Vanderbilt Beach ParkGreat beaches are why you’ve come to Southwest Florida. Pack the sunscreen, bring along a few beach games and escape the cares of everyday life at one of the areas world renowned fine, sugar-white sand and tranquil surf beaches. Stretching from Bonita Springs in the north to Marco Island in the south, Naples’s beaches offer locals and visitors a variety of activities and atmospheres.
At Bonita Beach, visitors can enjoy water activities including jet skiing, paddle boating or kayaking. Relax on secluded Barefoot Beach, or find a treasure-trove of shells at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Vanderbilt Beach. There are plenty of shells to find, but be sure not to take any live ones-it can be easy to miss the little creatures inside.
If you prefer a vibrant beach scene, head to Clam Pass Park where you’ll find a scenic boardwalk, trolley, catamaran and beach chair rentals or Tigertail Beach, located on Marco Island where acres of white sand beach is a favorite for sunbathers, birding and beach activities.
With so much diversity for its beaches, it is no wonder that people the world over flock to southwest Florida’s shores. So get situated and start soaking it up!