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Southwest Florida Beaches

Explore the beaches, islands, and coastal communities stretching from Sanibel and Captiva through Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, Naples, and Marco Island.

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From Boca Grande to Marco Island

Map of Southwest Florida Beaches

The numbered beach-ball markers show the regional location of each destination. Use the matching Beach Location Key for names and directions.

Detailed regional map showing 24 numbered Southwest Florida beaches from Boca Grande to Marco Island — Regional reference map. Select a beach in the key to open its location in Google Maps.

Beach Location Key

Accuracy note: Markers identify the listed beach or a representative point for a group of public accesses. Always confirm current access, parking, ferry service, closures, and storm-recovery conditions before visiting.

Coastal destinations

Beaches from Boca Grande to Marco Island.

Use this guide to compare coastal areas and then explore homes and communities near the shoreline.

Southwest Florida coast

Boca Grande and the Outer Islands

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Gasparilla Island State Park and Boca Grande

Gulf beaches, historic lighthouse grounds, fishing, shelling, and island scenery at the northern end of the Southwest Florida coastal guide.

Cayo Costa State Park

A largely undeveloped barrier-island beach destination reached by boat or ferry; current access and facilities should be confirmed before traveling.

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Sanibel Island

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Lighthouse Beach Park

Gulf beach, fishing pier, lighthouse grounds, nature, and views near the island’s eastern end.

Gulfside City Park (Algiers Beach)

A Gulf-facing city beach known for shelling, swimming, and a quieter natural setting.

Tarpon Bay Road Beach

A centrally located public Gulf beach access convenient to island neighborhoods and services.

Bowman's Beach

A broad natural beach reached by a longer walk from the parking area, popular for shelling and open shoreline.

Sanibel Causeway Islands

Waterfront recreation areas along the causeway with bay views, fishing, paddling, and shoreline access.

Southwest Florida coast

Captiva Island

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Turner Beach

A popular Gulf beach near Blind Pass with shelling, fishing, sunsets, and strong currents near the pass.

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Fort Myers Beach

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Bunche Beach Preserve

A natural bay beach and paddling destination on San Carlos Bay, especially known for birding and tidal flats.

Bowditch Point Regional Park

A park at the north end of Estero Island with Gulf and bay frontage, trails, picnic areas, and beach access.

Lynn Hall Memorial Park

A central beach park near Times Square and the pier area, with convenient access to dining and island activity.

Public Beach Accesses

Marked beach-access points extend along Estero Boulevard; parking and amenities vary by location.

Southwest Florida coast

Bonita Springs

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Lovers Key State Park

A barrier-island state park with Gulf beaches, trails, paddling, wildlife viewing, and natural shoreline.

Little Hickory Island Beach Park

A smaller neighborhood-style Gulf beach access serving the north Bonita Beach area.

Bonita Beach Park

A public Gulf beach park near the south end of Little Hickory Island with beachfront recreation.

Barefoot Beach Preserve

A natural Gulf preserve known for beach walking, wildlife, dunes, and a less-developed coastal setting.

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Naples

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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

A Gulf beach and pass setting popular for swimming, shelling, paddling, fishing, and nature.

Vanderbilt Beach

A well-known North Naples beach convenient to condominiums, resorts, dining, and nearby communities.

Clam Pass Park

A beach reached through a mangrove-lined coastal habitat, with access conditions and services subject to current operations.

Lowdermilk Park

A central Naples beachfront park serving nearby residential areas and visitors.

Naples Beach and Pier Area

Historic downtown Naples beachfront near the western end of 12th Avenue South; pier conditions and access should be checked before visiting.

Neighborhood Beach Accesses

Additional public access points are located along the Naples shoreline; parking and facilities vary.

Southwest Florida coast

Marco Island

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Tigertail Beach

A broad coastal recreation area with lagoon, birding, paddling, and access toward the Gulf shoreline.

South Marco Beach

A public beach access at the island’s south end near Gulf-front condominiums and resorts.

Plan before visiting: Beach openings, parking, fees, restrooms, concessions, pet rules, water conditions, storm recovery, and construction can change. Confirm current conditions with the appropriate park or local government before traveling.

Buying near the beach

Location is only one part of the coastal decision.

A beach-area property should be evaluated for access, insurance, flood exposure, association requirements, maintenance, rental policies, and storm resilience.

Review the current flood zone, elevation information, and available insurance quotes.
Confirm condominium or association reserves, assessments, repairs, and rental restrictions.
Evaluate windows, roof, shutters, mechanical systems, and post-storm improvements.
Compare actual driving, parking, walking, or boating access to the beach.
Understand whether the beach access is public, private, deeded, or community-controlled.

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