The back story
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The back story
Founding Naples: the pier, the Trail and Barron Collier, the back story
Kentucky investors founded a winter resort on the Gulf in the 1880s; the Tamiami Trail and the railroad turned it into a town.
Neighbourhood guide · downtown and the pier
Old Naples: Our Favourites
The historic heart of Naples: the pier, the beach, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, with the best restaurants, bars, shops and hotels within walking distance.
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What to see
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The symbol of Naples
Naples Pier
The city’s historic pier, first built in 1888, reaching into the Gulf at the end of 12th Avenue South.
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Shops, restaurants and evening strolls
Fifth Avenue South
Downtown Naples’ main street of restaurants, shops and galleries, at its best on a winter evening.
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Old waterfront on Naples Bay
Tin City
Shops, restaurants and boat tours in old waterfront buildings on Naples Bay.
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The beach by the pier
Naples Municipal Beach
The soft white-sand beach either side of the Naples Pier, in walking distance of downtown.
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Downtown’s park
Cambier Park
A shady park just off Fifth Avenue South, with playgrounds, tennis and community events.
Where to eat
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Fifth Avenue fine dining
Sails Restaurant
A polished dining room at the top of Fifth Avenue South, built around the day’s fish from around the world.
301 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
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On Naples Bay
The Dock at Crayton Cove
A long-running open-air seafood restaurant on the water at Crayton Cove, by the city dock.
845 12th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
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Garden courtyard
Campiello
An Italian restaurant with a garden courtyard on Third Street South, from the D’Amico group.
1177 3rd Street SouthExplore View on map
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Steaks on Third Street
The Continental
A sleek steakhouse from the D’Amico group on Third Street South, with a lively bar and a terrace.
1205 3rd Street SouthExplore View on map
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Italian fish on Fifth
La Pescheria
An Italian seafood restaurant with a raw bar on Fifth Avenue South.
474 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
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Breakfast on Third Street
Jane’s Cafe on 3rd
A garden café on Third Street South, popular for breakfast and lunch.
1209 3rd Street SouthExplore View on map
Where to drink
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Wine on Fifth
The Vine Room
A wine bar and restaurant on Fifth Avenue South.
465 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
Shopping
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Old Naples boutiques
Third Street South
A charming shopping street in Old Naples, a few blocks from the beach.
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Designer fashion
Marissa Collections
A designer fashion boutique on Third Street South.
1167 3rd Street SouthExplore View on map
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Fine jewellery and watches
Provident Jewelry
A fine jeweller and watch retailer on Fifth Avenue South.
766 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
Where to stay
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A garden hideaway
Hotel Escalante
A small luxury boutique hotel in Old Naples, a short walk from the beach.
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In the heart of Fifth
The Inn on Fifth
A hotel in the middle of Fifth Avenue South, with its own spa.
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New in 2025
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort
Four Seasons’ new resort on the old Naples Beach Hotel site, opened in late 2025 on the Gulf.
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