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Below is the list of our favorite beaches:
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SOUTH
MARCO BEACH
Located on South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, 70 parking
spaces, no facilities. $3.00 Parking Fee payable to the Master
Meter, or Beach Parking Permit required. The Beach is open
from sunrise to sundown.
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TIGERTAIL BEACH
COUNTY PARK
Located on Marco Island, Tigertail Beach offers the public everything
from natural resources to beachside amenities that make your
visit a rewarding one. Tigertail Beach offers a bath house,
five boardwalks leading from the mangrove lined parking area
to the white, sandy beach. As you are standing on the beach
looking over the Gulf of Mexico, you will see sand Dollar Island.
This area is a nesting area for many birds, some that are threatened
species. The Least Terns and Black Skimmers nest here in the
spring along with various species of Sandpipers. The tidal bay
between Tigertail Beach and Sand Dollar Island is generally
an area where a variety of birds feed. We see Heron, Egrets,
ibis and many kinds of terns, sandpipers, plovers and gulls. |
You may even see birds of prey such as the Osprey,
gliding overhead. A trip to Tigertail is not complete without a stroll
along the beach for shells and other beach items. Collection of live
shells is not permitted within county parks, but should you walk the
shorelines, you will find a variety of shells and maybe even a sand
dollar.
For you convenience, there are restrooms at the beach. In addition,
a concession offers beach equipment rentals, food, and drinks. A handicapped
beach wheelchair is available at this site. There are 190 parking
spaces. Should you have comments, concerns or any questions, please
contact a park ranger. $3.00 Parking Fee payable to the Master Meter,
or Beach Parking Permit required. The Beach is open from sunrise to
sundown.
BAREFOOT BEACH COUNTY PARK
In order to preserve precious natural resources in coastal
Collier County and to provide passive recreational activities to
residents and visitors alike, Collier County Parks and Recreation
Department is pleased to manage Barefoot Beach County Park for your
enjoyment. The park is comprised of 342 acres on a barrier island.
It is separated from the mainland by tidal creeks and mangrove swamps.
The mangrove area is extremely important as it provides a breeding
area and nursery for sport and commercial fish and shellfish. In
addition to the rich vegetation in the park, wildlife abounds. The
protected Gopher Tortoise lives within the hammock. Shorebirds can
be seen in or near the surf, searching for food. During the summer
months, sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs and after hatching,
thousands of young make it to the water. Southern bald eagles are
frequently seen hunting or perching near the beach.
To learn more about plants, wildlife and the ecosystem
in Barefoot Beach County Park or to get information on joining "The
Friends of Barefoot Beach," please contact a Park Ranger at
353-0404. Guided nature walks and off site interpretive programs
are available to interested groups upon request. For your convenience,
there are restrooms and showers at the park. Additionally, a concession
offers food, drinks and limited beach equipment. A handicapped beach
wheelchair is available at this site. As well as two hundred and
fifty six parking spaces.
CLAM PASS COUNTY PARK
In Clam Pass County Park, natural resources abound. The
Park consists of 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and
3200 linear feet of beach on the gulf of Mexico. There is a boardwalk
that provides access to the beach through a mangrove forest. The
boardwalk is about three quarters of a mile long and can be walked
or ride on a free tram that runs continuously throughout the day.
Should you decide to stroll down the boardwalk, you will see three
species of mangrove trees, red, black and white. These trees protect
and stabilize low lying coastal areas and play a vital role in coastal
fishery food chains. For these reasons, mangrove trees are protected
by federal, state and local laws. Mangrove trees are protected by
federal, state and local laws. Mangrove trees are very unique because
they are salt tolerant.
For your convenience, there are restrooms at the beach.
Additionally, a concession offers beach equipment rental, food and
drinks. A handicapped beach wheelchair is available at this site.
There are 182 parking spaces available. Clam Pass was voted as one
of the top 20 beaches in the United States. $3.00 Parking Fee payable
to the Master Meter, or Beach Parking Permit required. The Beach
is open from sunrise to sundown
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VANDERILT
BEACH COUNTY PARK
Located at the end of Vanderbilt Beach Road, Vanderbilt Beach
County Park borders the Gulf of Mexico near plenty of hotels,
shopping and restaurants. There is ample car parking, with
easy handicap accessibility to the beach, rest rooms and showers.
Bicycle racks are located close to the beach. Don't miss out
on great shelling in the early morning and bird watching at
all hours. Within the park is a tropical Coastal Hammock where
you can see lots of subtropical vegetation and native wildlife.
There are 152 parking spaces.
$3.00 Parking Fee payable to the Master Meter, or Beach Parking
Permit required. The Beach is open from sunrise to sundown.
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