A perfect place to spend some time this weekend would be Clam Pass Beach Park on The Gulf of Mexico.

Clam Pass is right next to the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. (formerly the Registry Hotel) This Collier county park is at the very end of Seagate Drive just west of Rt 41.

The first day of the long Memorial Day weekend, we spent at Clam Pass.

I love this 35 acre beach and forest!

You pay $6.00 to park (without permit) and gather all your paraphenalia and go to the "cart stop". An adorable older gentleman in a pimped out golf cart will quickly pick you up and take you along a 3/4 mile boardwalk to the beach.

If you don't have too much stuff to carry, it's a nice walk along the boradwalk through the mangroves. It's shady and there is much to look at. Look for all sorts of wildlife.

When you come on the beach, it's time to make a decision.You can rent a:

• Catamaran
• windsurfer
• kayak
• aqua bike
• canoe
• lounge chair & umberea
• handicapped beach wheelchair (and access)

Or would you like to have lunch at the cafe/grill first?

My favorite is walking a bit up the beach to the "pass". It has such a "Survivor" feel. It's shallow with little boat traffic which makes it perfect for floating and lounging in the water.

On this day there was only a few scattered people there. We pretty much had the place to ourselves. Except for the wading shorebirds, that were very tolerant of us.

Be sure to bring plenty of sunblock. We have some serious sun down here.

A beautiful day like this is another reminder that I am blessed to live here and sell real estate in Bonita Springs and Naples.  WISH YOU WERE HERE .....

Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. Be safe and be blessed.