Wiggins Pass Beach(Wiggins Pass State Park)

Located in the city of Naples, Wiggins Pass State Park is a state park that also has one of the most pristine white-sand beaches in Florida. Wiggins Pass State Park is also known as Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park. The beach is also great for fishing but fisherman can only cast their hooks in certain places in the park's northern regions for trophy catches. From the pier, visitors can observe dolphins, stingrays, and a variety of other fish. The launch area into Turkey Bay is easily accessible for most boats, and boaters can enjoy the delicate natural estuaries of the Cocohatchee River, which flow to the Gulf of Mexico. 

Although Wiggins Pass State Park does not have lifeguards, it offers many amenities including restrooms, showers, water fountains, a concession stand, a picnic pavilion, and a boat ramp. Dogs are permitted in the park and the beach if they are on a leash. 

The park offers many fun activities including paddle-boarding, kayaking, fishing, beachcombing, sunbathing, and wildlife watching. 

Getting to Wiggins Pass State Park is easy - it is located at 11135 Gulf Shore Drive. The beach is easily accessible from the parking lot near the main entrance.

There are many attractions near Wiggins Pass Beach. Naples Botanical Garden is a botanical garden that was founded in 1993. Seven unique natural habitats and ecosystems are represented in the garden, which includes cultivated gardens, preservation areas, and features over 1000 plant species. Baker Park is a waterfront park located along the Gordan river. The park offers many amenities including a kayak launch, outdoor fitness facility, picnic shelters, a sunrise terrace, and playgrounds. Freedom Park is a preserve named after the Freedom Memorial, which is now under construction and pays respect to the people fallen in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as the heroes of past and present battles. Visitors can spot many types of birds and animals including great white herons, ibis, green herons, great blue herons, red-shouldered hawks, a barred owl, pileated woodpeckers, green herons, great blue herons, little blue herons, great white herons, raccoons, gray squirrels, marsh rabbits, river otter, armadillos, alligators, turtles, snakes, and frogs. If you are looking for another attraction near Wiggins Pass Beach, Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a zoological park and a botanical garden that was established by conservationist and botanist Dr. Henry Nehrling. Exotic animals and birds including the African lion, Malayan tiger, clouded leopard, American alligator, gopher tortoise, red-shouldered hawk, and military macaw can be found among mature trees and exotic plants.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants within a 30-minute drive of Wiggins Pass Beach. Ocean Prime is an upscale restaurant with sophisticated décor that serves Sonoma goat cheese ravioli, lobster bisque, teriyaki salmon, and Colorado lamb. USS Nemo Restaurant serves amazing seafood and offers Hawaiian poke, grilled branzino, grilled swordfish, and grilled lobster. Molto Trattoria serves appetizing tagliatelle bolognese, lasagne, salmone alla griglia, and veal marsala. If you are looking for another exquisite and affordable restaurant near Wiggins Pass Beach, Country House Restaurant offers country-style staples and serves delicious garden eggs benedict, pigs in a blanket, and cinnamon apple crepes.

If you are looking for a hotel near Wiggins Pass Beach, there are many great nearby options. If you are looking for an upscale hotel, the 5-Star Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples is 15 minutes away and offers many amenities including an outdoor pool, a poolside eatery, two restaurants, two golf courses, and a fitness center. Another upscale option, the 4-Star Naples Grande Beach Resort is 20 minutes away by car and offers many amenities including outdoor pools, a fine-dining restaurant, a seafood eatery, a beachside bar, a complimentary breakfast, and a fitness center. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Hampton Inn Naples-I-75 offers an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, a fitness center, and a complimentary breakfast. If you are looking for another excellent and affordable hotel near Wiggins Pass Beach, the modestly priced 2-Star Gulfcoast Inn offers an outdoor pool, a casual bar/grill, and laundry services.