Tigertail Beach
A lagoon beach on the north shore of Marco Island. At low tide you can wade across the lagoon to a sandbar, a great place for birdwatching and shell collecting.
Tigertail Beach is on the northwest side of Marco Island. In front of the beach lies a shallow lagoon. You wade across it (knee-deep, and shallower at low tide) to reach a sandbar called Sand Island, which has wide beaches and plenty of shells. Sandpipers, terns and spoonbills are often seen there. The beach has a car park, restrooms, a food kiosk and kayak rentals, and parking costs about US$8. Check the tide times in advance and wear non-slip water shoes. The drive from Naples takes about 35 minutes.
Opening hours
Daily 7:00 am to sunset
Nearby sights
- Marco Island
- Keewaydin Island
- Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
- Naples Botanical Garden
- Third Street South
- Naples Pier
- Tin City
- Fifth Avenue South