Naples Beach Parking Guide
A local-style guide to where beach parking is easiest, where it gets tight, which access points are better for quick walks, and when a beach day needs a backup plan.

Best first tries
Lowdermilk, Vanderbilt, Clam Pass, and the Pier area are the easiest places to understand if you are visiting Naples for the first time.
Best timing
Go early for full beach days, or arrive well before sunset. Peak season and holiday weekends make even large lots feel small.
Best backup
Keep a second beach access point ready, especially around Old Naples, Park Shore, North Naples, and Marco Island.
The most practical Naples beach parking options
These are the beach parking choices most visitors should compare first. They have clearer access patterns than tiny beach ends, but they still fill during busy windows.
Lowdermilk Park
Lowdermilk has one of the larger City of Naples beach lots, with about 220 surface spaces. It is still a high-demand sunset lot, so treat the number as helpful but not forgiving in season.
- Pay-by-space or beach parking permit required.
- Arrive 45 to 60 minutes before sunset in season.
- Write down your space number before walking to the sand.
Vanderbilt Beach
Vanderbilt Beach uses a dedicated garage plus nearby street parking. A public planning document lists Vanderbilt Beach Park at about 340 spaces, but the practical reality is that January through March can still fill early.
- Garage parking is the main play for visitors.
- In season, aim to park before 10 AM for a full beach day or arrive well before sunset.
- Avoid nearby private lots unless the signs clearly allow public parking.
Clam Pass Park
Clam Pass has about 182 public parking spaces, then beach access continues by boardwalk or tram through the mangroves.
- Pay parking or beach parking permit required.
- Build in extra time for the tram or the boardwalk walk.
- For sunset, do not arrive at the last minute; the beach is not directly beside the lot.
Naples Pier Beach
The classic 12th Avenue South/Naples Pier beach access is commonly listed at about 78 beach-associated spaces, but the City notes that Pier rebuild work can limit public parking.
- Check current Pier construction status before making this your only plan.
- Pay-by-space or beach parking permit required.
- Nearby beach ends and Old Naples streets have strict permit and metered rules, so read every sign.
When small beach-end parking makes sense
Naples has many small public beach access points. They can be excellent for a light sunset stop or a short walk, but they are not ideal when you are hauling a big group, chairs, coolers, and a full beach setup.
No stable space count
Seagate Drive Beach Access
The City of Naples lists Seagate Drive as a visitor metered beach access. Space counts can be limited and signs should be checked carefully before leaving the car.
No stable space count
Horizon Way Beach Access
The City of Naples lists Horizon Way as a visitor metered beach access and currently shows the beach end open on its public access status page.
No stable space count
North Gulfshore Beach Access
Collier County Parks lists North Gulfshore Beach Access among its public beach access locations.
No stable space count
South Marco Beach Access
Collier County Parks lists South Marco Beach Access as a public beach access on Marco Island.
No stable space count
10th Avenue South Beach Access
10th Avenue South is a compact Old Naples beach access close to the Naples Pier zone. It can work as a quieter alternate when the obvious Pier approach is busy.
No stable space count
11th Avenue South Beach Access
11th Avenue South is one of the closest small beach-end approaches to the Naples Pier area. It is useful when the Pier itself is crowded or affected by construction staging.
No stable space count
13th Avenue South Beach Access
The City of Naples lists 13th Avenue South as a visitor beach access and shows restrooms available at the 13th Avenue South access on the status page.
No stable space count
14th Avenue South Beach Access
14th Avenue South is listed by the City of Naples as a visitor metered beach access and is shown open on the public beach access status page.
No stable space count
15th Avenue South Beach Access
15th Avenue South is on the City visitor metered beach access list. The City's parking page marks some beach ends with freshwater showers, including 15th Avenue South.
About 16 spaces
16th Avenue South Beach Access
Florida DEP public access data marks 16th Avenue South Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 16 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
About 7 spaces
17th Avenue South Beach Access
Florida DEP public access data marks 17th Avenue South Beach Access as full access and lists about 7 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
No stable space count
18th Avenue South Beach Access
18th Avenue South appears on the City visitor metered beach access list, with the parking page marking freshwater showers at this access.
Naples-area beach parking comparison
Lowdermilk Park
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Lowdermilk has one of the larger City of Naples beach lots, with about 220 surface spaces. It is still a high-demand sunset lot, so treat the number as helpful but not forgiving in season.
Beach pageVanderbilt Beach
100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108
Vanderbilt Beach uses a dedicated garage plus nearby street parking. A public planning document lists Vanderbilt Beach Park at about 340 spaces, but the practical reality is that January through March can still fill early.
Beach pageClam Pass Park
465 Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103
Clam Pass has about 182 public parking spaces, then beach access continues by boardwalk or tram through the mangroves.
Beach pageNaples Pier Beach
25 12th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
The classic 12th Avenue South/Naples Pier beach access is commonly listed at about 78 beach-associated spaces, but the City notes that Pier rebuild work can limit public parking.
Beach pageDelnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108
Delnor-Wiggins has multiple parking areas inside the state park, but the park does not publish a simple current space count. The important rule is capacity: when parking areas are full, the park temporarily closes to new vehicles.
Beach pageSeagate Drive Beach Access
Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103
The City of Naples lists Seagate Drive as a visitor metered beach access. Space counts can be limited and signs should be checked carefully before leaving the car.
Beach pageHorizon Way Beach Access
Horizon Way, Naples, FL 34103
The City of Naples lists Horizon Way as a visitor metered beach access and currently shows the beach end open on its public access status page.
Beach pageBarefoot Beach
505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Barefoot Beach Preserve has parking lots, with third-party state beach inventory listing about 102 regular spaces for the south preserve access. Collier County currently emphasizes paid parking and lots rather than a single official total.
Beach pageNorth Gulfshore Beach Access
81 Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103
Collier County Parks lists North Gulfshore Beach Access among its public beach access locations.
Beach pageSouth Marco Beach Access
930 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
Collier County Parks lists South Marco Beach Access as a public beach access on Marco Island.
Beach pageTigertail Beach Park
430 Hernando Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
Collier County Parks lists Tigertail Beach Park as a public beach park on Marco Island.
Beach pageKeewaydin Island
Keewaydin Island, Naples, FL
Keewaydin Island has no road, bridge, or on-island parking. The parking situation depends entirely on your boat launch, marina, shuttle, or charter departure point.
Beach page10th Avenue South Beach Access
10th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
10th Avenue South is a compact Old Naples beach access close to the Naples Pier zone. It can work as a quieter alternate when the obvious Pier approach is busy.
Beach page11th Avenue South Beach Access
11th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
11th Avenue South is one of the closest small beach-end approaches to the Naples Pier area. It is useful when the Pier itself is crowded or affected by construction staging.
Beach page13th Avenue South Beach Access
13th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
The City of Naples lists 13th Avenue South as a visitor beach access and shows restrooms available at the 13th Avenue South access on the status page.
Beach page14th Avenue South Beach Access
14th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
14th Avenue South is listed by the City of Naples as a visitor metered beach access and is shown open on the public beach access status page.
Beach page15th Avenue South Beach Access
15th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
15th Avenue South is on the City visitor metered beach access list. The City's parking page marks some beach ends with freshwater showers, including 15th Avenue South.
Beach page16th Avenue South Beach Access
16th Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 16th Avenue South Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 16 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page17th Avenue South Beach Access
17th Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 17th Avenue South Beach Access as full access and lists about 7 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page18th Avenue South Beach Access
18th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
18th Avenue South appears on the City visitor metered beach access list, with the parking page marking freshwater showers at this access.
Beach page19th Avenue South Beach Access
South of 19th Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 19th Avenue South Beach Access as full access and does not publish a stable parking-space count. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page1st Avenue North Beach Access
1st Ave N & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 1st Avenue North Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 11 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page1st Avenue South Beach Access
1st Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 1st Avenue South Beach Access as full access and lists about 3 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page21st Avenue South Beach Access
21st Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 21st Avenue South Beach Access as full access and does not publish a stable parking-space count. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page2nd Avenue North Beach Access
2nd Ave N & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 2nd Avenue North Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 12 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page2nd Avenue South Beach Access
2nd Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 2nd Avenue South Beach Access as full access and lists about 7 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page32nd Avenue South Beach Access
32nd Ave S & Gordon Dr, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 32nd Avenue South Beach Access as limited access and lists about 8 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page33rd Avenue South Beach Access
33rd Ave S & Gordon Dr, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 33rd Avenue South Beach Access as limited access and lists about 10 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page3rd Avenue North Beach Access
3rd Ave N & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 3rd Avenue North Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 10 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page3rd Avenue South Beach Access
3rd Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 3rd Avenue South Beach Access as full access and lists about 8 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page4th Avenue North Beach Access
4th Ave N & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 4th Avenue North Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 11 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page4th Avenue South Beach Access
4th Ave S & Gulf Shore Blvd S, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 4th Avenue South Beach Access as full access and lists about 8 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page5th Avenue South Beach Access
5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
5th Avenue South is one of the City of Naples visitor metered beach accesses and is useful for pairing beach time with downtown Naples.
Beach page6th Avenue North Beach Access
6th Ave N & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 6th Avenue North Beach Access as full access and lists about 7 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page6th Avenue South Beach Access
6th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
6th Avenue South is a small Old Naples beach-end style access near Fifth Avenue South. Treat parking as limited and sign-dependent rather than a full beach park lot.
Beach page7th Avenue North Beach Access
7th Ave N & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks 7th Avenue North Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 10 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach page7th Avenue South Beach Access
7th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
7th Avenue South works like a neighborhood-style Old Naples beach access. It is useful when you want the beach without committing to the busier Pier or Lowdermilk scenes.
Beach page8th Avenue North Beach Access
8th Ave N, Naples, FL 34102
The City of Naples lists 8th Avenue North as a visitor metered beach access. The separate access-status page should be checked because individual beach ends can close during project work.
Beach page8th Avenue South Beach Access
8th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
8th Avenue South is listed by the City as a visitor metered beach access. It is also commonly surfaced in visitor guides as a downtown Naples beach access point.
Beach page9th Avenue South Beach Access
9th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
9th Avenue South is a small Old Naples beach-end access between the downtown beach ends and the Naples Pier area. It is better for a quick beach plan than a big group setup.
Beach pageBarefoot Beach Access Park
Near 5961 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Florida DEP public access data lists Barefoot Beach Access Park near Bonita Beach Road with about 90 regular parking spaces. It is a Collier County beach access, separate from Lee County's Bonita Beach Park and the deeper Barefoot Beach Preserve approach.
Beach pageBig Morgan Island
Big Morgan Island, south of Marco Island, FL
Big Morgan Island is a public beach-access point in DEP data, but it is not a drive-up Naples beach lot. Parking depends on the marina, launch, tour, shuttle, or private boat plan you use to get there.
Beach pageBluebill Beach Access
11129 Park Dr, Naples, FL 34108
Collier County Parks lists Bluebill Beach Access and nearby Conner Park Beach among its public beach access locations in North Naples.
Beach pageBonita Beach Park
27954 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Bonita Beach Park is just north of the Naples area and works as a public beach alternative near Barefoot Beach and Dog Beach.
Beach pageBroad Avenue South Beach Access
Broad Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Broad Avenue South appears on the City visitor metered beach access list, and the City's access-status page notes restrooms available at Broad Avenue South.
Beach pageCape Romano Island
Cape Romano Island, south of Marco Island, FL
Cape Romano Island is a public beach-access point in DEP data, but it is not a drive-up Naples beach lot. Parking depends on the marina, launch, tour, shuttle, or private boat plan you use to get there.
Beach pageCentral Avenue Beach Access
Central Ave & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks Central Avenue Beach Access as full access and lists about 6 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach pageDickmans Island
Dickmans Island, south of Marco Island, FL
Dickmans Island is a public beach-access point in DEP data, but it is not a drive-up Naples beach lot. Parking depends on the marina, launch, tour, shuttle, or private boat plan you use to get there.
Beach pageDog Beach
8800 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Lee County lists Dog Beach parking as free, but does not publish a stable space count. Treat it as a small, tide-sensitive beach access rather than a large beach lot.
Beach pageKice Island
Kice Island, south of Marco Island, FL
Kice Island is a public beach-access point in DEP data, but it is not a drive-up Naples beach lot. Parking depends on the marina, launch, tour, shuttle, or private boat plan you use to get there.
Beach pageNorth Lake Drive Beach Access
North Lake Dr & Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
Florida DEP public access data marks North Lake Drive Beach Access as full access with parking and lists about 19 parking spaces. Treat the exact curbside rules as sign-dependent because City of Naples beach-end parking can change by block, project work, and permit status.
Beach pageNorth Marco Island Rookery Bay Parcels
Northeast of Royal Marco Point Condos, Marco Island, FL
North Marco Island Rookery Bay Parcels is a public beach-access point in DEP data, but it is not a drive-up Naples beach lot. Parking depends on the marina, launch, tour, shuttle, or private boat plan you use to get there.
Beach pageRookery Bay Aquatic Preserve
300 Tower Road, Keewaydin Island, FL
Rookery Bay Aquatic Preserve is a public beach-access point in DEP data, but it is not a drive-up Naples beach lot. Parking depends on the marina, launch, tour, shuttle, or private boat plan you use to get there.
Beach pageSea Oat Island
Sea Oat Island, Collier County, FL
Sea Oat Island is a public beach-access point in DEP data, but it is not a drive-up Naples beach lot. Parking depends on the marina, launch, tour, shuttle, or private boat plan you use to get there.
Beach pageSeabreeze Drive Beach Access
North of 346 Seabreeze Dr, Marco Island, FL 34145
Florida DEP public access data lists Seabreeze Drive as a Marco Island beach access with full access but no published parking-space count. Treat it as a light-access planning page rather than a guaranteed public parking destination.
Beach pageVedado Way Beach Access
Vedado Way, Naples, FL 34103
Vedado Way is listed by the City of Naples as a visitor metered beach access, and the City access-status page shows it open after beach-end work.
Beach pageVia Miramar Beach Access
Via Miramar, Naples, FL 34103
Via Miramar appears on the City of Naples visitor metered beach access list and is shown open on the City's beach access status page.
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