Keewaydin Island
Description
Keewaydin Island is a barrier island located between Naples and Marco Island, featuring nearly eight miles of untouched white sand beach. Eighty percent of the island is undeveloped, with the rest being populated with private homes. This beach is only accessible by boat and is the only pet-friendly beach in the Naples/Marco Island area.
The Hemingway Water Shuttle departs seven times daily for drop-off and pick-up trips to the beach at Keewaydin. The shuttle is pet-friendly, so leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome to ride as well.
Boat rentals are available from conveniently located marinas in Naples and Marco Island. Additionally, several regular sightseeing boat trips include stops at the island for beach walking and shelling. These trips include those on the Sweet Liberty sailing catamaran, Miss Naples sailing catamaran, and boats operated by Pure Florida.
Keewaydin Island does not offer bathroom facilities due to its pristine, undeveloped nature. However, a "burger barge" routinely anchors onshore on the east side of the island to serve ice cream, hot dogs, sandwiches, sodas, and beer.