The historic Sanibel Lighthouse overlooks the south end of Sanibel Island, and the picturesque Sanibel fishing pier is just a stone's throw away. The remarkable scenery of Sanibel Island and the private nature of the beaches around the end of the island make for a truly unique Florida experience. The pier has a parking lot of its own, or you can park at the beach and take a short walk through the mangroves on an elevated boardwalk. Fishing from the pier offers a chance to catch a number of saltwater species, including grouper, flounder, mackerel and sheepshead. The J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel also offers fishing opportunities among its protected mangrove waterways.