Sanibel Island · Florida
We didn't just recover — we came back stronger. See the new Sanibel from the quiet side of the island, where two-thirds of the island is a wildlife refuge and the Crowds never got the memo.
The Island That Chose Nature
Sanibel is the barrier island that Florida almost forgot to develop — and thank goodness for that. Two-thirds of it is protected refuge and preserve. The other third is fifteen miles of shell-strewn Gulf beach, bike paths that outnumber traffic lights, and sunsets that stop conversations mid-sentence.
Sanibel Island · 5235 Indian Court
28-day minimum — You Can Work From Anywhere. So Why Are You Still Working From There? Your Best Work Happens When Your Office Has a Pool and a Dock.
Sanibel Island
Bowman's Beach Never Gets Old. Neither Does Coming Back to a Place That Feels Like Yours. No Hotel Lobbies. No Hallway Noise. Just Your Own Back Porch, a Pool, and the Gulf a Short Walk Away.
Your Sanibel Guide
No Computer Screens. No Complaints. Just Shells, Dolphins, and Kids Who Never Want to Leave.
At Your Doorstep · Ding Darling
Our properties border the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge — 6,400 acres of mangrove estuary, seagrass, and hardwood hammocks. Roseate spoonbills at dawn. Sanibel is the Florida that time forgot.
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Walking Distance · Bowman's Beach
Bowman's Beach is Sanibel's undeveloped crown jewel — no hotels, no boardwalks, just a footbridge over a tidal lagoon and open sand as far as you'd like to walk. It's either a five-minute drive from your door or a quick stroll depending on which property is chosen.
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Seashells · Sunsets · Silence
"Stop scrolling. You found the one Florida beach that actually lives up to the hype."
Every first-timer asks the same question after: why did I wait so long to come here?
Choose Your Stay
Pick the property that fits your trip. Live availability, transparent pricing, no third-party booking fees.
Sanibel Island · 5235 Indian Court
Wake up to the refuge out your window. Built for slow, month-long escapes on the bay side — private dock, sunrise coffee over the water, the best kayak launch on the island.
Sanibel Island
Steps from the Bowman's Beach. Ideal for a family week of shelling, biking, and sunset walks. Saturday-to-Saturday during high season.
What Awaits You
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No screens. No complaints. Just shells, dolphins, and children who never want to leave. First light on the beach is worth the alarm.
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Sanibel is the kind of island you explore at 10 miles per hour. Twenty-five miles of paved shared-use paths connect every beach, café, and lighthouse.
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Fresh menus, world-class resorts, the same stunning Gulf views. Sanibel is serving again — and it's never looked better.
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Four paws. Fifteen miles of beach. Sanibel's dog-friendly stretches are wide open, leash-legal, and waiting.
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Saltwater air. Pink skies. The Gulf at your feet. Romance doesn't need a script here — it writes itself between sunset and the second glass of wine.
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You just show up, kick off your shoes, and start collecting shells. Local guides, restaurant reservations, and beach gear — handled.
A Closer Look
Sanibel Island · 5235 Indian Court
From the drone view to the great room — a waterfront home built for slow, month-long escapes. Private dock, heated pool, and a soaring interior that lives as big as the outdoors.
Sanibel Island
Your own screened porch above the gardens and a cozy living room to come home to after a day of shelling. Saturday-to-Saturday during high season. Shared pool and tropical grounds just outside your door.
National & Global Rankings
Travel + Leisure
Named in the exclusive 'For Beach Vibes' category — one of only six spots on the list and the only beach destination in Florida to be recognized. The 2025 World's Best Awards also ranked Sanibel #11 among the Best Islands in the Continental U.S.
U.S. News & World Report
#2 Best Florida Beach, #3 Best Relaxing Getaway in the USA, #3 Best Family Beach Vacation, and #6 Best Beach in the U.S. Earlier rankings placed Sanibel #3 for Best Family Beach Vacations (2015) and #1 family travel destination by FamilyFun Travel Awards (2015).
National Geographic & Condé Nast Traveler
National Geographic Travel listed Sanibel 7th in their 21 Best Beaches in the World (2017). Condé Nast Traveler ranked Sanibel 4th among Top-10 North American Islands and called Sanibel & Captiva 'destinations approaching perfection'.
Shelling & Nature
Arthur Frommer named Sanibel one of his 'Top Ten Favorite Places to Travel in the World' (2011). The Travel Channel selected Sanibel as the 'Best Shelling Beach'. Men's Journal named it 'Best for Shell Hunting,' and Coastal Living named it 'Best Beaches for Shelling' (2017).
Family & Lifestyle
TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards voted Sanibel one of the top 10 islands to visit in the U.S. (2013), ranked #5 Best Beach in the United States, and #16 in the world (2011). Expedia ranked Sanibel 5th on its list of 25 Friendliest Cities in America (2017).
Recovery & Resilience
As of January 2026, over 72% of hotel rooms are back online, 80% of vacation rentals are operating, and approximately 90% of non-accommodation businesses have reopened. Major resorts like Sundial Resort and South Seas Island Resort are newly renovated and reopened for the 2026 season.
Meet Your Hosts
Your hosts, David Newman and Andrea Russin, pride themselves on providing seamless luxurious amenities that enhance the beauty of your Sanibel Island vacation. Their attention to what guests truly value has helped Seascape Shores earn loyal visitors year after year. They partner with professional management companies to handle all day-to-day operations and on-site guest assistance. Together, these efforts ensure every guest enjoys a thoughtful, well-managed stay — from the first inquiry and reservation, through arrival, your memorable stay is genuinely cared-for through departure.
Our goal at Seascape Shores is to help create lasting memories for our guests with every stay.
You'll Leave With Shells in Your Bag and Sanibel Etched in Your Heart.