Sanibel Island Light

The Sanibel Island Light or Point Ybel Light was one of the first lighthouses on Florida's Gulf coast north of Key West and the Dry Tortugas. The light, 98-foot above sea level, on an iron skeleton tower was first lit on August 20, 1884 and has a central spiral staircase beginning about 10 feet above the ground.

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Type: Lighthouse
Description: lighthouse in Sanibel, Florida, United States
Also known as: “Sanibel Island Lighthouse” and “Sanibel Lighthouse”
Address: 110 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957

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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sanibel Island and Punta Rassa.

Sanibel Island

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Sanibel Island is a city in Florida, entirely encompassing a barrier island west of Fort Myers. Sanibel is known as a quiet, natural travel destination, well-suited for families.

Punta Rassa

Village

Punta Rassa is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,620 at the 2020 census, down from 1,750 at the 2010 census. Punta Rassa is situated 3½ miles north of Sanibel Island Light.