Vanderbilt Beach is a popular North Naples beach that is easy to reach, has sugary white sand, and near accommodations, shopping and restaurants. Vanderbilt Beach is really one of the perfect beach destinations in Collier County with crystal clear water, breathtaking sunsets, and relaxation 7 days a week.
GETTING TO VANDERBILT BEACH
TOP THINGS TO DO ON VANDERBILT BEACH
White sand and blue water. Nice to have an early morning walk and a perfect beach for family and kids. Vanderbilt Beach offers wide space for all visitors, gorgeous white sand surroundings, sea oats and restroom access.
During season (tourist months), it can be a task finding a spot on the beach, but there is plenty of sand for everyone. If you arrive before 10 a.m. January to March, there will be plenty of room on beautiful Vanderbilt Beach. Read our Tips on Where, When and How to Enjoy Shelling on the Beach in Naples.
KAYAKING / PADDLEBOARDING
Sweetwater Paddle Sports will give you all the tools you need to start Stand Up Paddle Boarding and Kayaking (SUP). SUP lessons are available in group, private, and corporate settings.
JET SKI RENTALS
If you have ever wanted to try a wave runner, we’ve got you covered! Located on Vanderbilt Beach, Naples Beach Water Sports has been providing water sports adventures to Southwest Florida since 1981.
WILDLIFE WATCHING
Dolphin spotting is another popular pastime from the beach, along with watching other wildlife such as diving pelicans, shore birds, and hermit crabs. There are excellent birdwatching opportunities in the migratory winter months.
SUNSETS
Enjoy the setting sun as it ducks behind the crystal clear water of the Gulf of Mexico. During season be prepared because you aren’t the only one that wants to see this nightly event. Many couples and groups bring a picnic to enjoy before, after and during the sunset.
BEACH FISHING
Try your luck at catching the big one on Vanderbilt Beach. Our local waters have some of the best fishing just beyond the waters edge. You could catch a snook, cobia, tarpon and even a shark. Nonresidents must purchase a 3-day, 7-day or annual nonresident saltwater fishing license when saltwater fishing from the shore or a pier, bridge or jetty attached to the shore unless fishing on a pier with a pier license.
Planning your visit to Vanderbilt Beach in Naples
Vanderbilt Beach makes a good addition to a trip that might include a great variety of nearby Naples recreational activities:
- Barefoot Beach Preserve
- Kayaking or canoeing.
- Beach, kayaking and manatees in winter.
- Watching the sunset over the Gulf.
- Beach combing and collecting shells.
- Bicycling: A great way to sample beaches is by bike in old Naples.
- Another great beach nearby: Clam Pass Park.
Learn more about the area and the beach by visiting the Vanderbilt Beach Park Website.
VACATION RENTALS NEAR VANDERBILT BEACH