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Naples Area Beaches The Southwest Florida coast has some of the finest beaches in the world. People flock here to enjoy the abundant sunshine, pristine beaches, warm gulf waters, extraordinary golf courses, fabulous fishing and the many amenities the Naples area has to offer. To us, the beaches, more than anything else, define this natural paradise. Our abundant and easily accessible beaches are unsurpassed in beauty, ease of access and variety. Let's take a look at area beaches starting at the southern most point on the Florida Gulf Coast, Marco Island, and heading north to Fort Myers Beach. Marco Island Marco Island, south of Naples at the edge of the coastal wilderness known as the Ten Thousand Islands, is a world-class vacation resort surrounded by miles of uninhabited creeks, bays and mangrove islands. Marco, six miles long by four miles wide, is bound by Rookery Bay Nature Preserve to the north and The Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Preserve, Collier-Seminole State Park and Everglades National Park to the south, Marco Island is flanked by nearly 100 miles of undeveloped islands, bays, and estuaries which never will be "developed." Marco's back waters are relatively free from pollution and are the nursery grounds for game fish and the bait they covet. These backwaters and mangrove islands are teeming with fish and birds and are a popular destination for fisherman, bird watchers and boaters. Marco Island has two official beaches and many unofficial island beaches which are a popular destination for day boaters. Main & South Marco Beaches Main beach is at the intersection of Collier Boulevard and San Marco Road. There is a public parking lot across the street. South beach is at the intersection of Collier Boulevard and Cape Marco. Parking is free if you have a Marco Island residents' sticker. There are no food concessions at either beach, so bring your own drinks and snacks. These are wide, white sandy beaches lined with high rise condos. The wide beach and calm, clear water make them great beaches for children. There are fireworks here on the Fourth of July, but come early... parking is tight. Tigertail Beach Tigertail Beach is a long, wide white sandy beach accessed from the intersection of Spinnaker and Hernando Drives. This beach has food and rental concessions including chairs, kayaks, and a variety of water sport toys. There are showers and restrooms, food and beverage concessions. Residents and non-residents can purchase an annual parking sticker for $30. Keewaydin Island Keewaydin is a primary barrier located off the coast of Naples and home to small number of exclusive beach front estates. A small island, only accessible by boat, Keeywaydin beach is a popular destination for Naples area boaters. Just pull your boat up, set up your grill and break out the icy cold drinks.... it's a great way to spend the day! Naples Beach The City of Naples boasts seven miles of fine white sand beaches from Twenty First Avenue South heading north along Gulfshore Boulevard to Seventh Avenue North. These pristine beaches, with wide open vistas of the Gulf of Mexico, are lined by the magnificent mansions. At Twelfth Avenue South, you will find the Naples Pier, an historic landmark dating back to 1888 and a popular local gathering place. There are restroom facilities and a small food concession at the midpoint. The pier attracts locals and tourists alike who gather to watch the amazing sunsets, do some fishing, watch the pelicans and other indigenous birdlife or simply enjoy the relaxed ambience of Old Naples. There are pristine pockets of quiet beach accessible from small side streets where you can find a few metered parking spaces off Gordon and Gulfshore Drives. At the northern end of Gulfshore Boulevard, the beach is accessed from a walking path between the condominiums at Seagate Road and North Gulfshore Boulevard. Parking for this stretch of beach is extremely limited. Most of the beachgoers you find here have walked from one of the nearby condos or homes. More about parking for Naples beaches is available online at http://www.naplesgov.com/ Lowdermilk Park Lowdermilk Beachfront Park, in the heart of Naples near Fifth Avenue and Third Streets South, is a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists alike. Pelican Bay Beach Club Pelican Bay is a private community of approximately 91 separate condominium and home owner associations governed under the umbrella of the Pelican Bay Foundation. First developed in 1979 by Westinghouse Communities and including homes completed in 2008, Pelican Bay is located west of Route 41 at the northern edge of the Naples city line. Pelican Bay residents enjoy a beach shuttle service and four private beach restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, beachfront fitness classes, a full tennis program, golf course and many other fine amenities. Clam Pass Continuing north, is Clam Pass, a favorite of many locals and snow birders. Located at the end of Seagate Drive, adjacent to the Registry Hotel, you will find the parking lot for Clam Pass. Parking is free with a Collier County sticker of $8 for the day. Clam Pass was voted as a favorite Collier County beach. The beach is approached via a picturesque boardwalk that winds through a tidal forest of red, white and black mangroves. You can walk the 3/4 mile boardwalk or hop on to one of the trams which run continually from parking to beach from 8:00 am to sundown. This beach offers hotel style amenities including outdoor dining. You can also rent lounge chairs, umbrellas, kayaks and other beach equipment. For additional information about Clam Pass visit http://www.colliergov.net/ Vanderbilt Beach Vanderbilt Beach, located at the end of Vanderbilt Beach Road with parking next to the Ritz Carlton hotel, is probably the liveliest beach in Naples with plenty of hotels restaurants and shopping. There are also concessions where you can rent chaises, umbrellas and other beach equipment. There is a parking lot where you can use your Collier County residential sticker or pay a fee of $8 for the day. Visit http://www.colliergov.net/ Delnor Wiggins State Park Keep heading west on Immokalee Road and you will enter Delnor Wiggins State Park, a narrow barrier Island with a pass where the Cocohatchee River enters the Gulf of Mexico, this gulf front park offers great swimming, fishing, shelling, birding and exploring. A popular destination, this park has five parking lots, all of which fill up early during season. There is a boat launch for putting in to explore the backwaters or take advantage of the teeming marine life. There is a concession stand at the first parking lot where food, drink and other merchandise can be purchased. Learn more about this state park at http://www.floridastateparks. Barefoot Beach The Northern most of Collier County's beaches, also one of the most beautiful, is accessed from Barefoot Beach Boulevard from Bonita Beach Road. Barefoot Beach is a protected nature preserve and offers nature trails, lectures, interpretive programs and guided walks by park rangers. There are parking lots for showers, restrooms and a concession selling food, drinks and other beach related items. The beach preserve occupies 342 acres of undeveloped land, one of the last undeveloped barrier islands remaining in Southwest Florida. This beach is one of the most beautiful and natural places in Southwest Florida with five distinct habitats: an estuarine mangrove forest, maritime hammock, coast strand, dunes and the beach itself. Barefoot Beach is home to the protected gopher tortoise and a nesting ground for sea turtles. For more information about the beach or about the ranger programs visit: http://www.colliergov.net/ Bonita Beach There are a number entrances and parking lots off Hickory Boulevard to Bonita Beach and Bonita Beach, each with slightly different amenities from a restaurant, showers, playground, volleyball to the somewhat isolated stretch just of little hickory island. For more details visit http://www.leeparks.org/ Dog Beach Dog Beach, located at 8600 Estero Boulevard, was founded in 2001 and is an informal beach with no concessions or rest rooms, where dog owners can bring their dogs to frolic leash-free on the beach and in the water. For more details and contact information visit the Lee County site at http://www.leeparks.org/ Lovers Key State Park Lovers Key is a pristine barrier island park. The two mile long beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram and is popular for shelling, swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing. Black Island has over five miles of hiking and bicycling trails. Anglers and boaters can launch their boats and canoes from the park's boat ramp. The park's concession offers boat and fishing tours, as well as bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals For many years, Lovers Key was accessible only by boat. It was said that only lovers traveled to the island to enjoy the privacy of the remote, solitary beach. Today, Lovers Key is one of four barrier islands that make up this state park. A haven for wildlife, the islands and their waters are home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles. Fort Myers Beach A long stretch of white sandy beach lined with high rise condos, hotels, motels and lots of activity, Ft. Myers beach is a high energy resort beach with lots going on. Small white fabric signs on poles posted along Estero Boulevard indicate entry points to the beach. Some have parking and some don't. Fort Myers is one of the famous Spring Break destinations with plenty of places to party and plenty of places to stay There's lots to do in the Ft. Myers Beach area from crab shacks to romantic dinner spots, boating, fishing, water parks, shopping, golf and miniature golf. Ft. Myers beach is a vibrant and lively place. Beach Parking Permits City of Naples http://www.naplesgov. Collier County http://www.colliergov.net/ Lee County https://www1.leegov.com/power/ Bonita Beach http://www. Fishing Charters Marco Island Peg Leg Charters http://www. Blue Runner Charters http://www. Captain Jay's Fishing Charters http://www. Dawn Patrol Charters http://www. Sea Excursions http://www. Wild Thing Charters http://www. Naples A & B Charters http://www. Solo Lobo Captain Eric http://www.captaineric. Tarpon Tamer Charters http://www. Sea Turtles Sea turtles are an important part of this area's wildlife and it is important that they are protected and nurtured. The local government and wildlife conservation groups work to protect the turtle hatchlings and to promote awareness about these amazing animals. During their nesting season, from May 1st through October 31st beachfront residents comply with lighting ordinances enacted to prevent turtles and hatchlings from becoming disoriented by artificial lighting. If you would like to know more about the turtles or are interested in participating in some of the volunteer programs, check out this link: http://www.colliergov.net/ |
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