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Marco Island South Beach Public Access
4.7★ · 1,714 Google ratings · Marco Island, Florida
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 220 ft away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
250 yd · 3 min
Restrooms
Yes · 10 ft away
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
125 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Marco Island South Beach Public Access
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 14 visitors · 2018–2026
Shell hunting at low tide
The water recedes significantly, exposing wide flats where shells accumulate, especially near the jetties.
Arrive before 10am for parking
The small lot fills quickly, especially on weekends and during peak season.
Expect a walk to the water
The parking area is roughly a half-mile from the shoreline, though the path is paved and shaded through palms.
Bring your own bathroom plan
Restrooms exist but are located back at the parking lot, not near the water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
80°F · clear
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.5 ft · 3 s apart
Wind
5 mph from the E
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:27 | High tide | ↑ |
| 13:25 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 20:38 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Sep 4, 6:31 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 870 County Rd 951, Marco Island, FL 34145
🅿 Parking 220 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 250 yd away, about 3 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 10 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Marco Island South Beach Public Access?
The nearest mapped parking area is 220 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Marco Island South Beach Public Access?
250 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 3 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Marco Island South Beach Public Access have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 10 ft from the listing.
When is Marco Island South Beach Public Access least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
