Local Beaches
For generations, visitors have sought out Sanibel Island for its soft, sandy beaches, warm waters and miles of pristine shoreline. From the solitary and breezy strands near the island’s northern points to the lazy, warm, wide expanses of the south and eastern edges, Sanibel Island’s unique shape and location make for dramatic and varied beach terrain. Please visit the individual beach pages below for more information on parking, facilities etc.
In addition to Island Inn’s 550ft of private beach, we offer a range of beach amenities to make your stay a comfortable as possible. Amenities such as; daily guided beach walks with a marine naturalist from the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, kayak rentals, complimentary beach chairs & umbrellas, some of the best shelling on the Island and shell cleaning stations.
Island Inn Beach
3111 W. Gulf Drive
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Open daily, dawn to dusk
*Private Access Only*
Estero Island Beach Access
Between 50 and 950 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Open daily, dawn to dusk
Gulfside Park & Algiers Beach
Algiers Lane (and Casa Ybel)
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Open daily, dawn to dusk
Lynn Hall Memorial Park
950 Estero Blvd
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Open daily, dawn to dusk
Causeway Islands
19931 Sanibel Causeway Rd.
Sanibel, FL 33957
Open daily, dawn to dusk
Main Street Parking
1050 Main Street
Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931
Open daily, dawn to dusk
Andy Rosse Lane Park
11570 Andy Rosse Lane
Captiva, FL 33924
Open daily, dawn to dusk
San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve
18201 John Morris Road
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Open daily, dawn to dusk
Visitor Reviews
A Sunny Return We returned to The Island Inn for our first visit since Hurricane Ian and was heartened to see construction underway and Sanibel rebounding. We had a beautiful ocean-view room for six nights in the Matthews Lodge, which was extremely quiet and included a screened in balcony patio and a fully equipped kitchen. The staff was very attentive and friendly. We encourage you to support this historic property. 
