Little Treats Pave Way to and off Sanibel Island

We remember when building the new causeway that connects Fort Meyers to Sanibel Island evoked lots of disturbing thoughts.

Though it was a necessary project, eliminating the traffic and waits for the old causeway to raise the bridge for big boats, the concerns persisted.

Will the new connection enhance the beauty of our barrier island?

Will the authenticity of Sanibel be compromised?

Will there be an added value for a Sanibel holiday in having a bigger venue of transportation?

We did not need to worry.

The new causeway is a stairway to heaven, ascending upwards into the sky and creating the best view around of the bay, gulf and island itself.

The causeway creates a very positive and dramatic entrance onto the island.

But the greatest benefits are not bricks and mortar.

The two islands created with the new structure are the most special aspects.

As you are traveling from the mainland towards Sanibel Island you will pass through a D.O.T. Toll booth (toll is $6 , no fee required for park use) then crossover a "sky" bridge and arrive at the first island, referred to as "Island A". If you continue on, you will crossover another "flat" bridge and arrive at the second island referred to as "Island B".  Both islands have been a very popular destination since built and can be accessed from the water as well. Some of the activities enjoyed are fishing, wading/swimming (beware of submerged structures), picnicking, canoeing/kayaking, (no launching or retrieval of vessels, this would include both aerial and water type crafts), wind surfing, kite boarding, shelling, sun bathing or just plain relaxing in the shade.  Island "A" has parking only. Island "B" offers restrooms, drinking fountains (located on each side of the road) and a few picnic tables on the gulf side. Grilling is permitted, so feel free to bring your own. No ground fires permitted. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Leashed pets welcomed but, please remember to clean up after your pet.

So now our Island has other islands that share its basic attributes....beauty, water, palm trees and pelicans.  Perfect~