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The city guide to Naples, United States

Best of Naples

White-sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, sunsets from the pier, Fifth Avenue South’s terraces, grand beach resorts and the wild Everglades on the doorstep.

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Your trusted, one‑stop guide to Naples, Florida

Naples is the jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast: a small, elegant city of white-sand beaches, warm water and famous sunsets, with walkable downtown streets, grand beach resorts, golf, and some of the wildest nature in the United States a short drive away. We cover the best places to eat, drink, stay and explore, the stories behind them, and the trips beyond the city, from the Everglades to Marco Island and Key West.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Wild Florida

Walk among ancient cypress

Inland Collier County·Nature sanctuary

Less than an hour from the beach, Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary protects the largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest in the world.

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Christmas & New Year in Naples

Lights on Fifth Avenue South, the Christmas Walk, Night Lights in the Garden, boats on Naples Bay and New Year on the beach.

Fifth Avenue South, Naples, on parade dayHolidaysChristmas in NaplesFifth Avenue and the Christmas WalkThe Entry Court at Naples Botanical GardenHolidaysNight Lights in the GardenThe Botanical Garden lit upSunset at the Naples PierNew YearNew Year’s EveBy the Gulf

Naples by neighbourhood

From the pier and Fifth Avenue to the resorts of Vanderbilt Beach.

The Naples Pier over the Gulf of MexicoNeighbourhood guideOld NaplesThe pier and Fifth AvenueVanderbilt Beach, NaplesNeighbourhood guideVanderbilt BeachBeaches and MercatoSunset on the beach at Naples, FloridaBeachesThe beachesWhite sand and sunsetsTiburón golf course, NaplesGolfGolfResort courses

Beyond Naples

The Everglades, Marco Island, Fort Myers and Sanibel, Sarasota and Key West.

Big Cypress National Preserve, FloridaBeyond NaplesThe EvergladesAbout an hourThe Goodland bridge and the bayBeyond NaplesMarco Island30 minutes southSeminole Lodge, Thomas Edison’s winter home in Fort MyersBeyond NaplesFort Myers & SanibelEdison, Ford and shellsCa’ d’Zan at the Ringling estate in SarasotaBeyond NaplesSarasotaThe Ringling

Naples: the back story

The Calusa, the founders and the city of today.

Mangrove islands in Rookery Bay, south of NaplesThe back storyBefore NaplesThe CalusaThe Naples Pier over the Gulf of MexicoThe back storyFounding NaplesThe pier and the TrailSunset on the beach at Naples, FloridaThe back storyNaples todayThe city now

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    Naples Pier

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    Naples Pier

    Old Naples·Historic pier

    October brings the first cool evenings: walk out on the pier half an hour before sunset, watch for dolphins, and stay for the afterglow.

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    Know your neighbourhoods

    The Naples Pier over the Gulf of MexicoNeighbourhood

    Old Naples

    The pier, the beach, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South.

    Explore Old Naples     Sunset over Naples BayNeighbourhood

    Port Royal

    Waterfront homes on canals at the southern tip of the city.

    Explore Port Royal     Sunset over Naples BayNeighbourhood

    Aqualane Shores

    A canal-front residential neighbourhood south of downtown.

    Explore Aqualane Shores     Sunset on the beach at Naples, FloridaNeighbourhood

    Coquina Sands

    A residential beach neighbourhood north of downtown, around Lowdermilk Park.

    Explore Coquina Sands     Sunset on the beach at Naples, FloridaNeighbourhood

    The Moorings & Park Shore

    Gulf-front towers, Moorings Bay and the Village Shops on Venetian Bay.

    Explore The Moorings & Park Shore     Sunset at Clam Pass Beach, NaplesNeighbourhood

    Pelican Bay

    A planned community with Artis—Naples, Waterside Shops and Clam Pass.

    Explore Pelican Bay     Vanderbilt Beach, NaplesNeighbourhood

    Vanderbilt Beach & North Naples

    The northern beaches, the big resorts and Mercato.

    Explore Vanderbilt Beach & North Naples     The Entry Court at Naples Botanical GardenNeighbourhood

    Bayshore & East Naples

    The Botanical Garden, Celebration Park and Naples Bay Resort.

    Explore Bayshore & East Naples     Tiburón golf course, NaplesNeighbourhood

    Golf communities

    Mediterra, Grey Oaks, Naples National, Talis Park, Pelican Marsh, Quail West and Fiddler’s Creek: private, members only.

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    Restaurants

    1. 1Gulf seafood, stone crab and sunset tables: the Naples table, the back storyNaples · In depth: food
    2. 2Sails RestaurantOld Naples · Seafood & fine dining
    3. 3The ContinentalOld Naples · Steakhouse
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    Cafés

    1. 1Jane’s Cafe on 3rdOld Naples · Café & breakfast
    2. 2Narrative Coffee RoastersNorth Naples · Speciality coffee
    3. 35th Avenue Coffee CompanyOld Naples · Coffee & diner
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    Bars & Nightlife

    1. 1The Claw BarOld Naples · Seafood bar & restaurant
    2. 2The Vine RoomOld Naples · Wine bar
    3. 3Blue MartiniNorth Naples · Lounge & live music
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    Hotels

    1. 1The Ritz-Carlton, NaplesVanderbilt Beach · Beach resort
    2. 2The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, NaplesNorth Naples · Golf resort
    3. 3Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons ResortOld Naples · Beach resort
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    Sights

    1. 1Before Naples: the Calusa and the Gulf coast, the back storyNaples · In depth: history
    2. 2Founding Naples: the pier, the Trail and Barron Collier, the back storyOld Naples · In depth: history
    3. 3Naples today: the back storyNaples · In depth: the city today
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    Culture

    1. 1Artis—NaplesPelican Bay · Arts centre
    2. 2The Baker MuseumPelican Bay · Art museum
    3. 3Gulfshore PlayhouseOld Naples · Theatre
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    Beaches & Parks

    1. 1Beaches, shells and the green flash: the Naples coast, the back storyNaples · In depth: the coast
    2. 2Naples Municipal BeachOld Naples · Beach
    3. 3Lowdermilk ParkCoquina Sands · Beach park
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    Shopping

    1. 1Fifth Avenue South shopsOld Naples · Shopping street
    2. 2Third Street SouthOld Naples · Shopping street
    3. 3Waterside ShopsPelican Bay · Luxury shopping centre
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    Golf

    1. 1Tiburón Golf ClubNorth Naples · Resort golf
    2. 2Lely Resort golfEast Naples · Golf resort
    3. 3Private clubs: Mediterra, Grey Oaks, Naples National, Talis Park, Pelican Marsh, Quail West and Fiddler’s CreekNaples · Private golf communities
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    Luxury Cars

    1. 1Ferrari of NaplesNorth Naples · Ferrari dealer
    2. 2Lamborghini NaplesEast Naples · Lamborghini dealer
    3. 3Porsche NaplesNaples · Porsche Center
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    Health

    1. 1NCH Baker HospitalOld Naples · Hospital (emergency)
    2. 2NCH North Naples HospitalNorth Naples · Hospital (emergency)
    3. 3Physicians Regional Medical Center – Pine RidgeCentral Naples · Hospital (emergency)
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    Property

    1. 1John R. Wood PropertiesNaples · Real estate brokerage
    2. 2Coldwell BankerNaples · Real estate brokerage
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    Getting Around

    1. 1Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)Fort Myers · Main airport
    2. 2Naples Airport (APF)East Naples · Private & charter airport
    3. 3Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa and Orlando airportsFlorida · Other airports
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