Sanibel Island Live Cam

Since 1895, Island Inn has offered a peaceful location to relax and vacation. Whether it's shelling along the wide expanse of white sand beach, bathing in the Gulf of Mexico or using the heated pool, this tranquil, secluded setting is reminiscent of old Florida charm. Island Inn offers accommodations in three lodges and several cottages, each with it's own particular charm and decor.

A large expanse of Gulf beach front awaits you and bathing in the Gulf waters or our heated pool are feature attractions. Shelling is a passion. Island Inn grounds are spacious with a butterfly garden surrounding a grassy croquet court, two shuffleboard courts by the Gulf's edge, private tennis courts in a setting of seagrape trees, palms & flowering shrubs. The grounds give pleasure to our bird watching friends from expansive green areas to secluded corners. Island Inn is cordial hospitality, congenial guests, good food and friendly service.

You can reach us by major national and international flights arriving daily at Southwest Florida Regional Airport (RSW) at Fort Myers, Florida. All major auto rental and local taxi service is available. By automobile, take Exit 21 off interstate 75 to Sanibel Island.

Are you ready for a quiet getaway? Interested in a private retreat where you can kick back, relax, and enjoy a leisurely pace? You'll find the serenity of the historic Island Inn on Sanibel Island the perfect place to unwind from a hectic life, refocus and re-energize your mind and body. Its soothing Gulf breezes, white, sandy beaches, spectacular sunsets, and natural beauty surround you in a presence that's refreshing and invigorating. Historic Island Inn. Your Natural Sancturary for Personal Restoration.

Guests find themselves irresistibly drawn into a close sense of community where strangers become friends. It’s a friendly environment of quiet beauty, relaxing comfort, and old South Florida hospitality. There are no age requirements for having fun. Our white sandy playgrounds, we call them beaches, offer opportunities for swimming, fishing (you catch it during our winter season, we'll cook it), and fantastic shelling. Families of all ages have been coming to Sanibel Island and the historic Island Inn searching for new family adventures.

Sanibel Island has a rich, legendary history of conquest, pirates, and buried treasure. Its' temperate climate, natural beauty, and idyllic charm quickly lured people seeking a restful vacation spot. The island attracted many notables such as Charles Lindbergh, Thomas Edison, and President Teddy Roosevelt. His campaigning for protection of the islands' fragile wetlands resulted in the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, which occupies more than half of Sanibel Island. His legacy of conservation still characterizes islanders who are passionately protective of its environment. As you enjoy the island's unspoiled beauty and observe all the wildlife in its natural habitat, you'll discover the real treasures of Sanibel Island.

Historic Island Inn is a gathering point for guests searching for sunny beaches, beautiful birds, dazzling sunsets, and exquisite dining. Many guests find it is unnecessary to the leave the Inn during their stay because, as they say, "the Inn has it all birds, beaches, privacy and great food". In addition, the Inn can provide information for organized opportunities for sailing, golfing, kayaking, and many other fresh air activities designed to challenge your enthusiasm and endurance.

Other options include art galleries, live theater, bistros, cafes, boutiques & shops, museums and many other festive events that offer a mix of activities for every age and interest. On special occasions, the Inn plans shuffleboard, croquet and tennis activities for your enjoyment.

Names of local guides and expert island historians are available to lead you on a beach or nature preserve tour so that you can see and understand the natural habitat of Sanibel and Captiva Islands. While touring, your guide will relate fascinating stories and interesting bits of historical information.

There is, perhaps, no greater theatrical show than the spectacular display by nature itself. In a tradition as old as the island, the Island Inn guests gather at waters edge to enjoy a special fellowship against the beautiful backdrop of a blazing island sunset. And just as the sun dips from view and the light flattens and spreads across the horizon, watch closely and you just might catch a glimpse of the elusive "green flash".

Holidays are always a cause for celebration and provide additional occasions for gathering and socializing. Monthly cocktail parties, during the winter season, allow guests to mingle and get better acquainted.