Serving Collier County’s Waterfront since 1982
Vanderbuilt Shores
Vanderbilt Beach is a popular beach in North Naples, Florida. It is known for its white sand, clear water, and calm waves. The beach is also home to a variety of wildlife, including sea turtles, dolphins, and shorebirds. Vanderbilt Beach Park is located at the end of Vanderbilt Beach Road. The park has a parking garage, restrooms, showers, and a concession stand. There are also picnic areas and a playground. The beach is open from sunrise to sunset. Admission is free, but there is a charge for parking.
Activities you can enjoy at Vanderbilt Beach:
- Swimming
- Sunbathing
- Surfing
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Shelling
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Picnicking
Vanderbilt Beach is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty of the Gulf Coast. It is also a popular spot for families and groups of friends.
Facts about Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Beach got its name after Cornelius Vanderbilt, who owned a winter home in Naples. Vanderbilt Beach is home to a variety to sea turtles like loggerhead, green, and leatherbackturles. Another cool things to do in Vanderbuilt is dolphin watching and see shorebirds, such as sandpipers, terns, and pelicans. Learn more about a neighboring area Old Naples.
About Kalvin & Calvin
Kalvin & Calvin Marine Construction, Inc. is a local family-based firm with 40+ years worth of experience in the Collier County Florida marine and marina construction market, including Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City, and surrounding areas. The principles of our Company grew up here, and have been a part of the local marine and construction industry since the mid-70s, having built and repaired many of the area’s waterfront landmarks.
Who We Are
We love what we do and it shows. Collier County has changed tremendously since we launched and the population continues to expand. Waterfront properties are being developed and improved by existing owners as well as new Collier residents. We are pleased to be a part of this transition and in bringing to reality the waterfront living and entertaining dreams of our customers.
Strategies & Plans
Every customer is unique. We will invest time up-front, listening and understanding our customer's short and long-term goals. We then establish a unique plan and
clear path to success with documented milestones and timelines.
At Kalvin & Calvin, we believe our success is attributable to a strong focus on quality and efficiency, and our sincere commitment to an excellent customer experience. Our project expertise is widely varied, from dock repair to large commercial seawall construction. We are flexible in our engagement structure and will ensure the timely delivery of a top-quality work product.
We build lifestyles!
Timely Communication
We commit to timely communication at the frequency and through the method that suits your needs. You’ll find transparency in following the progress and ensuring that things run smoothly.
Expert Team
Your project will be handled by marine construction experts. We make sure you have the most experienced professionals working for you given your specific needs.
Quality Guaranteed
We will take great care to deliver the best product, at the right price and in committed time frames. We will treat it as our own and ensure a top-quality outcome.
Giving Back
Captain Jim Kalvin has been a life-long supporter of the Marine Industry, and an out-spoken advocate for waterfront property owners and the boating Public. As a Charter Member and current Board Member of the Marine Industries Association of Collier County, and the Founder and President of Standing Watch, Inc, Jim has represented water access interests all over the State, including testifying to the Governor and Cabinet on numerous occasions, and helping to write and pass legislation favorable to our waterfront life-style.
Jim’s work on behalf of the State’s “Boating Community” has been recognized by Governor Jeb Bush, the Coastal Conservation Association, the Marine Industries Association of Florida, The Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Florida Marine Contractor’s Association, and the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association.