I came to this beach for the first time and I had such a good experience. The beach was busy for a Wednesday but it is spring break. The water was cold but it felt so good. The water was calm and the it was clean. The sand felt soft as well. I didn't see any restaurant near the beach but there is a stand where you can purchase some snacks. The parking is near the beach and it was a garage that was $10 all day. The bathroom is near the beach as well. They have an area you can rinse your feet near the restroom. I would definitely come back to this beach. read more

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I love the convenience and the amenities of this beach. The garage is so convenient, out of season you can easily get a parking spot but during season make sure you get there early. During season, if you cant get a spot in the garage, street parking is available but it gets tough. You can rent cabanas and chairs there. This is a popular destination and it does get busy, I would say that during holidays expect there to be a crowd, if you are desiring a quite beach, this is not it during season. I love that there is a strong beach police presence, it helps too when the sea turtles laid their eggs and they have surrounding protection. read more

Came here after work to check out this most talked about beach and it did not disappoint located in the most beautiful part of Naples with million dollar homes and residence this beach offered white sand and low tides allowing you to literally walk on the sandbar from the shore all the way out. read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Chill day on the beach with white sands, calm waters and best sunset views - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

Busy but nice beach in North Naples. Get there on the early side to score parking in the parking garage (the website shows how many spots are open). $10 or free with a pass. Beach is short to the gulf and people park their spots all around you, but the water is beautiful and the shells are great! read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

Beautiful beach and a great parking area where you can park in the shade. It's a little bit small compared to other we have been to. Unfortunately during our trip there was construction going on at a high rise behind the us and it was very loud on the beach. Definitely detracted from the relaxing feel I would expect on vacation. read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Construction sounds - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

FLORIDA. CLEAR BLUE WATERS. I had a wonderful time at this beach when I visited Naples, Florida last summer (end of July to the beginning of August 2022). Also, I hope this was the beach that I visited (haha) because they are all so close to each other. My family and I walked though this beach briefly one evening after dinner but we didn't stay to sit and relax. We just wanted to see the beach and walk off what we just ate. We then arrived back the next day in the morning and we stayed for about 3 hours. I enjoyed laying on the chairs and relaxing. I played in the water with my niece and nephew. I loved jogging up and down the beach on the sand. I challenged my then 8 year old niece to a fun race (100m) a few times and we had a blast. RENTALS -- We rented chairs and a cover up thing that goes above the chairs (I don't remember the specific name). I can't remember the cost but maybe $30 for a few hours? Honestly, I'm probably wrong so please read other Yelp reviews or check on google. I suggest this beach. It's family friendly and clean. My rating is only 4/5 because I've only been here once. **** - 28/150 total reviews in 2023 - 579 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 1 March 2023 read more

This beach is a really nice beach if you enjoy walking along the shore. We decided to walk the shoreline for miles until we reached another beach, and then a park. We saw some dolphins close to the shore as well. We found tons of awesome shells along the shore. The beach was really full with people sitting across the left and right sides. I was surprised at how close everyone is considering people are scared of Covid. It seemd Covid doesnt really exist at the beach and no one seemed to care. The water was freezing! I was not sure how people were able to swim in it. I had goosebumps on my legs from the water touching my feet. This beach is still a lovely place to visit and relax. read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

Spent a few days at a rental house less than a mile from Vanderbilt Beach. We went to the beach almost everyday. Cabanas, umbrellas and beach chairs were available for rent by the day. The cabanas were $25 and chairs were $10. These came in handy for our group. Garage parking is available nearby for $8, also for the day. You can come and go as you please. The beach is very clean and well maintained. Trash and recycle bins available everywhere. Plenty of showers. I didn't use the restroom, but heard it wasn't the best. The water is clear and the sand is white. However, on our last couple days at the beach the red algae was really bad. We had so much algae in our bathing suits. They did have a big truck clearing the algae off the beach. Lots of people at the beach but was never too crowded. read more

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We just went to the beach this past weekend and this was the first time going back after hurricane Ian. You can definitely see the remnants of disaster along the drive, but I have to admit the beach itself was in great shape. We parked a block away in the parking garage, they have porta potties right at the entrance due to the facilitates being out of service. The beach seemed very clean of debris and people were getting in the water. It's beautiful! Go and enjoy some sunshine! read more

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We go to this beach 2-3 times a week. Whether you just want to walk in the beach, swim, or fish this is an excellent beach to choose. Raked every morning to smooth the sand and plenty of sea life can be seen at low tide when the water is more clear. read more

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Really nice beach with snow white sand. Not too crowded on a weekend. It's hard to find parking nearby, so come early. Otherwise, it's quite a walk to the beach from the nearby parking garage. Beach beds and umbrella rentals are quite expensive here, so if you are in Naples for a week or so, it's better to go to Walmart and buy beach chairs and an umbrella. That's what we did :) read more

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Went for the first time to Vanderbilt beach since I'm staying nearby in Naples. The beach is nice, and I went during a good time when the weather is decent- a nice 76 degrees. I will say, there is tons of construction at this time around the area, but also made finding the actual beach parking garage a bit difficult to find. It's adjacent to the Ritz Carlton, however the GPS through Apple Maps directs you to go to the Ritz itself. Things to note: because the hotel is RIGHT next to the beach, the space available to lay out right near the entrance is VERY limited. You're better off walking on either side, a little bit further down to find a less packed spot. Beach parking in the garage is free for residents, $10 for visitors. This fee is for all day access; pre- pay and leave the ticket on the dashboard. There isn't always an attendant. read more

One year later and this beach is still one of the best on the area. Unfortunately alcohol is not allowed, though we saw lots of people with solo cups with the beverage of their choice. I really like the light colored sand and the fact that you don't have to walk out far in order to get some good depth. They have a parking lot just down the street, and also road parking spots where you pay at a kiosk. The water here in early July was very warm and clear with hardly any seaweed. read more

Beautiful beach to catch the sunset on. If your looking for a beach that's quiet and you can relax at don't come here. A lot of people and very rowdy especially on the weekends. Water is nice and somewhat clear just not a fan of the crowdedness of it as well but if you don't mind that it's beautiful read more

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White sand beautiful crystal clear water. Hum what a delightful way to enjoy the day!

We were staying in Naples on vacation, and heard a lot about Vanderbilt Beach so gave it a try. At the main entrance everyone seems to plant right down there, and hardly spread out at all. We walked south from the main entrance, and after 100 yards we were in an area all by ourselves. Even better? As we were strolling to our spot a nest of sea turtles hatched and we got to see all the babies run down the sand and into the water! I'm sure it was a once in a lifetime experience, and we will never forget it! I'm so glad we decided to walk down to a less crowded area. read more

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We were in Naples to visit family but since it was almost 80 degrees in December we thought we would enjoy the beach for a little bit. We were told Vanderbilt was one of the best. The parking was pretty easy for being Season time. It was $8 to park on the street about a block from the entrance. They rent chairs and umbrellas right at the entrance and decided to get two chairs ($8 each). The beach was really crowded, especially right near the entrance. I didn't want the guy to have to drag the chairs far so we stayed close to the entrance with little space. The white sand was super soft with some shells near the water. I am pretty spoiled when it comes to beautiful beaches I have been to so was a little disappointed in the water. It was more green than the blue I was expecting and it was ice cold. Yes its December I know, but I was told it was going to be warm lol. It was still a nice enjoyable day in the sun. There is a drop off/pick up area right at the entrance and also a ramp down to the sand. There are a few handicap parking spots right at the entrance, otherwise you can park on the street or the near by parking garage. read more

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We arrived around 11am on a Wednesday morning, but by then the parking lot was full, so we parked in a lot nearby, Connor Park. It was $8 for the day and about a 5-6 minute walk to the beach entrance. There are restrooms to the left, and the walkway to the beach is just behind those. There is no charge for Vanderbilt Beach, but if you want to walk another 4-5 minutes, there is a station where you can pay $2 per person and use the Delnor-Wiggins State Park beach. It is the same beach as Vanderbilt, just a little farther down. If you enter via Vanderbilt, there is a sign you have to show your receipt if you want to continue to the Delnor portion. Vanderbilt also has a part of the beach sectioned off, must be part of the hotel which is on the water. It is designated with chairs, but you can walk around (and even through) to continue to an additional public portion. When we left, around 2:30, both Vanderbilt and Delnor were packed. There is not as much shelling here as there is in Tigertail Beach or Naples Beach. The sand is soft and white. We saw 2 dolphins not too far off the coast! Very cool. read more

Vanderbilt Beach is one of many good beaches on Florida's West Coast in NAPLES area. Plenary of public parking in building located about a block away and it's all very clean with amenities such as beach towels, jet ski rentals etc.... There is even a small bar, restaurant and store right at the entrance of branch area. You may ask, why only three stars? It get so packed with people that I would recommend when looking for a good time on the beach with loved ones or family, avoid this one and hit any of the other six or seven beaches in NAPLES, but if large crowded beaches is your thing than Vanderbilt might be for you! read more

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Vanderbilt beach is a great place to visit if you're looking for a white sandy beach. They have $8/day garage parking and you can come and go as often as you want. The parking is also valid for two other beaches (incl Tigertail). The beach isn't very wide so it does get packed on weekends. I recommend walking further down if you want some more privacy or engage in physical distancing. The water is not clear but it is warm. Vanderbilt beach also has showers and restroom available and some beachside restaurants and bars. They also have shops that offer a variety of water sports including jet skiing, banana boat, and parasailing. Basically, everything you might be looking for if you want a fun day at the beach. read more

Vanderbilt Beach - White sandy beaches - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

Beautiful and convenient beach to go watch the sunset. I'm not too familiar with Naples, but from what our local friends say, this is the spot! There is a super convenient parking garage located just a block away from the beach. There is also a plaza nearby with a liquor store, coffee shop, and a lively bar area. I'm assuming it's legal to walk around here with open containers of drinks cause nobody was being discreet about it. The sand is white and super soft and the beach didn't feel too crowded at all. We were at the beach late afternoon and as we strolled by, there was a mix of folks who've been there all day leaving, and folks coming in to see the sunset. There were folks chugging beer and taking silly photos. There were families and children building sand castles. There was a couple nicely dressed having a picnic with champagne. Overall a great mix of people enjoying the sun and sand. Yelp 100 Challenge 27/100 read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Prime beach for sunset gazing - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

This beach welcomed me with open arms and sunshine during the middle of January. For that, it deserves 5 stars alone, but because Vanderbilt Beach is pretty damn great I'll elaborate. Normally I find myself on the east coast of Florida. This was my first time venturing over to the west sideeeee. What they say about Naples beaches is true - the ocean is bright blue and the sand is soft, white and powdery. It's absolutely a dream. There are obviously many beaches to choose from, and while I'm sure you can't go wrong with any I highly reccomend Vanderbilt. The beach is very clean and spacious and despite the Saturday afternoon crowd we were easily able to snag a spot. There is also a parking garage up the street with a flat rate of 8 dollars. In Jersey it's 8 dollars just for one person to get on the beach, so to pay 8 for a carful of people is always going to feel like a bargain to me. The only downside is there aren't many snack options on the beach, so make sure to grab food while you are en route. There are two Publix within five minutes of Vanderbilt, so I'd suggest grabbing a pub sub while you are on the way! Otherwise, you'll be stuck eating at Gumbo Limbo (Ritz-Carlton restaurant) and paying 25 dollars for chicken wings. But, this is a good spot for a post-beach cerveza (more on that later). And I'm being overdramatic, there were a few sandwich shops that were about a five minute walk from the beach, just nothing on the beach besides the Gumbo Limbo. Can't wait to come back next time I'm back in Florida! read more

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Nice beach. Not crowded during the week, but I imagine that it would be packed on the weekends. Parking on the street is $10.

Vanderbilt is kind of a hike from Fort Myers, but definitely worth the trip. Nothing wrong with a day in Naples (ah, fifth avenue.) This beach is a little different than the peaceful serenity that Bowman's (Sanibel Island) offers. Parking lot? No. Parking garage? Yes. Again, not very expensive, but a place that fits more cars will most likely put a lot more people on the beach. This is definitely another bring a cooler and spend the day here kind of beach, but don't expect to fall asleep. There are some crowds, music, and sports. On more than one occasion I've almost gotten hit by a rogue football - if you are going to play catch, do it awayyyy from the people, and if you are going to try and show off by doing it in the middle of a crowd, don't be terrible at it. The water has always been warm, and gets much deeper much faster than the waters off Sanibel / Fort Myers Beach. Very, very strong current too; last time I was there I swam out 20 feet or so, turned around, and found myself 50 feet to the right of where I entered. Watch out for that with kids. There is a convenience store right before you walk on the beach where you can grab some drinks, ice, and/or snacks, and there are plenty of shower areas to wash the salt and sand off. Spend a day here and bring a change of clothes so you can enjoy the nightlife on Fifth Avenue or get super fancy and grab a drink at the Ritz. read more

I love to make the trek over from the east coast at least once a year to visit this beach. It is a laid back calm vibe with quiet waves, warm blue water, and white sand. There is a parking structure about a 1/4 mile from beach with 8$ parking. There are also plenty of water sports activities, although they can be rather pricey. read more

One of my favorite beaches in Naples I love the people here expect to have little room as the beach will get busier and busier throughout the season even out of season is pretty busy. If you love listening to a radio it's cool to bring on the beach . You can bring your own tubes or floats to go into the water cause the ones they sell are expensive as well as drinks and sunscreen and sunglasses you're better off getting those at CVS before you drive down to the beach read more

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Beware of Cabana Dan's. Incredibly rude employee (said his name was Kyle). Tried to ruin our day at the beach. We got even! Took our business elsewhere. We had a fabulous time at Clam Pass Park Beach-a nicer beach and much better cabana with nice employees! If you're planning to spend some time on Vanderbilt Beach don't count on Cabana Dan's for anything-especially customer service! read more

Great beach almost always clear water clean white sand. People are considerate and respectful. Park well maintained and patrolled. read more

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Parking located both on street for a fee at a meter rate is 2.25 an hour or a garage across the street for non residents at 8 dollars . I seen the garage after the fact of paying on the street. Short walk to beach , short walk from the beach to water. Definitely kid and family friendly, water activities available for a fee . We did the banana boat ride with our daughter she loved it. The guide was very helpful gave hand signals to be able to communicate from the boat. Ride lasted 20 Minutes. Really great way to see the gulf. read more

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A great place for sun and fun! Get there early to park in the garage.

Naples is a clean city with many beautiful beaches but I find Vanderbilt Beach to be the most entertaining. It has a parking garage, gas station and restaurant for convienince entering or leaving the beach where as the others dont. You can rent kayaks or paddle boards. Here you will find a wide variety of people from big family's on vacation to the local retirees sun bathing on nobody's time but their own. I've been coming to this beach for years it will always be my top spot for putting my toes in the sand. Best to arrive before noon for a parking spot.... gets crowded quick! read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Old stomping grounds - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

The beach is great ! First impression is very clean and the water is super clean! Also the locals are very nice. I came to snorkel and I was very impressed I seen a lot of water life. As well it's a family friendly beach so bring your snorkels and floats and don't forget the cooler read more

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I took a quick weekend trip up to Bonita/Naples. We tried going to a beach in Bonita during the day and it was FILLED with sand fleas. We were there for 5 minutes. One of the only things I wanted to do while we were in town was watch a West Coast Sunset. We were a little discouraged because of the bugs at the other beach, but thanks to Yelp I found this gem! Parking is pretty convenient. There is a bar on the corner. The beach appeared well-maintained. There is a bathroom right off the beach and it was fully stocked. The beach was beautiful and so enjoyable. There were a ton of people watching the sunset but everyone was pretty respectful. It felt like a community of people. Will definitely come back, next time I am in town! read more

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Clean white sand, beautiful blue water! The beach is prestige! Absolutely breathtaking views!! The parking garage makes it confident with a sidewalk to the beach and plenty of parking spaces. There are clean restrooms and outdoor showers. Life jackets for children are available for free. read more

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An amazing beach and never crowded if you walk away from the public access points. The South side has The Ritz and the North side has Wiggins Pass. And La Playa is kind of in the middle. Bring some provisions with you unless you want an expensive drink at the Ritz. The drinks are nice but can break the budget fast. Weekends can get crowded, so get there early so you can get a good spot. Keep your eyes open for dolphins too! And don't forget the sunscreen. read more

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One of the prettiest beaches I've been to (out of a handful of east coast beaches and one other Gulf beach). The beach itself is clean, and the water is so crystal clear you can see your feet when waist-deep. Lots of fish and sand-dollars ...although shelling is not allowed. We went on a Saturday afternoon in June and it was mildly crowded but the crowd cleared near dinnertime with plenty of time left until sunset... a lovely way to spend the early evening! There's plenty of parking at the beach garage -- which is a short walk from the beach -- is $8 for the day.. don't know about the meters and other garages, and it's free if you have a city beach pass. There's also a cabana selling stuff right at the entrance to the beach, but be prepared to shell out mad bucks if you're that thirsty. However, coolers are allowed! Overall, a really nice beach to take the family. read more

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Vanderbilt Beach is right by the Ritz. It is one of the nicest beaches in Naples. Very clean, clear water, nice white sand. They have a great parking garage for $8 with in/out privileges (can't beat that). Get there early; the place gets really packed, especially on weekends and holidays. Also take beach chairs and umbrella (to protect from the sun). There is no shade to protect you. We like to spend the whole day here enjoying the sea, sand, and sun. Finally, sunset views are extraordinaire from any beach in Naples, but since we get in/out privileges here, we come here when not at Lowdermilk Park. read more

I've been here twice! Once in the 2015 in season time and once in 2016 in season time. I will be reviewing the beach based on my experience and will tray to not speculate how this beach is out of season. I'm giving three stars, but by no means is this review negative. The beach is beautiful and the water is amazing. It's a lovely greenish/blue and as normal at the gulf, the waves are never too big but also still present. The plethora of hotels in the area draw in MANY people. Lots. Making this one or the most crowded beaches I've been too... And I'm from New Jersey! But if the sand is still soft and the sun is still shining, you could find me at the beach for sure. The over abundance of people causes everyone little spaces to overlap and one ends up hearing the conversations of others, the crying of babies, and snuffing the excess of others spray in sun screen. The parking garage is wonderful... If you get there before 11am. After that, you're looking at walking quite a ways if you can even find parking at all. I would love to visit this beach off season when there are fewer people. I'm sure there would be less people, making the experience more enjoyable. I will be visiting again in the next few months and I hope to positively update my review then. All in all, take a trip to this beach. It's gorgeous and it's really nice to walk down and check out all the beautiful houses and take a swim in the water. read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Beautiful sunny day. Get here early before the parking garage fills up. - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

This place is a nightmare. Not for the elderly! People practically sitting in your lap. No regard for six feet distance during a pandemic. Getting there early didn't matter people just sat in front of you or next to you. Insane!! Never again. One day later, a Tuesday I am on a beach with people 60 yards away. Don't go there. read more

Vanderbilt Beach - Too many people - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida

This place does not have such a big area for shade, so you have to bring your own. The sand is very soft. The water is clear enough to see into feels friendly with the environment around you. If you want to bring your kids here to make sandcastles or swim in the water, the water is shallow enough for a 6 year old to walk through for while, even though there is no sandbar. This place also is nice enough if you want a tan or relax, very quiet and relaxing. read more

Vanderbilt Beach - At the beach, very relaxing - Beaches Near Me - Naples, Florida