
Lighthouse Beach Park is located on the southern tip of Sanibel Island. This
is a great family beach to visit with your Florida Vacation Deals because it has
beautiful white sand and plenty of activities to keep you busy. This is a
functioning lighthouse that has been in use for years. The beaches here are
known internationally for their beauty and reputation for protecting the natural
ecosystem that exists here.
Since Sanibel is a uniquely shaped barrier island (it runs east-west rather
than north-south), the beaches are pristine and full of shells. When you visit
with your Florida Vacation Deals you can collect some of these shells, as long
as the animals inside are no longer living there (no collecting living shells).
Among the shells that you may be taking home in your Florida Vacation Deals
include conchs, whelks, sand dollars, and rare lettered olives.
Looking onto the water from the beach will give you a view of San Carlos Bay,
the Gulf of Mexico, and, at the horizon, some of the condos of Fort Myers Beach.
The beach is wide, accommodating many people. The water is shallow and warm, but
the current is sometimes strong. Keep an eye on people swimming and make sure
kids have an adult with them if they are not strong swimmers. The area is
popular with windsurfers because of the current.
Along the path to the lighthouse points of the shells and animals you are
likely to encounter here. There is also a nature trail and a pier you can fish
from. This will give you a nice break from the sun to cool off and learn a
little more about the natural wonders of Sanibel. The nature trails will take
you through the forest above the beach and will give you a close-up look at the
lighthouse.
Directions
Lighthouse Beach Park is located at 1 Periwinkle Way in Sanibel. To get here
with your Florida Vacation Deals you take the Causeway to the four-way stop and
turn left onto Periwinkle Drive. Follow the road to the end of and look for
signs for the beach. Parking here for your Florida Vacation Deals is $2 an hour,
so make sure you have some cash with you. On weekends, holidays, and during the
busy season the parking lot fills up quickly and getting there early (before
10:00 a.m.) is the only way to guarantee a parking spot. This is one of the most
accessible beaches on the island since it is such a short drive from the
Causeway.
Other Activities
A great way to get an overall feel for the island, why not try one of the
cruises offered by Captiva Cruses. This will take you around the island for a
lunch cruise to the neighboring islands of Cabbage Key and Useppa. There are
also shelling cruises, dolphin watch cruises, and romantic sunset cruises. There
are also chartered yachts available, so you can get your own private tour of the
island from the sea.
If you choose to do nothing but lay on the beach with a good book to relax,
just remember to bring plenty of sun block!
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