Beaches & Parks · 14 of the best in Naples

Barefoot Beach Preserve

Beach preserve·Bonita Beach

Wild and natural

About Barefoot Beach Preserve

Barefoot Beach Preserve is a Collier County park on a barrier island just north of Wiggins Pass, with a long natural beach, dunes and sea grape, and gopher tortoises in the scrub. It is one of the best beaches near Naples for shelling and quiet; parking fills early on winter weekends.

Why it's on our list

  • Natural beach
  • Shelling
  • Wildlife

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Barefoot Beach Preserve before you go.

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