Sanibel, Florida

February 3, 2023

Contact: City of Sanibel - City Manager's Office

(239) 472-3700

The City of Sanibel

To Open Limited Beach Park Access on Saturday, February 4, 2023

The City of Sanibel will open limited beach parking on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The City is excited to open these beach areas as the island continues its recovery from the impacts of Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on Sanibel on September 28, 2022.

Beachgoers should be aware that the City and its residents continue to recover from the storm and ask that people only access the beach through the following public beach access locations and that you do not attempt to access any private property areas.

Beach parking and public access to the beach will be provided at the following locations:

Trost Parking Lot on Tarpon Bay Road, which serves the Tarpon Bay Rd. Beach access area

o Parking by City of Sanibel beach parking permit and paid hourly parking ($5/hr)

o 76 general parking spaces

oRestrooms are available at the parking lot and beach access area

Blind Pass Beach Park

o Parking by City of Sanibel beach parking permit and paid hourly parking ($5/hr)

o 23 general parking spaces and 6 spaces for A or B City of Sanibel beach parking permits

o Portable toilets are available at the parking lot and beach access area

The following locations will be open for patrons with a City of Sanibel A or B beach parking permit:

oEast Gulf at Colony beach access – 2 spaces (A permit)

oBeach Road beach access – no defined parking stops but approximately 13 spaces (A or B permit)

oNerita Street beach access – no defined parking stops but approximately 6 spaces (A or B permit)

oBock Peace Park (located north end of Dixie Beach Blvd) – 6 spaces (A or B permit)

oBayview Park (located north end of Bailey Road) – 10 spaces (A or B permit)

oSanctuary Overlook – 2 spaces (A or B permit)

Click here to view a map of the City of Sanibel beach parking locations.

Click here for City of Sanibel beach parking permit application and requirements.

Click here to view information on City of Sanibel NEW hourly beach parking mobile pay system.

* The City’s Beach Parking staff will be at the Trost Parking Lot and Blind Pass Beach Park to assist patrons in using the NEW mobile pay system beginning February 4, 2023. Parking without a City of Sanibel Beach Parking Permit or, parking without paying may result in a $150 fine.

Headed to the beach on Sanibel? Here’s what to expect:

Hurricane debris may still be present on the beach, in the water, or buried beneath the sand
Shoes are recommended
Uneven terrain
Swim at your own risk. Please stay current with the Florida Department of Health’s beach updated for bacteria & red tide information. Click here to view January 23, 2023 Advisory.
Trespassing on private property is prohibited.
Respect posted wildlife areas and dune vegetation.
Park only within the areas open for beach parking. Failing to do so may result in a $150 fine.

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