Beach · Naples · Florida

Naples Beach

A wooden pier, shells at low tide and the Gulf's best sunsets

The sand runs from the historic pier north past Lowdermilk Park, two blocks from Fifth Avenue South. It is flat, warm and famous for shelling, and the pier is the town's sunset ritual.

Type
Town beach
Length
8 km
Sand
Fine white shell sand
Water
Warm, flat Gulf, 23–31 °C
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GPS · 26.1310, -81.8090
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Metered street parking on the beach ends of the avenues; Lowdermilk has a paid lot.

When to arrive

Best time to visit

Low tide for shells; an hour before sunset for the pier.

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How you get there

Getting there

Beach ends of every numbered avenue, several with ramps.

What you'll find

Services

  • Lifeguards at Lowdermilk
  • Showers and WC
  • Sunbed hire
  • Pier café

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Dolphins pass close to the pier at dawn and dusk
  • 02Vanderbilt Beach and Delnor-Wiggins are quieter, 15 minutes north
  • 03Red tide advisories are published daily in season

Around this beach

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What is Naples Beach beach like?

A wooden pier, shells at low tide and the Gulf's best sunsets. The sand runs from the historic pier north past Lowdermilk Park, two blocks from Fifth Avenue South. It is flat, warm and famous for shelling, and the pier is the town's sunset ritual. It's a town beach in Naples, Florida: 8 km long, fine white shell sand, with water described as warm, flat gulf, 23–31 °c.

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Where do I park at Naples Beach?

Metered street parking on the beach ends of the avenues; Lowdermilk has a paid lot.

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What's the best time to visit Naples Beach?

Low tide for shells; an hour before sunset for the pier.

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How do I get to Naples Beach?

Beach ends of every numbered avenue, several with ramps.

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What facilities does Naples Beach have?

On site: Lifeguards at Lowdermilk, Showers and WC, Sunbed hire and Pier café.

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What should I know before visiting Naples Beach?

Dolphins pass close to the pier at dawn and dusk Vanderbilt Beach and Delnor-Wiggins are quieter, 15 minutes north Red tide advisories are published daily in season

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026