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E.G.D.Christmas with Sanibel Style
Posted by Jody on December 7, 2012
Island beaches, seashells, a lighthouse and Christmas! Does it get any better than this?
The Sanibel Island Light, Sanibel Island, Florida
Christmastime ~ The Sanibel Island Light
A Merry Christmas on Sanibel Island, Florida
The striking Sanibel Island Light stands on the eastern tip of Sanibel Island, Florida. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, it was built to mark the entrance to San Carlos Bay to guide the ships calling at the port of Punta Rassa (across San Carlos Bay from Sanibel Island). The surrounding grounds are open to the public, but there is no entrance to the functioning lighthouse itself.
Seashell strewn Lighthouse Beach wraps from the Gulf side of Sanibel Island around to the bay side. This area of the beach is very popular with beachcombers looking for “minis,” the teeniest-tiniest of seashells. We’ve seen folks equipped with long surgical type tweezers patiently examining nearby seashell piles.
To find Sanibel Island Light just turn left on Periwinkle Way from Causeway Road. Head all the way to the end of the road. Here you’ll also find a fishing pier and a boardwalk nature trail winding through the island’s native wetlands. Facilities include restrooms and outdoor shower, plenty of 24 hour paid parking in the large lot and fee-free bike racks. Pets must be kept on a leash around the lighthouse grounds, and on the beach.
Would you like more info on Sanibel’s world renowned shelling beaches? Here are just a few more posts on Sanibel Island:
Beachcombing? Shelling Regulations Abound. Know Before You Go!
Top Ten Florida Beaches for Seashells
Sanibel Island, Florida: A Beachcomber’s Bonanza
But wait, there’s more! 
You might also want to type “Sanibel” into the search box (Treasure Hunt!) on the top left of this page.
Merry Christmas and Happy Beachcombing!
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E.G.D. said
These pictures belong on Christmas cards!!!!!!!! Seriously, we need to find a way to re-open the store…
Jody said
Have you looked at Zazzle?
E.G.D. said
Yup. They were actually the first alternative I looked into, about a year or so ago. I put up a sample store with some of my own images to see what happened and find out whether it was worthwhile. Sorry to say, I’m somewhat unimpressed >_<.
Fork in My Eye said
I’d sure love to spend Christmas on Sanibel Island. (And I agree. These would make great Christmas cards.)
Jody said
Thank you! I appreciate that! We tried to sell through Cafe Press before. It just wasn’t working for us at all!.
Marianne said
You reminded me of a very pleasant holiday we had touring around Florida a few years ago. I couldn’t believe how many people were picking up seashells near to Sanibel Island.
I’m sorry to say that the Sanibel Island Light passed me by, though. Maybe that’s a good excuse to return someday
Jody said
Oh, yes! Any reason is a good reason to visit Sanibel!
lynnwyvill said
I’ve always wanted to visit Sanibel Island. Now that I know they have “minis” I really want to go. Love the photos.
Jody said
Thank you! You’ll have a blast on Sanibel Island. Do you have any crafty ideas for your minis?
lynnwyvill said
I have had these minis forever but still haven’t done anything with them. I was going to put them on a picture frame or the top of a small “treasure box.” Do you have any ideas?
Jody said
I’ve seen them glued into tiny shadowbox picture frames that were being sold for small fortunes! ~Or~ How about a Sailor’s Valentine?
lynnwyvill said
I haven’t seen the shadowboxes -what a great idea! And I had forgotten about the Sailor’s Valentine which I always loved.
adinparadise said
What a beautiful place, Jody. I want to be there right now.
Jody said
It’s definitely one of our favorite spots. Greg and I love to ride bikes from one end to the other. And then beachcomb, of course!!
Wingclipped said
You need to post a picture of some minis – I’m intrigued!
Jody said
Ooooh. Great idea! I’ll see if I can photograph my smallest finds. I keep them safe in salt shakers.
Jody said
Sorry to say, I don’t think I have anything that qualifies as a true “mini” in beachcomber terms. Some of my seashells from Sanibel Island are quite small but we’ve never done a search with tweezers. I will definitely bring some on our next visit!
Cristi M. said
Hello ! I’ve nominated you for Blog of the year award.Congrats !
http://cristimoise.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/blog-of-the-year-2012-part-iii/
Jody said
How kind! I do appreciate it. And congratulations to you, also!
nutsfortreasure said
You know I loved this post
Also want to let you know an award is waiting over here for you
Eunice
http://nutsfortreasure.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/this-time-the-liebster-award-thanks-so-much
Jody said
Thank you so much for the recognition! And congratulations to you!
nutsfortreasure said
Thank You and you are very welcome!
tickledpink said
Ah I would like to walk into those pictures and be there right now.
Jody said
Wait for me!!
sherijkennedyriverside said
Lovely! And the seagrape leaves take me back to my youth in Miami. We had a very large tree and it was my chore to pick up the paper-plate-like leaves. I’m sure I picked up thousands of them all year long.
Now they make me sentimental.
Jody said
How wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!
island traveler said
One of my dreams is Winter in Florida or anything tropical. This one just tops my list with the Christmas themed light house. Beautiful. Merry Christmas!!!
Jody said
Yay! You won’t be disappointed. Thanks so much & Merry Christmas to you!