Sanibel Island Public Boat Ramp
Sanibel Island Public Boat Ramp
The Sanibel Boat Ramp at 888 Sextant Drive offers 24-hour public access to Gulf waters and San Carlos Bay with a concrete ramp, 49 designated parking spaces, ADA accessibility, restrooms, drinking fountains, and bike racks across 6 acres.
Weekday access is $40/day for the public, while weekends and holidays require a permit; commercial use is prohibited.
The facility accommodates various watercraft from powerboats to kayaks and paddleboards, though note that dock structures were undergoing replacement as of September 2025.
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