Beyond Miami · across to the Gulf coast

Naples, Florida: Our Favourites

Naples in one page, for a day trip or a night away from Miami: Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, the beaches and the sunset, shelling, a few favourite restaurants and hotels, and the drive across the Everglades.

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The back story

The back story

Shelling on the Naples coast: the back story

Naples & Sanibel·Shelling guide

Where, when and how to find shells around Naples and Sanibel, and the rules on live shells.

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The back story

Sunsets and the Naples Pier: the back story

Old Naples·The sunset ritual

Why Naples gathers at the Gulf every evening, where to watch the sunset and how to see the green flash.

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The back story

Naples: Florida’s Gulf coast, the back story

Naples, Florida·In depth

White-sand beaches, sunsets over the Gulf, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South: Naples is Miami’s calm, elegant neighbour on the other coast.

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What to see

Shops, restaurants and evening strolls

Fifth Avenue South

Old Naples·Main street

Downtown Naples’ main street of restaurants, shops and galleries, at its best on a winter evening.

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The symbol of Naples

Naples Pier

Old Naples·Historic pier (closed for rebuilding)

The city’s historic pier of 1888, closed for rebuilding until about mid-2027; the beach beside it is open.

25 12th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
Old waterfront on Naples Bay

Tin City

Old Naples·Waterfront shopping & tours

Shops, restaurants and boat tours in old waterfront buildings on Naples Bay.

1200 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
Gardens of the tropics

Naples Botanical Garden

East Naples·Botanical garden

Ninety acres of tropical and subtropical gardens and natural areas, with a butterfly house.

4820 Bayshore DriveExplore View on map
A collection of historic cars

Revs Institute

East Naples·Automotive museum

A world-class collection of historic automobiles, open to visitors on set days.

2500 South Horseshoe DriveExplore View on map

Beaches, shells and sunsets

The beach by the pier

Naples Municipal Beach

Old Naples·Beach

The soft white-sand beach either side of the Naples Pier, in walking distance of downtown.

25 12th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
A beach park for families

Lowdermilk Park

Coquina Sands·Beach park

A city beach park with picnic pavilions and volleyball on Gulf Shore Boulevard North.

1301 Gulf Shore Boulevard NorthExplore View on map
A natural beach

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

North Naples·State park beach

A state park beach on a barrier island at the northern edge of Naples, with a natural shoreline.

11135 Gulf Shore DriveExplore View on map

Where to eat

Fifth Avenue fine dining

Sails Restaurant

Old Naples·Seafood & fine dining

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
On Naples Bay

The Dock at Crayton Cove

Old Naples·Waterfront seafood

A long-running open-air seafood restaurant on the water at Crayton Cove, by the city dock.

845 12th Avenue SouthExplore View on map
Dinner on the sand

Baleen

Vanderbilt Beach·Seafood with a Gulf view

LaPlaya resort’s restaurant looks straight over Vanderbilt Beach and the Gulf, and is a classic Naples sunset table.

9891 Gulf Shore DriveExplore View on map

Where to stay

Gulf-front grand resort

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

Vanderbilt Beach·Beach resort

The grand beachfront Ritz-Carlton on the Gulf, between Vanderbilt Beach and Pelican Bay.

280 Vanderbilt Beach RoadExplore View on map
On Vanderbilt Beach

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

Vanderbilt Beach·Beach resort

A stylish beach resort on Vanderbilt Beach, home of Baleen restaurant.

9891 Gulf Shore DriveExplore View on map
In the heart of Fifth

The Inn on Fifth

Old Naples·Downtown hotel

A hotel in the middle of Fifth Avenue South, with its own spa.

699 5th Avenue SouthExplore View on map

Shopping

Old Naples boutiques

Third Street South

Old Naples·Shopping street

A charming shopping street in Old Naples, a few blocks from the beach.

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Getting there from Miami

Cypress country

Big Cypress National Preserve

Big Cypress·National preserve

A huge national preserve of cypress swamp and pine on the Tamiami Trail east of Naples.

33100 Tamiami Trail EastExplore View on map
Across the state by coach

Bus between Miami and Naples: Greyhound and FlixBus

Naples·Intercity bus

Greyhound and FlixBus run coaches from Naples to Miami and other Florida cities.

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Trams, bikes and alligators

Shark Valley (Everglades National Park)

Tamiami Trail, the Everglades·National park visitor centre

The Everglades National Park visitor centre on the Tamiami Trail, with a tram road and an observation tower reached on foot, by bike or by tram.

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Straight across the state

Driving from Miami to Naples

Miami to Naples·Road trip

The quickest way is to drive straight across the state on I-75 (Alligator Alley): about 2½ hours without stops, depending on traffic. The Tamiami Trail (US 41) is the slower, scenic route through the Everglades.

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Questions and answers

How long is the drive from Miami to Naples?

The quickest way is straight across the state on I-75 (Alligator Alley): about 2½ hours without stops, depending on traffic. The Tamiami Trail (US 41) is slower and more scenic.

Is Alligator Alley a toll road?

Yes. Alligator Alley is a toll road.

Can I get to Naples without a car?

Greyhound and FlixBus run coaches between Miami and Naples; check the current stops when you book.

Where can I read more about Naples?

Our sister site, the ULTIMATE Naples City Guide at ultimatenaplescityguide.com, covers Naples in full.

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