| So, you’re interested in finding the perfect beach in | | | | Hours: Pier and Beach open 24 hours. Concessions: 9 |
| Naples, Florida? We’ve profiled six of the dozen | | | | AM tosunset on weekends, 10 AM to sunset on |
| or more west Florida beach locations in Collier County, | | | | weekdays. |
| the County in which Naples resides. The Paradise | | | | Parking: Metered on street parking and parking lot one |
| Coast, as this area is called, is famous for its sugar | | | | block |
| white Florida beach sand that stretches from Barefoot | | | | East with additionalparking at beach ends of Avenues |
| Beach Preserve at the northern tip of the County, | | | | to the North & South. |
| throughout the city of Naples, along the four miles of | | | | Amenities: food concession, bait shop, restrooms, picnic |
| Marco Island’s crescent shoreline, and into the | | | | tables,handicapped access, showers |
| deserted Ten Thousand Island region of the | | | | Activities: pier fishing (no license required), volleyball, |
| Everglades. The beach parks range from those with | | | | sunsetwatching, swimming, walking, sunbathing, surfing |
| full facilities to simple access points perfect for long | | | | Pets: no |
| beach walks on deserted sands. There are numerous | | | | Of Special Interest: The Naples Pier is one of the |
| beach access points in downtown Naples, as well as | | | | mostpopular attractions in Naples. Originally built in 1888 |
| Tigertail Beach Park and the South Beach public | | | | as a freightand passenger dock, the Naples Pier |
| access on Marco Island. You will find beautiful | | | | stands as a communitylandmark. |
| surroundings, warm sands and spectacular sunsets no | | | | |
| matter where you choose to lose your shoes and dip | | | | |
| your toes in the sand. | | | | Vanderbilt Beach County Park |
| You have lots of choices in terms of Naples lodging; | | | | Location: end of Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples |
| Naples inns, gulf resorts, Naples golf resorts and even | | | | Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & |
| a few Naples motels. Naples, Florida restaurants are | | | | Recreation |
| some of the best in Florida. Café de Marco on | | | | Hours: 8 AM to sunset |
| Marco Island, has been in the business of catering to | | | | Parking: $8/day, 120 space lot and 340 space garage, |
| Marco Island residents for over 25 years. Vergina on | | | | located justwest of the Ritz Carlton hotel |
| 5th Avenue in Naples, is another fabulous Italian | | | | Amenities: 2 mile beach, concessions for food & |
| restaurant worthy of your patronage. They also | | | | drinks andequiPMent rental, restrooms, picnic tables, |
| have a lively bar with entertainment. | | | | showers, handicappedaccessible and handicapped |
| So, on to the beaches! We’ve profiled six of | | | | wheelchair |
| the dozen or more in Collier County. | | | | Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, sunbathing, |
| | | | | walking,shelling, birding |
| Tigertail Beach County Park | | | | Pets: no |
| Location: Hernando Drive, Marco Island | | | | Of Special Interest: Popular beach near upscale hotels |
| Phone: 239-252-4000 Collier County Parks & | | | | in North |
| Recreation | | | | Naples. Get thereearly to get a parking space in |
| Hours: 8 AM to sunset | | | | season. |
| Parking: $4/day | | | | |
| Amenities: ½ mile of beach, concessions for food | | | | Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park |
| & drinks andrentals, playground, restrooms, | | | | Location: five miles west of I-75 Exit 111 (Bluebill |
| boardwalk, barbeque areas withpicnic tables, butterfly | | | | Avenue/ |
| garden, handicapped accessible andhandicapped | | | | Immokalee Road), Naples |
| wheelchair | | | | Phone: 239-597-6196 |
| Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, walking, | | | | Hours: 8 AM to sunset |
| sunbathing,birding | | | | Parking: $6 per vehicle |
| Pets: no | | | | Amenities: 1 mile of beach, boat ramp, restrooms, |
| Of Special Interest: One of the most popular in the | | | | tours,interpretive Exhibits, pavilion, picnic areas with grills |
| Countyand listed as a birding site by the Florida Fish | | | | and tables,hard bottom reef, showers |
| & Wildlife | | | | Activities: scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife |
| Conservation Commission. There are no condominiums | | | | viewing,boating, fishing,kayaking |
| or homeson Tigertail Beach. | | | | Pets: Yes, on 6’ leashes. State parks do not permit |
| | | | | pets on beachesor playgrounds, or in bathing areas, |
| Naples Beach Accesses | | | | cabins, park buildings orconcession facilities. |
| Location: west end of most numbered and named | | | | Of Special Interest: One of the most popular seashore |
| streets along | | | | destinationsin Naples, this park’s mile long stretch of |
| S.Gulfshore Blvd., Naples | | | | white sugar sand has beenrated one of the best |
| Phone: 239-213-7120 Naples Community Services | | | | beaches in the nation. In season, the parkcloses its |
| Hours: dawn to dusk | | | | gates when it reaches capacity, so get there early. |
| Parking: metered & limited | | | | |
| Amenities: 5.5 miles of mostly quiet residential | | | | Barefoot Beach County Park (Preserve) |
| beachfront. | | | | Location: Barefoot Beach Road off Bonita Beach |
| No restrooms. Handicapped accessible at 17th Ave S, | | | | Road, Naples |
| 4th Ave S, | | | | Phone: 239-591-8596 |
| 6th Ave S, 8th Ave S, Horizon Way, Vedado Way | | | | Hours: 8 AM to sunset |
| & Via Miramar. | | | | Parking: $8/day |
| Showers at Vedado Way, Via Miramar & Horizon | | | | Amenities: 342 acres of natural land, one mile nature |
| Way, 2nd, 3rd, | | | | trail,showers, picnic area, concessions for food & |
| 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 15th, 18th, 21st & 33rd Avenues | | | | drinks and rentalequipment, handicapped accessible |
| South and | | | | and handicapped wheelchair |
| 2nd, 6th and 7th Avenues North. | | | | Activities: fishing, swimming, shelling, sunbathing, walking |
| Activities: swimming, fishing, shelling, sunbathing, walking | | | | Pets: no |
| Pets: no | | | | Of Special Interest: One of the last undeveloped |
| | | | | barrier islandson Florida’s southwest coast. |
| | | | | Numerous animal species reside here. |
| Naples Pier & Beach | | | | Popular for its gorgeous, plush surroundings. Park |
| Location: west end of 12th Avenue South, Naples | | | | rangers offerlectures, guided walks and interpretive |
| Phone: 239-213-3062 Naples Fishing Pier | | | | programs. |