8 of the best · Naples, United States
White sand, warm water and sunsets: the Naples beaches.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Naples.
The beach by the pier
The soft white-sand beach either side of the Naples Pier, in walking distance of downtown.
Through the mangroves to the sea
A Collier County beach park reached along a boardwalk through the mangroves, with a tram.
A natural beach
A state park beach on a barrier island at the northern edge of Naples, with a natural shoreline.
The Naples coast.
The back story
Fine white sand, warm, calm water and sunsets over the Gulf: how to enjoy the Naples beaches, from shelling to sea turtles.
From the pier to the barrier islands.
Through the mangroves to the sea
A Collier County beach park reached along a boardwalk through the mangroves, with a tram.
A natural beach
A state park beach on a barrier island at the northern edge of Naples, with a natural shoreline.
Reached only by boat
An undeveloped barrier island south of Naples, reached only by boat.
A beach park for families
A city beach park with picnic pavilions and volleyball on Gulf Shore Boulevard North.
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The beach by the pier
The soft white-sand beach either side of the Naples Pier, in walking distance of downtown.
North Naples’ favourite beach
A wide, lively beach in North Naples, in front of the resorts.
Green space in town.
Downtown’s park
A shady park just off Fifth Avenue South, with playgrounds, tennis and community events.
