13 Beautiful Beaches in Naples, Florida

Planning a coastal getaway in Southwest Florida? Escape to some of the best beaches in Naples, FL! This seaside city’s white-sand coastline and blue water make it one of the region’s most popular destinations. Unwind with a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, take a dip in the inviting waves, or enjoy seaside activities like parasailing, snorkeling, or windsurfing. Whether you want a romantic getaway or a day filled with adventure on the water, find your next favorite coastal vacation spot with this complete guide!

Why Treksplorer? Founded in 2011 by Ryan O’Rourke, Treksplorer provides travel recommendations and advice to millions of readers every year. Our content is rooted in our writers’ firsthand experiences, in-depth research, and/or collaborations with other experts and locals. Read more about our editorial policy.

Vanderbilt Beach Park

Want to be near all the upscale resorts of North Naples? Vanderbilt Beach Park is a popular beach among locals and tourists. It’s located on Vanderbilt Beach Road with tons of parking options, including a dedicated parking garage. You’ll never have to worry about getting stuck without a place to leave the car.

Vanderbilt Beach Park

White sand beaches stretch along Vanderbilt Beach Park, giving you an amazing place to sunbathe or to bring the kids to play in the sand. This Naples Beach is also a fantastic place to visit if you love wildlife watching or want to see a dolphin or two.

Lowdermilk Park

Traveling to Naples with children? Lowdermilk Park is the perfect place to take the kids for a full day in the sunshine. Lowdermilk Beach Park offers beach bums a playground, a volleyball court, or picnic tables. There’s also a cool duck pond where you can relax and watch the ducks. 

Lowdermilk Beach Park

Lowdermilk Park is a public beachfront park that’s always pristine and clean. On the shores of this beautiful beach, you can go shelling, build sandcastles, or take a dip in the warm water.

Along nearby Gulf Shore Blvd, you can also find small ice cream shops and other local dining options to have a picnic or eat on the beach. 

Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park

Searching for somewhere to go canoeing or kayaking around Naples? Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park should be at the top of your list. Located in Bonita Springs in Lee County, north of Naples, Barefoot Beach Preserve County Park is a 342-acre undeveloped barrier island with tons of kayak and canoe launches. 

Barefoot Beach

If you don’t want to spend the day kayaking, hike the nature trail or take a swim in the shallow water on its pristine stretch of beach. Barefoot Beach Road also has plenty of opportunities for birding and other wildlife activities at the Wiggins Pass Estuarine Area and Bonita Beach Park

Naples Pier Beach

One of the top attractions in Naples, FL, is Naples Pier Beach. Extending 1,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, Naples Pier is a great place to bring the whole family or spend a solo day at the beach. It’s a fantastic spot to go fishing along the pier or to rent a life jacket and float in the nearby water. 

Naples Pier

Naples Municipal Beach is a public beach near the pier. With volleyball nets and shallow warm water to swim in, it’s one of the top beaches around Naples for beach activities.

Along 12th Avenue South in downtown Naples, there are restrooms, showers, and a covered eating area where you can enjoy lunch. You can also hit up the bait shop to stock up for a fishing adventure.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Trying to find a relaxing spot to bird-watch or see native Florida wildlife around Collier County? Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park teems with local birdlife and wildlife. The park’s soft sand and shallow water are incredible for going swimming or read a book in the sun. You’ll also have easy access to tidal creeks, mangrove swamps, the Cocohatchee River, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Need a place to launch your kayak? Head to Conner Park. You can also park nearby in a metered parking spot rather than paying the entrance fee for Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.

RELATED: Top-Rated Hotels in Naples, FL

As you’re driving along Gulfshore Drive to get to the state park, you’ll also see plenty of places to eat or grab a drink.

Tigertail Beach Park

Tigertail Beach Park is one of the top beaches on Marco Island, a small barrier island with soft white sand. The most visited part of this top-rated Naples beach is its tidal lagoon. It separates Tigertail Beach Park from the Big Marco Pass Wildlife Area. The tidal lagoon hosts plenty of colorful marine life, including horseshoe crabs, needlefish, and fighting conchs, which are only found in Florida. 

Tigertail Beach Park

Visit the butterfly garden to see hundreds of different species of butterflies. Inside Tigertail Beach Park on Marco Island, you’ll also find a restaurant serving breakfast and lunch as well as drinks and beer.

RELATED: Top Tourist Attractions in Marco Island

If you brought your own food, grab a spot at one of the picnic tables or BBQ grills. There are also kayak and paddleboard rentals, beach chairs, and a playground.

3rd Avenue Beach

Located near the heart of Naples, 3rd Avenue Beach is a natural beach where you can go swimming, take in the natural beauty of the clear water, and have a picnic lunch. Parking in the area is minimal, though. To claim a spot, you might want to head here in the morning or late afternoon after some of the crowd has left.

3rd Avenue Beach

Although there’s public beach access, there isn’t much to do at 3rd Avenue Beach besides swimming and sunbathing. With its location at the end of 3rd Avenue South, though, it’s only two blocks from Naples Pier and close to 5th Avenue South. Take a short walk to get food or ice cream, or visit one of the local shops for beach gear.

The beach also has a small bathroom and showers. You won’t need to walk all the way to Naples Pier to rinse off.

Clam Pass Beach Park

One of the most popular places to visit around Naples, Florida, is Clam Pass Beach Park. Clam Pass Park is family-friendly and has calm water. The white-sand beach is also soft and welcoming for those who want to sit and read a book, sunbathe, or play a game in the sand.

Clam Pass Beach

The park also hosts a boardwalk where you can see marine life or take a casual stroll if you’re tired of playing in the water. If you want to take the scenic route to the beach, hop on a tram ride winding through a large mangrove forest.

Clam Pass Beach Park has tons of amenities, including picnic areas, concessions, outdoor showers, and a rental center for beach chairs and umbrellas. There’s an $8 parking fee for non-residents to access the parking lot leading to the beach and Clam Pass Park.

RELATED: Top-Rated Day Trips from Naples, FL

To take in one of the finest sunsets around Naples, slide over to the public beach near the Seagate Beach Club. This pristine beach is accessible at the north end of Gulf Shore Boulevard and the end of Seagate Drive.

South Marco Beach

There are two main Marco Island beaches. The more popular of the two is South Marco Beach. Located on the southwestern shores of Marco Island, the beach doesn’t have a designated parking area. You’ll need to park across the street and walk along South Collier Boulevard. The walk isn’t long, but might not be ideal if you have small children or plan to carry a large amount of beach equipment. 

South Marco Beach

Even though South Beach is on the busier side of Marco Island, it’s still extremely quiet: It isn’t as well-known to tourists as other areas around Naples. It offers a great place to relax in solitude.

Around South Marco Beach, dolphin sightings are common. You can also fish along South Beach or go shelling. South Marco Island Beach is a prime location in the summer months because it’s further away from the city center and not as crowded as the other beaches in Naples, FL.

Bonita Beach Park

On the very southern tip of Bonita Beach, you’ll see this beautiful beachfront park on Bonita Springs Road. Bonita Beach Park is small but has all the amenities you need for a great beach day near Naples. 

Bonita Beach Park

Bonita Beach is a popular spot for a game of beach volleyball. Make sure you grab family or friends and bring them along for a quick game. There are tons of picnic shelters and tables. Most families bring packed lunches and drinks to share since the beach park is pretty isolated from the shopping and dining options in Naples.

RELATED: Most Beautiful Beaches on Florida’s Gulf Coast

Although it’s a great place to go saltwater fishing, the state office near the park is strict about checking licenses. Get your license beforehand, or otherwise pass on fishing here.

Lovers Key State Park

Right in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico, you’ll find Lovers Key State Park. The park sprawls over a collection of barrier islands with a small land bridge connecting them to the mainland. Located close to both Fort Myers and Naples, Lovers Key State Park lives up to its romantic name. If you’re traveling around Southwest Florida as a couple, it’s a must-visit spot.

Lovers Key State Park

Kayaking and canoeing are top activities at Lovers Key State Park. The canals and lagoons offer stunning views of the park. Some of the canals are a little hard to maneuver. Make sure you have an experienced kayaker with you if you plan to traverse the waterways with younger kids.

RELATED: Most Beautiful Beaches near Fort Myers

Manatees also freely roam in the area. Bring your camera to capture these majestic, gentle giants in the wild.

If you need a kayak, snorkeling gear, or swimming goggles, you can rent your equipment at the park. Beach chairs and beach umbrellas are also available if you want to relax rather than spend the day birding or doing watersports.

Bluebill Beach

Accessible just south of the Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park entrance, Bluebill Beach is a lesser-known Naples area gem. The stunning stretch of white sand is wedged between the more popular Vanderbilt Beach and the sandy shores of the state park.

Bluebill Beach Access

As it’s more difficult to reach directly by car, Bluebill is a tad quieter than other shorelines in the area. Even so, it still provides a few choice amenities, including restrooms and a foot shower. It’s a great choice for cyclists, too, as you’ll find an array of bike racks on-site.

The beach access is open from 8 am until sundown. If traveling by car, you can park at the large metered parking lot at nearby Conner Park and access the beach on foot.

Sugden Regional Park

Looking for a break from the Gulf Coast? Head inland and experience the bliss of Sugden Regional Park. Wrapping around the shores of Lake Avalon, the park is home to the only freshwater beach around Naples.

Sugden Regional Park

Even if you don’t want to take a dip, there’s plenty to do around Sugden Regional Park. Rent a kayak, paddleboard, or sailboat to take to explore the waters of Lake Avalon. Or, for fun on dry land, circle the lake on the scenic walking trail, cast in a line from the fishing beach, or sit down at the picnic tables for a lakeside lunch.

Treksplorer

Ryan O'Rourke is a seasoned traveler and the founder & editor of Treksplorer, a fiercely independent guide to mid-range luxury travel for busy people. With over 20 years of extensive travel experience, Ryan has journeyed through over 50 countries, uncovering hidden gems and sharing firsthand, unsponsored insights on what to see & do and where to eat, drink & stay. Backed by his travel experience and in-depth research, Ryan’s travel advice and writing has been featured in publications like the Huffington Post and Matador Network. You can connect with Ryan on Twitter/X at @rtorourke.

DISCLAIMER: Treksplorer is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and its affiliated international sites.

DISCLAIMER: You'll notice that from time to time I link out to recommended hotels/tours/products/services. If you purchase anything through these links, I'll receive a commission. It won't cost you anything extra, but it will help keep me trekkin' on and delivering more free (and unsponsored!) travel information to you. Thanks :)