Pelican Bay market snapshot
Homes, condos and townhomes. Source: Naples MLS listing data, updated October 28, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
About Pelican Bay
Pelican Bay is a premier master-planned coastal community in North Naples, extending from U.S. 41 west to nearly three miles of Gulf shoreline. The community includes approximately 6,500 residences across about 95 individual associations, offering one of the most diverse collections of residential real estate in Naples. Buyers can choose among Gulf-front high-rise condominiums, mid- and low-rise condominiums, villas, attached residences and single-family homes, with settings ranging from Gulf and preserve views to lakes, golf course surroundings and established residential streets.
What distinguishes Pelican Bay is the combination of private Gulf beaches, extensive recreational amenities and preserved natural surroundings. More than 500 acres of protected estuary, mangroves and beach create a natural buffer along the Gulf, while an electric tram system and boardwalks connect residents to private beach facilities and beachfront dining. Tennis, pickleball, fitness, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, parks, walking and biking are incorporated into the community lifestyle, while Waterside Shops and Artis-Naples are located within the broader Pelican Bay area. For buyers seeking coastal living with an unusually extensive amenity package, Pelican Bay offers a lifestyle that is difficult to duplicate elsewhere in Naples.
Why People Like the Pelican Bay Community
- Nearly Three Miles of Private Beach: Residents and their guests enjoy access to an extensive stretch of Gulf shoreline with beach attendants, chairs, umbrellas and other services.
- Beachfront Dining: Marker 36 and Sandbar provide members-only dining directly along the Gulf.
- Exceptional Racquet Facilities: Pelican Bay offers 26 hydro tennis courts and 20 outdoor pickleball courts distributed among multiple locations.
- Extensive Fitness and Recreation: Fitness facilities, group exercise, personal training, parks, walking and biking paths and water recreation provide numerous ways to stay active.
- Extraordinary Housing Variety: High-rise condominiums, low- and mid-rise residences, villas and single-family homes provide options for a wide range of ownership preferences.
- Arts, Shopping and Culture: Artis-Naples, The Baker Museum and Waterside Shops are integrated into or immediately adjacent to the Pelican Bay community.
What You Need to Know About Living in Pelican Bay
- Pelican Bay Is Not Gated as a Whole: The broader community is not behind a single gated entrance, although certain individual neighborhoods and condominium properties have controlled or gated access.
- The Pelican Bay Foundation Is the Master Association: Property owners are members of the Foundation, which manages common areas and the extensive community-wide amenity system.
- Individual Associations Have Additional Responsibilities: Condominium, villa and other associations have their own fees, reserves, insurance, maintenance responsibilities and governing documents in addition to Foundation obligations.
- Golf Is Separate and Optional: Club Pelican Bay is a private golf club located within the community, but it operates separately from the Pelican Bay Foundation. Golf membership is not included with Pelican Bay residential ownership.
- Bay Colony Has an Additional Membership Structure: Properties within Bay Colony are part of Pelican Bay but have additional private amenities, association obligations and membership considerations.
- Condominium Due Diligence Varies by Building: Age, reserves, insurance, structural inspections, maintenance history, planned projects and amenities differ considerably among Pelican Bay’s many condominium associations.
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Pelican Bay Amenities
Pelican Bay’s amenity package is one of the most extensive in Naples, beginning with nearly three miles of private Gulf beach along the community’s western boundary. Residents and their guests can reach North Beach and South Beach using boardwalks through the mangroves or Pelican Bay’s open-air electric tram system. Eight tram stations connect the residential areas to the beach access points, making the Gulf easily accessible without driving or searching for beach parking.
Once at the beach, attendants provide loungers, umbrellas and cabanas, along with assistance with recreational equipment. Kayaks, canoes and sailboats allow residents to explore the Gulf and surrounding waterways, while beach fitness classes provide another recreational option.
Restrooms, showers and accessibility features are also available at the beach facilities.
One of Pelican Bay’s most distinctive amenities is private beachfront dining. Marker 36 at North Beach and Sandbar at South Beach provide residents and guests with restaurant and bar service directly along the Gulf. This ability to take the tram to the beach, spend the day along the water and enjoy lunch, dinner or cocktails without leaving the community is a defining part of the Pelican Bay lifestyle.
Racquet sports are equally impressive. Pelican Bay offers 26 hydro tennis courts and 20 outdoor pickleball courts at three locations, supported by professional instruction, organized play, round robins and special events. The size of the racquet program allows both recreational and more competitive players to participate without requiring membership in a separate private sports club.
The Pelican Bay Community Center provides fitness, wellness, educational and social facilities. The Fitness Center includes cardiovascular, strength and core-training equipment along with indoor and outdoor group exercise programs and personal training. The Community Center also provides spaces for art, meetings, events, educational programs and other resident activities, making it an important year-round gathering place.
Nature is an equally important part of the community. More than 500 acres of protected estuary, mangroves and beaches form part of Pelican Bay’s coastal environment. Walking and biking routes, boardwalks, parks and the community’s berm pathway allow residents to enjoy these surroundings beyond the formal recreational facilities. Oakmont Park and Ridgewood Park provide additional green spaces within the community.
For golfers, Club Pelican Bay offers a private 27-hole golf experience within Pelican Bay. The club is separate from the Pelican Bay Foundation, and membership is optional rather than included with homeownership. This distinction allows residents who do not play golf to enjoy Pelican Bay’s extensive Foundation amenities without being required to maintain a golf membership, while golfers can separately pursue Club membership.
Pelican Bay also benefits from an exceptional location. Waterside Shops, Artis-Naples and The Baker Museum are within the broader Pelican Bay area, providing shopping, dining, performing arts and cultural experiences close to home. Additional restaurants, shopping, healthcare and Gulf beaches are readily accessible throughout North Naples.
The result is a community where the lifestyle extends far beyond the individual residence. Whether someone prefers beach days, Gulf-front dining, tennis, pickleball, fitness, kayaking, walking, cycling, cultural events or optional private golf, Pelican Bay provides an unusually broad range of choices within one coastal Naples community.
What Is Near Pelican Bay?
Downtown Naples (5th Avenue South): 5.5 miles
Closest beach: Clam Pass Park, 0.8 miles
RSW Airport: 21.6 miles
Notable shopping & dining nearby: Waterside Shops, 0.5 miles
Closest park: Clam Pass Park, 0.8 miles
(Distances are approximate straight-line distances.)
Pelican Bay Floor Plans
Floor plans are provided as a complimentary resource to help you understand the layouts available in Pelican Bay. Plans and specifications can change, so confirm details for any specific home.
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Condo Buildings in Pelican Bay
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Where Is Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay FAQ
Where is Pelican Bay located?
Pelican Bay is in North Naples, stretching from U.S. 41 west to nearly three miles of Gulf shoreline. Waterside Shops, Artis-Naples and The Baker Museum are within or right next to the community.
What types of homes are in Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay has approximately 6,500 residences across about 95 associations. Choices include Gulf-front high-rises, mid- and low-rise condominiums, villas, attached homes and single-family homes.
Is Pelican Bay gated, and is golf membership required?
Pelican Bay is not gated as a whole, though some neighborhoods and buildings have controlled access. Owners belong to the Pelican Bay Foundation, while Club Pelican Bay golf is separate and optional, and Bay Colony has its own additional membership structure.
What amenities does Pelican Bay offer?
Residents enjoy nearly three miles of private beach with attendant service, plus members-only dining at Marker 36 and Sandbar. There are also 26 hydro tennis courts, 20 pickleball courts, a fitness and community center, kayaks, canoes, sailboats, parks and walking paths.
How do Pelican Bay residents get to the beach?
An open-air electric tram with eight stations and boardwalks through the mangroves take residents to North Beach and South Beach. No beach parking hunt required, which is a pretty good perk.
Last updated October 2026 by Renee Hahn, Your Naples Expert. Community details, fees and amenities can change, so confirm specifics for any home you are considering.
