East/South Naples Guidebook

Carla
East/South Naples Guidebook

Sightseeing

Close to our properties and a great way to get around Naples!
Bayshore Bike Rental
6023 Bayshore Drive
Close to our properties and a great way to get around Naples!
Rent a boat and hit the locals favorites spot, Keewaydin Island.
Bayfront Rentals LLC
1221 5th Ave S
Rent a boat and hit the locals favorites spot, Keewaydin Island.
Carla LOVES fishing - off a bridge or on a chartered boat. Catch your own dinner!
Fishing Charters of Naples
300 5th Ave S
Carla LOVES fishing - off a bridge or on a chartered boat. Catch your own dinner!
Beautiful and tranquil - a great way to learn about all of the exotic plants native to our hometown.
259 locals recommend
Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore Dr
259 locals recommend
Beautiful and tranquil - a great way to learn about all of the exotic plants native to our hometown.
Historic Tin City in Naples - we love the magic shop and Pinchers (kids east free!!). You can book all sorts of tours here as well.
193 locals recommend
Tin City
1200 5th Ave S
193 locals recommend
Historic Tin City in Naples - we love the magic shop and Pinchers (kids east free!!). You can book all sorts of tours here as well.

Neighborhoods

Naples famous 'downtown' - shop, eat, or just take a stroll down one of our favorite streets in Naples! Be sure to make a reservation well in advance if you'd like to eat anywhere on 5th avenue.
287 locals recommend
5th Avenue South
5th Avenue South
287 locals recommend
Naples famous 'downtown' - shop, eat, or just take a stroll down one of our favorite streets in Naples! Be sure to make a reservation well in advance if you'd like to eat anywhere on 5th avenue.
Take yourself on a tour of one of our nations most expensive zip codes!
19 locals recommend
Port Royal
19 locals recommend
Take yourself on a tour of one of our nations most expensive zip codes!

Shopping

High-end shopping in North Naples.
278 locals recommend
Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail N
278 locals recommend
High-end shopping in North Naples.
Cant travel to Florida and not go to an outlet mall!
349 locals recommend
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew Rd
349 locals recommend
Cant travel to Florida and not go to an outlet mall!

Food scene

Bay-side outdoor dining - try the brussel sprouts!
44 locals recommend
The Dock At Crayton Cove
845 12th Ave S
44 locals recommend
Bay-side outdoor dining - try the brussel sprouts!
Food Truck and Bar in Bayshore Arts - We love this place because our kids NEVER want to eat the same thing and with so many choices, we can all be happy. Live music and DJs almost every night!
82 locals recommend
Celebration Park Naples
2880 Becca Ave
82 locals recommend
Food Truck and Bar in Bayshore Arts - We love this place because our kids NEVER want to eat the same thing and with so many choices, we can all be happy. Live music and DJs almost every night!
Upscale Beach Dining - Local Tip: MAKE A RESERVATION!
137 locals recommend
The Turtle Club Restaurant
9225 Gulf Shore Dr
137 locals recommend
Upscale Beach Dining - Local Tip: MAKE A RESERVATION!
Sweet tacos, Turkish style! One of our favorite spots for *work meetings*
13 locals recommend
Turco Taco
410 9th St N
13 locals recommend
Sweet tacos, Turkish style! One of our favorite spots for *work meetings*

Family Activities

Family-friendly mini golf
21 locals recommend
Coral Cay Adventure Golf
2205 Tamiami Trail E
21 locals recommend
Family-friendly mini golf
Naples waterpark - newly renovated! Just make sure to check if they are open as they close for certain seasons.
93 locals recommend
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
15000 Livingston Rd
93 locals recommend
Naples waterpark - newly renovated! Just make sure to check if they are open as they close for certain seasons.
Rainy day activity number 1! Endless hours of learning and playing. Our kids 4 years old to 15 years old love it!
62 locals recommend
Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples
15080 Livingston Rd
62 locals recommend
Rainy day activity number 1! Endless hours of learning and playing. Our kids 4 years old to 15 years old love it!

Beaches

Best Family Beach in town! Loudermilk hosts sugarsand beaches, a sand volleyball court, two playgrounds, a beach cafe and so much more. Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboard rentals available. Chairs and Umbrella rentals available seasonally.
127 locals recommend
Lowdermilk Park
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd N
127 locals recommend
Best Family Beach in town! Loudermilk hosts sugarsand beaches, a sand volleyball court, two playgrounds, a beach cafe and so much more. Kayak, Canoe, and Paddleboard rentals available. Chairs and Umbrella rentals available seasonally.
Vanderbilt Beach is a great spot for people watching, but its a hot tourist spot meaning it can get crowded during season.
253 locals recommend
Vanderbilt Beach
253 locals recommend
Vanderbilt Beach is a great spot for people watching, but its a hot tourist spot meaning it can get crowded during season.
State Park with great beaches. Carla loves fishing here (drive all the way to the last parking area for the best catch!) They also have drink machines, grills, picnic tables and bathrooms!
25 locals recommend
Wiggins Pass
25 locals recommend
State Park with great beaches. Carla loves fishing here (drive all the way to the last parking area for the best catch!) They also have drink machines, grills, picnic tables and bathrooms!
Voted one of America's best beaches! We love taking our pups out to the dog beach!
280 locals recommend
Lovers Key State Park
8700 Estero Blvd
280 locals recommend
Voted one of America's best beaches! We love taking our pups out to the dog beach!
The most famous beach in Naples! Parking can be a bit crazy during season, but it's well worth it. Grab a burger or a beer from the Pier, people watch the locals fishing, or lay around on the beach.
79 locals recommend
Naples Pier
Naples Pier
79 locals recommend
The most famous beach in Naples! Parking can be a bit crazy during season, but it's well worth it. Grab a burger or a beer from the Pier, people watch the locals fishing, or lay around on the beach.
Naples favorite "party beach" - get there by BOAT ONLY.
30 locals recommend
Keewaydin Island
30 locals recommend
Naples favorite "party beach" - get there by BOAT ONLY.

City/town information

Bonita Springs downtown area is a great attraction - we love seeing shows at the outdoor shell or renting a kayak on the Imperial River.
51 locals recommend
Bonita Springs
51 locals recommend
Bonita Springs downtown area is a great attraction - we love seeing shows at the outdoor shell or renting a kayak on the Imperial River.