Vanderbilt Beach Park is a popular North Naples beach close to area hotels, restaurants and shopping. Bird watching, shelling and stand-up paddleboarding are just some of the activities to be enjoyed at this popular white-sand beach. There is a coastal hammock and tropical vegetation within Vanderbilt County Park, which provides a home for native wildlife and nesting or migrating birds in the winter.
Vanderbilt Beach Amenities
Restrooms and showers are available near the parking area. A concessions stand is on site to rent beach equipment, chairs and cabanas. No food or drinks are for sale within Vanderbilt Beach Park, but there are restaurants and a convenience store within close walking distance of the beach entrance.
Vanderbilt Beach Parking
Parking is available in the Collier County beach parking garage on Vanderbilt Beach Road. It offers 375 parking spaces at a daily rate of $8 for those without a beach parking permit. Arrive early on weekends, as the parking garage closes once full. Metered parking is also available on the street across from the garage. Metered space pay stations accept credit cards. Bicycle racks are free to use and located close to the beach.
Near Vanderbilt Beach
The Ritz-Carlton Naples – 0.1 miles
Beach Box Café – 0.4 miles
The Turtle Club – 0.4 miles
The Inn at Pelican Bay – 1.1 miles
Paragon Pavilion movie theater – 1.1 miles
Mercato – 1.7 miles