Foliage has been destroyed preventing a good shade for beach goers. Lots of thick seaweed at shore line. Some trash littered the beach. Great beach water for kids and parking was very close to beach. $6 for parking and must download app which is something being pushed on people that the people don't want! Sunset watching is the best!!! Beach is so quiet and cool and the Sunset is absolutely stunning! Bumped up my initial 4 to 5 stars!
Parking was full during the day, so I went back at sunset and this ended up being the best time to be there! It wasn't crowded and the views were gorgeous!
UPDATED REVIEW SINCE OPENING: So happy to have this beautiful slice of heaven reopened. Even though it is not nearly what it once was, it’s nice to see Mother Earth healing. YOUR GUIDE/Things to note: 1 The sand got sifted here, so not only does it feel pretty good since after Ian but it’s a little more reassuring that the chances of slicing your foot on something from the aftermath of Ian are slimmer compared to the public beaches like Bonita. Sifting only ON the beach, not in the water- still use caution. 2 NO grilling. Now that there aren’t picnic areas, grilling is no longer allowed. Please respect this- your neighbors and the wildlife really appreciate it. 3 Fishing, like always, is down at area 5 ONLY you’ll see the double red flags.. that’s your indicator that you can fish but NOT swim there- dangerous rip current. 4 Please stay OUT of the roped off areas. They are there for a reason. The native wildlife is desperately needing to regrow and it is! So please just let it do it’s thing and respect the dune restoration. 5There are now honor boxes, $6/vehicle single occupant is $4, $2/pedestrians+bikers. During the summer there is a $1 off special for all of these prices so $5/car, $1 pedestrians, etc. 6 Porta-potties only! No more restrooms or shower stations until more construction happens. Use the Blue Bill facilities if you need those right before entering the park. 7 Like always, when the park gets full try not to get frustrated at the rangers.. it’s not their fault this is a popular park. Now with only 2 parking lots, there are a lot LESS parking spots obviously.. they have a set number of cars they need out before they let more in, just do a lap around Gulf Shore Dr and I’m sure they’ll be open again. Conner Park is a COUNTY parking lot.. so yes, if you pay there you also need to pay for Delnor Wiggins.. so my advice is just wait to get into the park so you only pay once . I love this beach, I just wish the visitors would care for it like it was their own. So much trash is left, people constantly not following the simple rules.. it’s exhausting to watch and to clean up after. I’ve volunteered here for the last year and a half and try to be an active member in this little community. Please just respect the park, the workers and most importantly the nature. Now more than ever it really just needs to regrow and it takes YOU to help make that a possibility.
3 parking lots are back up and running on this Post Ian rebuild. All the picnic tables and grills are brand new!
Nice beach, parking is really close to beach. As of 6/19/23 only areas 1 & 2 are open. Much better than current state of Fort Meyers area beaches.
What a beautiful spot to beach swim and sunbathe at.. the area was beautiful..more secluded..and the sand was like soft white powdery. Like being in the Caribbean..I was quite impressed... yes I love shelling but I have my favorite spits for that..here was so easy on the feet..not crowded. ..and the walk from the parking lot to the beach was about a 2minute walk.. places under the trees to grill grills there already the water was so clear and calm..you could see the little yellow fish all around your feet. And no they don't bite or hurt..I went to the 4th turn off..I highly recommend if you like it quiet and less crowded .keep in mind if your not three early you will not get in ..they close the gate..as well the cost is less only $4 bucks for a day to park and less if your driving alone..
We went there in August 2022 and arrived about 0900. There was plenty of parking at that time. By 1030 more cars were coming into park. Water was about 88 degrees and clear. The park has plenty of volunteers and there were plenty of rangers around. Great place.
Beautiful beach with great grilling and picnic table areas under the huge sea grape trees. We love to spend the morning out on the beach shelling and playing in the quite clear water. We time lunch around the tides so that we can be on our paddle boards while tide is pushing in through the pass. This way it's easier to paddle from the beach into pass and through the kayak trails behind the state park and Barefoot Beach. It's nice to stop on the southern tip of barefoot beach on our way in to grab a prize shell or two. Paddling through the mangroves is a beautiful experience. Depending on the tide times, we probably brought lunch with us on the boards, so we all tie together in a big opening and have our afternoon snack on the water before heading back to follow the tides back out of the pass to head back to our camp spot at the beach to start grilling dinner! Wiggins-Pass is our favorite place to go and can enjoy it during any season. Like anywhere great, this park gets VERY busy during season! They only allow a certain number of vehicles in at a time before they close the park. This is a great thing and a terrible thing depending on when you get there. The great part is, the beach rarely gets over crowded because once they close the park to cars, you have to park quite a distance away making it difficult if you have gear for a full day on and off the water. So basically, plan for a full day and get there EARLY, especially when in season.
Such an amazing beach! Water is very clear, sand is white as flour and there are practically no waves. Entrance is $6 cards accepted per vehicle with ample parking lots within walking distance to the beach. Restrooms are very clean
What an awesome beach!!! Great setting, great amenities and great value. With the veteran's discount it only cost 4 dollars for a full day at the beach. Parking is very close to the beach, but set off by thick vegetation so it feels very secluded. Great sand, shells and birds. The beach to go to!!
