Naples Area Beach Directory
Twelve of the best public beaches in and around Naples — north to south.
Vanderbilt Beach
A wide, sugar-sand beach in North Naples framed by the Ritz-Carlton and beachfront dining — a longtime favorite for swimming, sunsets, and easy all-day relaxing.
Visit the official site (Collier County Parks) →
Address
100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108
Parking
Paid Collier County parking garage (hourly); free with county beach permit. Fills early in season.
Hours
Beach dawn–dusk; garage generally 7:00 AM–sunset
Amenities
Restrooms, outdoor showers, beachfront restaurants nearby, ADA beach access
Best For
Sunsets, swimming, dining steps from the sand
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
A pristine state-park barrier island consistently ranked among Florida’s best beaches — superb shelling, an observation tower, and the pass itself for fishing and kayaking.
Visit the official site (Florida State Parks) →
Address
11135 Gulf Shore Dr N, Naples, FL 34108
Parking
Paid park entry per vehicle (approx. $6); multiple lots that fill early on weekends
Hours
8:00 AM–sunset, 365 days a year
Amenities
Restrooms, showers, picnic areas, boat ramp, observation tower, seasonal lifeguards
Best For
Shelling, fishing the pass, kayaking, nature
Clam Pass Beach Park
Reached by a scenic three-quarter-mile boardwalk through mangroves (a free tram runs the route), Clam Pass is a quieter, nature-rich escape with concessions and watersport rentals.
Visit the official site (Collier County Parks) →
Address
465 Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103
Parking
Paid county garage; free with county beach permit
Hours
Park dawn–dusk; tram/boardwalk generally from 8:00 AM
Amenities
Restrooms, concessions, beach chair & kayak rentals, free tram, boardwalk
Best For
Mangrove nature, families, paddling, calmer crowds
Lowdermilk Beach Park
A lively, amenity-packed city beach park near downtown Naples with picnic pavilions, a playground, and volleyball — one of the most family-friendly spots in town.
Visit the official site (City of Naples) →
Address
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Parking
Paid lot; free with county beach permit
Amenities
Restrooms, showers, picnic pavilions, playground, volleyball, concession
Best For
Families, picnics, group beach days
Naples Pier & Naples Municipal Beach
The most iconic stretch of sand in the city, anchored by the historic Naples Pier — legendary for sunsets and dolphin sightings. Note: the pier itself is closed while it’s rebuilt after Hurricane Ian; the beach stays open, with pedestrian access maintained at the Broad Avenue South and 13th Avenue South beach ends. Confirm current status before visiting.
Official page (City of Naples) → · Pier Rebuild Project →
Address
25 12th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Parking
Metered street parking & paid lots; free with county beach permit. Very limited — arrive early
Hours
Beach dawn–dusk; pier hours vary
Amenities
Restrooms, showers, concession, fishing pier, close to 5th Ave S dining
Best For
Iconic sunsets, dolphin watching, photos, fishing
North Gulf Shore Beach Access
A low-key neighborhood beach access just south of Vanderbilt — a quieter way onto the same beautiful Gulf sand, favored by locals who know where to look.
Visit the official site (Collier County Parks) →
Address
North Gulf Shore Blvd, Naples, FL 34108
Parking
Very limited; county beach permit typically required
Amenities
Minimal — beach access point; bring what you need
Best For
Quiet local access, avoiding the crowds
Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park
A 342-acre natural preserve regularly named one of the top beaches in America — undeveloped dunes, resident gopher tortoises, and some of the area’s finest shelling.
Visit the official site (Collier County Parks) →
Address
505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Parking
Paid lots; free with county beach permit. Gate often closes when full
Amenities
Restrooms, showers, concession, kayak rentals, learning center, nature trails
Best For
Shelling, wildlife, secluded natural beauty
Barefoot Beach Access
A public access point at the south end of the Barefoot Beach area — a handy alternate entrance to the same gorgeous, shell-rich sand when the preserve lot fills up.
Collier County beaches directory →
Address
Bonita Beach Rd SW / Lely Barefoot Beach, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Parking
Limited public spaces; county beach permit recommended
Amenities
Limited; beach access point near the preserve
Best For
Backup access, quiet shelling walks
Bonita Beach Park
The main public beach park in Bonita Springs at the north end of the county — an easygoing, well-equipped Gulf beach that’s popular for families and sunset gatherings.
Visit the official site (Lee County Parks) →
Address
27954 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Parking
Paid lot; free with county beach permit
Hours
Dawn–dusk; lot generally from 7:00–8:00 AM
Amenities
Restrooms, showers, picnic areas, concessions, volleyball
Best For
Families, sunsets, all-around beach days
Tigertail Beach (Marco Island)
A nature-lover’s favorite on Marco Island, known for its tidal lagoon and the Sand Dollar Spit — world-class birding, shelling, and shallow-water wading and paddling.
Visit the official site (Collier County Parks) →
Address
430 Hernando Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
Parking
Paid lot; free with county beach permit
Amenities
Restrooms, showers, concession, kayak & paddleboard rentals, butterfly garden
Best For
Birding, shelling, kayaking the lagoon, families
South Marco Beach
A public access to Marco Island’s broad, sweeping southern shoreline — wide open sand and big Gulf views, with a short walk from the lot to the water.
Visit the official site (Collier County Parks) →
Address
Swallow Ave & S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
Parking
Small paid public lot; limited spaces
Amenities
Restrooms nearby; access boardwalk to the beach
Best For
Wide-open sand, long beach walks, sunsets
Keewaydin Island · Boat Access Only
An undeveloped barrier island between Naples and Marco, reachable only by boat — the local secret for pristine sand, top-tier shelling, and a true off-the-grid beach day.
Access
By private boat, kayak, or local shuttle/water taxi only — no road access
Parking
None on-island; launch from area boat ramps & marinas
Hours
Daylight (no facilities — pack in, pack out)
Amenities
None — bring water, food, sun protection & supplies
Best For
Shelling, seclusion, boat days, weekend sandbar scene
