Sunset Spots

Beaches

• Naples Pier BeachNaples, FLHistoric beachfront at the west end of 12th Avenue South. The pier itself is closed for rebuilding, but the surrounding beach remains open — confirm construction-period access and facilities with the city.Official site
• Lowdermilk ParkNaples, FLDeveloped beachfront park with sand volleyball, a playground and beach facilities.Official site
• Vanderbilt Beach ParkNaples, FLPopular North Naples beach near hotels, with a dedicated parking garage. The county recommends arriving before 10 a.m. in January–March for parking.Official site
• Clam Pass ParkNaples, FLA 35-acre coastal habitat with a three-quarter-mile boardwalk through mangroves to the beach; a free tram is documented — confirm its current schedule before visiting.Official site
• Delnor-Wiggins Pass State ParkNaples, FLProtected Gulf beach and estuarine access known for shelling and wildlife viewing. Official alerts report no drinking water, temporary restrooms and maintenance dredging with periodic lot closures — bring water and check current notices. No water entry at the northern end by Wiggins Pass.Official site
• Tigertail Beach ParkMarco Island, FLLagoon-side park with tidal pools and wildlife viewing; the outer Gulf beach lies beyond the lagoon. Concessions and food service are closed until further notice.Official site
• South Marco Beach AccessMarco Island, FLOne of Marco Island's two county public beach destinations, reached from an off-beach parking lot with a walk across South Collier Boulevard.Official site
• Keewaydin IslandNaples, FLEight-mile barrier-island beach reachable only by boat, with no roads, cars or staffed facilities. Bring everything you need; floating vendors are sometimes present but never guaranteed.Official site
• Fort Myers Beach Public AccessesFort Myers Beach, FLSeven miles of Gulf beach with 29 town-maintained public accesses off Estero Boulevard. Town beach accesses are reported open; county park construction nearby is separate.Official site
• Bowditch Point ParkFort Myers Beach, FLSeventeen-acre park at Estero Island's northern tip with Gulf and back-bay shoreline. The parking lot is closed for restoration — use off-site parking or the trolley; pedestrian beach access remains along the south side near Pink Shell Resort.Official site
• Bonita Beach ParkBonita Springs, FLCounty beach destination on the Bonita shoreline. The park lot is closed for hurricane-recovery construction; pedestrian beach access remains via Bonita Beach Access 1, with off-site parking and LeeTran alternatives.Official site
• Barefoot Beach PreserveNaples, FLNatural barrier-island preserve supporting native wildlife, with shelling and educational activities. Food and beverage service is described as coming soon, not confirmed operating. Not to be confused with the separate Barefoot Beach Access near Bonita Beach Road.Official site
• Little Hickory Island Beach ParkBonita Springs, FLLee County beach park on Little Hickory Island with Gulf frontage north of Bonita Beach.Official site
• Bowman's Beach ParkSanibel, FLSanibel beach known for shelling, with walking trails, picnic areas and a playground. Verify current recovery conditions before visiting.Official site
• Lynn Hall Memorial ParkFort Myers Beach, FLGulf-front county park in the heart of Fort Myers Beach next to the pier, with a playground and picnic shelters.Official site
• Crescent Beach Family ParkFort Myers Beach, FLFamily-oriented Lee County beach park on Estero Island with picnic areas and gentle Gulf water.Official site
• Turner BeachCaptiva, FLBeach at the Captiva end of Blind Pass, known for shelling and sunset views; strong currents near the pass make swimming inadvisable.Official site
• Brohard Beach & Paw ParkVenice, FLSarasota County's designated dog beach — the Paw Park section welcomes leashed and off-leash dogs on the sand and in the surf.Official site
• Maxine Barritt ParkVenice, FLBeachfront park just south of Brohard Beach with a boardwalk overlook, picnic pavilion and beach access.Official site
• Service Club ParkVenice, FLQuiet Venice beach park with a boardwalk over the dunes, picnic tables and a playground.Official site
• North Jetty ParkNokomis, FLGulf-and-jetty park at the south end of Casey Key with fishing on the jetty, swimming areas and views across to the Venice jetty.Official site
• Blind Pass Beach Park (Sanibel)Sanibel, FLShelling beach immediately south of the bridge connecting Sanibel and Captiva, best at low tide. Swift currents in the pass — do not treat beach access as safe swimming. No on-site restroom; facilities across the bridge at Turner Beach.Official site
• Shell BeachSarasota, FLSmall, quiet Siesta Key beach access known for shells and sunset views rather than wide sand.Official site
• North Lido BeachSarasota, FLNatural, less-developed stretch of Lido Key north of the main Lido Beach pavilion, reached by a short walk.Official site
• Ted Sperling Park at South LidoSarasota, FLBay-and-Gulf park at the southern tip of Lido Key with picnic areas, a playground and kayak launches into the mangrove tunnels.Official site
• Alison Hagerup Beach Park (Captiva Beach)Captiva, FLPublic Captiva beach known for shelling and sunset viewing. Parking revenue supports beach nourishment and wildlife habitat. Portable-toilet facilities only.Official site
• San Carlos Bay–Bunche Beach PreserveFort Myers, FLNatural bay beach popular for birdwatching, swimming and kayaking, with sunset views across San Carlos Bay toward Sanibel. Kayak rentals and a paddlecraft launch are documented; confirm current recovery-related limitations.Official site
• Port Charlotte Beach ParkPort Charlotte, FLBayfront park with sand and sheltered Charlotte Harbor waters — not a Gulf surf beach. The fishing pier and boat ramp A are closed, and the recreation center is reported closed; playground, pool, tables, grills and pavilions round out the park.Official site
• Englewood Beach at Chadwick ParkEnglewood, FLDeveloped Gulf beach park on Manasota Key with picnic and recreation amenities. The parking lot has reopened with limited spaces, but the boardwalk remains on the county's closed-amenities list.Official site
• Blind Pass Beach Park (Manasota Key)Englewood, FLGulf-to-bay Manasota Key park with a mangrove trail, fishing and paddling access. Not the Blind Pass Beach between Sanibel and Captiva; current hurricane restrictions unconfirmed.Official site
• Boca Grande Public Beach AccessesBoca Grande, FLGasparilla Island has several public beach accesses outside the state park, each with its own parking rules. Do not apply the state park's admission or amenities to all island beaches; a separate bridge toll applies.Official site
• Siesta BeachSiesta Key, FLMajor public beach on Siesta Key with extensive free parking, lifeguards and full amenities. Beach wheelchairs are signed out at the main pavilion concession.Official site
• Lido BeachSarasota, FLMain public Lido Key beach with pavilion facilities, lifeguards and a free public lot. North Lido and South Lido have different, fewer amenities.Official site
• Longboat Key Public Beach AccessesLongboat Key, FLTown-maintained public access network along the island's Gulf coast rather than one fully equipped beach park; parking is limited and access-specific. Longboat Key spans Sarasota and Manatee counties.Official site
• Venice BeachVenice, FLMain public beach serving Venice, with lifeguards, pavilion amenities and a free public lot.Official site
• Caspersen Beach ParkVenice, FLNatural beach park known for shark-tooth hunting and unpaved trails. After the 2024 storm washout, vehicle parking, restrooms and the playground are closed — access is on foot or by bike from South Brohard Park or the Venetian Waterway Park trail.Official site
• Nokomis Beach ParkNokomis, FLCasey Key beach park combining Gulf access with lifeguards, a playground, picnic shelters and boating amenities.Official site
• Manasota Beach ParkEnglewood, FLPublic beach park at the northern Manasota Key approach with lifeguards, a free lot and pavilion seating.Official site
• Turtle Beach ParkSarasota, FLSouthern Siesta Key park combining beach access with a mangrove lagoon, boat and paddle launches, a playground and picnic facilities.Official site