So, are you interested in Naples, the beaches of Florida? The following is a profile of most beaches in Collier County, the county is in Naples. The Paradise Coast, as this area is called, is famous for its sugar white beaches of sand that stretch from Barefoot Beach Preserve at the northern tip of the region, in the city of Naples, four miles along the coast from Half Moon Marco Iceland and the deserted Ten Thousand Island region of the Everglades. The beach parkranging from full-service, easy access to the beach ideal for long walks on deserted beaches. There are numerous access points to the beach in the center of Naples, and Tigertail Beach Park and public access to South Beach Marco Island. Here you will find a wonderful, warm sand and spectacular sunsets, regardless of where you lose your shoes and dip your toes in the sand.
1. South Marco Beach
Location:. South Collier Blvd, Marco Iceland
Phone:239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & Recreation
Hours: 8 AM to sunset
Parking: $4/day, 70 space lot on Swallow Ave, a short walk across South Collier Blvd.
Amenities: 2 miles of beach, restroom at the parking lot
Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, walking, sunbathing
Pets: no
Of Special Interest: Walk between two high rise condos to access the beach, but once there, the beautiful white beach is 150 feet wide and slopes gradually to the water.
2. Tigertail Beach County Park
Location: Hernando Drive, Marco Island
Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & Recreation
Hours: 8 AM to sunset
Parking: $4/day
Amenities: ½ mile of beach, concessions for food & drinks and rentals, playground, restrooms, boardwalk, barbeque areas with picnic tables, butterfly garden, handicapped accessible and handicapped wheelchair
Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, walking, sunbathing, birding
Pets: no
Of Special Interest: One of the most popular in the County and listed as a birding site by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. There are no condominiums or homes on Tigertail Beach.
3. Naples Beach Accesses
Location: west end of most numbered and named streets along S.Gulfshore Blvd., Naples
Phone: 239-213-7120 Naples Community Services
Hours: dawn to dusk
Parking: metered & limited
Amenities: 5.5 miles of mostly quiet residential Beach. N. toilets. Disabled access at 17th Ave S, 4th Ave S, 6th Ave S 8th Ave S, Horizon Way, Vedado and Miramar Way off. Showers in Vedado Way, Via Miramar Way & Horizon, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 15th, 18th, 21st and 33rd Avenue South and 2nd, 6th and 7th Avenue North.
Activities: swimming, fishing, shell collecting, sunbathing, hiking
Pets: No
4. North Gulf Shore Boulevard Beach
Location: between Seagate Condominiums Golf & North Shore Boulevard.Naples
Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & Recreation
Hours: 8 AM to sunset
Parking: Metered at the end of Seagate Drive, beach is accessible at both the end of Seagate and North Gulf Shore Blvd via foot.
Amenities: none
Activities: swimming, shelling, fishing, sunbathing, walking
Pets: no
Of Special Interest: Located in a very upscale area of high rise condominiums and a bit difficult to find.
5. Naples Beach & Pier
Location: west end of 12th Avenue South, Naples
Phone: 239-213-3062 Naples Fishing Pier
Hours: Pier and Beach open 24 hours. Concessions: 9 AM to sunset on weekends, 10 AM to sunset on weekdays.
Parking: Metered on street parking and parking lot one block East with additional parking at beach ends of Avenues to the North & South.
Amenities: food concession, bait shop, restrooms, picnic tables, handicapped access, showers
Activities: pier fishing (no license required), Volleyball, watching the sunset, swimming, hiking, sunbathing, surfing
Pets: No
Of particular interest is the Naples Fishing Pier is one of the most popular in Naples. Originally built in 1888 as freight and passenger dock, the Naples Pier is a landmark of the community.
6. Lowdermilk Park
Location: West End of Banyan Blvd in Gulf Shore Blvd N.
Phone: 239-213-7120 Naples Community Services
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Parking: measured, 125 seats
Services: 750feet of beach, lushly landscaped, boardwalk, handicapped accessible and handicapped wheelchair, food concessions, restrooms, picnic tables, showers, playground, volleyball courts
Activities: volleyball, swimming, sunset watching, sailboat regatta watching, sunbathing, walking
Pets: no
Of Special Interest: Popular with families with children.
7. Clam Pass County Park
Location: Seagate Drive & Crayton Road, North Naples
Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & Recreation
Opening hours: 8 watch the sunset
Parking: $ 8/vehicle
Services: tables, showers, food & beverage concessions and rental equipment, the handicapped and disabled in a wheelchair, next to Naples Grande Beach Resort
Activities: Swimming fish, gather shells, nature walks
Pets: No
Of particular interest is 35 acres of coastal habitats. Beach access is about a board 3 / 4 of a mile to the beach. Free alley. L 'boardwalk is a destination itself for those who love quiet nature. The Park abounds with wading shorebirds, eagles, hawks and osprey.
8. Vanderbilt Beach County Park
Location: end of Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples
Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & Recreation
Hours: 8 AM to sunset
Parking: $8/day, 120 space lot and 340 space garage, located just west of the Ritz Carlton hotel
Amenities: 2 mile beach, concessions for food & drinks and equipment rental, restrooms, picnic tables, showers, handicapped accessible and handicapped wheelchair
Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, sunbathing, walking, shelling, birding
Pets: no
Of Special Interest: Popular beach near upscale hotels in North Naples. Get there early to get a parking space in season.
9. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Location: five miles west of I-75 Exit 111 (Bluebill Avenue/Immokalee Road), Naples
Phone: 239-597-6196
Hours: 8 AM to sunset
Parking: $6 per vehicle
Amenities: 1 mile of beach, boat ramp, restrooms, tours, interpretive Exhibits, pavilion, picnic areas with grills and tables, hard bottom reef, showers
Activities: scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife viewing, boating, fishing, kayaking
Pets: Yes, on 6' leashes. State parks do not permit pets on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or concession facilities.
Of Special Interest: One of the most popular seashore destinations in Naples, this park's mile long stretch of white sugar sand has been rated one of the best beaches in the nation. In season, the park closes its gates when it reaches capacity, so get there early.
10. Barefoot Beach County Park (Preserve)
Location: Barefoot Beach Road off Bonita Beach Road, Naples
Phone: 239-591-8596
Hours: 8 AM to sunset
Parking: $8/day
Amenities: 342 acres of natural land, one mile nature trail, showers, picnic area, concessions for food & drinks and rental equipment, handicapped accessible and handicapped wheelchair
Activities: fishing, swimming, shelling, sunbathing, walking
Pets: no
Of Special Interest: One of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida's southwest coast. Numerous animal species reside here. Popular for its gorgeous, plush surroundings. Park rangers offer lectures, guided walks and interpretive programs.
11. Barefoot Beach (Access)
Location: Bonita Beach Road from Lely Barefoot Blvd, Naples.
Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & Recreation
Opening hours: 8 watch the sunset
Parking: $ 8/day
Services: no possibility of
Activities: sunbathing, swimming, fishing, collect shells, walk
Pets: No
Of particular interest is Barefoot Beach Preserve Park lies south of the access point. The North Bonita Beach Park, the public toilets, showers and concessions also. You'll notice a lot ofwildlife and sea life at this location, very near to the main Barefoot Beach Preserve Park site.
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