Shalimar Beach Resort

03/25/2026

We’ll let the shells make the suggestion for your next beach vacation 🐚

03/19/2026

Some beach days at Shalimar start and end with a cast 🎣🐟

03/12/2026

The many colors of a Sanibel Sunrise 🌅😌

03/04/2026

Surprise before sunrise.

This morning’s sky was briefly transformed by a Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral, creating a rare “jellyfish” glow seen across Florida before dawn.

📸 Captured by longtime Shalimar guest Jerry on his daily walk, who reports that no two mornings on Sanibel are ever the same.

02/14/2026

Some love stories are written in the stars, some in the sand — and many begin right here at Shalimar. 🐚 Happy Valentine’s Day from Shalimar Beach Resort!

02/05/2026

Chilly water temperatures can sometimes bring marine life closer to shore. Our recent cold snap revealed a few unexpected finds along our beach — live horse conchs, a nine-armed sea star, and ...a mystery tucked among the shells. 🐚 Any guesses what it might be?

01/23/2026

Thank you for capturing Shalimar’s return — and the beauty of Sanibel beyond our doors. 🏖️

01/17/2026

The light always finds its way through. ☀

01/15/2026

It’s a rare chilly day on Sanibel (by Florida standards). No one's working on their tan, but it’s perfect for enjoying great local food, exploring all there is to do in town, and ending the day back on the lanai with something warm, watching the light dance across the Gulf. 🌊

01/12/2026

January blooms at Shalimar. 🌼

01/08/2026

Sanibel and Captiva Islands (and Shalimar) received a shoutout in USA Today. The islands consistently rank among the top travel destinations in the US, thanks to:

🐚 Exceptional natural beaches and world-class shelling
🐬 Abundant wildlife and immersive nature experiences
🚴 A bikeable, low-density, relaxed island atmosphere
🏡 Locally owned dining, shopping, and boutique accommodations (that’s us!)
🌅 Unforgettable sunrises and sunsets

The majority of Sanibel-Captiva businesses are now open and welcoming visitors and locals alike. We look forward to seeing you on the islands--an easy, family-friendly place to slow down and have fun together.

From coast to coast, destinations around the U.S. are welcoming new museums, attractions, and hotels focused on families.

01/03/2026

New path, same easy pace. Just steps from the Gulf.