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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.

White sand beach and turquoise Gulf water in Naples Florida

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.

Start here

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.

About 220 spaces
Classic Naples beach day with facilities, concessions, parking, and an easy first-time visitor experience.

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.
About 340 spaces
North Naples sunsets, beach walks, and an easy pairing with nearby restaurants and hotels.

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.
About 182 spaces
Boardwalk access, mangrove views, families, and a beach day with a little more scenery.

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.
About 78 spaces
Sunset, Old Naples walks, first-time visitors, and classic Naples photos.

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.
Small access points

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.

All beach parking notes

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 page

Vanderbilt 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 page

Clam 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 page

Naples 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 page

Delnor-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.

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Seagate 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 page

Horizon 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.

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Barefoot 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 page

North Gulfshore Beach Access

81 Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103

Collier County Parks lists North Gulfshore Beach Access among its public beach access locations.

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South 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.

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Tigertail 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 page

Keewaydin 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 page

10th 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 page

11th 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 page

13th 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 page

14th 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 page

15th 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 page

16th 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 page

17th 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 page

18th 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 page

19th 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 page

1st 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.

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1st 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 page

21st 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 page

2nd 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 page

2nd 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 page

32nd 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.

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33rd 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.

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3rd 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.

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3rd 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.

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4th 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.

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4th 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 page

5th 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.

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6th 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.

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6th 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.

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7th 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.

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7th 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.

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8th 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.

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8th 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 page

9th 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 page

Barefoot 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.

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Big 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.

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Bluebill 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.

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Bonita 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.

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Broad 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.

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Cape 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.

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Central 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.

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Dickmans 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.

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Dog 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.

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Kice 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.

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North 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.

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North 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.

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Rookery 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.

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Sea 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.

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Seabreeze 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.

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Vedado 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.

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Via 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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