Beach Overview of Floridas Beaches at the southern Gulf Coast from the south to the north:

Marco Island Tigertail Beach:
The beach at the Tigertail Beach at Marco Island is a fine leveled sandy beach with a few small shells. A cafe, a playground, showers, foot showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. The entrance fee resp. the parking fee is $8.- (as at: April 2010) at the Marco Island Tigertail Beach. The entrance fee includes the entrance fee to other communal parks and beaches like the Barefoot Beach Preserve.

Naples (beach access north of the Naples Pier):
This beach is located a little bit north of the Naples Pier. No showers and no restrooms are provided at this beach. Parking spaces are available at the various side roads. A parking fee is charged at the parking meters. The parking fee is one Quarter (25 Cent) for 10 minutes (as at: April 2010). A small parking lot is situated next to the Naples Pier. A parking fee is charged at this parking lot. More informations about the beach at the Naples Beach & Pier... .

Naples (Lowdermilk Park / Gulf Shore Blvd):
The beach at the Lowdermilk Park consists of fine white sand. At this beach there are less tourists than there are at other beaches. The waves at this beach are rather small. A playground, restrooms and showers are provided at this beach in Naples. A parking fee is charged at this beach. The parking fee is one Quarter (25 Cent) for 10 minutes (as at: April 2010).
Note: The picture of the sand is slightly enhanced.

Vanderbilt Beach:
A limited number of parking spaces is located at the roadside at the Vanderbilt Beach. A parking fee of one Quarter (25 Cent) for 10 minutes (as at: April 2010) is charged at the Vanderbilt Beach.

Delnor Wiggins State Recreation Area:
The wide beach at the Delnor Wiggins State Recreation Area consists of the same fine white sand as the Vanderbilt Beach. Restrooms and showers are provided at the Delnor Wiggins State Recreation Area. The parking fee resp. the entrance fee is $4.- for one person or $6.- for more than one person (as at: April 2010).

Barefoot Beach Preserve (Southern Beach Access):
There are lots of small shells and parts of shells at the shoreline of this beach. A cafe is situated ath the Barefoot Beach Preserve. Showers and restrooms are provided. The entrance fee is $8.- (as at: April 2010). The entrance fee includes the entrance fee to other communal parks and beaches like the Marco Island Tigertail Beach. More informations about the beach at the Barefoot Beach Preserve... .

Barefoot Beach Preserve (Northern Beach Access):
There are lots of small shells and parts of shells at the shoreline of this beach. A cafe is situated ath the Barefoot Beach Preserve. Showers and restrooms are provided. The entrance fee is $8.- (as at: April 2010). The entrance fee includes the entrance fee to other communal parks and beaches like the Marco Island Tigertail Beach.

Bonita Beach Park:
The beach at the Bonita Beach Park is about the same like the one at the Barefoot Beach Preserve. Grills, a playground, showers and restrooms are provided at the Bonita Beach Park. The parking spaces at the parking lot is limited.Various beach accesses and parking lots exist at this beach. A parking fee of $2.- per hour is charged at the Bonita Beach Park (as at: September 2010).

Loverskey State Park:
At the beach of the Loverskey State Park, there are lots of tiny shells and parts of shells lying at the sand. A cafe is situated at the Loverskey State Park. Restrooms are provided at this beach. A short trail leads from the parking lot to the leveled sandy beach. A bus (free of charge) is also available. The entrance fee resp. the parking fee at the Loverskey State Park is $4.- for one person resp. $8.- for two to eight persons (as at: April 2010). More informations about the beach at the Loverskey State Park... .

Fort Myers Beach:
The beach at Fort Myers Beach is a very fine white sandy beach. No showers and no restrooms are provided at this beach. The parking fee at the Fort Myers Beach is $2.- per hour (as at: April 2010).

Beach at the island next to the Sanibel Island:
This beach is located next to the toll highway, the Sanibel Causeway (toll $6.- / as at: April 2010). A few small shells are lying in the sand of this beach. No showers and no restrooms are provided at this beach.

Sanibel Island:
The beach at Sanibel Island is well known for the shells that are lying at the shoreline of the island. You can also find hark teeth at the beaches at Sanibel Island.

Lighthouse Beach - At the Lighthouse Beach there are dangerous currents. Showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. The parking fee at the Lighthouse Beach is $2.- per hour. The minimum parking fee is $2.- (as at: April 2010). More informations about the beach at the Lighthouse Beach at Sanibel Island... .

Bowman’s Beach - A playground is located at the Bowman’s Beach at Sanibel Island. Showers and restrooms are provided at this beach. The parking fee at the Bowman’s Beach is $2.- per hour. The minimum parking fee is $2.- (as at: April 2010). More informations about the beach at the Bowman’s Beach at Sanibel Island... .

Captiva Island Beach:
Restrooms are provided at the leveled sandy beach at the Captiva Island. The parking fee at the Captiva Island Beach is $2.- per hour. The minimum parking fee is $2.- (as at: April 2010).

Venice Beach:
The beach at Venice Beach is a nice sandy beach with lots of shells. This beach is nice for spending a day at the beach. The parking lot is close to the beach.
Note: The picture of the sand is slightly enhanced.

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