Sanibel Island Boat Ramp
Sanibel Island 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 boat ramp, 49 designated parking spaces, ADA accessibility, restrooms, drinking fountains, and bike racks across 6 acres.
Weekday access is $40/day for the general public, while weekends and holidays require a permit; the facility is currently undergoing dock replacement (expected completion by late 2025).
Note that weekend/holiday parking is permit-only, and commercial use is prohibited.
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