Sanibel Moorings Hibiscus Garden

Some Flowers from the Garden:   Many people are aware that Sanibel Moorings Resort sits on top of 6 acres of Certified Botanical Gardens. Our gardens span from the canal to the beachfront of the Gulf. Our guided garden tours have been a hit and people keep coming back to ask more questions. This isRead More...

Things to do on Sanibel Island from a staff perspective

We get asked A LOT about where to go and what to do on the island. Our answers may vary depending on what the guest likes to do, where they are from, if they have a car or not, and so on. For this article, we would like to give you some inside information asRead More...

Discover Sanibel Moorings

Sanibel Moorings has been a part of the island community for 43 years. During these past years, we have seen countless guests come through our doors, many of them return year after year, and some discover our beautiful property for the first time. Whether you are a first time guest or a repeat guest, thereRead More...

Sanibel Moorings Botanical Gardens

Imagine you are staying at a hotel on the beach, this could be anywhere in the world. Now imagine there is no landscaping, no color, just dirt. It doesn’t sound very appealing, does it? Now take a second to imagine a Gulf-front property, lush with beautiful, colorful flowers, majestic palm trees, and lush foliage; completelyRead More...

Bauhinia Blakeana also known as Hong Kong orchid tree

Bauhinia pronounced Bo-hin-ee-a is putting on a show with her 6″ orchid like blooms. The fragrant blooms are attractive to birds, bees and hummingbirds. This tree is considered one of the most beautiful flowering trees in Florida. The blooming cycle has just started but will only last till March or April so you should make plansRead More...