Collier County·Naples / Marco Island·Gulf Coast
Where to swim instead of Vanderbilt Beach
If Vanderbilt Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance together.
Current picture
MODERATE on the latest sample at 41 CFU/100mL.
Recent-sample context
1 poor samples and 2 non-good samples in the displayed history.
Rain still matters
Stormwater can make this page stale faster than the normal testing schedule, especially after heavy rain.
Best Nearby Backup Beaches
After-rain view →These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance so you can pivot quickly when Vanderbilt Beach is not the right call.
Barefoot Beach Preserve
Collier County · Gulf Coast · 2 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Collier County · Gulf Coast · 3 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Bonita Beach
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 6 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Naples Beach
Collier County · Gulf Coast · 8 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Fort Myers Beach
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 16 mi away
Nearby-station context from LYNN HALL PARK, about 0.6 mi away; not an exact-beach sample.
Nearby-station data · Current GOOD · risk 0%
Marco Island Beach
Collier County · Gulf Coast · 22 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 0%
Sanibel Island Beach
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 19 mi away
Current GOOD · risk 8%
Lovers Key State Park
Lee County · Gulf Coast · 10 mi away
Current MODERATE · risk 0%
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →September 8, 2026
41 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
June 29, 2026
175 CFU/100mL · POOR
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How To Use This Page
If Vanderbilt Beach gives you pause, this page helps you compare nearby backups with current status, recent poor-sample rate, and distance together.
Use this view as a decision aid, not a guarantee. The latest sample, visible runoff, and recent weather still matter more than any single list or chart.
If you want the main same-day answer instead, go back to the Vanderbilt Beach beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project, not official real-time clearance — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.