Clam Pass Beach Park

I am sure the beach itself was nice. I never saw it. I was a guest at the Naples Grande Beach Resort and decided to do some exploring and get a little exercise. The hotel has bikes guests can use so I found the boardwalk and decided to check it out. A sign that said NO BIKES ALLOWED would have been handy. (If there is one, I didn’t see it). So I cluelessly pedaled down there unaware I was committing a capital offense. A security guard in a golf cart proceeded to berate me in front of numerous other people. I was unknowingly in the wrong. There’s not a less harsh way to deal with tourists who commit the crime of not knowing what they’re doing? While this man was yelling at me I nearly toppled off my bike (since I was unfamiliar with it) and managed to turn around and retreat while tears streamed down my face. Thanks for ruining my vacation.

Nestled behind the Naples grande Hotel at the end of Seagate drive which is the Western extension of pine Ridge road you will find a small community Park that will lead to the clam Pass beach
This place is different than most beach parks because of the boardwalk which is popular among local runners and the multiple options of getting there
Although you cannot ride bikes or your personal vehicle, you can take a golf cart provided by the county free of charge
It’s a favorite among families (and kids) who are looking for a different beach experience
Getting there is half the fun because you experience the undeveloped part of Florida, at least for a brief amount of time, when you arrive at the beach you will depart at the roundabout with well-​maintained restrooms and a semi-​expensive self serve restaurant maintained by the hotel
All amenities are available to include umbrellas, cabanas, paddle boards, water tricycles, and much more
They are a bit pricey because of the overhead required by the hotel, the nice thing is is that the beach is usually fairly quiet and not as populated as the other hotspots in Naples
The golf carts run from sign up untill a little after sundown, but you can always walk back if you choose to stay a little longer, just remember it becomes a long walk if you are caring a lot of beach gear!!!

Wonderful, scenic, clean beach!
You can access the beach from the park or from The Naples Grande Beach Resort, by walking on the boardwalk. The boardwalk is about a mile long from both the park and hotel. It is heavily shaded and well maintained. There are golf carts that can take you to and from the beach and drop you off at the hotel or park.
The beach is very clean and uncrowded. The space between the shore and vegetation is short, but even when I visited on a Saturday there were only a few people.
If you’re ever in Naples and looking for a beach to kick-​back at, Clam Pass Beach Park is the one to visit!

Take the golf cart ride to the beach, especially if carrying a good amount of stuff. Walk is longer than you think. Nice little beach with restaurant.

Highly recommend for families, the shuttle rides to beach alone are worth the $ 8 to park. My 3 and 4yr old had a wonderful time riding them. Beach was very clean with tons of seashells everywhere. Take the shuttle unless you want to walk 10−15mins to beach.

Great beach with lots of soft white sandy beach and very clear water. Clam Pass has a bar and restaurant amenity which is great since they serve alcoholic beverages which is a plus and other food items. They also have bathroom facilities very nearby. They have golf carts that take you down a half mile boardwalk which you can choose to walk I highly recommend not walking it because it is extremely long if you are carrying all your beach items. The golf cart take you to and from the parking lot and to the beach area.

I absolutely love this beach! My parents have brought me here for years and now it’s more gorgeous than ever! They painted the dock and the ladies that drive the golf carts are always super friendly! I recommend that you walk to the beach and ride the golf cart on the way back (if you don’t bring a lot of stuff) that way you really get to enjoy the beautiful scenery without getting eaten alive by mosquitos. I cannot stress enough how much I love this beach!

If you have the time to make clam pass beach your destination just realize the parking is at the end of Seagate dr. /​Pine Ridge rd. Take it over 41 and keep going west. There is a guard gate which waves you in with your beach parking sticker. Otherwise go to the centralized parking machine to buy a day pass for $ 8. Leave it on your dashboard. They have golf carts to shuttle you and your stuff to the beach. It’s rarely too long a wait even during season. The beach is very clean only a few abandoned or lost sand toys. That could be found treasures for kids. It’s narrow compared to most every other beach around. So when it’s not packed it looks packed anyway. Just because the density effect of less land and more people.
The men’s room was fairly clean. With big speakers inside. They have a greek menu and café area on the deck with plenty of seating and shade covered seats.
I usually pack a cooler fishing gear along with sunblock. State residents are allowed a free shore fishing permit. There are also allowance for active duty, seniors, and children.
I wish I took a picture of the stuff they allowed and didn’t allow. Oh well I guess I have a reason to return.
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What a great beach park!
My hubs and I have been visiting different beach parks in the area looking to find the best one.
It was $ 8 to park, but $ 50 for a yearly pass. Not bad, since you have to pay to park at other parks, and they aren’t as nice.
The long Boardwalk is nice and shaded and good exercise. You can also jump on a golf cart and get a ride to the beach, but you miss out on the scenery… The mangroves, hearing the birds, passing over the bridge and just enjoying the warmth. We decided to walk.
When you get to the beach area, there is a lovely little place to eat on the deck. The food is Greek, so falafel, giros and whatnot… and alcoholic drinks :). Something for everyone. The soda is pricey, but there are free refills.
The beach was packed, but less so as we walked down the beach.
This place is great if you like to look for shells– they are everywhere! We also saw an Eagles nest, a dead goopy looking jellyfish, and tons of birds. They also rent out paddleboards and kayaks :)
I only took away a star because the golf cart drivers almost ran us over a couple times. There should be a lined path for walkers and drivers– just saying…
Great place for the kiddos to hang out during spring break! :)

Great beach if you want to be near a snack bar and want to rent lounge chairs/​cabanas.

Nice beach for walks, fishing, swimming, tanning and family fun. One of my favorites because it’s not as crowed as the one down town. Nice scenery down the walk path, deck and beach.

Excellent semi-​private beach. You can eat with view on the bay and and then rent a seat and everything else on the beach. Not a lot of crowd and well maintained. Love it. The long walk to arrive to the beach is beautiful and makes it a gem.

So disappointed, was looking forward to Naples. It was only 2 days thank goodness. Recommend CLEARWATER! !! My kids did not like it. Dead fish on sand, littering. We stayed at the Hilton and they offer shuttle service to the Beach by Waldorf. Shocked at how there were dead fish and other debris. NOT the nicest beach in Florida. I will not return. Definitely loved Key Largo and #1 Clearwater.

Amazing beach, the service of the beach staff is great! Is a must to go when you are visiting Naples

Gulf coast beaches can be very uneven, both depending on where exactly you are and the time of year. Pensacola in September, for example, would not be high on my list. But Clam Pass has a very nice beach, with soft, warm sand, ocean not (at least in May) swarming with seaweed, and more shells than you could ever grab. (Hence the name, I’m guessing). Add in that it’s a beautiful area and all the amenities you could need (everything from equipment to restrooms/​showers to snacks and water) and you’ve got a relaxing beach experience. You do have to pay for parking (for your car — they have bike racks for free bicycle parking) and take a golf cart down a mile-​long boardwalk through the swamp to get there, but it’s scenic enough. As far as Gulf beaches go, Clam Pass is an excellent option.

This was a very good beach. What I loved the most was the beach loungers from the Waldorf. Unfortunately it will cost $ 100 for an umbrella and lounger, but they are very comfortable and the workers come and. Hange the umbrellas as often as you need to provide the shading you desire. You can order food and bring it out to your lounger. We made the mistake in buying umbrellas and chairs and even beach sandcastle stuff from Walmart, but didn’t need it and we were sure to take them back. We ended up staying on the beach all day and really enjoyed that it was not too crowded. Great beach and also good exercise to walk thru the mangroves rather than take the carts.

Very calm, beautiful, clean, full of sea birds and white sand… Oh, and shells. You have to pay $ 8 to park and has a 10 – 15 min walk in the middle of the nature to get there. Totally worth it!

Great Beach and Beach Bar, the Waldorf Astoria runs the beach bar/​café and they have very good fish sandwiches. It is also elevated which provides gorgeous views of the water. Prices are fairly reasonable for the quality and being on the beach.

Superb white powdery sand beach. Warm gulf water. Liked this beach more than sanibel. Cost $ 8 to park. We walked instead of waiting on line for golf cart shuttle but will take advantage of the free ride back. It’s a little over half a mile walk on a boardwalk with mangroves on each side but still it’s Florida summer humidity and not very wide. Saw a small child almost get hit by golf cart! Looks like they hire retired folk to drive so watch your chitlins!
Not too crowded on a beautiful summer day. Kayaks and paddle board rentals available right on the beach.
The beach access is shared by the Waldorf Astoria patrons.

A beautiful spot to spend some time at the beach in Naples. Not as crowded as the pier area downtown. Yes, the County is proud of the parking at $ 8, but that is for the day, so why not return late to see the sun set? It’s not crowded at all then and simply gorgeous.
Have visited many times and always had great conversation of the golf cart shuttle drivers. It only takes a couple of minutes to ride out to the beach on the cart and they swing by about every five minutes.
The outdoor restaurant at the entrance to the beach can be a great refuge when those afternoon storms pop up and interrupt the fun. Excellent service there by friendly staff.