Vanderbilt Beach sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8725228, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Vanderbilt Beach in lots like Vanderbilt Beach Parking Garage, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, Conner Park. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $10/day and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Vanderbilt Beach, don't miss the Shrimp & Crab Napoleon at The Turtle Club. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Vanderbilt Beach from Cocohatchee River Park Marina, including the Sunset Dolphin Cruise — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoVanderbilt Beach hosts Vanderbilt Beach Sunset and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Vanderbilt Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. The county's own park listing for Vanderbilt Beach Park states dogs are not permitted. Source: Collier County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 98 Parks and Recreation, Art. III Sec. 98-58 (Vanderbilt Beach Park is a Collier County park, not a City of Naples facility), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Carrying, possessing or drinking alcohol is banned in any Collier County park, absent a written permit from the parks director. Source: Collier County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 98 Parks and Recreation, Art. III Sec. 98-58 (Vanderbilt Beach Park is a Collier County park, not a City of Naples facility), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Fires are banned in county parks except at cooking grills the county has specifically provided in designated areas. Source: Collier County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 98 Parks and Recreation, Art. III Sec. 98-58 (Vanderbilt Beach Park is a Collier County park, not a City of Naples facility), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers may not be carried or transported on or about a person's body in any beach access area. Source: Collier County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 98 Parks and Recreation, Art. III Sec. 98-58 (Vanderbilt Beach Park is a Collier County park, not a City of Naples facility), checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Vanderbilt Beach, the sun sets at 7:16 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:20 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Vanderbilt Beach update at the top of the conditions page.