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Stinkerbell Mar 17th, 2012 05:13 AM

Beaches in Naples Florida
 
What is the nicest beach in Naples, Florida...we will there in March. Any input would be much appreciated!!!!

schmerl Mar 17th, 2012 06:45 AM

Where in Naples will you be staying?????

Ackislander Mar 17th, 2012 07:05 AM

I can honestly say that there are no bad beaches in Naples, and I don't even own property there any more.

All the beaches are open to the public, and all are clean. For people from other parts of the country, there aren't cafes restaurants or hot dog stands on most of the beaches. You can go to the Ritz Carlton or a couple of other places in Vanderbilt Beach, or you can eat on the pier for a couple of bucks and you get what you pay for. Otherwise, take a picnic.

J62 Mar 17th, 2012 08:09 AM

On a weekday, where parking is not a concern, I like Clam Pass. It's not as busy as other beaches.

On a weekend, or busy weekday when you need to find parking then Vanderbilt beach is better because it has a large parking garage. The garage can fill up on a very busy day, so you need to not be a late come on weekends.

Also on a weekday, or if you get out early on a weekend, Barefoot Beach, which you access off of Bonita Beach Rd. That's on the far northern end of Naples.

J62 Mar 17th, 2012 08:13 AM

All 3 of those beaches have both food and restrooms.

Another reason I like Clam Pass is that you can ride the tide in or out of the pass - kind of a natural lazy river. The water temp in March won't be warm enough for casual floating around in the water.

I was in Naples last weekend and very few people were in the water.

schmerl Mar 17th, 2012 12:19 PM

I guess water temps are subjective...we were there last week and went in the ocean with no problem.

tomboy Mar 17th, 2012 06:26 PM

Why is this post tagged Michigan?

Stinkerbell Mar 17th, 2012 08:37 PM

schmeri...We are in Fort Myers......just a road trip to the Beach then on to The Dock for Lunch in Naples

Stinkerbell Mar 17th, 2012 08:39 PM

tomboy only because alot of people come to Florida from Michigan.... Alot!!!

Ackislander Mar 18th, 2012 12:56 AM

Especially on the West Coast!

NaplesFLSun Mar 22nd, 2012 09:33 AM

To sum it up..... all the beaches of Naples are fantastic. Clean, well-groomed and maintained white sandy beaches! There are no vendors along the beach, which helps keep the beach free from litter and also the beaches here are never as crowded as those a little further north in Ft Myers Beach. You can't go wrong, no matter which one you choose in Naples.
For more information on the beaches of Naples, visit http://www.naples-florida-sun.com/naples-beach.html.


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