Tarpon Bay Beach is one of the better Sanibel Island beaches for shelling. It is also great for swimming, fishing, relaxing, Kayaks, and paddle boarding. Tarpon Bay Beach has great amenities. These include restrooms, showers, and picnic areas, Tarpon Bay Beach is a short walk from public parking for recreational vehicles and, at the beach entrance, there are 3 complimentary handicap parking spots. Close by the beach are some great nature trails.