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Amenities

  • Shower/Foot Rinse
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Bike Rack

Parking

  • Resident (Permit Required)
  • Visitor (Metered/Fee)
Fees & permits

Public Beach

Today at South Marco Beach Access

Full conditions →
Exceptional

About as good as a Marco Island beach day gets.

Best time to go
1 PM–4 PMrain likely from 4 PM
Sunset
5:44 PM
Red tide
Not presentSouth Marco Beach, sampled Oct 11

Forecast for Collier County beaches (National Weather Service, NOAA); red tide from FWC's nearest sampling site.

South Beach Public Access is one of the island’s most popular entry points to the Gulf shoreline. Located at the southern end of Collier Boulevard, it provides convenient access to a wide stretch of soft white sand and the clear Gulf waters that Marco Island is known for. A palm-shaded, hedge-lined paved pathway guides visitors from the entrance to the unspoiled beach, creating a scenic and inviting approach.

Amenities include restroom facilities, a pull-off area for short-term drop-off, and public parking conveniently located across the street on Swallow Avenue. While the beach can get busy during peak times, the wide shoreline ensures plenty of space to relax. It’s an excellent spot for families, shell collectors, and anyone looking to experience Marco Island’s natural beauty without needing a resort stay.

930 S. Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145

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