Sanibel Island Light

The sanibel island light or point ybel light was one of the first lighthouses on florida s gulf coast north of key west and the dry tortugas the light 98 foot above sea level on an iron skeleton tower was first lit on august 20 1884 and has a central spiral staircase beginning about 10 feet above the ground.

Sanibel island light. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. The idea to build the lighthouse was first proposed by some of the settlers of the island in 1833 when they petitioned for one to be built. The sanibel island light or point ybel light was one of the first lighthouses on florida s gulf coast north ofkey west and the dry tortugas. The water was clear and beautiful the tide was low and we actually saw dolphin swimming.

Explore an array of sanibel island lighthouse sanibel vacation rentals including houses apartment and condo rentals more bookable online. It is located on the eastern tip of sanibel island and was built to mark the. See all 4 sanibel island lighthouse tours on tripadvisor. It is located on the eastern tip of sanibel island and was built to mark the.

With one of the larger parking lots for beach goers restroom facilities great shelling the fishing pier and more it is a very popular spot. The coast guard electrified sanibel island lighthouse in 1962 when the causeway was completed and electric conduit pipes were run along it for the island. Great shelling very clean and ample parking. Located on the east end of the island it encompasses the entire tip of the island.

The sanibel captiva conservation foundation sccf released aerial video southeast of sanibel s lighthouse point from september 21 2020. Choose from more than 10 000 properties ideal house rentals for families groups and couples. In the process of electrifying the light the coast guard removed the tower s third order fresnel lens and installed a 300 millimeter drum lens that had been used on a lightship. The history of the lighthouse is very interesting but the beach is the gem.

The only downside is the noseeums. If you book with tripadvisor you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. This sanibel island lighthouse is one of the best areas to visit on sanibel. The sanibel island light otherwise known as the sanibel lighthouse is located on the eastern end of the 12 mile long island.

The light 98 foot above sea level on an iron skeleton tower was first lit on august 20 1884 and has a central spiral staircase beginning about 10 feet above the ground. In the video there is a line of brown water showing.