where to go and what to do

The Vanderbilt Beach Resort is an intimate family-owned hotel with a relaxed, casual atmosphere reminiscent of the small hotels of Olde Florida without sacrificing the modern amenities that you have come to expect. The off-the-beaten-path hotel is cherished by travelers who value an authentic Florida vacation experience and gracious hospitality. The on-site beach front popular Turtle Club restaurant is a local favorite.

C Hotel Naples 5th Avenue combines a particular sophistication with a host of practical comforts, bringing modern hospitality to the heart of Old Naples. This Southwest Florida hotel enjoys an ideal location along Naples’ unofficial main street, surrounded by upscale shopping, dining, cultural arts, and entertainment.

Strategically located on Naples Bay where Goodlette Frank meets 41 in downtown Naples, there is nothing modest about this upscale oasis. Bayfront’s colorful European architecture is an eye catching and memorable landmark in Old Naples. Strolling on brick-laden pathways lead to rare finds in the galleries and shops coupled with the impeccable cuisine of the restaurants take the Bayfront experience to a new level.

Bellasera provides a sophisticated, tropical retreat with a Tuscan twist. The onsite Claw Bar and close proximity to everything make this a great option.

Bike tours can be an excellent option for site seeing while getting some low impact exercise.

Naples Bicycle Tours
(239) 825-6344
http://www.naplesbicycletours.com/home.html

Bike Ride USA
(239) 216-7594
https://www.bikerideusa.com/

Nautical Miles (Luxury Yacht Charters)
1500 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (941) 216-7625
https://nautimiles.com/

Blue Dahlia Private Charters
Address: 495 Bayfront Place, Naples, Florida 34102
Phone: (239) 206-9955
thebluedahliaprivatecharters.com/

Island Sailing Naples - Experienced sailors can bareboat Island Dreams, our 31' Catalina.
Address: 800 12th Avenue South, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 398-1483
www.sailnaples.com/

Miss Naples
Address; 550 Port O Call Way, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 649-2275
www.naplescatamaran.com

Naples Nantucket Yacht Group
Address: 365 5th Avenue South ~ Suite #306 , Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 313-6868
​naplesnantucketyachtcharters.com/

Sailboats Unlimited
Address: 880 12th Ave S ~ Naples City Docks
Phone: (239) 649-1740
SailboatsUmlimited.com

Sweet Liberty is a Catamaran offering water cruises.
Address: 880 12th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 793-3525
www.sweetliberty.com/

Naples Botanical Garden is 170-acre, world-class garden paradise that features plants from around the world. We are also the youngest garden in history to receive the American Public Gardens Association’s prestigious Award for Garden Excellence.

Coastland Center is a shopping mall located in Naples, Florida. Opened in 1976, it features Sears, Macy's, JCPenney, and Dillard's as its anchors. It hosts a food court and many other specialty stores.

Coconut Point is an outdoor mall located in Estero, Florida. On top of featuring over 140 shops, it is includes of condominiums, restaurants, a movie theater, and other forms of entertainment such as live music and annual festivals.

The intersection of upscale and downtime — Compass by Margaritaville is a new upscale boutique hotel concept and is pet friendly.

At the Nature Center, guests get connected to conservation through hands-on interactive experiences in the Dalton Discover Center, on our famous electric boat tours and in our Little Explorer Play Zone.

If you are looking for an exciting and challenging Naples activity, try Miniature Golf. Our two separate 18 hole mini golf courses, the Cave Course and the Falls Course, are a relaxing and fun way to unwind or spend quality time with your family.

Discover the rugged beauty of this famed natural area on Corkscrew's famous boardwalk - a 2.25-mile adventure through pine flatwoods, wet prairie, around a marsh, and finally into the largest old-growth bald cypress forest in North America.

Fifth Avenue serves as the 'downtown' of Naples where you can find shopping and dining as well as some culture.

Third Street South, the birthplace of Naples, lies two blocks from the 19th Century Naples Pier, the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico and is surrounded by the colorful original beach cottages and lovely houses of Old Naples. The sophisticated and delightful shops, the renowned fine restaurants and bistros, and the courtyards and antique fountains all await—amidst the lush colorful cascading flowers and green landscaping of historic Third Street South.

This is one of my favorites. The Edgewater is a boutique hotel that sits right on the white sand beaches. There are some rooms that accept pets.

Edison & Ford historic winter homes, acres of botanic gardens, museum, laboratory, Garden Shoppe (Garden Center) and Museum Store.

A cool experience to jump on a fast moving airboat to take in the natural beauty around. There are several different companies to provide air boat rides. Here is a short list to start with.

http://www.evergladescity-airboattours.com/
https://www.captainjacksairboattours.com/
https://www.wootenseverglades.com/​

Established in 1936, this attraction features botanical gardens & wildlife enclosures. Today, the Gardens are home to rescued birds and reptiles nestled among the old growth plants.

Whether you want to go deep sea fishing or fishing on the internal waterways, there are plenty of options. There are several different companies to provide air boat rides. Here is some to consider.
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www.LegalHookersAdventureCharters.com​
https://www.naplessaltwaterfishing.com/
https://www.naples-fishingcharters.com/
http://captainedscharterboats.com/
http://www.offherradar.com/
http://www.aandbcharters.com/​
http://www.fishingnaples.com
http://redfishrobs.com

Food and Thought is a 100% organic grocery store. They have a great café and a nice courtyard with outdoor seating

The second location, Food & Thought 2 is located at 7941 Airport Pulling Rd. N., Naples, FL 34109. Food & Thought 2 takes organic dining to a whole new level, with full-service breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Plus, with our full bar and live music, it’s the perfect place to unwind.

Upscale grocery store chain with an old-world vibe offers local produce, prepared eats, wine & more. Fresh Market stocks many organic and locally grown items.

This North Naples shopping area offers restaurants, boutique shopping and a weekend, year-round farmer's market.

Fun indoor amusements for all ages with over 120 games, simulators and 6 lanes of Mini Bowling. Our beautiful Restaurant and Sports Bar provide both indoor and outdoor seating, a great menu and over 65 TVs to watch the game.

The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples is a museum for children in Naples, Florida, United States, with the mission "To provide an exciting, inspiring environment where children and their families play, learn and dream together"

Good Mood Ranch is a great place to bring your family in East Naples Area. It's Farm, Fun and Educational. There are lots of fun activities like Pony Rides, a Train Ride, Petting Zoo and more!

The 140-acre Gordon River Greenway Park provides an ecological corridor in the heart of urban Naples that offers visitors the opportunity to view wildlife and gain an appreciation for Southwest Florida’s natural beauty. The 2.5 miles of asphalt, mulch, and boardwalk trails meander through six different native plant communities and are designed for passive recreational activities such as: walking, jogging, biking, roller-blading and skateboarding. The park is leashed-dog friendly and contains: fishing and look-out piers, a kayak/canoe laugh with storage rack, bike racks, restrooms with water fountains, a playground with a tree-house, and picnic pavilions.

Great Wolf Lodge resort in Naples, FL offers a wide variety of fun family attractions from water slides to interactive games.

Looking for a fun way to spend time with your friends and family while seeing some of the Naples surroundings? You may want to given these fun alternative a try.

NAPLES PEDAL PUB
(239) 877-1988
8957 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, FL 34108
https://www.pedalpub.com/naples-fl/

NAPLES CYCLE BOATS
(239) 219-5119
2880 Becca Ave, Naples, FL 34112
https://www.naplescycleboats.com/

Gulf Coast Town Center is an outdoor shopping mall in Fort Myers, Florida. Opened in phases between 2005 and 2007, the center features Bass Pro Shops, Belk, Best Buy, Costco, Dick's Sporting Goods, etc.

Rehearsal & performance venue for a professional theater troupe producing their own plays.

Headpinz in Naples is a popular entertainment venue offering a range of activities including bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and more. People go to Headpinz for family fun, team building, parties, and casual outings with friends. It is a great place for all ages to enjoy and spend quality time together. There is also a larger Headpinz in Fort Myers you can check out.

In addition to hosting Florida Everblades hockey, Southwest Florida’s premier entertainment venue offers a wide variety of choice entertainment.

This is a newer hotel that overlooks the internal waterways. There is a nice pool area overlooking the docks. It is very convenient to Downtown Naples and Tin City. They accept pets.

This boutique hotel is right downtown providing ideal proximity to shops, dining, entertainment and beaches.

​If you don't mind a bit of a drive to Naples and you want to enjoy beautiful wide white sand beaches and a newly updated JW Marriott, you may want to check this one out.

Jet skis are a great way to explore the waters whether you rent on your own or join a tour group. Take in the wonders and the sea life.

Avi Water Sports
(239) 777-9873
https://aviwatersports.com/

Naples Jet SKi Rental - 1500 Danford St
(239) 216-3512
​www.naplesjetskirental.com

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Step onto the beach from your private oceanfront guest room at this beach resort with golf privileges at the course that is a short 15-minutes away.

Mercato is a great place to grab a bite to eat, catch a movie or enjoy dancing at one of the venues.

Features more than 140 top designer and brand name outlets with savings of up to 70% off retail prices. Find great savings on top names including Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store, and more.

Naples Grande is not one of my personal favorites but it is popular. It is near the water but separated from the beach by mangroves. You can take a tram to the beach. Naples Grande has an offsite golf course available so you can enjoy the beach and golf during your stay.

Naples has some beautiful parks, some of which are on the beach.

CAMBIER PARK: 755 8th Ave S, Naples, FL 34104
BAKER PARK: 50 Riverside Cir, Naples, FL 34102
FLEISCHMANN PARK: 1600 Fleischmann Blvd, Naples, FL 34102
LOWDERMILK BEACH/PARK: 1301 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102
CLAM PASS BEACH: Seagate Drive & Crayton Road, Naples, FL 34108
VANDERBILT BEACH: At the far West end of Vanderbilt Road 34109
WIGGINS PASS BEACH/PARK: 11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108
CORKSCREW SWAMP SANCTUARY: 375 Sanctuary Rd W, Naples, FL 34120

Home of the Naples Philharmonic and The Baker Museum. Artis—Naples is the premier center for the arts in Southwest Florida. The Baker Museum is part of the Artis—It houses a diverse collection of art in a three-story, 30,000-square-foot facility. Over 140 orchestral and chamber concerts, as well as opera and ballet, education, community and special event concerts.

Historic pier known for fishing, bird-watching, dolphin-spotting & scenic sunset views.

Naples Players continues to celebrate season after season of performances, programs, and classes which are geared towards inspiring our community and defining our culture for the future of the arts in Southwest Florida.

Cruise Naples / Pure Florida offers water excursions including fishing trips, casual cruise, jet boat rides, etc.

The Segway tour will offer a fantastic orientation and give you a great opportunity to see all of the sites. For the locals, we’re sure you will learn new facts and stories about Naples that you’ve never heard.

See the very best of Naples on board a vintage Trolley and enjoy our fully-narrated Trolley Tour covering over 100 points of interest.

The Naples Zoo was opened in September 1969 in Naples, Florida, in what was once the gardens for botanist Dr. Henry Nehrling's collection of plants. The gardens were neglected after Nehrling's death, but reopened in 1954 by Julius Fleischmann.

NGALA® Wildlife Preserve is the perfect location for that special birthday tribute, lifetime achievement recognition, retirement party, Christmas Party, Bar Mitzvah, Christening, or milestone event. For any Social Occasion, we specialize in creating only the finest in memories.

The cottage is Naples Oldest home, built in 1895 and just a block east of the famous Naples Pier

Created from the vision of Tiger Woods and his TGR Design team, the two 18-hole putting courses are built entirely with synthetic turfs, incorporating fairways, bunkers, and rough just as you would see on a traditional golf course. Using only a putter, this unique golf experience can be played by anyone - no matter their age, ability, or whether they’ve ever held a club before.

Arrow Head Golf
(239) 596-1000
2205 Heritage Greens Drive.
https://arrowheadgolfnaples.com/
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Naples Grande
(239) 659-3700
7335 Premier Drive
https://www.naplesgrandegolf.com/

Tiburón Golf Club
(239) 593-2200
2620 Tiburon Dr
https://www.tiburonnaples.com/

Valencia
(239) 352-0777
1725 Double Eagle Trail, Naples, FL 34120
http://start.valenciagolfandcountryclub.com

Mustang Course
(239) 793-2600
8004 Lely Resort Blvd.
www.lelyresortgolfandcountryclub.com

Hibiscus
(239) 774-0088
5375 Hibiscus Drive
https://www.hibiscusgolf.com/

Old Corkscrew Golf Club
(239) 949-4700
17320 Corkscrew Rd., Estero
http://www.oldcorkscrew.com/

Raptor Bay Golf Club
23001 Coconut Point Resort Dr,Bonita Springs
(239) 390-4600
https://www.raptorbaygolfclub.com/

The Links
(239) 417-1313
16161 Tamiami Trail E
http://linksofnaples.com/

Publix is a national grocery chain that has numerous locations throughout Naples.

Family owned horse riding that offers lessons as well as events/experiences

This luxury hotel sits right on the white sand beaches and may be a nice treat if you want to splurge.

If you want to get some golf in, the Ritz allows play on the beautiful Tiburon golf course.

Explore our 75,000 sq. ft. farmer’s market-inspired store in North Naples and find fresh produce from our farms. But more than just a grocery store... Also a great place for date night with live music, drinks and dining.

Southwest Florida's #1 entertainment destination, Seminole Casino Hotel in Immokalee, Florida. Offering an experience unique to the Paradise Coast, we invite you to indulge in culinary delights, dance the night away or win big in our high-energy casino, all while relaxing in one of our beautifully designed deluxe rooms or suites.

Far more than rescue and sanctuary, Shy Wolf has been offering educational programs and therapeutic animal encounters for more than twenty years. Visits scheduled by appointment with donation.

Sprouts has everything you need for a happy and healthy holiday! Order fully prepared meals, centerpiece meats, including natural and organic turkeys, and artfully arranged catering trays.

This kid-friendly park features waterslides, a lazy river, a kids' water play area & diving pools. The water park is part of a much larger Collier County Park with soccer fields, baseball/softball fields and other outdoor activities.

The Capri Inn was formerly to Trianon and has underwent an exciting and extensive renovation and joined Opal Collection offering gorgeous rooms and an onsite private cottage.

The Escalante is a boutique hotel in the historic downtown area of Naples with a cozy poo with lush surrounds. Use of bicycles and shuttle service.

Tin City is a specialty shopping district in Naples, Florida. It is open-air, specializing in antiques and local handmade novelties. There are four separate buildings.

Enjoy the climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay and throughout our sports bar and restaurant. Using complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves.

Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).

The Village on Venetian Bay is an upscale, waterside open-air shopping district in Naples, Florida. The mall contains myriad upscale shops, mostly specializing in home decor.

State of the art facility, allows each player to be fully immersed in a fun environment and 18 exciting holes with beautiful tropical landscaping, gorgeous water features, and Volcano Mountain!

If you are looking for something active to do in Naples, you may want to give wake boarding a try. They also offer wakesurfing, waterskiing, and tubing.

What better way to see all the beautiful surroundings and sea life than by kayak?
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DAY STAR CHARTERS
Phone: 239-417-3474
https://www.daystarcharters.com/

DOLPHIN EXPLORER
Address: 951 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145
Phone: 239-642-6899
https://dolphin-study.com/

ECOENDEAVORS
Phone: 239-877-5902
https://ecoendeavors.org/

EVERGLADE NATIONAL PARK BOAT TOURS
Phone (239) 695-2591
www.getyourguide.com/everglades-national-park-l1867/

EVERGLADE TOURS
Phone: 800-860-1472
www.evergladesareatours.com/

FINSEEKER ADVENTURES
Address: 13535 Vanderbilt Dr, Naples, FL 34110
Phone: 239-682-3134
www.finseekerguidedadventuresfl.com

MANTATEE SIGHTSEEING ADVENTURE
Phone: 239-642-6400
www.See-Mantees.com

MARCO ISLAND SEA EXCURSIONS
Phone: 239-642-6400
www.SeaExcursions.com

The Waterside Shops is an open-air mall located featuring Saks Fifth Avenue as anchor stores. There are luxury shops and dining establishments.

Eco-minded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

Wynns has been a Naples staple since 1938, and is one of the fancier grocery stores in town serving pre-made meals, a great deli and fresh seafood counter.