A really popular activity in coastal communities is traveling along the coast to visit lighthouses. There is a wide variety of lighthouse styles, and a bevy of history to dive into. Some lighthouses are a museum to the era itself. It’s one of the many things to do when you book directly with Sanibel Vacations. Sanibel Island is home to the Sanibel Lighthouse, which is surrounded by a plethora of attractions too. Our vacation rentals aren’t far from a lighthouse and many awesome attractions all over the island.
What Is The Best Lighthouse To Visit On Sanibel Island?
The best lighthouse you can visit is the Sanibel Lighthouse.
Where Is The Sanibel Lighthouse?
112 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957. There are three parking lots in the area with about 170 parking spots available. You can not go inside the lighthouse.
The lighthouse is part of Lighthouse Beach Park. The park has picnic tables, grills, restrooms, outdoor showers, bike racks, and green space for lounging.
Another nearby attraction is the Lighthouse Cafe. It serves breakfast all day. If you order food, remember to order it “Lighthouse style,” and it will come with a croissant.
What Are Some Things To Know About The Sanibel Lighthouse?
Here are some interesting facts about the Sanibel Lighthouse to know before you visit it.
- The Sanibel Lighthouse was constructed in 1884.
- At the time, not many lighthouses existed along the Gulf Coast, making this one of the first.
- The final lighthouse keeper took over duties in the tower in 1946. The lighthouse had eight keepers, the last of whom retired in 1949.
- The U.S. Coast Guard gave the lighthouse to the city of Sanibel in 2013.
- The lighthouse is also known as Point Ybel Light.
- The light sits 98 feet above sea level
- Hurricane Ian damaged the tower and destroyed the keeper’s houses and all of the surrounding buildings. However, the lighthouse was relit five months later, early in the morning.
- The lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
- To learn more about the Sanibel Lighthouse, consider reading the book “The Sanibel Lighthouse, A Complete History” by Charles LeBuff.
Visit The Sanibel Lighthouse
The Sanibel Lighthouse is one of the many standout attractions that is free and easy to visit when you stay with Sanibel Vacations.
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