The pier was renovated in 1996. The structure was reinforced with concrete pilings, and the concession area was enlarged. The beaches around the pier are large, family affair-ish and pretty nice. Really green water. The pier is much larger than the Fort Myers Beach one, stretching farther out from shore.
Parking is metered and limited.
This beach rates pretty high, though there aren t many stores or cafes around. U.S. 41 south to SR 951. Head to Marco Island. Follow 951 into town, follow the signs and turn right on to Tigertail Court, then left on Hernando Drive. The beach is at the end.