Sanibel Beach Walks
Experience Shelling on Our Sanibel Beach Walks
An exclusive amenity to Island Inn guests is complimentary attendance to our Marine Biologist led Sanibel beach walks. Hosted right here on the Island Inn’s 550 feet of pristine beach and led by the world-renowned staff of the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, you’ll learn about the various types of beautiful seashells you’ll find while on vacation, as well as the unique local wildlife and vegetation that make Sanibel Island such a special place! A portion of the this guided beach walk is dedicated to searching for treasures of your own, then bringing them back to the group to share and learn about what was found. Wonderful for families and participants of all ages, take part in this hands-on experience that will create memories that will last a lifetime!
Visitor Reviews
Tranquility I usually travel alone and I felt completely safe at the Island Inn. The inn is clean and well cared for, everything is in tip-top condition! In addition, the employees were all very kind. The free use of the umbrellas and beach chairs are the icing on the cake! Some other resorts on the island charge you $$ to sit under an umbrella. 
A great place to stay! We just left this wonderful inn. The people were so kind and welcoming, the room (actually more of a condo) was beautiful and had everything we needed. The beach in front of the inn was beautiful and had better shells than most places on the island! The balcony, which was screened in, was beautiful, we ate breakfast there every day! There were chairs and umbrellas on the beach. You can’t beat the sunset as well. This was our first time back to Sanibel since the devastating hurricanes. There were plenty of restaurants open and lots of shops are coming back too. We’ll be back!
Return to Paradise We have stayed at the Island Inn many times. However, this was our first stay since the hurricanes hit Sanibel. The rooms in Matthews Lodge were just as great as ever. The beach had a great many more shells. The chairs and umbrellas made sitting on the beach very peaceful and enjoyable. The staff was as friendly and welcoming as ever. While so much has changed, we were glad to support the Island Inn and all the other familiar businesses on Sanibel. It is important to show your loyalty to such a wonderful place and the people who live and work there. We will be back again in the near future!
