Stretching from Bonita Springs in the north to Marco Island in the south, Naples’ beaches offer locals and visitors a variety of activities and atmospheres. It is no wonder that people the world over flock to Southwest Florida’s shores.
Top Area Beaches and Parks
Visitors can enjoy water activities including jet skiing, paddle boating, shelling, or kayaking at Naples and Marco Island white-sand beaches.
Relax on secluded Barefoot Beach in Bonita Springs. Or find a treasure-trove of shells at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Vanderbilt Beach in Naples.
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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 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
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.
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.
