Florida travel guide

Naples

Beach mornings, garden afternoons and evenings in Old Naples.

Get to know Naples

Things to do in Naples, Florida

Naples pairs Gulf beaches with a walkable downtown dining and gallery scene. Build a visit around the coastline and Old Naples, then leave time for gardens or wetland wildlife. A Naples home can suit a relaxed beach stay, but the city covers a wide area: check your listing’s location against the outings you want to make.

Places to explore

Palm-lined Old Naples shopping street at dusk

Fifth Avenue South & Third Street South

Explore Old Naples through its shops, galleries and restaurants. These two downtown areas make a natural evening destination after a beach day; browse menus and choose a reservation that suits your group.

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White-sand barrier island beach with shorebirds

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

A barrier-island setting for shoreline walks, birdwatching and coastal scenery. Check the state park’s alerts for current beach access and facilities rather than planning around an older park description.

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Tropical botanical garden with a water lily pond

Naples Botanical Garden

Make room for a garden visit between beach outings. Review the Garden’s current exhibitions and visitor information to choose a route and outing that work for your party.

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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Follow the sanctuary’s boardwalk through Southwest Florida wetland habitats. This is a separate nature excursion from downtown Naples; plan the drive and check current admission arrangements with Audubon.

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Beaches & outdoors

Choose a public beach access or a coastal park rather than assuming every waterfront has public entry. Naples Pier and its surrounding facilities may be affected by restoration work: a beach visit does not guarantee pier access. Check city and county notices and water-quality information before swimming.

Families & rainy days

CMON, the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples, offers hands-on indoor activities for families. The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples is an art-focused alternative. The Botanical Garden is an outdoor option when the weather is suitable, not a substitute during thunderstorms.

Plan your visit

Match your home’s location to downtown, North Naples and the beach access you intend to use; they are not interchangeable locations.
Check current parking instructions and beach notices before leaving. Bring sun protection and water; move indoors during lightning.
Keep an indoor option such as CMON or The Baker Museum for a weather change, and confirm current visitor details directly.

One day in Naples

A suggested day, with room to slow down. Check conditions and reservations before you go.

Morning
Choose a beach walk or Delnor-Wiggins outing after checking the day’s conditions.
Afternoon
Have lunch, then visit the Botanical Garden. Swap in CMON or The Baker Museum if weather turns.
Evening
Browse Old Naples and settle in for dinner around Fifth Avenue South or Third Street South.