How much is parking at Tigertail Beach?
Parking at Tigertail Beach on Marco Island Parking $8 daily per vehicle or $1.50 per hour for non-beach parking pass holders. Beach parking permits are available from the city of Naples or Collier County.
Are Marco Island beaches public?
Marco Island has two public beaches – Tigertail Beach and South Beach. They are very popular with multiple access points.
Can you boat to Tigertail Beach?
The entrance to Tigertail Beach is located at the intersection of Spinnaker Drive and Hernando Drive. Residents Beach – Main requires a resident permit for entry. Hideaway Beach is a public beach that is only accessible to the public by boat.
Do you have to pay to get on Marco Island?
South Marco Beach $8.00 Parking Fee payable to the Master Meter, or Beach Parking Permit required. The Beach is open from sunrise to sundown. Parking on the streets or swales in the South Beach area is prohibited.
Can you drink on the beach in Marco Island?
The confusion comes in because alcohol is not allowed in Collier County parks which, in the case of South Beach and Tigertail, the parks are adjacent to the beach. However, beach-goers may have alcohol on the sandy beaches everywhere on Marco Island, as long as it’s not in a glass container.
Do you have to take a boat to Marco Island?
While the only way to reach Keewaydin Island is by boat, there are a few options on how to get there. If you would prefer not to rent a boat, the Hemingway Water Shuttle offers shuttle services taking you to and from Rose Marina on Marco Island.
Where do you park a boat at Marco Island?
Collier Boulevard Boating Park
Collier Boulevard Boating Park is located at 3620 Collier Boulevard and offers another public boat launch with ample parking and restrooms. You cannot purchase fuel from this park, but it does have a convenient location on Collier Boulevard directly north of the Marco Island Bridge.
Is there a playground at Tigertail Beach Park?
This park also has a playground and full facilities making this a great family beach park. There is so much to see and do while at Tigertail Beach Park, take your time and enjoy your visit. Tigertail Bird Watching Tower Ribbon Cutting 2016. Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the opening of the tower.
What to do at Tigertail Beach in Collier County?
White-sand beach, barrier island in the making, bird watching, shelling, tidal pool exploration and breath-taking sunsets await visitors. This park also has a playground and full facilities making this a great family beach park. There is so much to see and do while at Tigertail Beach Park, take your time and enjoy your visit.
Are there restrooms on the beach at Tigertail?
A trip to Tigertail is not complete without a stroll along the beach for shells and other beach items. Collection of live shells is not permitted within county parks, but should you walk the shorelines, you will find a variety of shells and maybe even a sand dollar. For your convenience, there are restrooms at the beach.
How to get to Tigertail Beach from Marco Island?
If you arrive by car, there is parking for $8. Enter the lot and go as far left as you can. The beach access is every 100 yards or so. Be prepared to walk as the beach is very wide. I would recommend a beach cart or backpack chair to make the trip more comfortable.