Beaches Near Sanibel Island, Florida

8 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

8 with Good water quality 2 counties

Sanibel Island is world-famous for shelling, with east-west oriented beaches that collect an extraordinary variety of shells from the Gulf. Bowman's Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and Blind Pass Beach draw visitors year-round, while neighboring Captiva Island is just across a small bridge.

All Beaches by Distance from Sanibel Island

GOOD

Sanibel Island Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

3 mi

15 CFU

 GOOD

Fort Myers Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

8 mi

12 CFU

 GOOD

Captiva Island Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

9 mi

15 CFU

 GOOD

Lovers Key State Park

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

13 mi

19 CFU

 GOOD

Bonita Beach

Lee County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

16 mi

16 CFU

 GOOD

Boca Grande Beach

Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

24 mi

9 CFU

 GOOD

Palm Island Beach

Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

33 mi

8 CFU

 GOOD

Englewood Beach

Charlotte County · Gulf Coast · Last tested Mar 15

37 mi

9 CFU

Beaches Near Other Florida Cities

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Water Quality Near Sanibel Island

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Sanibel Island. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.