Naples & Marco Florida Beaches

Clam Pass Park in Naples

If you prefer a vibrant beach scene, head to Clam Pass Park in Naples where you’ll find a scenic boardwalk, trolley, catamaran and beach chair rentals.

South Beach in Marco Island

South Beach in Marco Island, Florida is a great place for shelling, fishing from the beach, and dolphin watching.

South Beach is a fantastic beach for families with young kids or folks with lots of beach gear to carry­–there is a drop off point at the access on S. Collier Blvd.

Marco Island Yoga also offers yoga classes on the beach several times a week!

Tigertail Beach in Marco Island

Tigertail Beach is located on Marco Island where acres of white sand beach is a favorite for sunbathers, birding, and beach activities.

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.

None of the beaches on Marco Island allow dogs, glass, or bicycles.

Marco Island Public Beach Parking and Access

Collier County resident beach parking is by Beach Permit.

South Beach on Swallow Avenue (70 parking spaces and facilities available).

Tigertail Beach on Hernando Drive (226 parking spaces and facilities available).

Turtle Lot parking on S. Collier opposite Charter Club (90 parking spaces available) the beach access for this parking lot is north of Marriott’s Crystal Shores.

S Collier Blvd. between Madeira and Royal Seafarer condos (there is no parking available).

Beach wheelchairs are available at Scootertown, Tigertail Beach, and Residents’ Beach.

Naples Public Beach Parking and Access

Collier County resident beach parking is by Beach Permit.

Visitors spending time in Naples will need to pay for beach parking and may access the beach at the following locations. Visitor (Metered) Beach Parking locations include:

• Seagate Drive beach access
• Horizon Way
• Vedado Way
• Via Miramar
• Lowdermilk Park
• 8th Avenue North
• 5th Avenue South *
• 8th Avenue South *
• Broad Avenue South – 100 Block
• Broad Avenue South – 200 Block
• Pier / 12th Avenue South * -HR
• 13th Avenue South
• 13th Avenue South – 100 Block
• 14th Avenue South

* indicates shower and HR is handicap ramp

Beach Parking With a Handicap Sticker

Any disability permit holder may park at any space without payment, in accordance with Florida Statute 316.1964.  The only requirement is that the permit holder is driving or being transported.  A disability permit does NOT allow parking in a bus loading zone, fire zone, handicapped access aisles, any areas posted as no parking zones, or parking in excess of the posted time limit.  Also, no parking is allowed at any metered beach parking space between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. 

Naples visitors and non-beach parking permit holders must pay-by-space or per vehicle for public beach parking. Metered parking is 25 cents for 5 minutes. Hourly parking fee is $3. A MINIMUM OF $1.50 IS REQUIRED.

Pay Stations accept quarters and Master Card, Discover, American Express and Visa.

The pay stations at the Naples Pier offer Extend-by-Phone.  Extend-by-Phone service allows consumers to receive text message notifications for parking expirations.  By replying properly to this text, parking customers can fund additional minutes for extended parking.

Extend-by-Phone does not require a user account. Extend-by-Phone is compatible with virtually all mobile phones and delivers value for both consumers and parking operators.

Leave the hassle of parking behind and walk, bike, or take the trolley. Visit Naples.gov for additional beach parking information. 

Pack your sunscreen and swimsuits, head to the beach and dig your feet into the soft white sand and enjoy the sparkling Gulf of Mexico waters. The Paradise Coast beaches won’t disappoint.