Hi,
I love the daily blog updates. My sister and I love to come to Ocean’s Reach for a relaxing, stress free getaway. I am attaching my favorite sunset picture. See you next year! Thanks.
Cheryl O’Brien, Iowa

Shell walking on the beach. Everyone that comes to Sanibel loves to shell and Sanibel is known world-wide for the many species of shells that can be found. A picture such as this does show just how many shells you might need to sort through on some days. Sometimes they almost remind you of the way a snow drifts looks.

As part of the Sanibel tourism beat for Lee County, Florida, Sarah follows Ocean’s Reach. She has interviewed us for a story on the BP Oil Spill and this past Friday, included us in a story about June tourism. We were up!

Catch up with Sarah Hollenbeck on WBBH, the local NBC affiliate and Channel 2 on your flat screen TV’s!!

It does appear that quite a few people are getting a head start on their personalized Christmas card. Such clever artwork, and a Sanibel Christmas card full of memories is hard to beat!!

Isn’t is just amazing how many shells wash up on the beaches in front of the Sanibel condos! You need to see it to believe it and you still have a chance with the many specials Ocean’s Reach still has going until the end of September!

A few pics from my beach walk last Friday morning. One family I met was designing their Christmas card from the beach. That was pretty cool.

Ocean’s Reach offers one of the most serene stretches of beach in the world. A place where meditation and exercise can truly make you feel one with the world. We still have some vacancies for the summer, so for your own space on the beach of peace, give us a call.

Just walk a few steps on the beach from Ocean’s Reach and be serenaded at the poolside bar and grill at Casa Ybel Resort. This is open to the public on Sunday afternoons. A Lot of fun thanks to Casa Ybel!

Where is a popular place to fish on Sanibel? The Sanibel Fishing Pier which is located at the far east end, bay side of the island, and in the Lighthouse Park area. Remember though, a license is required any fishing and can easily be obtained at local grocery stores and bait shops.

The Lighthouse Cafe is a favorite spot for breakfast and lunch and then if you are like me, a stop at Pinocchio’s always hits the spot! Both are located on the east end of the island by the lighthouse and on the bike path. Remember, there are many Sanibel restaurants with delightful treats waiting for your arrival, and they are all excellent!