Favorite Florida Beaches

Lowdermilk Park, a family favorite

“I’ve always loved it down here. ... The beaches are pristine. It’d be a shame (if they were impacted),” Becker said.Tourists enjoy oil free Beaches Whether casting a line from the Naples Pier or splashing in the gentle surf, vacationers in Naples continue to keep a watchful eye on the oil leak tainting the coastal environments of northern Florida and other Gulf states.

May through September many nesting sea turtles travel to Florida's Coast to feed and nest, or lay eggs.
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Naples is known for its lush tropical canopy and white-sand beaches. Lowdermilk Beach is that in a family friendly way. Yes it's beautiful too.

Grass is something you normally don't get to enjoy at the beach. Lowdermilk Beach has acres of grass just foot steps away. Great for families to play on and still have the beach right there.

The Park offers areas for Family cook-outs or family reunion and lovers too. Children's playground, volleyball courts and horseshoe pits are available.

A great place to watch Sunsets too. You have a choice to watch sunsets with sand between your toes or enjoy the lush green grass and drop a blanket down under the tropical trees.


Lowdermilk beach is popular with the locals for the same reasons that visitors like Lowdermilk. Location, location and location with lots of parking, food concessions, restrooms and playgrounds for children and adults.

Arrive early if you want one of those prize Tiki Hut's. It does get hot in the summer.

Another reason Lowdermilk is one of my favorite Florida beaches is this park is so usable. Grass area provides a playground for the kiddies, sand volleyball courts, gazbo, pavilion, bathhouse and concession stand.

People getting together for a beach party or picnics. Sand volleyball court. Lots of shade for protected lounging.

There are two gazebo’s located at Lowdermilk Park for rent. One is located at the north end of the park and the other is located at the south end of the park.

Both gazebos are the same size but there is more land available around the south gazebo for larger rentals. The north gazebo is next to the sand volleyball courts and the childrens playground.

Metered and non-metered parking. Like most Collier County beach areas, parking is free with a county permit.

Naples Lovers Lane you say? Are there more than one?
What makes a good Lovers Lane?

Vanderbilt Beach

It has the feel of a beach community. The stresses of life slows down and become manageable allowing you to recharge your batteries and find that fun place you have been looking for desperately. Let's see....Sunny days on the beach, world class restaurants and entertainment at you foot prints, its a no brainer. Who needs a car. Everything you need is here.

If you want to play horseshoes on the beach you can. Vanderbilt Beach is a Beach Community (like Sanibel-captiva or Hyanis, Cape Cod) within Naples and is one of the most popular Beaches on the Paradise Coast. Visit Vanderbilt Beach and you'll see why.

Visitors and residents of Vanderbilt Beach and Gulf Shore Road are welled heeled and come to us from all over the world.

The Ritz Carlton, Laplaya, Edgewater Beach Resorts and others are neighbors yet, you will also find the Lighthouse Motel (a sixty's era motel - spotless and clean).




Pizza by the slice, burgers, clubs sandwiches, smoothies and more are available directly across Vanderbilt Beach Access.



You’ll also find the “Beach Store” formerly the Circle K across the street. Everything you could need is available including the all important ice for the cooler.





As the sun sets on another day in paradise the beach invites you to join others to watch another romantic sunset. Take the hand of your loved one, whisper that words that often go unsaid and reconnect together!

Torches on Vanderbilt Beach at the Ritz Carlton. A neigbhor of Vanderbilt Beach.

They serve fresh seafood fare, large sandwiches and handmade burgers at more than reasonable prices. How about Maine Lobster (not large) but at $14.95 who's complaining. The view is nautical and atmosphere relaxed and tropical.

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