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Cayo Costa Beach essentials
Beach fee
$2 per person park entrance, paid at the park kiosk; reachable only by private boat or kayak (no ferry since July 2025)
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.5 mi away
Drinking water
1 water fountain nearby
Picnic tables
1 mapped nearby
Bike rental
1 rental spot nearby
Rules and fees checked against floridastateparks.org. Other amenities were mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated October 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About Cayo Costa Beach
Cayo Costa State Park covers a barrier island between Boca Grande and North Captiva, reachable only by boat. Its miles of undeveloped Gulf beach are known for shelling, snorkeling and solitude, with no roads or hotels. Water is warm most of the year and mild in winter. Rip currents are Florida’s deadliest beach hazard, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.
Cayo Costa Beach FAQ
How do I get to Cayo Costa?
By private boat or kayak only. The ferry and overnight stays have been unavailable since July 2025, so check the park’s page before you go.
How much does Cayo Costa cost?
$2 per person, paid at the park kiosk. The park is open 8am to sunset.
Are there lifeguards at Cayo Costa?
The park doesn’t list any. Treat it as a remote, unguarded beach: swim with a buddy and check the live rip-current risk above.
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