On Sanibel Island everyone will find their personal favorite beach ... whether Bowman Beach, Lighthouse Beach, or or or ... - you can spend great beach days everywhere. After a 40-minute drive from our house, you can cross the bridge to reach the dreamy island. All houses here may only be built as high as a palm tree - that's what makes it so special. Most of the time we head for the beach at the old lighthouse, as you can fish there yourself on the fishing pier or watch the others "fishing". It is not uncommon for small sharks to be drawn ashore here. Almost every time we observe dolphins near the beach and pelicans always fly over the sea anyway. Small disadvantage: every parking space on the island costs 5 USD per hour (around the clock). But the island is still worth it - and the perfect end to the beach day: an ice cream at Pinocchios ...