Barefoot Beach is actually on the same land mass - Little Hickory Island - as Bonita Beach. The south end of the island is home to a preserve. County rangers offer a long list of activities and educational programs, ranging from guided canoe trips to presentations on protected species like sea turtles and wading birds.
Pros: Little development on the south end of Barefoot Beach. Secluded from condominiums and commercial strips.
Cons: Slow drive from Bonita Beach Road to the preserve through the upscale Lely Barefoot Beach development. Lone entrance at Lely Beach Boulevard, with a gatehouse and guard for private residences, can make it hard for potential visitors to find the beach.
Likely visitors: People seeking a more natural beach.
Getting there: Heading west on Bonita Beach Road, make a left on Lely Beach Boulevard, just before Bonita Beach. Continue through a series of private residences to reach the park entrance.
Parking: Parking is $6 for the day at the park entrance, or free with a Collier County or Naples City beach parking sticker.
