Beaches

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Explore the Natural Beauty of SWFL Beaches!  ​​

​​Lee County Parks & Recreation (LCPR) maintains a number of beaches across the county which offer a variety of recreational opportunities and vary in amenities, activities, and features.  

Know Before You Go

Admission:  Free.
Parking:  Usually limited parking at the beach. Cost is$1-$2 per hour (or $5 per day).  
  - Get a sticker and only pay once a year (at most LCPR sites)!  
  - Park FREE & take the Trolley to the beach from Summerlin Square or Main Street Parking.
Fishing:  Free (but a saltwater fishing license may be required, at no cost to Florida residents).
Water Quality
Prohibited at the beach: alcoholic beverages, glass bottles, jet ski launch, hammocks tied to vegetation. 

Hours

Open everyday, 7a.m. to dusk.

Alison Hagerup Beach Park

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach, toilets, picnic tables.

Andy Rosse Lane (paddlecraft launch)

Map & Amenities: no beach, canoe/kayak launch only.

Boca Grande Beach (multiple accesses)

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach & bay accesses, 14 points of access to the water, canoe/kayak launch.

Bonita Beach Park

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach, toilets, picnic tables, pavilion, playground, grill areas, food concessions, sand volleyball.

Bowditch Point Beach Park

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach & preserve, toilets, picnic tables, pavilion, grill areas, food concessions, fishing pier, day dock, canoe/kayak launch, hiking trails.

Bowman's Beach Park

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach, toilets, picnic tables, pavilion, grill areas, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, hiking trail, bike racks.

Causeway Islands

Map & Amenities: Gulf & bay beaches, toilets, picnic tables, pavilion, grill areas, fishing, canoe/kayak launch, bike racks, dog-friendly (on leash).

Crescent Beach Family Park

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach, toilets, picnic tables, pavilion, sand volleyball.

Dog Beach Park (be aware of tides at this location)

Map & Amenities: Gulf & bay beach, port-o-toilet, free parking, pet washing station.

Estero Islands Beach Access (multiple accesses)

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach accesses, 6 points of access to the water. No parking, no amenities.

Little Hickory Island Beach Park

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach, toilets, picnic tables, pavilion, canoe/kayak launch.

Lynn Hall Memorial Beach Park

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach, toilets, picnic tables, playground, pavilion, grill areas, food concessions, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, bike racks, parking lot.

Matanzas Bridge Fishing Pier

Map & Amenities: Bay fishing, small parking lot.

Matanzas Pass Preserve

Map & Amenities: Gulf beach, toilets, picnic tables, playground, pavilion, grill areas, food concessions, fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, bike racks, parking lot.

San Carlos/Bunche Beach Preserve

Map & Amenities:  Bay side, Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail access (canoe/kayak launch), hiking trails, museum, gift shop.

Turner Beach Park

Map & Amenities: Captiva Island, Gulf beach, toilets, fishing, canoe/kayak launch.