A beacon in the night from our faithful Sanibel Lighthouse. It is one of the few working lighthouses in the country, and was first lit in 1884. In 1972 the U. S. Coast Guard announced it was going to close the lighthouse, and the residents of the surrounding areas pled with them to not abandon it. In 1982 the City of Sanibel assumed control of the property with the exception of the tower which is still maintained by the Coast Guard.

This is a Sanibel-destination must! Accessible by car, foot or bicycle, it is located on the east end of Sanibel Island.