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.

South Seas Island Resort

The original 1898 160-acre homestead of home to George Washington Carter and his family at the north tip of Captiva Island has changed significantly over the years. After a terrible hurricane in 1921, it became a key lime plantation. In 1942 it welcomed its first vacation guests. Today South Seas Island Resort is a 330-acre resort with a ride range of accommodations including hotel rooms, timeshares, beach and marina villas, and private beach homes. In addition to its 465 units, it has 2.5 miles of private white-sand beaches, 10 tennis courts, 8 outdoor swimming pools, 4 restaurants, and a 9-hole golf course.