| So, you're interested in Naples, Florida, Beaches? | | | | Pets: no |
| Listed below is a profile of most of the beaches in | | | | Of Special Interest: The Naples Fishing Pier is one |
| Collier County, the County in which Naples resides. | | | | of the most popular attractions in Naples. Originally |
| The Paradise Coast, as this area is called, is | | | | built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, the |
| famous for its sugar white sand beaches that | | | | Naples Pier stands as a community landmark. |
| stretch from Barefoot Beach Preserve at the | | | | 6. Lowdermilk Park |
| northern tip of the County, throughout the city of | | | | Location: west end of Banyan Blvd at Gulf Shore |
| Naples, along the four miles of Marco Island's | | | | Blvd N. |
| crescent shoreline, and into the deserted Ten | | | | Phone: 239-213-7120 Naples Community Services |
| Thousand Island region of the Everglades. The | | | | Hours: dawn to dusk |
| beach parks range from those with full facilities to | | | | Parking: metered, 125 spaces |
| simple access points perfect for long beach walks | | | | Amenities: 750 feet of beach, lushly landscaped, |
| on deserted sands. There are numerous beach | | | | boardwalk, handicapped accessible and |
| access points in downtown Naples, as well as | | | | handicapped wheelchair, food concessions, |
| Tigertail Beach Park and the South Beach public | | | | restrooms, picnic tables, showers, playground, |
| access on Marco Island. You will find beautiful | | | | volleyball courts |
| surroundings, warm sands and spectacular sunsets | | | | Activities: volleyball, swimming, sunset watching, |
| no matter where you choose to lose your shoes | | | | sailboat regatta watching, sunbathing, walking |
| and dip your toes in the sand. | | | | Pets: no |
| 1. South Marco Beach | | | | Of Special Interest: Popular with families with |
| Location: South Collier Blvd., Marco Island | | | | children. |
| Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & | | | | 7. Clam Pass County Park |
| Recreation | | | | Location: Seagate Drive & Crayton Road, |
| Hours: 8 AM to sunset | | | | North Naples |
| Parking: $4/day, 70 space lot on Swallow Ave, a | | | | Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & |
| short walk across South Collier Blvd. | | | | Recreation |
| Amenities: 2 miles of beach, restroom at the | | | | Hours: 8 AM to sunset |
| parking lot | | | | Parking: $8/vehicle |
| Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, walking, | | | | Amenities: picnic tables, showers, concessions for |
| sunbathing | | | | food & drinks and equipment rentals, |
| Pets: no | | | | handicapped accessible & handicapped |
| Of Special Interest: Walk between two high rise | | | | wheelchair, next to Naples Grande Beach Resort |
| condos to access the beach, but once there, the | | | | Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, nature walks |
| beautiful white beach is 150 feet wide and slopes | | | | Pets: no |
| gradually to the water. | | | | Of Special Interest: 35 acres of coastal habitat. |
| 2. Tigertail Beach County Park | | | | Beach access is from a 3/4 mile board-walk to |
| Location: Hernando Drive, Marco Island | | | | the sandy beach. Free tram available. The |
| Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & | | | | boardwalk is a destination itself for those who |
| Recreation | | | | love quiet nature. The Park abounds with wading |
| Hours: 8 AM to sunset | | | | shorebirds, eagles, hawks and osprey. |
| Parking: $4/day | | | | 8. Vanderbilt Beach County Park |
| Amenities: ½ mile of beach, concessions for | | | | Location: end of Vanderbilt Beach Road, North |
| food & drinks and rentals, playground, | | | | Naples |
| restrooms, boardwalk, barbeque areas with picnic | | | | Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & |
| tables, butterfly garden, handicapped accessible | | | | Recreation |
| and handicapped wheelchair | | | | Hours: 8 AM to sunset |
| Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, walking, | | | | Parking: $8/day, 120 space lot and 340 space |
| sunbathing, birding | | | | garage, located just west of the Ritz Carlton hotel |
| Pets: no | | | | Amenities: 2 mile beach, concessions for food |
| Of Special Interest: One of the most popular in | | | | & drinks and equipment rental, restrooms, |
| the County and listed as a birding site by the | | | | picnic tables, showers, handicapped accessible and |
| Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation | | | | handicapped wheelchair |
| Commission. There are no condominiums or | | | | Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, sunbathing, |
| homes on Tigertail Beach. | | | | walking, shelling, birding |
| 3. Naples Beach Accesses | | | | Pets: no |
| Location: west end of most numbered and named | | | | Of Special Interest: Popular beach near upscale |
| streets along S.Gulfshore Blvd., Naples | | | | hotels in North Naples. Get there early to get a |
| Phone: 239-213-7120 Naples Community Services | | | | parking space in season. |
| Hours: dawn to dusk | | | | 9. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park |
| Parking: metered & limited | | | | Location: five miles west of I-75 Exit 111 (Bluebill |
| Amenities: 5.5 miles of mostly quiet residential | | | | Avenue/Immokalee Road), Naples |
| beachfront. No restrooms. Handicapped accessible | | | | Phone: 239-597-6196 |
| at 17th Ave S, 4th Ave S, 6th Ave S, 8th Ave | | | | Hours: 8 AM to sunset |
| S, Horizon Way, Vedado Way & Via Miramar. | | | | Parking: $6 per vehicle |
| Showers at Vedado Way, Via Miramar & | | | | Amenities: 1 mile of beach, boat ramp, restrooms, |
| Horizon Way, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 15th, | | | | tours, interpretive Exhibits, pavilion, picnic areas |
| 18th, 21st & 33rd Avenues South and 2nd, | | | | with grills and tables, hard bottom reef, showers |
| 6th and 7th Avenues North. | | | | Activities: scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, |
| Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, sunbathing, | | | | wildlife viewing, boating, fishing, kayaking |
| walking | | | | Pets: Yes, on 6' leashes. State parks do not |
| Pets: no | | | | permit pets on beaches or playgrounds, or in |
| 4. North Gulf Shore Boulevard Beach | | | | bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or concession |
| Location: between Seagate Condominiums & | | | | facilities. |
| North Gulf Shore Blvd., Naples | | | | Of Special Interest: One of the most popular |
| Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & | | | | seashore destinations in Naples, this park's mile |
| Recreation | | | | long stretch of white sugar sand has been rated |
| Hours: 8 AM to sunset | | | | one of the best beaches in the nation. In season, |
| Parking: Metered at the end of Seagate Drive, | | | | the park closes its gates when it reaches |
| beach is accessible at both the end of Seagate | | | | capacity, so get there early. |
| and North Gulf Shore Blvd via foot. | | | | 10. Barefoot Beach County Park (Preserve) |
| Amenities: none | | | | Location: Barefoot Beach Road off Bonita Beach |
| Activities: swimming, shelling, fishing, sunbathing, | | | | Road, Naples |
| walking | | | | Phone: 239-591-8596 |
| Pets: no | | | | Hours: 8 AM to sunset |
| Of Special Interest: Located in a very upscale | | | | Parking: $8/day |
| area of high rise condominiums and a bit difficult | | | | Amenities: 342 acres of natural land, one mile |
| to find. | | | | nature trail, showers, picnic area, concessions for |
| 5. Naples Beach & Pier | | | | food & drinks and rental equipment, |
| Location: west end of 12th Avenue South, Naples | | | | handicapped accessible and handicapped wheelchair |
| Phone: 239-213-3062 Naples Fishing Pier | | | | Activities: fishing, swimming, shelling, sunbathing, |
| Hours: Pier and Beach open 24 hours. Concessions: | | | | walking |
| 9 AM to sunset on weekends, 10 AM to sunset | | | | Pets: no |
| on weekdays. | | | | Of Special Interest: One of the last undeveloped |
| Parking: Metered on street parking and parking lot | | | | barrier islands on Florida's southwest coast. |
| one block East with additional parking at beach | | | | Numerous animal species reside here. Popular for |
| ends of Avenues to the North & South. | | | | its gorgeous, plush surroundings. Park rangers |
| Amenities: food concession, bait shop, restrooms, | | | | offer lectures, guided walks and interpretive |
| picnic tables, handicapped access, showers | | | | programs. |
| Activities: pier fishing (no license required), | | | | 11. Barefoot Beach (Access) |
| volleyball, sunset watching, swimming, walking, | | | | Location: Bonita Beach Road off Lely Barefoot |
| sunbathing, surfing | | | | Blvd. |