You don’t have to head to the national park to experience the vegetation and wildlife of Florida’s Everglades. The mudflats on the northern end of Tigertail Beach attract various shorebirds, and the butterfly garden, volleyball courts, and boardwalks at the southern end of the beach attract locals and visitors alike.
A spit called Sand Dollar island separates the beach from the Gulf of Mexico. On the northwest side of Marco Island, Tigertail Beach is a 31-acre stretch of beach and dunes.