Naples has over 10 miles of white sandy beaches! There are a few exclusive areas that offer access to the Public starting in South Naples.
You will find easy access to beaches in Port Royal and Olde Naples in the most southern parts of Naples. The Naples pier is in Olde Naples off of 12th Ave South. There are public metered parking spots throughout Olde Naples.
As you continue, you will come to Lowdermilk Park in Coquina Sands. The Naples Beach Club and Hotel is also in Coquina Sands. Next area is The Moorings which is more of a boating community and the condos on the beach begin here. Park Shore is just North of The Moorings which offers a couple of public beach access points at Horizons Pass and North Shore Pass.
Pelican Bay stretches 2.5 miles north of Park Shore. The access to the beaches in Pelican Bay are exclusive to the residents in Pelican Bay. They have two restaurants on their beaches and you can just show up as towels, chairs, and umbrellas are provided. While Pelican Bay property is predominantly across the bay, there is a stretch of condos on the beach in Pelican Bay called The Strand at Pelican Bay. Here you will find the most exclusive beach areas in Naples.
Vanderbilt Beach lies just north of Pelican Bay and starts at the Ritz Carlton on the beach. Vanderbilt Beach has a public parking ramp to accommodate the popularity of their beaches. The Connors is a boating area within Vanderbilt Beach where the homes are on canals or the bay. You can rent jet skis here and will find plenty of locals and tourists year round.