LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Naples, Florida is a lush tropical region to relax, golf, and enjoy nature while basking in the sun. You will find beautiful beaches, excellent dining, world class shopping, boating, and abundant golf courses. You are steps away from island seclusion or the untamed wilderness of the Everglades. Naples is the jewel of Southern Florida.
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| Beaches |
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Barefoot Beach Preserve - Over 350 acres of pristine beaches and woodland trails highlight a trip to Barefoot Beach Preserve in northern Collier County. The beach runs untouched for 1-1/2 miles, and a great trail system meanders through tropical hammock and mangrove swamp. A learning center features exhibits on sea turtles and shorebirds, and occasional lectures are offered on subjects as varied as shelling and fossil collection. |
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Clam Pass County Park - This 35-acre park in Collier County features a nice beach area, a thick mangrove forest, and a tidal bay abounding with birds and wildlife. You can take a 20 minute walk from the parking area over the boardwalk to the beach, or if you prefer a tram service runs every six minutes. A concessionaire rents kayaks, canoes and sailboards, and the beach is rarely crowded. |
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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park - One of the most popular seashore destinations in Naples, this park's mile-long stretch of white sugar sand has been rated as one of the best beaches in the nation. The beach is popular for sunbathing, swimming, beachcombing, snorkeling, and picnicking. Fishing at the beach along Wiggins Pass, where swimming is not allowed, is another popular activity. For saltwater or freshwater fishing, boaters can launch their vessels into Water Turkey Bay and travel to the Gulf or up the Cocohatchee River. Kayakers can enjoy paddling through estuaries; scuba divers can explore the hard bottom reef in the Gulf. At the north end of the island, a tower gives visitors a bird's-eye view of Wiggins Pass and the surrounding coastal habitat. NOTE: To avoid overcrowding during the busy winter season, the park closes its gates when it reaches maximum capacity. Located in North Naples five miles west of I-75-exit 111. |
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Naples Municipal Fishing Pier and Beach - Clear, green water and a wonderful white sand beach await the visitor to Naples Municipal Beach. The large fishing pier stretches quite far into the gulf, and subdued lighting makes it a superb setting for a romantic evening stroll. The pier itself never closes, and entrance is free. |
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| Fishing, Boating and Wildlife |
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Billie Swamp Safari - Billie Swamp Safari offers daily tours into reservation wetlands, hardwood hammocks and sloughs where wildlife abounds, sightings of deer, water buffalo, bison, wild hogs, hawks, eagles other rare birds and alligators are common - there are even Florida panthers in the area. |
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Key West Boat Shuttle - Get away to America's Caribbean Paradise aboard the fun vessels of the KEY WEST EXPRESS
Sailing daily from the Ports of Miami, Ft. Myers and Marco Island (in season) KEY WEST EXPRESS is the fastest,
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Naples Marine Facilities - For the prospective visitor who is planning to do some fishing and/or boating, some of your earliest contacts should be with our many marinas, bait shops and tackle shops. We are blessed with many shops; some full-service and some highly specialized in their offerings. Many are located around Naples and many others are located north toward Bonita Springs or south toward Marco Island, Port of the Islands, Everglades City and Chokoloskee. |
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| Golf |
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The Lely Mustang Golf Club - The Lely Mustang Golf Club is a legend in the making. Lee Trevino has designed a course that follows his philosophy of making the game challenging, but fair to the average golfer. This course offers a variety of golf holes that are difficult to a point - where a player can always recover from an errant shot. Punctuated by twelve sparkling lakes, the Mustang generally flows across undulating fairways and winds through stands of towering Florida pines. Strategically placed bunkers will test your decision making prowess as well as your shotmaking abilities. Come play this most forgiving course - you'll want to come back and play it again and again. |
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| Historical |
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Edison & Ford Winter Estates - Tours daily of the historical site include the homes, museum, laboratory and gardens. The last guided tour departs thru 4 p.m. while self-guided tours run until 5:30 p.m. Botanical tours available on Thursday & Saturday mornings. Group tours and rental arrangements available daily throughout the year. |
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| Shopping |
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Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South - Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South are must-see's on your shopping agenda. These trendy, yet sophisticated, thoroughfares in the downtown area are popular strolling sites to see and be seen. Visit the many specialty shops, world-class art galleries, and haute couture boutiques. And, when you're feeling a bit hungry, there are plenty of Naples Florida street-side cafes and bistros to enjoy, relax, and take in the scene. |
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Miromar Outlet Stores - At Miromar Outlets, you'll find an unparalleled collection of more than 140 top designers and brand name outlets offering savings of up to 70% off retail prices! You will enjoy great savings on the brand name designers you love. |
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