If you are heading to Naples, Florida, chances are that you want to spend some time in the sun and on the beach. The good news is that there are many beautiful beaches to choose from. Whether it's swimming, shelling, or just basking in the sun, the area offers plenty of great spots to enjoy the fun! Follow along as we take you through seven of the area's must-see beaches.
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In this Blog:
- Vanderbilt Beach
- Lowdermilk Beach
- South Marco Beach
- Delnor-Wiggins
- Clam Pass
- Bonita Beach
- Lovers Key State Park
- Hit the Beach During Your Next Trip to Southwest Florida!
Vanderbilt Beach
There are so many things that you can do on Vanderbilt Beach. You can simply walk along the beach or watch the kids play in the sand and water. The soft sand is nice and white, and it’s the perfect place to spend the day. Below are some of the things that you can do here:
- Paddleboarding and Kayaking
- Jet Skiing
- Watching Wildlife
- Enjoying the sunsets
- Fishing from the beach
Lowdermilk Beach
This is one of the favorite places that locals and tourists both frequent. The beachfront is 1,000 gorgeous feet of white sand, with plenty of picnic tables for you to enjoy food outside in the amazing Florida sun. You can play volleyball, go see the ducks, and the kids can go to the playground. There’s something for everyone!
South Marco Beach
This beach has a parking lot with 67 spots and access to restrooms. Swallow Avenue is the location of the parking lot, and then it’s just a short walk across South Collier to the beautiful one-acre beach. The walk is lined with beautiful sabal palms, surrounded by plush hotels.
Delnor-Wiggins
If you are looking for a beach to go to with your friends and family, this is the place to go. There are so many things that you can do here, no matter what you like to do:
- Look for shells
- Watch birds
- Canoe
- Snorkel
- Sunbathe
- Fish
- Rent paddle boards, kayaks, canoes, beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach wheelchairs by reservation.
- Boating
Clam Pass
This beautiful beach is actually in a park, and the park is 35 natural acres filled with coastal dunes and a mangrove forest, as well as a beach that spans 3200 linear feet. It also has a boardwalk that provides beach access through the mangrove forest. The boardwalk is about ¾ a mile long, and you can walk it or ride the tram that’s always running through the day. The tram is completely free.
Bonita Beach
This is found to the north of Bonita Beach Park. Even though there aren’t any restrooms at Bonita Beach, there are in the park. The beach has three shelters, grills, and picnic tables available for use. It costs $2/hour to park.
Lovers Key State Park
Covering 712 acres, this park includes canals, barrier islands, and tidal pools. There are many great wildlife species and birds to see here, including coastal birds, bald eagles, dolphins, and manatees. The barrier islands are Long Key, Inner Key, and Black Island.
It used to be that you could only get here by boat. Because of its remote location, it was a place where couples would come for dates, and that’s how it got its name. Finally, in 1965, a road was built so that people could visit by car.
These are the beaches you want to check out when you are in Naples. They are beautiful and offer many amenities for everyone, young and old, to enjoy. Whether you want to go boating, go fishing, watch the wildlife, or just relax, there’s a beach for you. Or if you want to go a little farther north, you can drive to Sanibel and enjoy some of its amazing beaches.
Hit the Beach During Your Next Trip to Southwest Florida!
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