NAPLES BEACHES
 Welcome to Florida's Last Paradise
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The Paradise Coast is famous for its sugar white sand beaches that stretch from Barefoot Beach Preserve at the northern tip of Collier County, throughout the city of Naples, along the four miles of Marco Island’s crescent shoreline, and into the deserted Ten Thousand Island region of the Everglades. Our beach parks range from those with full facilities to simple access points perfect for long beach walks on deserted sands. Numerous beach access points in downtown Naples, as well as Tigertail Beach Park on Marco Island, are perfect for visitors staying at nearby off-beach hotels. Beachfront resorts in Naples and on Marco Island provide easy access
to the Gulf of Mexico. You’ll find beautiful surroundings, warm sands and spectacular sunsets no matter where you choose to lose your shoes and dip your toes in the sand.
Spectacular Shelling
A lazy sailboat ride takes you to an island beach just out of sight of Naples and Marco Island. You stroll along the deserted sands, drinking in the refreshing breeze. Sound perfect? Of course it does, but it gets even better when you realize that the beach is filled with beautiful shells like sand dollars, lightning whelks, fighting conchs, fig shells, angel wings and more.
We’re willing to share the secret that the beaches of the Paradise Coast region of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades are filled with keepsake shells. Prowl the main beaches of Naples and Marco Island or take a short boat ride to the many deserted islands beaches and sand bars nearby for some of the best shelling in the world.
AREA BEACHES
| Vanderbilt Beach |
22 Vanderbilt Beach Rd.
Naples, FL 34108
239-254-4000
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| Bird-watching and shelling are just some of the activities to be enjoyed at this white-sand beach.
Directions: Just south of Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.
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| General Information: Open Year-Round
Driving time to nearby lodging: 3 minutes
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| Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park |
Barefoot Beach Road
Naples, FL 34109
239-254-4000
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| Named one of America's Top Ten Beaches by Dr. Beach. Numerous animal species reside in this natural setting and visitors are able to enjoy the ambience of the park's pristine surroundings. Nature trails, canoe tours, natural beach.
Directions: Barefoot Beach Preserve is located at the end of Barefoot Beach Road off of Bonita Beach Road (West), which is on the Lee/Collier County line.
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| General Information: Open Year-Round |
| Clam Pass Beach Park |
Seagate Drive
Naples, FL 34108
239-254-4000
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| Mini-trams shuttle visitors from the parking area to a white-sand beach. Concessions rent chairs, cabanas, canoes, kayaks and other water sports equipment. Snack bar and restrooms available. Enjoy fishing or paddling in the calm waters of the Clam Pass estuary just behind the sand dunes.
Directions: End of Seagate Dr. in North Naples.
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| Tour Schedule: Contact Park Ranger: 239-2545-4000
Hours: Dawn to dusk year round
General Information: Open Year-Round
Minimum Group Number: 1
Maximum Group Number: 25
Driving time to nearby lodging: 1 minute
Tour Duration: 45 minutes
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| Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park |
11135 N. Gulfshore Dr. N.
Naples, FL 34108
239-597-6196
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| A 166-acre barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico. Part of the real Florida with over a mile of unspoiled beach the park is a good place for fishing, sunbathing, shelling and swimming. There?s plenty of shade for picnicking, birding and relaxing.
Directions: Located 5 mi. west of I-75 Exit 111.
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| Tour Schedule: Inquire at Ranger Station or call
Hours: 8 a.m. - sunset daily
General Information: Open Year-Round
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| Lowdermilk Park |
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. N.
Naples, FL 34102
239-213-3029
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| Picnic tables, concessions, sand volleyball courts, restrooms and outdoor showers are available. Free sand chairs available for beach-goers who require a wheelchair. Metered parking. |
| Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier |
25 - 12th Ave. S.
Naples, FL 34102
239-213-7120
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Directions: Access is at 12th St. and Gulf Shore Blvd. Metered parking by entrance and in lot across the street.
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