Island Sunsets

Check out Sanibel Island’s breathtaking sunsets from Island Inn’s private beach. Sanibel sunsets are renowned for their breathtaking colors and provide photo worthy backdrops. Stay steps away from the Sanibel sunsets in our well-appointed rooms and suites. Keep an eye on our live beach cam to catch a preview of the sunset. Once your here be sure to consult the tide times and the sunset clock to find the perfect time to take in the sunsets.

If you are lucky you might even catch the green flash that takes place at the very moment when the sun sinks below the horizon. The phenomenon only lasts a couple seconds as the sun appears to turn green. This happens when in the final moments when the sun is in the sky due to the refraction of sunlight. It happens so fast it is hard to catch but if you time it just right you will be among the few with bragging rights.

See some of the pictures guests of the Island Inn have taken below.

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Apr 2

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Spring Break 2025… Sanibel Style!! Seashells, Sunshine & Smiles 🌞 🩴 🐚 #Sanibel #SpringBreak #Seashells

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Nov 3

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Sundays are for shopping… at the Sanibel Farmers’ Market!! 🍉🥐☀️💐🥧

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Oct 12

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We’re thankful to report that the Island Inn made it through #HurricaneMilton with no major damage or flooding. Yet another big clean up effort by our wonderful staff and power already back on in 1 of our 3 buildings, so just waiting for the light switch to be flipped on the other 2. Our thoughts remain with our neighbors here on the island and throughout the Southeast who have been impacted by these storms. We remain #SanibelStrong! 💡🏨🏝️

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Oct 8

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♥️🔈The Island Inn & its wonderful staff are taking a break for the next few days as Hurricane Milton approaches. We are fully prepared, ready for the storm and expect to be back online quickly after it passes. Our thoughts & prayers remain with our neighbors here in Southwest Florida, as well as the millions of families throughout the Southeast who have been impacted this hurricane season. We remain #SanibelStrong! 🌀💪🏝️

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Sep 28

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We’re thankful to share that the Island Inn emerged from Hurricane Helene with no major damage or flooding. LOTS of clean up by our amazing staff around the property, but we’re back to business as usual. Our thoughts are with our neighbors here on the island and throughout Southwest Florida, as well as the thousands of folks throughout the Southeast, impacted by Helene. Silver lining - here come the shells! #SanibelStrong #IslandInn #ShellingParadise

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Sep 19

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Sanibel is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow this morning 🌈 🏝️ 🍀 🐚

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Jul 27

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☀️ 🐚 🍉 Summertime is the best time! First stop, @jerrys_foods to stock the cooler & fridge with the famous grocery slide down to the parking garage. Next, sand castles & seashells in the sweet Sanibel sunshine… We may or may not have topped it off with a treat from @pinocchiosicecream before heading back for sunset🍦🌅 🐬 #Sanibel #IslandInn #RockPaperScissors #Seashells

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Jul 4

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Happy Birthday U.S.A! Check out this classic 4th of July beach day discovery from the Island Inn historic photo archives… What do you think they did after they hauled off this find?? Leave your answers in the comments below 👇 Looking forward to celebrating our heritage until the end of time with our staff & guests! #SquareGrouper #USA #IslandInnSanibel #SanibelIsland #4thOfJuly #CherishedMemories #ModernComforts

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May 5

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Head over to @rosalitascantinasanibel for all the Cinco de Mayo fiesta fun you can ask for! Spin the prize wheel and win gifts like ponchos, @modelousa sunnies, sombreros and more!! 🪅🪇🎺 🇲🇽 🏝️ 😎

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Apr 15

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Make sure to wear your elastic waist pants when you cruise into @cheeburgersanibel in the Tahitian Gardens plaza. From onion rings, hand cut fries & pretzel sticks to 1.5lb burgers, classic sodas and a @corvette Sundae bar, you will wobble out with a smile on your face and high hopes your floating skills have leveled up when you get back to the cool waters of the Gulf! 🍔 🍨 🍟 🥤 👅

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Visitor Reviews

Perfect Getaway! The Island Inn is an exquisite getaway on one of the best beaches we have ever been on! Accommodations and staff are top notch and the rooms have everything you could ever need and a few you didn’t know you needed! The shelling was as advertised as well. Just a great place on a great island-we are booking for next year as well!

Mark 4/18/2025

Great view! Island Inn was a great place to stay. We had a gorgeous view of the beach and a screened in porch with a ceiling fan. The suite was beautifully decorated and had plenty of towels and toiletries provided. We could not have been in a better location for shelling as there were numerous huge stacks along our stretch of the beach. Finally, Glory was very patient and knowledgeable with my many questions.

Jean 3/10/2025

Shelley’s paradise This is our second time at the Island Inn. First time was before Ian. The place has changed with the removal of the central building that held the restaurant but the accommodation and people are the same. It’s a great location right on the beach. We stayed for a week for my wife’s birthday and they left her a special treat. Great people and great place. Highly recommend

David 1/23/2025