Dianne's Guidebook
Beach areas
park in the lot, stroll down the beautiful cypress and wetland flora lined boardwalk to the beach or wait for the free transport if you have lots of gear. Bathrooms and a small food service area are available on site. This area is idea for kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.
125 locals recommend
Clam Pass Park
465 Seagate Drpark in the lot, stroll down the beautiful cypress and wetland flora lined boardwalk to the beach or wait for the free transport if you have lots of gear. Bathrooms and a small food service area are available on site. This area is idea for kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.
Do you want to fish without having to buy a license? The pier has a blanket fishing license that covers everyone, young and old at no charge. You'll likely see the dolphins, they know where the easy dinner is. Beautiful pier, gorgeous sunsets, nice beach area. you may also see some tarpon in season but they are protected certain times of the year.
79 locals recommend
Naples Pier
Naples PierDo you want to fish without having to buy a license? The pier has a blanket fishing license that covers everyone, young and old at no charge. You'll likely see the dolphins, they know where the easy dinner is. Beautiful pier, gorgeous sunsets, nice beach area. you may also see some tarpon in season but they are protected certain times of the year.
Tin City
1200 5th Ave SA quaint shopping place.
Wiggins Pass Beach 1
11129 Park DrSightseeing
Don't have a boat? sign up for a sightseeing cruise and lookout for dolphins, manatee and other wildlife. Want to see the celebrity homes? They can point them out.
20 locals recommend
Pure Florida
1200 5th Ave SDon't have a boat? sign up for a sightseeing cruise and lookout for dolphins, manatee and other wildlife. Want to see the celebrity homes? They can point them out.
you have to get tickets in advance but where else will you see a ghost orchid. Bring water bottles, binoculars and bug spray. Maybe a quick stop at Walgreens off of Golden Gate parkway on you way there?
93 locals recommend
Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary-ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-INS
375 Sanctuary Rd Wyou have to get tickets in advance but where else will you see a ghost orchid. Bring water bottles, binoculars and bug spray. Maybe a quick stop at Walgreens off of Golden Gate parkway on you way there?
Want to see the area with the alligators? They provide ear protection and life jackets.
14 locals recommend
Airboats & Alligators Inc.
6001 Lake Trafford RdWant to see the area with the alligators? They provide ear protection and life jackets.
Best place to see lots of manatees. It's in Fort Meyers but worth a trip over.
110 locals recommend
Manatee Park
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardBest place to see lots of manatees. It's in Fort Meyers but worth a trip over.
So many gorgeous plants and sights to see, bring your camera!
259 locals recommend
Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore DrSo many gorgeous plants and sights to see, bring your camera!
Tin City
1200 5th Ave Sgreat place to stroll around and get in some shopping downtown
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary BoardwalkThere are bike rentals and tram rides, both require reservations. You will see lots of native wildlife, including the occasional alligator sleeping right on the trail. This is not close, it is about 1.5 hours away from Bella Vita but it is something that many visitors dont experience. The location is in the Everglades National park at 36000 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194
80 locals recommend
Shark Valley Visitor Center
36000 SW 8th StThere are bike rentals and tram rides, both require reservations. You will see lots of native wildlife, including the occasional alligator sleeping right on the trail. This is not close, it is about 1.5 hours away from Bella Vita but it is something that many visitors dont experience. The location is in the Everglades National park at 36000 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33194
Food Scene
Dining and shopping up and down 5th!!!! There are a few that offer early dining at 50% discounted rates for the same exceptional meals. They will often have signs posted.
84 locals recommend
5th Avenue Shopping Naples Florida
649 5th Ave SDining and shopping up and down 5th!!!! There are a few that offer early dining at 50% discounted rates for the same exceptional meals. They will often have signs posted.
Brambles English Tea Room
340 5th Ave SGreat for tea, small bites or their delicious shrimp roll.
Do you want something with a twist? I highly recommend their very unusual pizzas. check the website for their menu and possible entertainment on the weekends
Twisted Sheep Pizza and Brew
3802 Tamiami Trail EastDo you want something with a twist? I highly recommend their very unusual pizzas. check the website for their menu and possible entertainment on the weekends
Moura Bistro
3369 Pine Ridge RdTrue Food Kitchen
5375 Tamiami Trail NT-Michaels
4050 Gulf Shore Blvd Ndelicious farm to table selections. We love this place for it's selections that will please carnivores and vegans alike.
11 locals recommend
The Local
5323 Airport-Pulling Rddelicious farm to table selections. We love this place for it's selections that will please carnivores and vegans alike.
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
1220 3rd St Sgreat happy hour cocktails
Moura Bistro
3369 Pine Ridge RdGreat Middle Eastern cuisine and atmosphere.
The name says it all. A ten minute drive or less from the house. It is located in the new Founders square with plenty of choices if you are in the mood for something else including Outback Steakhouse and Fuji Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
Tacos & Tequila Cantina
The name says it all. A ten minute drive or less from the house. It is located in the new Founders square with plenty of choices if you are in the mood for something else including Outback Steakhouse and Fuji Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro
M Waterfront Grille
4300 Gulf Shore Blvd Ngood food and beautiful location
The Boathouse On Naples Bay
990 Broad Ave Sa more informal place for dinner with a view
The Baleen restaurant is in the higher side of price range but beautiful views in La Playa resort
42 locals recommend
BALEEN
9891 Gulf Shore DrThe Baleen restaurant is in the higher side of price range but beautiful views in La Playa resort
The Bay House Restaurant
799 Walkerbilt RdGreat views, good seafood restaurant in North Naples
fun
Sometimes you just need a good laugh! Comedy, food and drinks. You can contact them for tickets or get deals from Groupon on occasion.
25 locals recommend
Off the Hook Comedy Club
2500 Vanderbilt Beach RdSometimes you just need a good laugh! Comedy, food and drinks. You can contact them for tickets or get deals from Groupon on occasion.
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
15000 Livingston Rda water park...in Naples! Fun for all ages
Tigers, Lions and Bears...oh my. Very nice zoo about 20 minutes drive, can be seen in a day and great for small children. the Miami zoo is another possibility but it's a 1.5 hr drive.
407 locals recommend
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank RdTigers, Lions and Bears...oh my. Very nice zoo about 20 minutes drive, can be seen in a day and great for small children. the Miami zoo is another possibility but it's a 1.5 hr drive.
Very interesting place to see wildlife. it's very close by our property but you need to call ahead to arrange a private tour. Check out their website.
at "kowiachobee dot org"
Kowiachobee Animal Preserve
2861 4th Avenue SoutheastVery interesting place to see wildlife. it's very close by our property but you need to call ahead to arrange a private tour. Check out their website.
at "kowiachobee dot org"
If you want something a bit more challenging than a day at the beach. Rentals available, ziplining. Its not close. Its about 50 minutes from Bella Vita.
Lazy Springs Recreation Park
9591 FL-82If you want something a bit more challenging than a day at the beach. Rentals available, ziplining. Its not close. Its about 50 minutes from Bella Vita.