We visited this in October on a Saturday in 2023. We were very impressed at the size and amount of fauna on site. The staff was very friendly. We caught a tour that was very informative and the girl was very clear with her speech. They do warn you to bring bug repellent and suntan lotion. We used a free pass but I think it's probably worth the cost of admission.

A great place to learn about some of the many plants and trees from around the world. This botanical garden is just beautiful. Very nice walking paths with plants labeled well along with interpreters strategically placed to answer your questions. Wildlife opportunities here too. Saw an osprey, egrets, cormorants and even a small wild crocodile. Yes, a crocodile and not an alligator. Nice gift shop and clean restrooms too. Did not visit the restaurant, but it looked nice.

This place was incredible! I can't say enough about the beauty. It was so much bigger than we expected. Very family friendly! The workers go above and beyond to educate the visitors and take care of the grounds. There are paid tours as well as self guided QR code tours. Free wheel chairs, a gift shop, a Cafe, very clean restrooms, and did I mention just gorgeous. It's very cool, definitely check it out if you have time!

Awesome place to visit. Even though it was 90°, there was a nice breeze through out the gardens. Several shady areas to sit and rest and take in the beauty. The cost to enter is $25.00, and I would say well worth it. You can also get a nice lunch there. We did and the food was pretty good, maybe a bit pricy, but super convenient with an option to sit inside with AC, or eat outside with beautiful views. Highly recommended!!!

Love the orchids garden, there r so many varieties and all beautiful. Relaxed by the pond and watched the waterfall. Took a walk on a highland trail, and enjoyed the fresh air. Love this place. Oh, and we were able to buy the tickets at the gate

"From the moment I stepped into the Naples Botanical Garden, I was transported into a world of lush beauty and serene natural splendor. This 170-acre paradise is a symphony of vibrant colors, exotic fragrances, and the melodious sounds of nature. Each garden, meticulously themed and flawlessly maintained, offers a unique journey through different botanical landscapes. The Brazilian Garden, with its bold tropical plants and the stunning water feature, was a highlight. It felt like a vibrant celebration of life and color. Equally impressive was the Asian Garden, where tranquility reigns, and every turn reveals a new, meticulously designed vista, complete with a peaceful Asian-inspired structure. For families, the Children's Garden is a wonderland of interactive play and learning, where the little ones can connect with nature in the most delightful ways. The Butterfly House is another must-visit, offering an up-close experience with these ethereal creatures in a rainbow of colors. What truly sets Naples Botanical Garden apart is its commitment to sustainability and education. Their conservation efforts are evident throughout the park, making each visit not just a visual treat but also an enlightening experience. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a photographer looking for the perfect shot, or simply in need of a peaceful retreat, Naples Botanical Garden promises an unforgettable visit. The blend of art, nature, and conservation makes this not just a garden, but a living, breathing masterpiece. A must-visit for anyone in Naples seeking beauty and inspiration."

Best botanical gardens I’ve been to! $70 for 2 adults and 2 kids. We ate lunch at the cafe (pricey and no kids menu) The gardens were gorgeous and lots of photo ops. During our visit the musical swings were up and the kids loved it! Lots of benches and places to stop and relax if you can’t walk long distances.

Amazing! Paradise. Anyone would find it beautiful. A place for those interested in botany. A sacred place for those interested in understanding and appreciating rare collections of trees and plants. Beautiful place to go with family 👪 nice and clean place to eat. The food was excellent.. they also have wines, beers, Coke, water. Etc. Nice outdoor dining area next to a lake. Go have fun and enjoy. Highly recommend. There is a trail around the lake. Go comfy tennis shoes 👟 so you can walk this amazing place. 10 starts 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Beautiful and stunning for any nature enthusiasts. It was really really a class apart garden , the sheer number of flora this location has is amazing. I was short on time as I arrived near to 12:30 and the garden closes at 2 PM. I wish I had arrive early at garden to spend time. Make sure you have at least 3 hrs to visit every sub gardens they have in here. They have a lot of seating area to sit around amazingly beautiful flowers and plants. Parking is available in abundance

Very nice garden to visit. Well maintained with beautiful flowers. Nice walking paths with some shade for the warm Florida days. Lots of other things to do around this area. Head over to the beach after and have something to eat and enjoy the ocean views 💕

A beautiful garden. Great place to walk. Amazing amount of work has been done to make this a world class operation. Also have a very nice cafe. Plants available to purchase.

Wow! So gorgeous! Definitely worth the admission price, I spent about 2 hours here and would have stayed a bit longer if I'd had the time. Bring a hat and a water bottle. There are water fountains for refilling, and some shaded seating dispersed on the main garden areas. Easy parking.

We saw many many things on our 7 day Florida vacation but I have to say that the Naples Botanical Garden made the top 3 for me! Anyone who enjoys plants and gardening will have an absolute blast here. I was impressed with everything. I send my most sincere compliments to the folks who maintain and create the various botanical displays, they are phenomenal and all perfectly kept. We visited during a very heavy rainstorm and practically had the place to ourselves, I found it to be immersive, diverse and truly wonderful. I'm the gardens we saw a turtle, birds, fish, lizards, a giant cricket, and some of the coolest lily pads I've ever.seen. Be sure to walk the longer paths on the outskirts too, we saw a neat bird hunting fish in the water, diving and swimming under the bridge. How cool!

By far the best Botanical garden we have been to, rivaling even Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Outstanding organization of thematic gardens which makes it so fun to explore. This is a true delight to visit.

Nice place to spend a couple hours wandering around seeing all the different plants. The plants are grouped by the area of the world in which they grow. Many of the larger specimens have plaques that show the common name and the scientific name. There are many QR codes that you can scan for more information. They also offer 3, 45 minute tours daily that provide more in depth information about the plants. If in the area again in the summer I would attend again.

This is just a beautiful botanical garden worth to visit in Naples. The landscape is wonderfully designed, full of plants and flowers. We loved tours offered in price of the tickets and a lot of places to sit in quiet and enjoy the nature

Beautiful, must see attraction in Naples, Florida! I recommend signing up for the (free with ticket purchase) daily walking tours. The tours were interesting and informative. They are about 45 mins. each hour and audio pieces are provided. Bathrooms are clean and sanitized. Staff is friendly and helpful to answer any questions. Cafe, eating area on site. Lots of Beautiful blooming orchids, plants, trees and more! Need about 2 hours to walk the botanical gardens peacefully. A great experience in Naples!

One of most beautiful places to visit in Southwest Florida and in all of Florida! This place is perfect for a peaceful stroll or for some time of reflection. I recommend that you come early! We arrived shortly after they opened, and we felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Enjoy the photos!

Beautiful gardens to wall thru appreciating all the different varieties of plants, flowers and trees. The kids will enjoy the musical swings and the waterfall area is picturesque for photographs. The gift shop was a little pricey but had some unique items. The only concern we had was the handout map was not very clear on where we were. More "you are here" maps physically placed would certainly help.

So fun! We lucked out with perfect weather for our visit, which coincided with the musical swings interactive installation as well. The botanical garden is beautifully maintained, well labeled, and has many delightful places to sit down and soak it all in. Be sure to check their daily menu of tours and programs.

We had a lovely time here and always do. We've been here a few times over the past couple of years. Lots of beautiful plants and flowers to see. We usually spend about an hour and a half here. We really enjoy that they change the exhibits with the seasons, so there's always something new.

Came too late for a guided tour (last tour was at 1:30 on the day we visited). No worries, we walked around ourselves. Saw the most beautiful lily pads…lots of gorgeous nature arranged beautifully. Kids had fun too. Really enjoyed ourselves for a few hours.

This is a very good place to spend a weekend. The garden has a cafe, restrooms, a souvenir shop, and benches for relax. I liked the musical swing the most. And be sure to have comfortable shoes as you will be walking a lot .

We loved our visit to the Naples Zoo! 😍 They have a great variety of animals, and the zoo is not huge, so you can explore it and visit all exhibitions in one day! The staff is super professional and friendly, they are walking around with some animals (as you will se in the picture) and they are all wiling to share information and teach very interesting facts about the zoo and different animals. The venue is well maintained and the animals looks happy; in my opinion and based on what we saw and learn, they are more like a conservation place than a zoo (which is great because their mission is protecting the animals, more than taking advantage) We have been there only once, but we are definitely looking forward to come back soon 💪 100% recommended 👍

Beautiful animals and enclosures. But there was not enough shade, a lot of construction, and no snack bar or drink locations open throughout the park. We unfortunately didn’t even stay an hour because it was just so hot even at 9 am.

The Naples zoo is amazing! So many fun animals, that were all out and visible in their enclosures. The landscaping, scenery, and flora are beautiful too, it's basically a botanical garden within a zoo. Lots of enclosures have zookeepers give speeches throughout the day, teaching you about the animal, showing you training tricks, and feeding them. Everything was reasonably priced. I do wish they had an aquarium or reptile/amphibian section. However, the animals they have are great.

The Naples Zoo is one of the nicest we have ever been to. The zoo and exhibits are the perfect size to go with the cost of admission. The grounds upkeep are immaculate, very clean, and beautifully done. There was a wide variety of animals that are kept in large, clean areas for viewing. You can pay to feed the giraffes and have your photo taken with one, which was a fun experience. There were several different options for food and drinks spread throughout the zoo. All in all, the Naples zoo is a great way to spend an afternoon!

The Naples Zoo is beautiful! It’s perfect for little ones because it’s not very large so you can get through it pretty quickly or take your time and circle a couple times checking out the animals. The giraffes were probably the highlight for us because you can feed the giraffes if you wish to pay extra and get a picture taken. The Lions were also spectacular and the cheetahs. My little guy was too young for the boat ride but that’s a really nice option to take a boat ride around to see the monkeys swinging from the trees. Definitely visit if you have an hour or two to spare while visiting Naples!

Love going here! It was hot, there is construction and the animals were sometimes hard to find, but that's not the point. It was being with family, seeing beautiful nature and knowing they are fixing it up to make it even better. Remember we just had a hurricane not to long ago! Had a great time as usual! Make you own fun with it! Look at the beautiful trees 🌳 and flowers 💐 too! Mumma and I had a great time as you can see in the pictures 📸!

FREE ADMISSION FIRST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH IF YOU'RE A COLLIER COUNTY RESIDENT. Nice smaller zoo, and just got Orangutans that were very active and playful. Best to go early and get on the boat tour to see the monkeys when they're most active as we've seen them swing and heard them sing. They are an absolute blast. (and they're more active when it's cooler!). Loved the feeding the giraffes as you get a great view since they're all pretty much out in the open. First Saturday of each month is free for Collier County Residents, so take advantage of that if you're local. You won't regret it.

I'm normally not a zoo person but this was really great. The zoo is small enough that you can easily see everything in a few hours and the exhibits are nice and big, so it really feels like the focus is on the animals welfare and not about making money off them. We really enjoyed the free alligator talk / training / feeding session, and definitely take the free boat to see various species of monkeys and apes living on a few small islands. We arrived at 2pm on a weekend and there were not a lot of people. Entry free is $27. Definitely worth it.

Such an amazing zoo! The staff was very friendly and the environment was quiet and enjoyable. The foliage is so fascinating since it was previously a botanical garden. You’ll see a lot of huge tropical trees and unique plants. It feels like you’re walking through a jungle. The animal exhibits are big and the animals are comfy and clearly treated well and with respect. I highly recommend

I have to say I was pretty disappointed. I was here 8 years ago and it seemed so much more alive. Monkey island was exciting and incredible 8 years ago but today it was so unactive. What few monkeys we could see were not active. Giraffes looked bored and no desire to come up close. All animals everywhere in the zoo were sleeping. Just seems like the zoo was so much better 8 years ago.

Beautiful grounds to walk, lovely trails, and the boat was awesome! On the other hand, it was incredibly scorching hot and areas where there was no shade. The animals were hot too so they were hiding in the shade and we missed several animals. One lady complained to get a refund or store credit for her 30min experience of seeing not one animal. They did not honor any of these request except for a rain check, since there is no guarantee to see the animals. Perhaps the entry fee should come with a warning. Overall, I would not recommend to come during the high peak summer time. I would love to return in the fall or spring as the zoo it self is very beautiful.

Wow! We thoroughly enjoyed this zoo. It felt like we stepped into an 'old Florida' zoo with plenty of foliage and shaded areas to relax. I was happy to see the paved walkway for easy wheelchair access. Oh, and the boat ride was super fun! The price point at around $22 was super affordable.

This zoo was a great day trip and is just the right size to be worth the admission price but not overwhelming. The animals were healthy looking and all appeared to have adequate room. The orangutans and the Florida panther were very active on our visit and very fun to see. The playground and the gift shop at the end of the zoo were a huge hit as well.

Really fun place. Honestly exceeded expectations. Decent size, animals are very easy to view. The giraffes feeding is a cool experience. Has a playground at the exit/entrance. Pricing was overall fair. A beer $10, chips $3, dots ice cream around $10. Expected pricing for a theme park of any type. Makes for a fun day and the boat tour is free!

This is such a wonderful zoo!!!! The talks with the trainers are very informative!!! They also help you actually see the animals because the animals were so excited to see their trainers!!! It is great that they have the times listed in all the right places so everyone can make it to the talks!!!! Another highlight was the free boat ride!!!! We were able to see lots of primates without any fences because like the Capitan explained.....the water is a natural fence for them to live on their islands!!!! I recommend doing the giraffe feeding.....they are so huge and cool to see and feed!!!! It is an extra $5 but was totally worth it!!! Plus they have photographers there to capture the moment!!! I highly recommend checking this place out.....it was a great experience!!!!

I recently visited this zoo with my family, and it was an unforgettable experience! One of the highlights for my nephews was the fantastic jungle gym. But the excitement didn’t stop there. We got the chance to meet some incredible live animals, including the charming Elmo the bird. The kids were mesmerized by Elmo’s colorful plumage and friendly personality. It was a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with such a fascinating creature. Feeding the giraffes was another unforgettable moment. The kids were thrilled to hand-feed these gentle giants, and the experience left them with big smiles on their faces. To add to the adventure, we took a boat ride around the zoo’s waterways, which offered a refreshing change of pace and allowed us to observe various wildlife in a more natural setting. And of course, learning about different types of monkeys was both fun and educational. The zoo’s knowledgeable staff provided interesting facts and stories about the monkeys, making it a great learning experience for the kids. Overall, this zoo provided an amazing mix of entertainment and education for the whole family. We left with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation for the animals It’s a must-visit for families looking for a day of fun and discovery!

I’ve been coming here for years. Every year on vacation, we make a trip to this zoo. The employees are friendly and offer lots of information when you see them by the animals. They are patient with the giraffe feeding option, letting the giraffes choose when to come. The additions done with the orangutans is amazing! I’m excited to see what the new welcome centre is going to look like! It’s open now, but I missed it by a week, next trip!

We decided to take our kids to the zoo. Was clean employees were nice and informative. Was very disappointed that there wasn't as many different animals as other zoo. Not worth it for what we had to pay to get our family in. If you

Fantastic!! Most of the time you are in the shade. I went in June so there wasn't much water yet. Tons of wildlife. Gators, baby gators, raccoons, woodpeckers, vultures, hawks, frogs, lizards, owls, butterflies, and many many birds. Tip: we were passed by almost everyone because we would take a few steps, stop, listen, and look around. That is how I found the gators and the raccoons as well as many birds.

Absolutely wonderful experience here! Quietly walking through the park is so interesting. It’s really a great place to experience nature and see amazing animals and plants. Coming from PA, I saw so many things I’ve never seen before! I loved walking the trail and looking and listening to all that the swamp has to offer. I also enjoyed my conversation with Art, a volunteer who was out on the trail to share information with visitors. He was so genuinely kind and helpful and my family and I had a nice time chatting with him. Overall, it was one of my favorite things I got to experience in Naples.

What an absolute delight of a habitat! My hubby and I are both biologists, avid birders, and native plant nerds, and we had an amazing morning on the boardwalk. This habitat is endemic to our state and can't be found anywhere else!! We saw salt and pepper square stem wild flowers and salt marsh mallow in full bloom and don't even get me started on the scarlet hibiscus! Just gorgeous! This is a truly special place that should be preserved for our future. We love that they only allow so many people on the boardwalk because we were less likely to be disturbed when getting the awesome bird photographs that we came early for. If you love Florida native plants and ecosystems as well as our lovely native wildlife than this is the place for you. We will absolutely be back for more of real Florida.

Loved the sanctuary itself. It was beautiful and well kept. However, we used to faithfully give to Audubon for many years, but after they use their charity in a political way we no longer will donate or support them. Which actually very much saddens my heart to do so but we won't stand by while our beliefs are mocked. They are a charity, for birds. It's unfortunate they have to politicize that.

First time here and we, couple in the 40's, really enjoyed this place. Majority of the board walk are in shade. We arrived around 10 am, took a leasure walk, oh and ah on air plants, looked for orchids, birds, ground animals. Took pix at the calusa land mark. Would we come back? Why not? Love this peaceful place ...

I had a fantastic day hiking/walking along the boardwalk today (it is all boardwalk). Took me about an hour to get around once. The first quarter-mile or so goes through grasslands, so no shade, but the rest of it, except for the very end where it goes through grasslands again, is mostly shaded by the very tall trees. Sunday afternoon it was pretty crowded, but that was good because there were other eyes picking out the alligators, turtles, etc. Don't forget to look up, so you can find the owls and other birds, flowers, lichen, raccoons, and of course, look down so you can see the alligators, lizards, turtles, etc. Keep your ears open for the multitude of birds, which I could never actually find because my eyes are not trained for that, and for the various bullfrogs, who were quite vocal today. Nice visitor center and restrooms, lots of parking. There is a $17 charge to get in, but it's really worth it - plus it's for the Audubon Society. The loop is about 2 miles, and since I had time, I ended up walking the trail twice and saw different things each time. Some people were commenting on not seeing wildlife, but you really need to look hard for it sometimes and don't go in there with the expectations of seeing dozens of alligators. I saw three. Four raccoons. One owl. A dozen lizards, one turtle, etc. but it was all very nice.

Amazing! A wonderful walk along the boardwalk showing off a protected mature cypress forest. Rich in plant and animal life. Suitable for entire family. Saw many birds, alligators (and baby alligators!!), racoons, and plants. Informational signs along the way. Was a wonderful day!

I am neither a biologist or an arborist. I am a mom of three children (8, 11, 14) who were not at all convinced that a swamp was a worthy way to spend their morning. Upon arrival at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, however, their spirits were quieted and they gave space for it to be bearable. In the end, and to their surprise, we all really enjoyed it! I didn’t hear one complaint until it was time to leave. Understanding my role of mom, you will allow me to show you the swamp as my boys saw it. My oldest, a daughter, read the plaques and enjoyed the expected sights, such as the hidden bittern we spotted (pictured—you gotta look carefully!). My boys, on the other hand, saw things such as the cypress tree eating a hand rail and the nice tree hugging the other tree (aka the Strangling Fig—a misnomer in their opinion). They continued to notice more cypress trees trying to consume handrails or “melting” onto the edge of the boardwalk, but occasionally had their attention turned to the swamp beyond the boardwalk by raccoon families, a (false) sighting of a ghost orchid, and—most impressively—a very big alligator. Along the way, guides helped us see things our novice eyes did not spot. Our questions to them were simple and easily answered, but I overheard some very in depth exchanges between the guides and more knowledgeable guests than we. They were helpful in both situations. I would recommend this for any age! One consideration for those who might struggle to walk for a long while—there are benches along the way, but if you or a loved one has difficulty with distances, rest may not be as accessible as needed. There are rails to lean on along the entire boardwalk.

Great family activity. We came at the end of March so it was dry season. The first hour, we didn’t see much. Just lots of walking to see many trees and a few birds. Close to the end, it was a bit more swampy and so it got more interesting. We saw many birds and alligators. I recommend going when it is less dry so that you could see more.

Beautiful hike plan to get theirs early as they do close the trail around 1:00 since the hike takes about 1:30-2hrs. Love walking here to see all the beautiful unique air plants, any of the animals and all the bird sounds!

Such a peaceful, beautiful place. It is absolutely amazing to experience some of Florida's natural habitats and see land that is untouched (less the boardwalk providing you said view!) I took my seven year old with me for our first girls "hike". She was able to keep up, even taking the extended path (3mi.) Being from the north, I wasnt sure what I was getting into going to a swamp. Certainly not at all like the stero type I grew up with! Plenty of picture taking opportunities. A great way to connect with nature and only 20 minutes or so from the residential communities of Naples. The gift shop had so many choices to bring home a keepsake from your visit, so be sure to bring your wallet! They offer a few snacks and bottled beverages, but you'll want to make sure you had a meal before or plan to after. Restrooms at the entrance but not along the boardwalk. This didn't cause issue for us, but something you'll want to take note of before you get out there!

Beautiful park. Well maintained. Very friendly staff. There’s a nice facility at the entrance with restrooms and lots of information on the area. The entire thing is a handicap & stroller accessible boardwalk. Costs some money, like $20 an adult, but given what they do to protect our Florida ecosystem it’s well worth it. We were lucky enough to see a gorgeous owl perched on a branch not even 15 feet away. Very memorable.

Wonderfully well-kept buildings and boardwalks. The preserve itself encompasses several types of habitat and really shows of the beauty of this region's nature. If you love the play of sunbeams through a thick forest canopy and trees from a thousand years ago, all in the cooling shade with a fresh scent of water, tea-stained but very clear, and to hear the songs of many birds and the soft croaking of an alligator to her hatchlings, and to catch sight of hawks riding the thermals out above the marsh, then this vast silent isolated sanctuary is for you! If you can avoid groups of people along the boardwalk, you will be rewarded with the profound quiet of nature: no distant rush of traffic, not even passing aircraft, something actually hard to come by in our area. This sanctuary has been in place long enough that you will see many cases of trees' boles growing around/incorporating the handrails of the boardwalk, and many others where the rails have been cut back to give the trees room. It's a great walk, whether you actually spot animals or not :-) OK, I know it sounds like I'm totally enthralled, and just for balance: I'm not fond of their gift shop, it's large enough and has many things, but it doesn't seem to connect with what is outside their doors. In general I like gift shops, this one just seems to me to have too much kitsch and not enough connection. Perhaps it just suffered by comparison to the gorgeous swamp we had been traversing!

You and I, dear reader, don’t know each other. We may or may not like many of the same parts of the day. If you respect your fellows and admire nature with a hushed reverence commonly shown in the awe of a centuries-old place of worship, we have common ground. If you are looking for flashing lights, blaring music and dancing bears, you are in exactly the wrong place. The most exciting non-human mammals spotted during our mid-day March visit were raccoons and squirrels. We have too many of these at home to be interested. Several on the boardwalk noticed a dark, ridged stripe basking in the sun. Probably a gator’s back. Could have been sculpted. Many small skinks and kin escorted us through the greenery. Several birds, from anhinga to ibis to ted-shouldered hawk. Lots of plant life unfamiliar to this northerner. Tall cypress, small water spangles, and lots in between. It was less eventful than I hoped - even expected - but I loved it. I could spend many days wandering these boards. I’d be sure to spot something new each time.

It was a nice cooler day to visit. The nature and beauty are unbelievable. It is a nice boardwalk path that you take for 2 miles, no way to get lost. You stay on the boardwalk the whole time. Use the restroom before you start. It does take a good hour and half to walk the whole way. We saw a raccoon, birds, a gator in 2 different areas, an anahinga (look it up)drying its feathers with wings spread out and a baby bald eagle in its nest. There are not too many creatures in the water except for the gator. Had a small lunch in the Café and a nice gift shop to look through. Nice visit. 17$ for adults. We bought our tickets in advance online.

Our first time here and we thoroughly enjoyed the walk through the Audubon corkscrew swamp sanctuary. The full walk is about 2.5 miles on a boardwalk. The boardwalk goes through the swamp with safe guard rails. You get to see many areas of the swamp, some fields and prairies that are marshes as well. We saw many birds, including herons, ibis, warblers, and many more. About 30 species during our hike. There are many stops along the way with benches where you can sit in the peace and quiet and enjoy the foliage and the wildlife. I recommend it for a place of tranquility. This was my first visit through a swamp, and it was much more pleasant and enjoyable than I ever thought it would be. There are tour guides that give tours on Sunday mornings. We ran into some of these tour guides during our walk on the boardwalk. They are very knowledgeable and sometimes will point out birds, orchids and other sightings as you walk on the boardwalk. I was very grateful to run into these tour guides. There is a very nice gift shop in the visitor center with lots of gifts around birds. There’s also a little café where you can buy food. They have salads, sandwiches, and drinks that you can purchase, as well as hotdogs and condiments. If you really like your visit, you can purchase a membership on the way out, and they will credit your ticket purchase toward the membership. I highly recommend visiting this place, if you would like a pleasant hike, and to see the beauty of the swamp as well as the birds.

Pretty place to spend the day in nature. There are public restrooms at the entrance as well as a small cafe and gift shop. The boardwalk leads through a prairie areas as well as swamp. You may see alligators, birds, deer, raccoons and if you are super lucky panthers and bobcats. The path is pretty safe since you are on the boardwalk the entire time. There are lookouts along the way and sitting areas also. Online tickets were required for Thanksgiving however you may be able to purchase tickets when you arrive. I suggest calling first.

We went on the last day before 2 weeks of upgrading. Due to our earliest many animals and bird were in the move. We heard an alligator roar very close, saw raccoons, owls, frogs, ospreys, etc. There are 4 different types of environment, not just straight mangrove. Shop was open. Rest rooms at start but not on 2+ miles boardwalk.

So beautiful and peaceful! Saw so much wildlife on the large loop walk. Really easy boardwalk path with lots of benches along the way. The area is very well preserved.

Best beach I think in Naples ! Parking is very close to the beach You don't have to walk very far. There is an awesome snack shop with drinks good food. They have umbrellas with chairs if you want to rent one so you don't have to drag your stuff down Beautiful beaches very clean Not too many kids at that time Kayak rentals and boogie board rentals are available I'm from Canada and this was definitely the best place on my vacation to Florida Will be back

Good place, chair, umbrella and, kayaks for rent. Food for sale on site, don't have high expectations about the food, would post a picture but it was too small lol. Fyi, they want to charge $22 for sunblock

Beautiful park. Very clean. There is paid parking and concession stand. The parking wasn't terrible. But the food was little to desire. Otherwise, it was a gorgeous beach. Bring beach things (umbrella, towels, goggles, swimwear, etc) and your own refreshments, and you'll have a great time. Don't feed the seagulls! 🦤

Really loved this beach. Kid friendly, some shaded areas, lots of sunny areas, shells and sand. It was perfect. It is pretty crowded close to the main entrance but more spacious if you walk a little. We were there end of March and got there around 9:15am. We parked easily but within an hour there was no parking left and people were circling forever. We enjoyed our day and can't wait to be back.

Wonderfully soft white sand beach with a mature family vibe! Amenities include rest rooms as well as affordably priced food. Few shells to be had. Convenient parking right off the beach. Tiki huts available for the early arrivals.

The beach is easily accessible and they have public showers to wash off afterwards. It gets pretty crowded and you don't have much personal space but from my experience all of the people were very nice. The atmosphere is amazing!

Peaceful and clean with bathrooms and showers. Sunset is perfection in visual joy. Occasional dolphin sighting is really cool. Also snack bar but bring your bank card for parking and double check your spot number so you don't have to go back and look. Enjoy CJ

This is another great beach in Naples. They have a cafe serving drinks, snacks, burgers and hot dogs— yum! You also can rent umbrellas and chairs, super great if you’re visiting from far. Clean beach, beautiful warm & calm waters. Outdoor showers available. Parking is tricky as they do have a parking lot but it gets very full on weekends. I recommend coming by on a weekday to avoid this issue.

This is the most beautiful beach. Ive been to many but this is my favorite and I will always default to coming here. The sunsets are gorgeous. I wish with all my heart that they figure out a way to add more parking. Theres “plenty” of parking but it really needs more if you’re not there before 8-am good luck getting parking. Other than that it has plenty of outdoor showers to rinse off. And also has a nice area to play volleyball.

Great beach. Parking is limited and you need to get there early in the morning for a spot. There's a canteen/hot food and covered area to sir down. Washrooms there. Outdoor shower to rinse off salt water.

It is hard to imagine a public-beach-access park that is nicer than this one. Lots of amenities from food service and tables to playground equipment and sand volleyball courts. That said, Naples certainly owes it to its residents because public-access to the beach is quite limited. It would sure be nice if there were more access-points and parking capacity for Naples’ many residents that do not own beach property.

Only a short mile and a half drive off Tamiami Trail to the parking lot. This beach is popular and the parking lot fills early on a nice day. Parking spaces are $4/hr paid with a credit or debit card at one of 2 pay stations at either end of the parking lot. If you enter your cell number, you will be notified when your parking space is about to expire and you can extend your stay from the beach if you're having fun enjoying the sand, shells, sun and saltwater of the Gulf. This spring and summer (2023) the snack bar is being remodeled, so be sure to bring your cooler and snacks with you. The bathrooms and showers were still working so you can rinse off before driving off at the end of your visit.

Very clean beautiful water good showers and food ! But parking machine wouldn’t work for us ! Hence a $77.00 ticket !! I explained to the cop who said it worked at 7:15 am when I checked? Well it didn’t light up for us & we were not the only ones!! He didn’t give a rats behind ! I felt shaded like dealing with Barbie Fife from Mayberry Rfd ! So beware

Amazing beach, very clean & calm waters, family friendly, easy parking access, we went in the morning & did not see any jet ski or other traffic on the waters. Wish the UK had such weather & beaches!

Perfect beautiful white sand. This park has a great concession stand and showers to use before getting in the car. A lot of parking but on the expensive side at five dollars an hour.

Beautiful place in Naples. It's ridiculous that the "richer" area wont let you go to the beach, like its their private little world. So the plebeians share the common area lol.

Had a very nice sunset walk along the beach starting at Lowdermilk Park tonight. Near the pavilion the beach is pretty crowded but as you get further down either way on the beach it becomes less so. The park has always been very nice - parking can be tough, but they have a big picnic pavilion and restrooms. I wasn't there when the snack bar was open, so I can't say anything about that. Always enjoy my time there, but then I always go for the sunset.

Beach is white sand and amenities are nice. The snack bar has great food options and the bathrooms are well maintained. They could use more washing stations for rinsing sand off but it works. Volleyball courts are also nice. Get there early though or you will be parking a ways away. Parking is definitely more expensive here as well than other beaches.

Great Naples beach with amenities like ample parking, a bath house and concessions. There's also a park for the kids. We watched the Naples Pier fireworks on New Year's Eve and it was the perfect viewing location for us. It was also easy for us to get out after, which was unexpected.

I had a fun time there for my son first birthday whole family was there and we enjoyed our self. The only down part was a lot of people was smoking weed there around the kids and the bathroom was extremely dirty but other than that i had a great time

We spent the afternoon here today and it was beautiful! We paid just over $10 for two hours of parking. We got there about 3:30 and struggled to find a parking spot. We had to wait while someone loaded up to leave. There is a short wooden walkway to get to the beach. It can be a little crammed with traffic walking both ways. The beach and park areas were both pretty busy, but everyone was nice and respectful of others. The grounds and beach were both really clean. There are showers to rinse off afterward. Highly recommend spending some time here!

Fabulous outdoor beach, this was my first time visiting but I hope to visit again someday they do have restroom facilities on site as well as food & drinks available for purchase.

First time at this beach today and I loved it. The parking is close to the beach and there are a lot of spots. We used the QR code to pay for parking ( $4 an hour I believe) and we even got a 15 min warning text as our time limit approached. We arrived before 11 am and had no problem parking. There are clean washrooms along with change rooms and an outdoor shower. There is a small restaurant that even offers breakfast until 11am. The restaurant is also licensed to sell alcohol. We did not eat there so cannot vouch for the food. The beach itself is lovely with beautiful sand. We managed to get one of the tiki type umbrellas they have. I cannot wait to go back!

Very nice park with beautiful sunsets and friendly people. Also perfect for photo sessions.

My favorite place. Been taking my children since they were little. Every spring break ! Anxious for the pavilions (showers and changing rooms ) to be re-constructed. The water is beautiful! Sand is lush ! Paradise.

If you want to have the experience of a state park and the beach this is the place. To find parking spots it's important to get there before 11am. You'll have to pay a day rate (only $6). You also have places were you can grill out (you just need to bring the charcoal) The beach is not crowded, it's clean and the water is super flat (perfect for kids) It also has beautiful shells. Perfect place to spend a whole day.

Nice beach, parking is really close to beach. As of 6/19/23 only areas 1 & 2 are open. Much better than current state of Fort Meyers area beaches.

Parking was full during the day, so I went back at sunset and this ended up being the best time to be there! It wasn't crowded and the views were gorgeous!

This is a gorgeous beach. Very clean since it's a state park. They have portable toilets as well! There are jet ski rentals nearby. The water was very clear. You have to pay $6 for parking, there are 4 parking areas so parking is plentiful. We live local to this beach and it's one of my favorites if you want a beach that's not overly crowded.

Beautiful white sand beaches. Nice picnic areas. Food truck concessions in lot 4. RV parking available at the boat ramp is away from the beach parking. Recommend bike to get from boat ramp to beach parking lots. Visit during the week for best parking options.

UPDATED REVIEW SINCE OPENING: So happy to have this beautiful slice of heaven reopened. Even though it is not nearly what it once was, it’s nice to see Mother Earth healing. YOUR GUIDE/Things to note: 1) The sand got sifted here, so not only does it feel pretty good (since after Ian) but it’s a little more reassuring that the chances of slicing your foot on something from the aftermath of Ian are slimmer compared to the public beaches like Bonita. Sifting only ON the beach, not in the water- still use caution. 2) NO grilling. Now that there aren’t picnic areas, grilling is no longer allowed. Please respect this- your neighbors and the wildlife really appreciate it. 3) Fishing, like always, is down at area 5 ONLY (you’ll see the double red flags.. that’s your indicator that you can fish but NOT swim there- dangerous rip current). 4) Please stay OUT of the roped off areas. They are there for a reason. The native wildlife is desperately needing to regrow and it is! So please just let it do it’s thing and respect the dune restoration. 5)There are now honor boxes, $6/vehicle (single occupant is $4), $2/pedestrians+bikers. During the summer there is a $1 off special for all of these prices (so $5/car, $1 pedestrians, etc). 6) Porta-potties only! No more restrooms or shower stations until more construction happens. Use the Blue Bill facilities if you need those (right before entering the park). 7) Like always, when the park gets full try not to get frustrated at the rangers.. it’s not their fault this is a popular park. Now with only 2 parking lots, there are a lot LESS parking spots (obviously).. they have a set number of cars they need out before they let more in, just do a lap around Gulf Shore Dr and I’m sure they’ll be open again. Conner Park is a COUNTY parking lot.. so yes, if you pay there you also need to pay for Delnor Wiggins.. so my advice is just wait to get into the park so you only pay once 🤷‍♀️. I love this beach, I just wish the visitors would care for it like it was their own. So much trash is left, people constantly not following the simple rules.. it’s exhausting to watch (and to clean up after). I’ve volunteered here for the last year and a half and try to be an active member in this little community. Please just respect the park, the workers and most importantly the nature. Now more than ever it really just needs to regrow and it takes YOU to help make that a possibility.

Beautiful park with nice beach! No services or concessions, so plan accordingly. Some very sharp shells in the water...suggest wearing water shoes or sandals.

Beautiful beach with almost enough parking. Got down there a little late and had to turn around to park in the lot down the road. Just lets you know how popular the place is. Have some nice sunset photos for you to enjoy. There's a slow-mo video also but Googs cut it down to 30 seconds from a minute. There are some restrooms and a place to rinse off right outside the beach area. There's no glass or dogs allowed also.

What a beautiful spot to beach swim and sunbathe at.. the area was beautiful..more secluded..and the sand was like soft white powdery. Like being in the Caribbean..I was quite impressed... yes I love shelling but I have my favorite spots for that..here was so easy on the feet..not crowded off season but it is slammed between December-April. .. the walk from the parking lot to the beach was about a 2minute walk.. places under the trees to grill (grills there already) the water was so clear and calm..you could see the little yellow fish all around your feet. And no they don't bite or hurt..I went to the 4th turn off..I highly recommend if you like it quiet and less crowded .keep in mind if your not three early you will not get in ..they close the gate..as well the cost is less only $4 bucks for a day to park and less if your driving alone..

Foliage has been destroyed preventing a good shade for beach goers. Lots of thick seaweed at shore line. Some trash littered the beach. Great beach water for kids and parking was very close to beach. $6 for parking and must download app which is something being pushed on people that the people don't want! Sunset watching is the best!!! Beach is so quiet and cool and the Sunset is absolutely stunning! Bumped up my initial 4 to 5 stars!

Great Beach, White sand/ shells, parking close by, trolly carts to pick u up if you have a ton to bring down to beach... Bathroom just before walk to beach.

4/2/2024: The 1st two parking lots are open to the public to park and access the beach. The third and back lot is closed to entry. There are porta-potties on site and bike racks, and the original guard shack is missing - so there is no attendant at the park entrance. Nice wide sand beach and a lovely short walk north to the Wiggins Pass. Easily accessible from parking lot to the beach, great for kids!

This is a beautiful white sand beach. The parking rates were super reasonable at just $6 for all day. It's easy to get to also.. right off Rt. 41.

Great beach and awesome place to watch the sunset! We went on a Sunday evening in January and it was not very crowded at all. Sand is nice and powdery but there were still quite a few shells. Very cleaned and well maintained, but away from the hustle and bustle of town. It’s quite a hike in a long boardwalk to get to the beach but they were running golf cart shuttles when we were there.

Was able to capture the sunset on my visit, was extremely pretty. The boardwalk to the beach was longer than I anticipated but nice. There is a cart that will give you a ride from the beach to the parking lot. There is also a stand where you can get beverages.

Great beach, clean, super soft white sand, nice ocean. Pretty crowded and the rentals are expensive. The walk or tram to the beach is the highlight for me. Sad to see some trash in the mangroves. Also even through they have some awesome signs protecting animals, the restaurant uses a lot of plastic (silverware, to go cases, etc). Food is good, there are a few restrooms at the restaurant area.

Always love to bring my family here. Great beach and accompanying facilities which are very clean. Be sure to arrive early as parking will be sold out pretty quickly. Walk the trek to the beach and enjoy the sights or take the golf cart if you're carrying alot of beach supplies.

Beautiful doesn't cover it! The jungle walk to the beach is 16 min and worth it on a day that's not too hot and the bugs are down! The beach is gorgeous, water is perfect! Swimming during Christmas/new years- so awesome!

Went on a Monday. Practically empty , Good parking space. Cost to come in $10. Free advice: take the little train to go to the beach. Long walk. We wanted to take pictures so we walked but on the way back definitely used the service, its is free, but accepting tips. They have a bar and food. Margaritas are $15. White sands, good beach overall.

Nice beach, with some decent shelling too. The walk to get there is longer than I thought by boardwalk, but trams are also available if needed.

Loooooove this place soooo much! It's just a delightful beach/ place to spend time with friends or simply on your own fabulous self! Clean soft sand, friendly atmosphere, and there's a great bar for cold drinks and food if you want to refresh yourself throughout the day. Decent clean and spacious bathrooms too! Overall a wonderful place to go and spend time during your Florida visit, give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

The most beautiful board walked ever. Weather was amazing today for a walk. We did not take the trolley drive because walking you can see and enjoy a lot more of the beautiful nature walk

Hidden gem alert!!!Great park. Our whole family enjoyed it (kids/teens/adults). Pay one flat parking fee (can pay at booth) $10. We walked the boardwalk out then took the tram back in. I would probably take tram both ways due to the amount of stuff we had, the heat index and the distance. Park is next door to hotel so it serves as a more secluded beach than others. Nice food spot with good pricing. Bathrooms are good, sand is beautiful and white. Ocean was blue and green and warm and clean. Bring some type of shade. We rode the current at the far end of th Beach. It acts like a lazy river can use a tube or just float yourself down. It's relatively shallow. Super unique spot. We even saw a manatee swim into the ocean. That was an awesome sight. Totally give this beach a 10/10 to this Florida girl and her Native New Yorker husband.

I just can't get enough of this place. It's definitely a #mustvisit if you're in #Naples, the scenery, the wooden path, the river, even the tiki bar. Bring your beach chairs and umbrella, they're not cheap if you rent it there. One of my favorite #touristdestinations in #Florida #HighlyRecommended by the @Aventure.dos

Great sandy beach. The walk is a bit far from the parking. However, there are little golf carts that can you bring you if you don’t want to walk. Lovely atmosphere at the beach. There are toilets and a little canteen for food. Love the vibe.

Gorgeous beach that is only accessible by the tram. You are able to rent beach chairs and umbrellas, which is very convenient if you’re not from the area. They also have a little cafe/food stand there! Very clean and peaceful beach. Loved it!!

This beach was amazing. It was great for parking. $10.00 per car for the day. There is a golf cart shuttle that holds 8 people. We were able to bring our cooler and lawn chairs with us. It is a 3/4 mile through the mangroves on the boardwalk. We tipped the drive a few dollars . It was worth the ride. The beach was amazing. There are clean washrooms and a covered area with a snack bar with a great menu and drinks. The beach was wheelchair accessible. We will definitely be back.

Fantastic beaches! Jump on a golf cart cause it’s a long walk but it’s beautiful going through the mangroves

Awesome beach. Lots of parking available but during the season get there early. You can walk on the board walk to the beach which is about a mile in or take a free shuttle service. Golf carts that seat six are very comfortable as you enjoy the shaded drive through the Mangroves. You can bring your own chairs or rent them and umbrellas when you get down to the beach. Great bathrooms at the concession stand. Lots of great food and drinks to choose from and places to sit. This is a great beach to enjoy the day!

Went to combine a little beach visit with a little hiking. The beach is very nice. The boardwalk, well, it's beautiful and all but with all the tram traffic doesn't feel very outdoorsy. However, if you had trouble with mobility or kids about to have a meltdown, those trams might just be a great choice for you.

Amazing Beach. Tiki Bar is nice option. A bit pricey but nice to have food and beverage option. The golf cart ride to the beach is great. $10 parking is reasonable. We will go back.

Free shuttles to get to and from the beach. Soft, white sand. Food and drink options. Ample restrooms with a foot wash. Ability to rent towels and beach shelters. It’s a beautiful beach!

Very nice beach. Clean warm water and the sand is perfect. We took the tram on the board walk to get there. The drivers were very nice.