As you walk out to the beach on Bowman's beach, go straight out where the sandy walkway leads to the water; check it out 20 yards in either direction. I've been there a few times now, and at lowtide there will be lots of fighting conchs, as well as lightening welks, and gorgeous other smaller shells. I wear some slip... more

I live in nearby Fort Myers and have been going to Bowman's for many years. The thing that makes this beach great is the same thing that makes it "not for everyone": Its remoteness. There is plenty of parking (but it costs money) but it is a long hike from the parking lot, through sand and shell and over a... more

I cant compare it to other beaches on Sanibel because this is the only one we stopped at. I can tell you that one of the guys at the info center said this was the best beach because it was a little out of the way and the only one without condos on it, which was true. You pay to... more

Nice beach.......pay to park.....just like all the beaches. They have restrooms and outside showers to get the sand off. Was a little crowded but if you walk down the beach a bit, it is more secluded. FYI.......tried to get on the beach at Captiva but there is very little parking so we instead went to Blind Pass which is right... more

A great beach!!!! We have been to the island previous years but this was out first year at Bowman's beach. Great shelling and just loved the unspoiled seclusion this beach offers. It seem as though you have your own private beach. more

We spent Sunday, 1/4/09 on Bowman's Beach. It was really a great afternoon - not crowded at all - lots of shells, beautiful water! We really enjoyed it. Parking is $2/hour - so it gets pricey if you're going to spend all day more

my husband and i were there this past weekend...it was okay. the funny thing is that no one mentioned the whif of swamp gas in the air. the water was greenish-yellow-slight brown, then blue. it's not crystal clear or like the beach in mexico or bahamas. something to see if you're in the area. definitely, not gorgeous. when we were... more

this beach is no better than the other beaches on sanibel. and it's a long walk from the parking lot. more

This beach is a must see while you are in the area. It is beautiful, clean and very much untouched. It is the most natural beach I have ever visited. The water was greenish blue, the sand was white and soft. The day we went, there were lots of waves, but the kids loved them. I would recommend wearing beach... more