Sanibel

Sanibel combines shell-lined Gulf beaches with a sheltered mangrove interior in a way that reflects its barrier-island position between the Gulf of Mexico and San Carlos Bay. Shell collecting is a defining local pursuit, explored in depth at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Much of the island remains under conservation: J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge protects tidal flats, mangroves and bird habitat. At the eastern end, the 1884 Sanibel Lighthouse recalls the island’s maritime past. Continue to other webcams in southwest Florida to compare coastal landscapes and island settings around Sanibel.

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