Barefoot Beach Preserve is the Collier County beach just south of Bonita Beach Park. The county page covers parking cost, hours and what the preserve offers (retrieved October 2026).
The county lists the preserve at 505 Barefoot Beach Boulevard, Naples, FL 34134. Hours are “Open Year-Round, 8 a.m. - Sunset.” Guest information lists “$10 Pay to Park fee without Collier County Resident Beach Parking Permit,” credit card payment, and “No Dogs Permitted.” The county number is 239.252.4000.
The page is not consistent. The description says the preserve is “342 acres of natural land,” while the general information box says “345 acre natural beach.” Either way it is described as one of the last undeveloped barrier islands on Florida’s Southwest coast.
The page lists “Beach Rentals and Sundries - Daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.” covering loungers, umbrellas, cabanas, sunscreen, towels and kid toys. It says kayak and paddleboard rentals are “coming soon” to Parking Lot 3 and food and beverage “coming soon” to Parking Lot 1. Docents are listed in parking lot 1 during the 2026 season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday.
The page also describes a separate Barefoot Beach Access “located 20 feet off Bonita Beach Road on Lely Barefoot Boulevard,” with the preserve just south of the access and Bonita Beach Park just north. For the Lee County side, see our Bonita Beach Park post.
The page does not mention fishing. We cannot say whether casting from the beach is allowed, so call before you plan on it.
eRegulations lists the resident “Annual Saltwater Shoreline License” at $0.00 for fishing from shorelines accessible by foot, and says it does not cover “a shoreline reached by watercraft.” The resident annual saltwater license is listed at $17.00. See our license guide for exemptions.
The “coming soon” items may have changed. Check the county page or call 239.252.4000.