Naples Area Attractions

Naples Florida offers exquisite sunsets, incredible shopping, championship golf & white sand beaches while being home to some of the most luxurious waterfront estates and condos in the world. Naples is located on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida.

Naples Arts and Entertainment

Naples boasts over 90 art galleries, offering the works of local and international artists. In addition to the galleries, a must-see is the $17 million dollar world-class Philharmonic Center for the Arts and the recently opened Naples Museum of Art. If theatre is your passion, take in a production at the Sugden Community Theatre or the Naples Dinner Theater. Naples Florida is also host to a number of art festivals and other outdoor events throughout the year. American Style Magazine named Naples among the top 25 Arts Destinations in the United States.

A trip to Naples Florida wouldn't be complete without a stroll down the beautiful Naples Pier. If you want to be captured by nature at its most beautiful, visit the Naples Pier at sunset for a truly spectacular view. During the day, visitors of all ages will be amused by playful dolphins, friendly pelicans and seemingly weightless seabirds.

The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a 2.25-mile raised boardwalk that takes visitors through four distinct environments: a pine upland, a wet prairie, a cypress forest, and a marsh. Another must-see is the Naples Botanical Garden, which is in the midst of developing a fully accredited living museum on its 160-acre site located minutes from Downtown Naples.

Animal lovers young and old will love Caribbean Gardens. Part botanical garden and part animal attraction, the park lets you tour 52 acres of simulated jungle by foot, tram or boat. Regular wildlife demonstrations feature monkeys, elephants, snakes, tigers, birds and a host of other animals.

Naples Shopping and Dining

Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are must-see's on your shopping agenda. These trendy, yet sophisticated, thoroughfares in the downtown area are popular strolling sites to see and be seen. Visit the many specialty shops, world-class art galleries, and haute couture boutiques. There are also plenty of amazing restaurants in downtown Naples as well as street-side cafes and bistros to enjoy, relax, and take in the scene.

Tin City is a tourist's dream come true. This quaint seaside shopping spot boasts 40 shops and two restaurants. It specializes in nautical and sea-themed gifts, waterfront dining and boat charters and tours. Merchants offer everything from seashell windchimes to tropical clothing and everything in between.

Bayfront is Naples' newest waterfront promenade, reminiscent of a European village. Bayfront is a unique lifestyle and residential complex, featuring haute couture boutiques, jewelry stores, restaurants and condominiums.

The Village at Venetian Bay reminds one of the Mediterranean style architecture of Venice, Italy, and is located on the waters of beautiful Venetian Bay. An underground brick foot-tunnel connects either the side of Park Shore Drive, designed to give shoppers protection from inclement weather while still retaining the ambience of outdoor shopping. The Village offers splendid waterfront views and a display of more than 50 elegant shops, ranging from resortwear and jewelry to home décor and gourmet. The Village also boasts 5 restaurants.
The Waterside Shops is a beautiful and tranquil shopping area surrounded by cascading waterfalls and tropical landscaping. Over-water boardwalks lead shoppers from shop to shop. With Saks Fifth Avenue as it's main anchor, The Waterside Shops offers 50 exclusive boutiques, haute couture fashion and other distinctive stores as well as three superb restaurants.
There is also a 950,000 square-foot enclosed mall called Coastland Center Mall which includes 150 stores and small specialty shops.

Naples Golf

Did you know that Naples Florida has more golf courses per capita than anywhere else in the world? Thanks to world-renowned designers like Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and Robert Trent Jones Sr., Naples is home to some of the highest-rated golf courses in the country. And, with near-perfect weather on a year-round basis combined with some of the most panoramic views why would you golf anywhere else?

There are currently over 100 golf courses in Naples. There's something here to fit every golfer's budget -- from public golf courses and driving ranges to private country clubs. Naples Florida golf is sure to please all golfers, from beginners to pros alike.

Naples Beaches and Parks

Mesmerizing sunsets. Sparkling sandy beaches. Light Gulf breezes. Gentle, lapping waves. The frequently photographed Naples Pier. It's no wonder Naples Florida beaches draws millions of visitors each year.

With over 11 miles of picturesque beach and nature preserves bordering the Gulf of Mexico, Naples is the perfect beach destination. Whether you prefer a quiet and secluded stretch of sand where you can immerse yourself in a good book or if you'd rather take in a game of volleyball and enjoy a barbeque with friends, you're sure to find a Naples Florida beach that fits your own personal style.

Nature-lovers are in for a special treat, as there are plenty of Naples Florida parks to explore. The flora and fauna of this area is absolutely amazing. Hikers are thrilled as they unexpectedly spot unusual and rare wildlife and kayakers gaze in awe as they paddle through the backwaters lined by mangroves and other tropical greenery.

Naples Bars and Nightlife

The swank restaurants and bistros along Fifth Avenue South are trendy hangouts, especially for young professional singles who make this their place on Friday nights. Zoë's turns into a high-energy nightclub Friday and Saturday nights after 10:30 p.m. Nearby, both McCabe's Irish Pub and Paddy Murphy's feature traditional Irish music nicely complementing a wide array of suds.

In the Third Street South shopping area, the Old Naples Pub has live music nightly during winter, and Wednesday through Saturday nights off-season. And, a must-do for tourists and residents alike is Tommy Bahama's. This is the perfect spot to relax in a casual atmosphere while listening to great live entertainment with a tropical edge. Campiello Restaurant is recognized for its unique Italian cuisine and elegant, sophisticated yet casual setting and largest outdoor patio in Naples. The word "campiello" is Italian for a "lively center of neighborhood activity."

Most of the larger Naples Florida hotels have entertainment throughout the year and are a frequent gathering spot for nightclubbers of all ages. Club Zanzibar, in the Registry Resort, pumps up the volume and invites guests to enjoy cocktails, music and conversation amidst an African safari décor. The Club at the Ritz Carlton features a dance floor that is illuminated with a fiber optic light display. The beachside "chickee hut" bar at the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is always popular and has live entertainment on many nights.