Picture perfect is one way to describe this subtropical and sophisticated southwestern Florida city.  With unbelievable sunsets, warm, light Gulf breezes, beautiful sandy beaches, and gentle waves just large enough to make that soft, slapping sound when they hit the beach, Naples awaits the discerning traveler.

Naples is the perfect beach destination, with over 10 miles of picturesque public beaches and miles of nature preserves bordering the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you prefer a quiet and secluded stretch of sand where you can immerse yourself in a good book, or a park at which to play a game of volleyball and enjoy a barbeque with friends, you're sure to find a Naples beach that puts a smile on your face.  Other activities include sailing and windsurfing, and many boats are available for charter or day cruises.

Did you know that Naples Florida has more golf courses per capita than any other spot in the world? Thanks to world-renowned designers such as P.B. Dye, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Naples is home to some of the highest-rated golf courses in the country. Near-perfect year round weather combines with panoramic vistas to make this a golfer’s paradise. 

If you like the beach, golf, fishing, boating, or any other outdoor activity, you will find that, every season is the perfect season in Naples.  If you happen to be visiting during the popular winter months, the fishing is fabulous, particularly the quest for big game fish.  With temperatures approaching 80 degrees during the day and just under 70 degrees at night, it’s ideal weather for that romantic walk on the beach or dinner at an outdoor café.  Summer is less crowded.  With temperatures in the 90s during the day, the tranquil Gulf of Mexico is warm and soothing.

In Naples the time is always right for shopping:  a major local activity in every season. The Avenues is a large retail area in town.   Third Street and Fifth Avenue, in particular, have a selection that rivals Palm Beach's Worth Avenue. The Mediterranean-styled Village at Venetian Bay overlooks the water and offers 50 boutiques in which to shop.  Tin City is a renovated section of Old Naples with a collection of 40 stores selling everything from anklets to toy zebras. A variety of merchandise can also be found at the Coastland Center on the Tamiami Trail and the Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay.

If, by chance, you are tired from carrying all of those packages and still want to see more of this charming city, you can take a trolley tour. The narrated tour covers over 100 points of interest, and includes a synopsis of Naples' rich history. You can board on and off, as often as you like, and catch the next trolley once you've finished eating, shopping or discovering all the wonderful shops, galleries and restaurants Naples has to offer.

Summer is a great time to enjoy some of the indoor attractions of Naples, in air-conditioned comfort.  The Teddy Bear Museum displays more than 4,000 toy bears as well as a replica of the Three Bears' house and other bruin-related items. The Collier Automotive Museum has a sparkling collection of 75 classic sports cars from every decade of the 20th century. The Collier County Museum is devoted to the history of the local area and includes restored houses, a logging locomotive, and a 1920s swamp buggy, as well as botanical and archaeological exhibits.

Because Naples sits near the western edge of the Everglades, it makes a good base for exploring some of this vast wetland.  Also in the vicinity is the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, a huge preserve of virgin bald-cypress swamp where you can observe water birds from a boardwalk.

You can also take in a day at the Zoo followed by dinner and a show at the Naples Dinner Theater.  At night, how about a romantic carriage ride through Old Naples?  What a wonderful way to end the evening.

Sun, fun, shopping, world class golf and a host of activities await you in this sunny, sophisticated Florida city.  Come on down!

Population:                  20,976

Elevation:                    9 Feet Above Sea Level           

Land Area:                   12.0 Square Miles

Location:                     Naples is located on the west coast of Florida in Collier County, approximately 100 miles west of Miami.  It is the southernmost major city on the west coast.

Weather:

Climate:

Local Seasons:

It is said that life in this subtropical coastal city is perpetually sunny and sophisticated.  If you like the beach, golf, fishing, boating, or any outdoor activity, every season is the perfect season in Naples.  The winter tends to be the most crowded as people from the northern states like to get out of those snowy, bitter days and enjoy the sunshine of southwest Florida.  Fishing is fabulous this time of year, particularly for big game fish.  With temperatures approaching 80 degrees F in the daytime and  only dropping to just under 70 degrees F at night, it’s perfect for that romantic walk on the beach or dinner at an outdoor café.  Summer is less crowded and with temperatures in the 90’s F during the day, the beautiful Gulf of Mexico is a welcome relief.  Even though it’s humid in the summer, the average temperature is only 82 degrees F, making it  enjoyable.  Summer is a great time to enjoy some of the many attractions  of Naples, all of which are air-conditioned.  Shopping is a must with everything from antiques to the latest in fashion.  Spring and fall have the perfect temperature and temperament for anyone.  During both seasons, festivals abound.  Spring brings the annual Seafood festival, Orchid festival, Rose festival, and even a Swamp Buggy Festival.  In the fall, things continue with a Sand Sculpting festival, the annual Folk and Blues festival and the Hibiscus festival.  With temperatures so pleasant, these special events can make your visit even more enjoyable.  No matter what your reason for visiting or the time of year you come, Naples is waiting with a “sunny” smile.

Getting There:

By Car:

Main access to the area is via I-75, known as Alligator Alley. From I-75, three exits offer drivers entry into the area. Exit 101 to SR 84 leads visitors to downtown Naples. This is the best exit for visiting Fifth Avenue South, Third Street South, the Naples Pier and the many shops, galleries and restaurants in Old Naples. Exit 101 is also the exit for Marco Island - just follow Collier Boulevard (SR 951) west to the island. Exit 107 (Pine Ridge Road) leads you directly to U.S. 41 and the heart of Naples. This is the best exit to reach Clam Pass and Vanderbilt Beach parks, as well as the area's leading beach and golf resorts. Exit 111 (Immokalee Road) leads to North Naples to the west and the National Audubon Society's renowned Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, just 15 miles east.

Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City and Immokalee can also be reached from Miami via U.S. Highway 41, also known as the Tamiami Trail. This road, designated as a National Scenic Byway and Florida Scenic Highway, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2003. This two-hour drive takes you through the Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve. There are numerous scenic stops along the way. Drivers passing at sunrise and sunset are often rewarded with stunningly beautiful imagery. Anytime of the day you may also spot many species of birds and wildlife.

By Air:

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)

16000 Chamberlin Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33913

239-768-4381

The region's largest airport, is just 40 minutes to the north in Fort Myers. Most major domestic airlines serve the airport.

The Naples Municipal Airport

160 Aviation Drive North, Naples, FL  34104
239-643-0733

Offers commuter and direct flights to and from nearby international airports, as well as private charters and regularly scheduled flights to Miami and the Florida Keys.

The Collier County Airport Authority

239-657-9003

Operates three airports in the region: Marco Executive Airport, which can accommodate jet traffic; Immokalee Regional Airport and Everglades Airpark in Everglades City.

By Train:

Amtrak

Offers service as far as the Fort Myers station, located just north of Naples.
Ft. Myers Travel Plaza
6050 Plaza Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33903
800-USA-RAIL

By Bus

Greyhound Bus Line

Offers regular service into Naples.
2540 Davis Blvd., Naples, FL 34104-4331
239-774-5660

Naples Trolley

A private trolley tour service operating in Naples.
800-592-0848

Getting Around

Once in Naples Florida, there are plenty of ways to get around town. The Collier County Bus System (CAT) offers convenient transportation for visitors and residents. All day Collier Area Transit bus passes are available with reduced rates for seniors, students and people with disabilities.

Collier County Traffic Operations and Alternative Transportation Modes

2705 Horseshoe Drive South, Naples, Florida   34104

239-774-8192

A Trolley Tour is the best way to see all that Naples has to offer. The narrated tour covers over 100 points of interest, including a synopsis of Naples' rich history. You can board on and off, as often as you like, and catch the next trolley once you've finished eating, shopping or discovering all the wonderful shops, galleries and restaurants Naples has to offer. Daily fares are reasonable and discounts are available for children. Schedules are available in brochure racks in the lobbies of most hotels and motels.

For a romantic ride through Old Naples, go back in time with a ride on a handsome cab. Naples Horse & Carriage Co. offers horse-drawn carriage rides through the center of town. Experience the ambience of Naples from a different vantage point. What a wonderful way to end your evening!

Collier County Museum

3301 Tamiami Trail East

Naples, Florida 34104
941-774-8476

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Established in 1978, the Collier County Museum preserves and interprets the history, archaeology and development of Southwest Florida’s last frontier. The Museum’s five acre historical park at the Collier County Government Center in Naples, offer a full range of education, family activities and cultural programs.

Palm Cottage

137 12th Avenue South

Naples, Florida 34102
941-261-8164

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Palm Cottage is 102 years old and the second oldest house in Collier County. The house was built in 1895 for Henry Watterson, the famous editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal. The walls are of tabbie mortar which is a process of burning seashells over buttonwood. This produces an intensely high heat.  In the process, the shells are mixed with lime and seawater to produce the mortar. Palm Cottage has been placed on the state register of historic sites and included in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Naples Museum of Art

5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34108
941-597-1900

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

See a variety of artworks at the museum.

The Teddy Bear Museum

2511 Pine Ridge Road

Naples, Florida 34109
941-598-2711

Open: Tues--Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Sunday & Monday

Admission Charged.

Nestled amid a small group of pines stands “a dream home for teddy bears,” which attracts visitors from around the world.  Bears in all shapes and sizes are to be found in this unique Museum in every conceivable medium including fabric, crystal, wood, marble, and bronze in every shape size and color imaginable.  Founded in 1990 this museum is now home to over 5000 teddy bears by artists and manufacturers from around the globe. Every year volunteers greet over 50,000 visitors.

Briggs Nature Center (Conservancy)

401 Shell Island Road

Naples, Florida 34113
941-775-8569

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Since its grass-roots beginnings when citizens rallied to prevent construction of a  road slated to run through pristine Rookery Bay, The Conservancy has emerged as the leader in the challenge to protect and sustain Southwest Florida's natural resources.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

375 Sanctuary Road West

Naples, Florida 34120
941-348-9151

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

A 2.25-mile raised boardwalk takes visitors through four distinct environments: pine upland, a wet prairie, a cypress forest, and a marsh. Interpretive signs along the boardwalk and a field guide and Children's Activity Book available at the admissions desk in the Blair Center allow each visitor to take the self-guided tour. Benches and rain shelters are along the trail. For those who do not wish to walk the full 2.25 miles, an optional trail shortens the walk to one mile. Volunteer naturalists are usually on the boardwalk to answer questions. Allow about 2-3 hours.

Naples Botanical Garden

4820 Bayhore Drive

Naples, Florida 34112
941-643-7275

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Naples Botanical Garden is in the midst of developing a fully accredited living museum on its 160 acre site located minutes from Downtown Naples. The mission of Naples Botanical Garden is connecting people and plants, the campus will be a center for natural science, plant collections, art, science, history exhibitions and education.

Caribbean Gardens Zoo

1590 Goodlette Frank Road

Naples, Florida 34102
941-262-5409

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

A nature path almost a mile in length winds past rare and beautiful animals residing within a 52 acre jungle of exotic plants first planted in 1919.  You can take delight in seeing many of your favorite animals such as lions, kangaroos and monkeys. 

Barefoot Beach County Park

Bonita Beach Road

Naples, Florida
239-353-0404

Call for additional information

Admission Free

The park is comprised of 342 acres on a barrier island. It is separated from the mainland by tidal creeks and mangrove swamps. The mangrove area is extremely important as it provides a breeding area and nursery for sport and commercial fish and shellfish.

Clam Pass Beach Park

410 Seagate Drive

Naples, Florida 34103
239-353-0404

Call for additional information
Admission Free

The Park consists of 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and 3200 linear feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There is a boardwalk that provides access to the beach through a mangrove forest. The boardwalk is about three quarters of a mile long and can be walked or visitors can ride along it on a free tram that runs continuously throughout the day. Should you decide to stroll down the boardwalk, you will see three species of mangrove trees, red, black and white. These trees protect and stabilize low lying coastal areas and play a vital role in coastal fishery food chains.  Mangrove trees are protected by federal, state and local laws. Mangrove trees are unique because they are salt tolerant.The park has lifeguards, refreshments, restrooms, picnic tables, an observation tower, and facilities for the physically challenged. Canoes. kayaks, windsurfers and snorkeling gear are available to rent.

 

Delnor Wiggins Pass State Recreation Area

11100 Gulfshore Drive

Naples, Florida 34108

239-597-6196

Call for additional information

Admission Free

Ranked one of the Top 20 Beaches of America. Separated by the mainland by mangrove swamps and tidal creeks, this recreation area is located on a narrow barrier island off Florida’s southwest coast. A pass on the north end of the island is a natural outlet for the Cocohatchee River. The park offers Gulf-front swimming, fishing, picnicking and a boat ramp in a lush setting of sea oats, sea grapes, cabbage palms and mangroves. Facilities for the physically challenged and concession stand are also available.

Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier (Naples Pier)

25 12th Avenue South

Naples, Florida 34102
239-434-4696

Call for additional information

Admission Free

Built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, The Naples Pier stands as a community landmark. Narrow gauge train rails spanning the length of the pier transported freight and baggage in the early 1900's. Part of the structure as well as the post office located on the pier was razed by fire in 1922. Rebuilt after damage by hurricanes in 1910, 1926 and 1960, it remains a public symbol of the area's history.

Events

January

Annual Downtown Naples New Years Weekend Art Fair

Fifth Avenue in downtown Naples

239-262-6141

Admission Free

Enjoy a weekend of fine art with numerous artists and vendors.

Call for exact dates, times, and additional information

February

Native American & Pioneer Heritage days

239-394-3397

Call for additional information

National Art Festival at Cambier Park

239-262-6517

Call for additional information

Annual Car Show

239-261-8881

Call for additional information

March

Annual Seafood Festival

239-591-4212

Call for additional information

Orchid Show

239-352-8241

Call for additional information

April

Annual Rose Show

239-775-4489

Call for additional information

May

Swamp Buggy Races

239-774-2701

Call for additional information

Annual Great Dock Canoe Race

239-261-4191

Call for additional information

June

Annual Hibiscus Show And Plant Sale

239-262-6141

Annual Caloosa Catch & Release Fishing Tournament

239-479-7916

Mega-Money Tarpon Tournament

The Tarpon Club And Millers Marina Millers Marina

239-964-8080

Call for additional information

World's Richest Tarpon Tournament Boca Grande

239-964-0568

Call for additional information

August

Musical Theatre Camp Children Ages Seven To 14

239-574-0802

Call for additional information

Bluegrass 4 A Blue Planet Annual Midsummer's Day Celebration

Manatee Park

239-432-2004

Call for additional information

October

November

American Sand Sculpting Festival

Fort Myers Beach

239-454-7500

Call for additional information

Junior League Of Fort Myers Taste Of The Town

Centennial Park, Fort Myers

239-277-1197

Call for additional information

Annual Hibiscus Show And Plant Sale

Downtown Fort Myers

239-936-4670

Call for additional information

Annual Caloosa Catch & Release Fishing Tournament

Captiva Island

239-479-7916

December

Naples Winter Antique Show

At the Ritz Carlton

239-455-1087

Call for additional information

Arts and Entertainment

Naples Dinner Theater

1025 Piper Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34110
941-514-STAR (7827)

Call for schedule

Admission Charged

The Naples Dinner Theatre is the premiere professional dinner theatre in Southwestern Florida, offering first-class, professionally-cast Broadway Musicals & Comedies with Gourmet Dining in a buffet style, created by the Chef for the discerning diner. Menus include extensive salad buffet, hot entrees, vegetables, carved meats, and a  dessert table, coffee and tea. A full bar is available with a wide range of standard drinks and coffees.

Philharmonic Center for the Arts

5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34108
941-597-1900

Call for additional information

Admission Charged

Sugden Community Theatre

701 5th Avenue South

Naples, Florida 34102

941-263-7990

Call for schedule and additional information

Admission Charged

This is the home of The Naples Players, a regional community theatre located in the City of Naples in Southwest Florida. Our actors light up the stage with musicals, comedies, dramas, children's' theatre, original plays and much more. From the artful to the thought-provoking, The Naples Players provides affordable quality entertainment.

Public Golf Courses

The Lely Mustang Golf Club is a legend in the making.

8004 Lely Resort Blvd.

Naples, Florida 33962
239-793-2223

Call for tee times and additional information

Admission Charged

Lee Trevino has designed a course that follows his philosophy of making the game challenging, but fair to the average golfer. This course offers a variety of golf holes that are difficult to a point - where a player can always recover from an errant shot. Punctuated by twelve sparkling lakes, the Mustang generally flows across undulating fairways and winds through stands of towering Florida pines. Strategically placed bunkers will test your decision making prowess as well as your shot making abilities. Come play this most forgiving course - you'll want to come back and play it again and again.

Clear Hammock Golf and Country Club

8650 Cedar Hammock Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34112
239-793-1134

Call for tee times and additional information

Admission Charged
Nestled perfectly amongst towering pines and cypress trees lies South West Florida's newest 18 hole championship layout - Cedar Hammock. The pristine cypress and pine preserves provide the beautiful framework for this gracious new golf course. This is a fantastic golf course at a great price point, you won't be disappointed. This 18 hole layout tips out at over 6800 yards but with 5 sets of tees golfers of any level can comfortably challenge this course.
 

Tiburon

2620 Tiburon Drive

Naples, Florida 34109

239-594-2040

Call for tee times and additional information

Admission Charged

Nestled in the lush green of the Southwest Florida countryside, Tiburon Golf Club is a golf course unlike any other. This 27-hole championship facility, carved out of 800 acres of native Florida foliage, is among the region's most sophisticated and alluring. The course reflects designer and PGA Tour Professional Greg Norman's appreciation for pristine, natural settings...and his passion for great golf. Norman designed it to play like a British Open links course, firm and fast, but without the frustrating thatch of rough that confounds even pros. Conquer Tiburon's devilishly tricky coquina shell waste bunkers, no rough fairways and stacked sod wall bunkers....if you dare.

Naples Lakes Country Club

4784 Inverness Club Drive

Naples, Florida 34112
239-732-1011

Call for tee times and additional information

Admission Charged

This is an Arnold Palmer designed semi-private golf course with rolling hills, elevated tees and greens. Naples Lakes presents a challenge to every caliber of golfer from the golf professional to the golfers who just want to enjoy the game. You'll have the opportunity to strike strategic golf shots that test course management skills, stroke smooth putts over undulating and contoured greens. This par 72 measures in at just under 7,000 yards from the tips and boasts rolling hills, elevated tees and undulating and contoured greens.

 

Lely Flamingo Island Club

8004 Lely Resort Blvd.

Naples, Florida 33962
239-793-2223

Call for tee times and additional information

Admission Charged

Open since 1990, Lely Flamingo Island was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and is Naples' premier resort course. The design features multi-level tees, undulating greens, and hourglass fairways bordered by enormous mounds, pine trees, and Sabal palms. Also characterized by fingered sand bunkers and water on 13 holes. The #14 island hole is a very memorable, signature hole! Located just 10 minutes south of Naples.

 

Arrowhead Golf Course at Heritage Greens

2205 Heritage Greens Drive

Naples, Florida 34119
239-596-1000

Open seven days, call for additional information

Admission Charged

18 holes, par 72, 7,002 yards. Pro shop, restaurant, aqua range. Club rentals and lessons.

Boyne USA South

18100 Royal Tree Pkwy.

Naples, Florida 34114
239-732-5108

Call for tee times and additional information
Admission Charged

6,476 yards, par 72. Eighteen holes of Florida golf at its best. Located on the edge of the Everglades. Florida wildlife is abundant. Driving range, restaurant and lounge.

 

Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club

1403 Glen Eagle Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34104
239-353-3699

Call for tee times and additional information
Admission Charged

18 holes, 5,648 yards, par 70. Golf club rental and lessons available.

 

Hibiscus Golf Club

175 Doral Circle

Naples, Florida 34113
239-774-3559

Open:  7 a.m. to dusk, call for tee times

Admission Charged

Par 71/72, PGA instruction, complete practice facilities, pro shop, affordable prices, group outings available. Bar and restaurant.

Ironwood Golf Club

4710 Lakewood Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34112
239-775-2584

Call for tee times and additional information

Admission Charged

18 holes, 2,610 yards, par 54. Golf club rentals and lessons available.

 

Palm River Country Club

282 Palm River Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34110
239-597-6622

Call for tee times and additional information
Admission Charged

One of the older courses in the area, surrounded by the Palm River community in the North Naples area. 6,488 yards, Par 72.

 

Quality Inn Golf Resort

4100 Golden Gate Parkway
Naples, Florida 34116
239-455-9498

Call for tee times and additional information
Admission Charged

18 holes, par 72. Lighted driving range. Championship golf course expertly designed by world-renowned golf architects Joe Lee & Dick Wilson. Collared shirts, Bermuda length shorts and soft spikes only. Restaurant open for breakfast, lunch & dinner, 7 days a week.

 

Riviera Golf Club

48 Marseille Drive

Naples, Florida 34112
239-774-1081

Call for tee times and additional information
Admission charged

One of the few public courses around, this is an inexpensive alternative in an area where pricey is usually the norm. 4,650 yards, Par 62.

 

Silver Lakes Golf Club
1001 Silver Lakes Blvd.
Naples, Florida 34114
239-775-2575

Call for additional information

Admission Charged

The Naples Beach Golf Club

851 Gulf Shore Blvd North
Naples, Florida 34102
239-261-2222

Open: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., call for tee times
Admission Charged

18 holes, par 72, 6,500 yards. Golf club rental, practice range and lessons.

Valencia Golf Course

1725 Double Eagle Trail
Naples, Florida 34120

239-352-0777

Call for tee times and additional information

Admission Charged

Rated 3½ Stars by Golf Digest, this is a Gordon Lewis designed, 7145 yard championship course with 5 sets of tees for golfers of all skill levels. Valencia Golf Course is unique to the Naples golfing experience, a parkland style course without the typical house-lined fairways. Come discover why Golf Digest rated this masterpiece, a “must play course.”

Vanderbilt Country Club

8254 Danbury Blvd.

Naples, Florida 34120
239-348-2663

Open: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, call for tee times
Admission Charged

An 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gordon G. Lewis. Located in North Naples, amenities include clubhouse with casual and formal dining.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

375 Sanctuary Road West

Naples, Florida 34120
941-348-9151

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

A 2.25-mile raised boardwalk takes visitors through four distinct environments: pine upland, a wet prairie, a cypress forest, and a marsh. Interpretive signs along the boardwalk and a field guide and Children's Activity Book available at the admissions desk in the Blair Center allow each visitor to take the self-guided tour. Benches and rain shelters are along the trail. For those who do not wish to walk the full 2.25 miles, an optional trail shortens the walk to one mile. Volunteer naturalists are usually on the boardwalk to answer questions. Allow about 2-3 hours.

The Teddy Bear Museum

2511 Pine Ridge Road

Naples, Florida 34109
941-598-2711

Tues--Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm, closed: Sunday & Monday

Admission Charged.

Nestled amid a small group of pines stands “a dream home for teddy bears,” which beckons visitors from around the world.  Bears in all shapes and sizes are to be found in this unique Museum in every conceivable medium including fabric, crystal, wood, marble, and bronze in every shape size and color imaginable.  Founded in 1990 this purpose built Museum is now home to over 5000 teddy bears by artists and manufacturers from around the globe. Every year our teams of volunteers greet over 50,000 visitors from around the world.

Caribbean Gardens Zoo

1590 Goodlette Frank Road

Naples, Florida 34102
941-262-5409

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

A nature path almost a mile in length winds past rare and beautiful animals residing within a 52 acre jungle of exotic plants first planted in 1919.  You can take delight in seeing many of your favorite animals like lions, kangaroos and monkeys. 

Naples Municipal Beach & Fishing Pier (Naples Pier)

25 12th Avenue South

Naples, Florida 34102
239-434-4696

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Free

This is the perfect beach for everyone -- swimmers, fishermen, sunbathers, windsurfers,  and shellers alike. Restrooms, showers, concessions stand, bait shop, and metered parking are all available. Built in 1888 as a freight and passenger dock, The Naples Pier stands as a community landmark. Narrow gauge train rails spanning the length of the pier transported freight and baggage in the early 1900's. Part of the structure as well as the post office located on the pier was razed by fire in 1922. Rebuilt after damage by hurricanes in 1910, 1926 and 1960, it remains a public symbol of the area's history.
 

Clam Pass Beach Park

410 Seagate Drive

Naples, Florida 34103
239-353-0404

Call for additional information
Admission Free

 The Park consists of 35 acres of mangrove forest, coastal dunes and 3200 linear feet of beach on the Gulf of Mexico. There is a boardwalk that provides access to the beach through a mangrove forest. The boardwalk is about three quarters of a mile long and can be walked or visitors can ride on a free tram that runs continuously throughout the day. Should you decide to stroll down the boardwalk, you will see three species of mangrove trees, red, black and white. These trees protect and stabilize low lying coastal areas and play a vital role in coastal fishery food chains. For these reasons, mangrove trees are protected by federal, state and local laws. Mangrove trees are unique because they are salt tolerant. The park has lifeguards, refreshments, restrooms, picnic tables, an observation tower, and facilities for the physically challenged. Canoes. kayaks, windsurfers and snorkeling gear are available to rent.