Naples Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Long luscious stretch of sand, gorgeous gardens everywhere 


Con

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 price, old men in speedos, and lack of nightlife 


In a nutshell

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 Relaxing. 

 

Explore Naples

Things to Do  

The Beach

The Beach, Naples

 15 Reviews  We have been to Naples four times and on each vacation the beach beckons for a variety of reasons. Naples Beach is impressive, but others are equally enjoyable. Choose from Lowdermilk Beach Park, Naples Beach, or Keewaydin Island. 

Tin City

Tin City, Naples

 6 Reviews  The owner is a lazy scam artist. My dad and my husband went for my dad's birthday. They caught a very large trout, over 2' long. The owner made them release it. We were later told by the former owner of the business that the new owner was simply too lazy to clean it. Everyone left the fishing trip... 

Fifth Avenue South

Fifth Avenue South, Naples

 8 Reviews  5th Avenue South is a great shopping district in central Old Naples. This area include unique stores, sidewalk cafes, hotels, galleries, and fine dining along palm-lined streets just a few blocks from the water. Perhaps the only problem here is the lack of convenient parking. Also nearby is Third... 

The Village on Venetian Bay

The Village on Venetian Bay, Naples

 4 Reviews   This shot was taken from a local restaurant in The Venetian Village, between Naples proper and Vanderbilt Beach Road, just off Tamiami Trail . If you have to ask what these homes cost, you can't afford them!..:))  

Third Street

Third Street, Naples

 4 Reviews  All along 3rd Ave, parallel to the beach, and starting at the cross section of 8th street is an area known as Old Naples. This is a cool area with beautiful artwork, sculptures and fountains everywhere you turn. Mainly their are galleries here, as well as some restaurants. An excellent visual treat... 

Museums

Museums, Naples

 3 Reviews  "Art reflects the soul of the community" The above quote is on the outside of the Naples Museum of Art [as seen in the photograph], and it is a quote that I believe. The Naples Museum of Art is located right next to the Philharmonic Center For The Arts. It is open from October 1 until June on... 

Water Sports

Water Sports, Naples

 3 Reviews  the gulf of mexico offers excellent fishing off shore and in the ten tousand islands. there a number of charter fishing boats for hire in naples. pictured is an information center at tin city where you can book fishing charters and boat cruises. 

Hotels  

The Ritz-Carlton Naples

 4 Reviews and 664 Opinions  Valet parking is $25 daily and required. Wait times can be upwards of 30 minutes. We had to wait... 

La Playa Beach & Golf Resort

 1 Review and 887 Opinions  My search for a room in February, 2001 gave me a price of $305.00 per night Great location on the... 

Restaurants  

Riverwalk Fish & Ale House

Riverwalk Fish & Ale House, Naples

 2 Reviews  Considered by most to be the best restaurant in Tin City, the Riverwalk Restaurant offers dockside dining, with choices ranging from fresh catch of the day, to a raw bar, to more casual selections such as Gulf Coast Grouper Tacos or Barbecue Pulled-Pork Sandwich. Order cold beers or tropical blended... 

Tommy Bahama's

Tommy Bahama's, Naples

 2 Reviews  Tommy Bahama Cafe was introduced to us via our friends, Patti and Rick, who live in Naples. We spent an afternoon with them a few days after we arrived in Naples. They suggested that we eat lunch here. What a great idea, as we soon discovered. Of course, I was aware of the Tommy Bahama brand name... 

Hofgarten Brauhaus

Hofgarten Brauhaus, Naples

 1 Review  Very German, but not oppressively so. You'll find there is lighter fare and the staff doesn't muse into corny Germanisms. The crowd itself also seems to have a Teutonic flare, I heard a couple conversing in their native tongue about life in East Berlin. Naples on a whole seems to be developing a... 

Transportation  

Fort Myers Airport

Fort Myers Airport, Naples

 8 Reviews  Best Car Service to Naples! We travel to our vacation home in Naples quite often throughout the year. Unlike most of the other car services, Ambassador Transportation Town Cars are always clean and none of their drivers smoke. The drivers are really friendly, are dressed professionally and make us... 

Trolley

Trolley, Naples

 2 Reviews  When you first get to Naples take a Naples Trolley Tour. They can be picked up at about 25 different places and you can get on and off as you like. This is a very good way to see all of Naples so that you can get a better idea of where to go when you're on your own. *CAUTION* If they say they're... 

Shopping  

Malls and shopping areas

Malls and shopping areas, Naples

 6 Reviews  We stopped outside a home furnishings store so that Doreen could pet the guardian lion. Using the Village at Venetian Bay directory, can you identify the location of this home interiors boutique? Look for Danieli's. Doree purchased a French porcelain coustume mask to place on the wall in our dining... 

Local Customs  

Word to the wise

Word to the wise, Naples

 1 Review  Neapolitans are justifiably more snazzy in their culture and dress than other parts of the Gulf Coast. With upscale nightlife and an arts scene, plus some of the richest beah places outside of Palm Beach, it's not hard to see why. Generally, there's no dress code or demeanour needed for the more... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Airboat rides

Airboat rides, Naples

 2 Reviews  **Please note. I'm told that airboats are not allowed inside the Everglades National Park. Apparently my trip was just on the boundaries I recommend an airboat ride outside the park since in the park, around Everglades city you can't venture into the mangrove or 'grass' Everglades City is the place... 

Palm Cottage

Palm Cottage, Naples

 1 Review  This is Naples' oldest house, built in 1890. It sits in the historic district on 12th Avenue near the pier. Inside, the Naples Histrical Soeicty has restored its 19th century atmosphere to show how some of Naples' first summer tourists lived. It's amazing how many people pass by this place to go by... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Golf in Naples

Golf in Naples, Naples

 2 Reviews  On the east side of the road from the Naples Beach Hotel is the Golf Club, with its championship par 72 course. Inside the clubhouse are Broadwell’s Restaurant & Totch Brown’s Bar. The bar serves a delicious assortment of tapas, with full wine bar and an excellent beer selection as well. (You can... 

The Beach

The Beach, Naples

 1 Review  Any activity to do with water can be done here. Boating, fishing (deep-sea, inland waterway, Gulf of Mexico, and beach), swimming, scuba-diving (murky water though), kayaking, bird watching - you name it. 

Favorites  

The Beach

The Beach, Naples

 9 Reviews  I only lived here for about 3 months with my father. While I was down there however there was one thing i noticed. It rained, everyday. Not just a little dirzzle but huge thunderstorm kind of rain. Now this was during the summer, the perfect season for them. I can't say I disliked it. Take the... 

Shopping on Fifth Avenue

Shopping on Fifth Avenue, Naples

 1 Review  Shop on Fifth Avenue. This street has really transformed, and continues to be. By 2005 I estimate its entire length will be filled with 4 story retail and condominium buildings with a Spanish design. In any event, the quality of shops and services on 5th Avenue has also picked up, with several very... 

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