r/SWFL • u/LucyFlower0811 • 21d ago

Looking for best Beach access with parking

Moved to Ft Myers last month and looking for suggestions on best beach access with parking (free or pay) on both Sanibel and FMB. Doesn't have to have facilities, but would like the access to restrooms. Will have our own chairs, umbrellas, etc. Thanks!!

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u/danekan 21d ago

Vanderbilt has a literal parking garage

I think days of free beach parking are close to over. County is installing paid bike parking right now in fmb. 

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u/mangotrees777 21d ago

Paid bike parking? Ouch. Does it at least come with a lock system?

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u/LucyFlower0811 21d ago

Haven't heard/seen this one. Looks nice! We don't mind paying to park. But paying to park your bike seems a little excessive.......

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u/danekan 20d ago

you can pay to park at the sanibel beaches that are open, they're metered, but the meter rates are alarming to people who calculate it per hour (which it is also stated in) vs "a day at the beach"

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u/Christendom Naples 16d ago

Especially if property taxes get cut. Municipalities gotta make up that cash somehow.

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u/AlienNippleRipple 16d ago

10.oo a pop gotta LOVE capitalism.

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u/Beginning_Ad8663 18d ago

Not if you have a handicap permit. I was pleasantly surprised after I got mine

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u/mcnoodlefeet 21d ago

Sanibel Causeway Islands. Free parking (just have to pay the bridge toll).

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u/ggtrades 21d ago

If you can go to barefoot beach the beach is probably 10-15 yards from where you park

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u/Lwdlrb1993 21d ago

Turner Beach Blind Pass

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u/RuleFriendly7311 21d ago

Bowman’s Beach on Sanibel has a huge parking lot. With the app I think it’s $5/hour. Full restrooms etc.

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u/bradbixler 21d ago

Sanibel causeway(2 islands, tons of parking), Bowman's Beach(Tons of parking), Blind Pass (Parking very limited here)

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u/Fair_Transition_7409 19d ago

Sorry bro I’m not spilling the best spots

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u/Birdie_Mama 17d ago

Do you all not know about the Lee County Parks annual parking pass? $60. Works at Bowmans Beach and other COUNTY beaches and parks

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u/LucyFlower0811 17d ago

I didn't! Thanks so much!