NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES | PARADISECOAST.COM | 1-800-2-ESCAPE 1 Escape to Naples’ Original Beachfront Resort
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The warmest of welcomes awaits your arrival at our classic tropical hideaway in the middle of Naples, The Gulf of Mexico stretches out before you at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. Seven miles of white-sand beach, award-winning golf and an indulgent spa complete the picture. Since 1946, we have replete with serene waterways and lavish greenery – practiced a tradition of personal service and attention, for an original experience every time. close to everything, far from the everyday.
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NBH49791 NaplesMarco-CVBMagAd.indd 1 9/27/19 11:23 AM AREA GUIDE To make this guide easy to use, we've color-coded listings for attractions and accommodations to correspond to our map colors.
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4 95 TAMPA Discover Florida’s Paradise CoastSM FLORIDA The 2020 Florida’s Paradise Coast Official Visitors Guide is published for the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau by FUSE Media+, 1900 Main Street, Suite 312, Sarasota, FL 34236, 941-549-5960, FuseMediaPlus.com. Jules Lewis AREA Gibson, President and Editor in Chief; Karen T. Barlett, Editorial Director. All rights USA NAPLES OF DETAIL
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DISCOVER Area Highlights 06 Events 12 24 EXPLORE Family The Arts 16 Destinations Wellness Travel 18 Local Secrets 20 Family Destinations 24 Pets in Paradise 26 EXPERIENCE Beaches 28 Shopping 42 Parks & Nature 32 Dining 46
To view more information about features in this magazine, visit PLAY RESOURCES On the Water 36 Area Sightseeing 50 ParadiseCoast.com/Videos On Land 38 Accommodations 60 On the Course 40 Visitor Services 66
NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES | PARADISECOAST.COM | 1-800-2-ESCAPE 5 How do you define Paradise? Billowing sails in the sunset and dining under the stars? Glistening days at the beach and glittering nights on the dance floor? A trophy catch in one of the fishing capitals of the world… a Nat-Geo-style extreme wilderness adventure… or just the opposite: a serene setting to rejuvenate and refresh?
Whether you seek the perfect destination for a successful meeting, a romantic spot for a marriage proposal, or the memories to be made when the family laughs, plays and explores together … welcome to Florida’s Paradise Coast, where dreams really do come true.
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Sophisticated, Beach-Casual Vibe The prettiest seaside city on the Gulf of Mexico compels one to slow down, breathe deeply and relax. Naples is polished and sophisticated, with wonderful performance halls, art galleries and shops, and exceptional cuisine by local and internationally acclaimed chefs. It exudes romance for couples; it’s a mecca for golfers and sports enthusiasts, and its sandy beaches are among the most beautiful in the world. Naples wows families with several state-of-the-art nature centers, a children’s museum, an accredited zoo, an award-winning botanical garden and many more indoor and outdoor attractions. Old Naples is a dream for end-to-end strolling, and for exploring the tree-lined residential side streets.
MAY WE SUGGEST BY DAY: Shop. Soak up some sun. Admire the mansions in the beautiful neighborhoods between Naples Pier and Naples Bay.
BY NIGHT: See a show. Enjoy twinkling fairy-lighted ambiance at a sidewalk cafe on 5th Avenue South or Third Street South.
NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES | PARADISECOAST.COM | 1-800-2-ESCAPE 9 DISCOVER Marco Island The Largest of the Ten Thousand Islands The first glimpse of this famous resort island from atop the S.S. Jolley Bridge is a breathtaking vista of aquamarine waters populated with dolphins, yachts, sailboats and fishing skiffs skirting the lush green mangrove islands. On the other side of the Marco River are shopping enclaves, restaurants, new resorts and historic hotels, and marinas replete with fishing, boating and yachting, watersports and adventure outfitters. A jewel in the island’s crown is Tigertail Beach Park, one the region’s best birdwatching destinations.
MAY WE SUGGEST BY DAY: See the priceless Key Marco Cat sculpture, and life-size replicas of the vanished Calusa civilization at the Marco Island Historical Museum. BY NIGHT: Cruise into the sunset aboard the Marco Island Princess.
DISCOVER Ava Maria A University Town Surrounded by Nature While Ave Maria University is the heart of this master-planned town growing on the outskirts of Naples, this faith-based community is most famous for the Ave Maria Oratory.
MAY WE SUGGEST W EUSTIS AV TakeS EMIanNOLE Orange CASINO Jeep Eco- safari,HOT orEL IMMO a self-guidedKALEE tour of the dramatic Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired oratory. Sip a cold one at Oil Well Craft Beer, named Best Beer Bar in Florida by CraftBeer.com.
CHOKOLOSKEE 10 1-800-2-ESCAPE | PARADISECOAST.COM | NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES DISCOVER Everglades City Stone Crab Capital of the World Everglades City and its sister community on Chokoloskee Island are sometimes called Florida’s Last Frontier. Everglades City hosts the western entrance to the saltwater part of Everglades National Park and the Ten Thousand Islands. With authentic seafood shacks, stone crab fishing vessels, and renowned fishing and adventure guides, this picturesque Old Florida outpost still embodies the character of its wild and colorful history. Skirting the 1.5 million-acre Everglades National Park are Big Cypress National Preserve and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, known as the Amazon of America. Luxury is not in the Everglades vocabulary, but “adventure of a lifetime” certainly is.
MAY WE SUGGEST BY DAY: Kayak through shadowy mangrove tunnels, fly across wet grasslands on a wild airboat ride or join swamp walkers in the watery Fakahatchee Strand in search of rare orchids. Visit Smallwood’s Store, an authentic (and possibly haunted) Indian trading post on Chokoloskee Island. BY NIGHT: In winter months, go stargazing with astronomers in Big Cypress National Preserve. DISCOVER Immokalee Ranchland, Preserves and a Casino The farmlands in Immokalee supply much of the nation’s tomatoes. Vast natural forests, wetlands and prairies include the largest old growth bald cypress forest on the continent; yet just minutes away, the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee vibrates 24/7 with high-stakes gaming and high-energy entertainment.
MAY WE SUGGEST BY DAY: Ramble along the boardwalk at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary; visit the Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch; take an exhilarating airboat ride through alligator habitats on Lake Trafford. BY NIGHT: Rock the casino vibe. Stay the night at the Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee.
NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES | PARADISECOAST.COM | 1-800-2-ESCAPE 11 EXPLORE EVENTS
Pets on 3rd Parade Cars on Fifth JANUARY January 19 February 8 Naples ThirdStreetSouth.com CarsOnFifth.com New Year’s Art Show Goodland Mullet Souper Bowl January 4-5 Festival February 7 NaplesArt.org January 24-26 MarcoIslandChamber.org StansIdleHour.net Woofstock Chubb Classic PGA January 12 Naples Winter Tour Champions MercatoShops.com Wine Festival February 10-16 January 24-26 ChubbClassic.com Naples Boat Show NaplesWineFestival.com The Paradise Coast hosts January 16-19 Naples National numerous art shows Miacc.org/Events Run for the Paws Art Show
throughout the year January 25 February 22-23 Florida Festival featuring award-winning HSNaples.org NaplesArt.org of Birds artists from across the January 17-19 Chalk Art Everglades History & country. NaplesArt.org RookeryBay.org January 25 Heritage Week FifthAvenueSouth.com February 17-21 EvergladesMuseum.org Meet the Key Marco Cat, the Empty Bowls, Naples world-famous half cat, half January 25 MARCH EmptyBowlsNaples.com human statuette discovered Naples Craft Beer Fest in a Smithsonian Institution March 7 archaeological expedition FEBRUARY NaplesCraftBeerFest.com Marco Island on Marco Island in 1896. The Pineapple Day Swamp Buggy Races priceless artifact has come February 1 March 7-8 home for display at the Marco CollierMuseums.com SwampBuggy.com Island Historical Museum in partnership with the Zoobilee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Smithsonian. Considered February 7 March 14 one of the finest pieces of NaplesZoo.org NaplesParade.com Pre-Columbian Native American art ever Greek Fest Immokalee Cattle discovered in North February 7-9 Drive & Jamboree America, it is estimated to StKatherine.net March 14 CollierMuseums.com have been sculpted between Everglades Seafood 500 and 1,500 years ago by a Festival Naples Flower Show Calusa tribe artisan. February 7-9 March 20-21 EvergladesSeafoodFestival.org NaplesGarden.org
12 1-800-2-ESCAPE | PARADISECOAST.COM | NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES Marco Island Seafood Marco Island Pirate Day rom stately royal palm & Music Festival June 19 Ftrees outlined in twinkling lights CollierMuseums.com March 20-22 to colorful boat parades and MarcoIslandSeafoodand festive musical concerts, the MusicFestival.com JULY Paradise Coast celebrates the Naples Pier Fireworks APRIL winter holidays in true tropical July 4 spirit. In Old Naples, Santa Pinwheels at the Pier NaplesGov.com arrives by vintage fire engine April 11 CACCollier.org OCTOBER and “real” snow falls on the sidewalks. There’s a fun family Mercato Brew-Ha-Ha Snow Fest, performances of The Sizzle First Bite Craft Beer Festival April 11 October 17 Nutcracker at Artis—Naples, SWFLRestaurantWeek.com MercatoShops.com holiday strolls, breathtaking tree lightings and, of course, New US OPEN Boo at the Zoo Year’s Eve fireworks. Pickleball October 23-24 Championship NaplesZoo.org April 18-April 25 Halloween Spooktacular DECEMBER USOpenPickleball Delnor-Wiggins Pass October 31 Championship.com State Park Nature Fest FifthAvenueSouth.com Christmas in Late October Naples on 5th Avenue South MAY DelnorWiggins.org NOVEMBER American Indian December 4 Cinco de Mayo FifthAvenueSouth.com May 5 Naples International Arts Celebration MercatoShops.com Film Festival November 6-7 October 22-25 AhTahThiKi.com/Events Naples Bay Christmas Great Dock ArtisNaples.org Florida Panther Festival Boat Parade Canoe Race December 12 May 9 Stone Crab Festival at Naples Zoo November 7 MIACC.org GreatDockCanoeRaces.com October 23-25 StoneCrabFestival.com FloridaPantherFestival.com QBE Sizzle SWFL Pro Watercross CME Group Tour Shootout Restaurant Week December 9-13 May 28-June 10 World Championship Championship October 23-November 1 November 19-22 QBEShootout.com SWFLRestaurantWeek.com ProWaterCross.com CMEGroupTourChampion ship.com New Year’s Eve JUNE Clyde Butcher’s Fall Fireworks at Naples Pride Festival Festival & Swamp Tours Christmas on Third Naples Pier June 6 October 24-25 November 25 December 31 NaplesPride.org ClydeButcher.com ThirdStreetSouth.com NaplesGov.com
WHAT IS “SEASON”?
It’s those gala-filled, artful increases by one-third and free SummerJazz on the Gulf and musical social months hotels are busy with guests concerts at The Naples Beach between early November seeking a warm winter escape. Hotel & Golf Club from June and the spring holidays when The pace is more relaxed through September, the Great seasonal residents return to from May through October Dock Canoe Race, the Stone their Southwest Florida homes. with tempting specials offered Crab Festival—and, of course, It’s known as peak season for by hotels, shops, attractions the spectacular July 4th a reason—the local population and restaurants. Catch the fireworks show.
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Once a lure primarily for fishermen, beach-lovers and outdoor adventures, our beautiful coastline also has become an art-lovers destination, with state of the art performing art stages, fine museums and a thriving fine arts community with excellent galleries and art shows. It’s also a tour stop for world-renowned arts, dance and theatre companies. With small-club jazz to stand-up comedy and street performances, the Paradise Coast will win your h’ART. See more at ParadiseCoast.com/Arts-Culture-History.
Artis–Naples village-style destination where one finds artist- u 1215 Roberts Ave., Immokalee, artisnaples.org owned galleries, local-favorite restaurants, unique 239-252-2611 u 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples, shops, and charter fishing and sightseeing boats at One of the oldest, largest and continuously used 800-597-1900, 239-597-1900 Naples City Dock. FREE q historical cattle ranches in Florida. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2003. The home of the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra and Gulfshore Opera q g The Baker Museum hosts over 300 concerts, plays, FREE V performances, art exhibitions and educational events gulfshoreopera.org q g A u Naples, 239-529-3925 Marco Island Center for the Arts from Sept.-July each year. V Regional opera company bringing quality marcoislandart.org Betty Newman Art Gallery performances to a variety of Southwest Florida u 1010 Winterberry Dr., bettynewmanart.com venues. g Marco Island, 239-394-4221 u 258 Royal Palm Dr., Marco Island, Galleries, gift gallery and outdoor shows. Art 239-784-4436 Gulfshore Playhouse education, lectures and performances. Gallery gulfshoreplayhouse.org openings held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. She specializes in bold, exotic, coastal contemporary q g work and is widely known for her whimsical heart and u 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples, FREE seahorse inspired paintings, as well as impressionist 866-811-4111, 239-261-7529 work with a coastal vibe. FREE The area’s first and finest award-winning professional Marco Island Historical theater company. Performances at Norris Center, Museum Clyde Butcher’s Naples. g themihs.info Big Cypress Gallery u Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. clydebutcher.com Historic Smallwood Store Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, 239-642-1440 smallwoodstore.com u Big Cypress National Preserve, Explore the extensive history of Marco Island from 52388 E. Tamiami Trl., Ochopee, u 360 Mamie St., Chokoloskee, archaic periods through modern times. On special 239-695-2428 239-695-2989 display now in partnership with the Smithsonian Photography of Everglades photographer Clyde Experience the unique history of the Ten Thousand Institution is the exhibition of Key Marco Cat and Butcher and other artists focused on the natural Islands. Site of the death of Ed Watson, subject of other priceless Calusa Indian artifacts unearthed in world. Activities behind the gallery include guided Peter Mathiessen’s best sellers “Killing Mr. Watson” 1896 on the island. The sculpture reflects the artistry q g and “Shadow Country.” q of the ancient Calusa society. FREE q g swamp walks and photo safaris. FREE V V Collier County Museum The Holocaust Museum & The Marco Players colliermuseums.com Cohen Education Center themarcoplayers.com u 3331 Tamiami Trl. E., Naples, holocaustmuseumswfl.org u 1089 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, 239-252-8476 u 975 Imperial Golf Course Blvd. 239-642-7270 Naples, 239-263-9200 The Marco Players Theater is the venue for an Five-acre museum campus with historic cottages, q g native garden, archaeology lab and exhibits that tell The Museum’s mission is to teach the lessons of the intimate black-box theater experience. the history of Collier County, Florida. Holocaust to inspire action against bigotry, hatred q g AD ON PG. 31 q g The Museum of the Everglades FREE V and violence. V colliermuseums.com Crayton Cove Immokalee Pioneer Museum u 105 W. Broadway, Everglades City, 239-695-0008 u 880 12th Ave. S., Naples at Roberts Ranch colliermuseums.com Tells the story of a town deep in the Florida The waterside Crayton Cove neighborhood is a Everglades, the building of the Tamiami Trail and the area’s characters. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. FREE q g Naples Area/Ave Maria Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee V q g Symbols: = Family Friendly, = Handicapped Access, V = Guided Tours 16 1-800-2-ESCAPE | PARADISECOAST.COM | NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES Naples Art The region’s premier opera company, Opera Naples naplesart.org produces world-class opera and chamber concerts u 585 Park St., Naples, 239-262-6517 with internationally acclaimed artists. g Naples Art provides opportunity with production space, amplification and exhibition of creative voices Revs Institute revsinstitute.org to cultivate a lifelong appreciation of art. qg V u 2500 S. Horseshoe Dr. Naples, Naples Depot Museum 239-963-9050 colliermuseums.com The Revs Institute houses one of the most highly u 585 Park St., Naples, 239-252-8419 prized and historically significant automobile collections in the world featuring more than 100 Naples’ first passenger train station, the Naples automobiles. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Depot Museum welcomes visitors back to the Saturdays by advance reservation only. g railroading “boom” days of the Roaring Twenties. Located within is the Naples Train Museum with an 1010 Winterberry Drive interactive model train layout and an outdoor train Silverspot Cinema silverspot.net ride for children. qg Marco Island, FL 34145 V u 9118 Strada Pl., Ste. 5150, Naples, Phone: 239 394 4221 Naples Historical Society 239-592-0300 napleshistoricalsociety.org Movie theater equipped with state-of-the-art digital www.marcoislandart.org u 1051 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, 239-261-8164 sound, reserved seating, leather seats, full bar, q g REGULAR HOURS: M F, 9AM 4PM Naples Historical Society’s Historic Palm Cottage restaurant and lounge. is Naples oldest house (1895) and is listed as a Landmark in the National Register of Historic Places. Southwest Florida Docent-guided tours of the house-turned museum q g Event Center are offered year-round. V swflpac.com u 11515 Bonita Beach Rd. S.E., Naples Museum of Bonita Springs, 239-245-9910 Military History State-of-the-art event center, dinner theater and museum-mm.org wedding venue, hosting performing arts, musical and u 500 Terminal Dr., Naples, 941-575-0401 comedy shows, dining and events. q g The museum displays military photos, medals, flight jackets, uniforms, newspaper clippings and as many TheatreZone q g as 10,000 artifacts. FREE u theatre.zone • Art Galleries 13275 Livingston Rd., Naples, 888-966-3352 • Monthly Exhibits The Naples Players at Naples’ premier professional theater featuring award- Sugden Community Theatre winning Broadway musicals, international concert • Adult Classes naplesplayers.org acts and an afternoon happy hour cabaret series. & Workshops u q g 701 Fifth Ave. S., Naples, 239-263-7990 • Indoor & Outdoor Events Professional-quality musicals, comedies, dramas, adult/children’s classes, children’s theater and more. United Arts Council • Musical Interludes uaccollier.com Presented year-round on two state-of-the-art stages. q g u 953 4th Ave N, Naples, 239-254-8242 • Programs for Children V The most comprehensive information about the & Youth Opera Naples arts in Collier County. Visit us to browse art by • Gift Gallery operanaples.org local artists on display, learn about the various art districts, and get the latest information about festival, u Wang Opera Center, 2408 Linwood Ave., VISIT OUR WEBSITE OR CALL Naples, 239-963-9050 events, openings and more. FREE THE CENTER TO VIEW OUR COMPLETE SCHEDULE AND TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES & EVENTS!
COUNTDOWN TO: Free Arts Events th 1970 - 2020 Evenings on 5th Second Thursdays Left Bank Art Fests, Marco Anniversary FifthAvenueSouth.com February - April Serving the Marco Island Naples Artcrafters MarcoIslandFoundation.org Community and beyond Second Saturdays Third Thursdays on Third for the last 50 years. October - April ThirdStreetSouth.com NaplesArtcrafters.com Concerts in Cambier Park Naples Art in the Park This project is sponsored in part by the NaplesConcertBand.org Department of State, Division of Cultur- February 1, al Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts NaplesJazzSociety.com and Culture and the State of Florida. March 7 & April 4 (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes). NaplesBigBand.com NaplesArt.org GulfCoastBigBand.com
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Welcome to a world where your vitamin D comes straight from the sun almost year-round. Here, well-appointed gyms, yoga studios and fitness centers, a dream selection of championship golf courses and tennis facilities, miles of beaches and bike trails, and fresh air make staying fit both the intention and the reality.
18 1-800-2-ESCAPE | PARADISECOAST.COM | NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES The Southwest Florida Blue Zones Project is part of a worldwide initiative to improve wellbeing and quality of life at the community level. Many restaurants here on the Paradise Coast, from pizza places to fine dining establishments, offer Blue Zones Project Approved menus that include heart-healthy, organic and plant-based selections. Shula’s Steak House allows diners to split plates at no extra charge to encourage healthy portion sizes. Chefs at Skillets Restaurants make most of their breakfast and lunch dishes from scratch to eliminate hidden sugars, salt, preservatives and excess fat. Even some food trucks, like Organically Twisted, turn to local organic farms for fresh, tasty ingredients. Local grocers continue to expand their healthful produce aisles, and our picturesque farm markets abound with freshly harvested fruit, vegetables and seafood, plus home-baked goodies and yummy treats for tasting.
The Garden Café at the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon) focuses on our youngest generation with fresh and vibrant ingredients, as well as preservative-free, dairy-free and gluten-free options to feed the body and fuel the mind. It’s no wonder that the Naples/Marco Island region repeatedly gets ranked the Happiest Healthiest community in the U.S.! Find the latest on health and fitness tips, special Blue Zones Project events, and even cycling and hiking maps to enhance your experience at ParadiseCoast.com/Wellness.
NATURE VS. NURTURE Edgewater Beach Hotel’s Be-Well Experience allows guests to build their own enticing happiest and healthiest options for rejuvenation and transformation, from a vast menu of amenities, activities and services such as beach yoga, meditation, in-suite massage, salt scrubs, paddleboarding, kayaking, and biking—and, of course, delicious Blue Zones-inspired meals, wellness weekend workshops, and the most healing amenity of all: toes in Naples’ famous soft white sand. EdgewaterNaples.com.
WELLNESS WANDERER Treat yourself well with the LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort’s Wellness Wanderer package including a personal training session and a LaPlaya yoga mat, a signature stone massage, bike rental maps and even a backpack made with recycled material. LaPlaya’s signature restaurant, Baleen was among the first hotel restaurants to become Blue Zones-approved. LaPlayaResort.com.
ADVENTURE, FITNESS AND SPA With sparkling new offerings on the beach, in the fitness center and the lavish Spa by JW, theJW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort offers every combination of indulgence to keep guests feeling both fit and inspired, from cardio and yoga on the beach to active watersports, to personally curated spa experiences and healthy dining options. JWMarco.com.
MIND, BODY, SPIRIT The Spa is the heart and soul of the Naples Grande Beach Resort experience. Serenity rules in the spa’s calming indoor-outdoor setting, designed to renew mind, body and spirit. View the exquisite gardens, the Meditation Lounge, the extensive menu of pampering and rejuvenation services, and new non-traditional services including cryotherapy, the labyrinth, the 24-hour fitness center and many active tourism options at NaplesGrande.com/Resort/Spa-Wellness.
HOLISTIC AND LAVISH The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples celebrates the holistic properties of nature from the garden to the sea. Treatments incorporate local herbs and botanicals, as well as stones from the Gulf; spa facilities include a healing steam room, saunas and aqua lounges, along with an outdoor mineral pool and a contemporary fitness center with the latest equipment. View special packages that combine renewing treatments with lavish overnight stays at RitzCarlton.com/en/Naples-Beach/Spa.
NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES | PARADISECOAST.COM | 1-800-2-ESCAPE 19 EXPLORE LOCAL SECRETS There’s no sweeter way to preserve a travel memory than that oh-so-perfect selfie. From stunning scenics to unique objets d’art depicting real and mythical creatures, here are some locals’ favorite selfie spots, plus more tips to enhance your Paradise Coast experience.
Silly: Giant Skunk Ape sculpture – Skunk Ape Headquarters – Ochopee Spectacular: Any beach, boat or lanai at sunset Native-style: Poleboating among the alligators – Big Cypress National Preserve Mysterious: Rapidly sinking Dome Home – Cape Romano Prehistoric: Re-created Calusa Indian village – Marco Island Historical Museum Historic: Smallest U.S. Post Office – Ochopee Wild: Eye-to-eye (through glass) with lions, tigers, panthers, bears and more – Naples Zoo Glamorous: Artis—Naples, stunning interiors and grounds Elegant Chic: 5th Avenue South and 3rd Street South Marina Charm: The waterfront at Esplanade – Marco; Naples City Dock Mural Magnificence: Bayshore Arts District and Marco Island Historical Museum Sculptural Splendor: Galloping bronze Freedom Horses – at entrance to Lely Resort
FREE FOR ALL AGES Naples Pier, open 24/7 with license-free fishing for all Gordon River Greenway walking/bike paths All five Collier County Museums Art galleries at Naples Art and Marco Island Center for the Arts Manatee observation deck at Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center
Playground, fitness circuit and band concerts— Cambier Park
Outdoor fitness facility, kayak launch, walking paths— Baker Park AMAZING DISCOUNTS Fishing pier at Ann Olesky Park at Lake Trafford in Immokalee & DEALS Ranger-led kayak, canoe, bicycle, swamp walk, stargazing and Find restaurant, spa, attraction and hiking adventures in Big Cypress National Preserve accommodations offers online at ParadiseCoast.com/Deals
20 1-800-2-ESCAPE | PARADISECOAST.COM | NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES things to know about A ll are welcome to experience the getting around the adventure, culture, entertainment and dining year-round here on Florida’s Paradise Paradise Coast Coast. Our tropical beaches are the stuff of dreams and the resort-casual ambiance is divine. We’re a growing destination for 10 LGBTQ romantic escapes, family getaways, U.S. Highway 41 runs north to south through 1 Southwest Florida. It’s also called The Tamiami Trail holiday parties and anytime gatherings. From (Tampa-to-Miami, get it?). From North Naples to Central positively posh to pleasantly affordable, your Avenue, it’s Tamiami Trail North, or U.S. 41 North. South ideal accommodations await. of Central Avenue, it’s Tamiami Trail South/U.S. 41 South/9th Street North. At Naples Bay it curves east The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB is toward Marco Island and Everglades City and a proud member of the very active Southwest becomes U.S. 41 East, or the East Trail. Florida Harmony Chamber, as are many other top-tier national and local business Old Naples streets are north/south. Avenues are east/ partners who support our unified and thriving 2 west, ending at the beach. There’s no 1st Street; it’s LGBTQ community. For details about festivals, called Gulf Shore Blvd. dances, networking and functions search LGBTQ at ParadiseCoast.com Beach parking has a charge and is most abundant at the 3 Naples Pier, Lowdermilk Beach Park and the Vanderbilt Our enormously successful annual Naples Beach parking garage. Downtown Naples has two large Pride Fest in Cambier Park (on June 6 this free parking garages. year) is a joyful, family-friendly celebration of diversity in full rainbow colors, with Many Naples hotels not directly on the beach offer electrifying stage shows, eloquent speeches, 4 free shuttle service. vibrant music, food, vendor booths, silent auctions and gay/straight camaraderie. Ride Slidr offers “free” rides in downtown Naples. 5 Be sure to tip your driver. RideSlidr.com.
The free CAT Beach Bus gets beachgoers from the 6 parking lot at Conner Park to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park for several months during the busy winter season. GoCATBus.com.
The narrated Naples Trolley Tour is a charming way 7 to learn fun trivia while getting around between major hotels, beaches, attractions and shopping districts. NaplesTrolleyTours.com.
Naples Bay Water Shuttle transports shoppers and diners 8 between Naples City Dock, Bayfront and Tin City for a $10 fee that’s good all day. NaplesBayWaterShuttle.com.
Florida State Road 951 (Collier Boulevard) runs all the way through Marco Island. At the north end, it’s North 9 Collier Blvd, and at the south end it’s South Collier Blvd.
After Everglades City, cross the bridge and go deeper! An eight-minute scenic drive south gets you to Smallwood’s 10 historic trading post, adventure and fishing guides, and the popular must-try authentic Cuban Havana Café open during the winter months.
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Lovers come from all over the world to immerse in the magic of this sparkling jewel on the Gulf of Mexico. Whether it’s your first romantic escape together or a 50th anniversary celebration, our white sand beaches and lush tropical ambiance provide the setting for the memory of a lifetime.
Imagine that heart-melting moment when the love of your life sees “Will you marry me?” etched in the sand. With some of America’s most talented romance experts at your service, your proposal can be as creative as you are.
ROMANTIC MUST-DOs Romantic selfies beneath the limestone pergola at Naples Botanical Garden. NaplesGarden.org Sunday brunch at Jane’s Garden Café. JanesGardenCafe.com Private sunset sail aboard the glamorous yacht Serenidad, a Beneteau 41’ sloop. SvSerenidad.com Sunset cocktails and dinner on the Naples Princess and Marco Island Princess yachts. NaplesPrincessCruises.com, TheMarcoIslandPrincess.com
Let’s Elope Trust us, it happens often here on the Paradise Coast, and our hospitality pros are up to the challenge. Officiant… musicians…cake and catering…even the gown can appear to have been years in the planning.
Shall you begin forever in a magnificent church sanctuary, a tiny chapel, a grand ballroom, a tropical garden, or the balcony of a beachfront mansion? Perhaps you dream of exchanging rings on the beach, or aboard flower-bedecked kayaks. When you plan a wedding in Paradise, everything is possible. More at ParadiseCoast.com/Article/IDo.
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OP-39257 EBH Paradise Coast/Naples Chamber Visitors Guide Ad Update_CR-0.indd 1 10/17/19 11:09 AM Florida’s Paradise Coast is a super-fun destination for families. Here are just a few of the many experiences and attractions just waiting to wow kids, parents and grandparents.
DOLPHIN EXPLORER CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA Help study wild dolphins as part of the 10,000 NATURE CENTER Islands Dolphin Project aboard the Dolphin Meet cuddly, (and sometimes creepy) critters up Explorer, departing for two cruises per day from close in the Dalton Discovery Center. Take an Rose Marina on Marco Island. You might see a electric boat ride into the mangroves, touch live mom with her baby, or a whole pod of the friendly sea stars and mammals playing in the estuaries around Marco hermit crabs in Island. If you discover a new member of the pod the touch tank, you get to name it. There’s beach and shelling and even peek time, too. Included in the National Geographic into the wildlife book “100 Ways to Change Your Child’s Life.” hospital. Kids Dolphin-Study.com age 5 and under love THE GOLISANO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM the interactive OF NAPLES (C’MON) Little Explorers Play It’s an exciting, brain-building powerhouse where Zone. Conservancy.org children and families learn through play. Hands- on exhibit galleries allow kids to journey ROOKERY BAY through a pretend swamp or a real There’s something for everyone from toddlers garden maze, climb a banyan tree, splash to grandparents in the Environmental Learning in the water play, and even become Center, where guests can meet marine biologists, a weather forecaster, architect, or see skulls and bones from all kinds of wildlife, veterinarian. Age-friendly environments see live horseshoe crabs and other creatures in for toddlers to teens. Cmon.org the big interactive aquarium, and more. Every Saturday is Science Saturday, and kids 12 and under get in free. RookeryBay.org
24 NAPLES ZOO AT CARIBBEAN GARDENS This nationally-accredited zoo provides a full day of fun and educational activities. Follow the paved path past rare and beautiful animals residing in a historic tropical garden. See lions, tigers, bears, giraffes and more including rare animals like PIRATES OF the Florida panther and fosa MARCO from Madagascar. Take the The pirate ship Black Pearl, Primate Expedition Cruise docked at Rose Marina, has an to view lemurs, monkeys exciting kids pirate cruise and apes living cage-free featuring games, treasures on islands in Lake Victoria. and a cannon battle. NaplesZoo.org PiratesOfMarco.com DOUBLE SUNSHINE Saturday mornings are especially fun aboard the double-decker sightseeing boat, Double Sunshine. The Kids Cruise includes a scavenger hunt with prizes. PureFL.com/Naples-Activities
THE CALUSA SPIRIT This smooth-sailing 45-foot catamaran wows families with its winning combination of dolphin SMITH CHILDREN’S GARDEN sightings, shelling and swimming on the remote At Naples island of Cape Romano and close-up views of the Botanical mysterious, rapidly sinking dome home. Board Garden, kids right on the beach at three Marco locations. can climb MarcoIslandWaterSports.com high into a tree SUN-N-FUN LAGOON house, Fearless teens and play grownups will thrill to in the the heart-stopping colorful Cracker House with excitement of the Big both silly and serious gardens, get Tower and other waters wet in the water fountains, visit slides; kids 5-12 love the Butterfly House and more. Turtle Cove, toddlers Families can drop in on splash around in the weekends for exciting Tadpole Pool, and W.O.N.D.E.R. in the everyone loves the Garden programs. long, lazy river. Days and NaplesGarden.org hours vary. NaplesWaterPark.com
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For adventurous travelers, we have more than a few heart pumping activities to get you excited.
STARE INTO THE EYES OF 100 SWARMING ALLIGATORS Or even cuddle a baby gator after your airboat or swamp buggy ride at WootensEverglades.com.
PUPPY LOVE SURF THE SKY Fly through the air with the greatest of ease on a flying hoverboard or jet We adore our fur buddies here on the Paradise Coast. pack. Book group sessions including instruction at Check out just a few of the many ways we show it! SkyhighJetPacks.com. DOG-FRIENDLY BEACH While other city and county DO “WATER WHEELIES” Thrill to 360-degree turns beaches are off limits, there’s plenty of running, aboard the big red Jet Boat PureFL.com swimming and sniffing room with eight miles of beach Or create your own personal JetSki or WaveRunner on Keewaydin Island, just a short boat ride from action with a rental from one of our many Naples or Marco Island. Hop aboard the dog- rental services at the marinas and beaches. friendly Hemingway Water Shuttle at Rose Marina ParadiseCoast.com/Water-Sports. on Marco Island for drop-off and pick-up service. A friendly, furry “first mate” named Riley often comes along to help you spot the dolphins.
RETAIL THERAPY Window-shopping with pampered pooches requires frequent refreshment. Some shopkeepers happily provide healthy treats. Most restaurants in shopping districts provide pet water bowls at their sidewalk tables.
DOGGIE SPA It’s true, you can even book your best furry friend for a spa day at Shear Luxury Pet Styling.
CAFÉ SOCIETY It’s so chic for well-behaved pets to “see and be seen” at outdoor cafes in Naples, Marco Island and Everglades City.
A PRIVATE GARDEN GATE Dogs on-leash have their own private entrance on special days at Naples Botanical Garden, and they get treats, too.
CANINE PARADES Mark your calendar for the Pets on Third Parade and Woofstock at Mercato in January and Marco Island’s Holiday Pets on Parade in December.
CENTRAL BARK Large and small dogs have separate off-leash playgrounds in this state-of-the-art downtown Naples dog park.
PET FRIENDLY HOTELS Your pet is very welcome with advance booking at The Ritz- Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Staybridge Suites, La Quinta by Wyndham hotels, Red Roof Plus & Suites, the charming Boat House Motel on Marco Island and more.
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What colors will the beach show us today? At dawn, sand, sea and sky are tinged with the soft pink of a tropical sunrise. At mid-day, the water may be clear turquoise revealing a white sandbar below, or a smooth-as-glass mirror, reflecting blue skies and fluffy white clouds. By late afternoon the silvery sea sparkles like a blanket of diamonds. Moments after the sun melts soundlessly into the horizon, Mother Nature often paints the sky in her most brilliant hues of purple, orange and gold. Each day brings a new color palette, just as each beach along our 30-mile coastline has its own personality. From romantic enclaves to family-friendly beach parks dotted with colorful umbrellas, complete with food, facilities and beach rentals, to perfect spots for yoga and meditation, there’s a beach for every mood.
Some outfitters, such as OldNaplesSurfShop.com, NaplesKayakCompany.com and others deliver kayaks, paddleboards and more right to you at the beach. Check websites for options. 29 Keewaydin Island
pelicans and gulls gather at the Pass gazebo, is a favorite for family Barefoot Beach Preserve to fish for their meals. gatherings, weddings, photo shoots, County Park P q g and birthday parties. There’s a Naples V Seagate Drive | 239-252-4000 playground with sand volleyball, too. World famous beach authority INSIDE SCOOP: It’s conveniently Stephen Leatherman, known as Dr. located at a Naples Trolley stop, and Beach, is right…this tucked-away Keewaydin Island Marco Island and Naples there’s plenty of metered parking. spot is one of the most beautiful Shelling and sightseeing boats bring P q g beaches in the U.S.. This park truly their guests to remote stretches of 1301 Gulf Shore Boulevard North | has it all— a picturesque Old Florida 239-213-3029 this stunningly pristine island within nature trail and mangrove estuary for the Rookery Bay Reserve just a short wildlife-watching, restroom facilities, boat ride from Naples or Marco food and beach rental concessions, Naples Beach and Pier Island. Bring your own boat, rent or Naples and ranger-led activities in season. take a guided sightseeing tour that The famous Naples Pier is one INSIDE SCOOP: This gorgeous, includes a Keewaydin stop. There of Florida’s few remaining free 342-acre barrier island is also an are no facilities, but the charming fishing piers, and definitely the important gopher tortoise sanctuary. q g In the Pink, ice cream boat and the most photographed. It’s a fine P 505 Barefoot Beach Road | 239-252-4000 Just Beachy Burgers & More food vantage point for spotting dolphins, boat motor right up to the sand at manatees, pelicans and gulls. Clam Pass Beach Park the south end of the island closest to There’s an excellent food concession Naples Marco. Schedules vary. by Cosmos Café & Pizzeria on the Start your beach excursion with a INSIDE SCOOP: Keewaydin is one pier, plus restrooms and showers. tram ride meandering through a of the most beautiful dog-friendly The lovely beach is a favorite family mangrove forest along a wooden beaches in America. swimming spot, and just a short q boardwalk that takes you straight to stroll away are some of Naples’ Barrier Island Beach between Naples and most beautiful beachfront mansions one of the best shelling and bird- Marco Island watching beaches on the Paradise tucked into the dunes. INSIDE SCOOP: The Naples Pier Coast. Full facilities include a large Lowdermilk Park food pavilion overlooking the beach, beach and several other beaches Naples restrooms and changing facilities, have children’s life jackets free to This stunning white sand beach, and beach rentals. borrow. with its charming chickee umbrellas, INSIDE SCOOP: In the early morning Visit SafeHealthyChildren.org. large dining pavilion, lovely lawns q g and late afternoon, huge flocks of P with picnic tables, a pond and a 25 12th Avenue South | 239-213-7120
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Everglades National Park
Mother Nature is on display and at her very finest in the many protected wilderness areas that grace Florida’s Paradise Coast. Bring your binoculars and camera!
Audubon’s Big Cypress National Preserve Just a few miles from downtown Corkscrew nps.gov/bicy Naples or Marco Island, Collier- u 52105 Tamiami Trail E., Ochopee, Seminole State Park is Florida’s Swamp Sanctuary Paradise Coast best-kept secret. corkscrew.audubon.org 239-695-1201 | q There are shady campsites, hiking/ u 375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples This lush preserve bordering the biking trails, bike rentals, canoe, 239-348-9151 | q g Everglades offers a plethora of kayak and boat launches, a Corkscrew Swamp is the largest exploration options for the nature picturesque 13.5-mile canoe trail, old-growth bald cypress forest on lover. Whether your passion is hiking, guided tours on the Blackwater River, the continent, and the largest nesting camping, cycling or just observing and dark night astronomy programs. site for the endangered wood stork. and taking it all in, the Big Cypress See the replica of an ancient Calusa It’s also home to great blue herons, experience is truly unforgettable. Indian dugout canoe, and an roseate spoonbills, and many other INSIDE SCOOP: Visit the wild actual “walking dredge” used year-round and migrating birds. Take manatee observation deck and chat to build the Tamiami Trail. the 2.25-mile boardwalk across open with the rangers at the Big Cypress Maybe you’ll spot some prairies and deep into the ecosystem. Welcome Center, where you can raccoons, a giant Perhaps you’ll catch the bloom of the check the schedule of free talks and pileated woodpecker, rare ghost orchid, or glimpse a deer, tours. Outings like the Wet & Wild or even a black bear. a shy Florida panther, or the alligators Walk or Canoe Rendezvous get you INSIDE SCOOP: in Lettuce Lake. in touch with your surroundings on a V Go on a high-tech INSIDE SCOOP: Bird watchers, pick whole new level. treasure hunt via up Audubon’s Boardwalk Bird List to GPS. The park’s ten check off your sightings. From tiny Collier-Seminole State Park floridastateparks.org/park/ geocaches include buntings to the massive bald eagle, collier-seminole some especially for the swamps, prairies and marshes are u 20200 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples children on the Florida flush with winged wonders. q g 239-394-3397 | V State Parks Kids Geotour. Delnor-Wiggins Pass Fakahatchee Strand Preserve This 76,000-acre wild native Old State Park State Park Florida wilderness in the heart of the floridastateparks.org/park/ floridastateparks.org/park/ Big Cypress Basin was saved from delnor-wiggins fakahatchee-strand development to protect the habitats u 11135 Gulfshore Dr., Naples u 137 Coastline Dr., Copeland of bald eagles and many threatened q g 239-695-4593 | q g 239-597-6196 | V V and endangered species. There’s a This pristine barrier island with the This pristine wilderness is so vast primitive campground, plus hiking, nationally acclaimed mile-long white- and lush with rare flora and fauna cycling and equestrian trails. Access sand beach and gentle swimming that it’s known as America’s Amazon. points are near Naples and adjacent waters offers a full range of visitor Get your first look via the 2,300-foot to Fakahatchee Strand State Park. pleasures, including picnic areas, Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk, which INSIDE SCOOP: The picturesque 22- boat launch and many ranger takes visitors into the heart of the mile Belle Meade Tract is a horseback programs. There are beach rentals world’s largest bald cypress/royal rider’s dream. For a gentle family and food concessions and shower palm forest. It’s easily accessible on ride nearby, check out M&H Stables, facilities. Family festivals, art shows U.S 41, just east of Naples. The easy bordering the Picayune State Forest. and other events happen throughout stroll beneath a shady canopy of the year. ancient cypress trees takes you to the Ten Thousand Islands INSIDE SCOOP: Local anglers know alligator pond observation deck. National Wildlife Refuge - that the fast-moving deep water at INSIDE SCOOP: Jane’s Scenic Drive, Marsh Trail the northern tip of the park and just a narrow 11-mile dirt road tucked fws.gov/floridapanther/ offshore are top spots for trophy into the wilderness off State Road u tenthousandislands fishing. Be sure to get a fishing 29 between I-75 and US 41, is a 525 Newport Drive, Naples q g license from myfwc.com. magnificent place to spot wildlife, 239-657-8001 | especially early mornings and late Whether your idea of a perfect day Everglades National Park afternoons. Book your space aboard is a backcountry hike, or fishing for nps.gov/ever the 2 ½-hour naturalist-guided “Ghost tarpon, snook, redfish or snapper, or u 815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City Rider” tram for vistas of swamps, photographing great white herons q g prairies and hardwood hammocks. and snowy egrets on a serene paddle 239-695-3311 | V For avid fishermen, birders, and OrchidSwamp.org through labyrinths of mangrove- outdoor adventurers, the Florida sheltered waterways, that perfect day Everglades is the dream destination Florida Panther is waiting for you here. From October National Wildlife Refuge through April the outer barrier of a lifetime. Florida’s Paradise fws.gov/floridapanther Coast is the western gateway to islands offer a unique opportunity for u 12085 S.R. 29, Immokalee Everglades National Park, 1.5-million experienced campers who love to 239-657-8001 | q g acres of wilderness, grassy wetlands, sleep under the stars. The elusive Florida panther roams mangrove islands and hardwood INSIDE SCOOP: Get a sneak peak free among the cypress, ancient live hammocks like nowhere else on of the refuge on the mile-long trail, oak and slash pine forests of this earth. The Gulf Coast Visitor Center located three miles from Collier- 26,400-acre refuge and research site is your starting point to learn about Seminole State Park. in the heart of Big Cypress Swamp. sightseeing boat tours, ranger-led More than 120 bird species also make tours, talks, camping, adventures, their homes here. Two short walking backcountry camping permits, trails are open to the public. and nearby park-approved INSIDE SCOOP: Friends of paddling, boating and fishing the Florida Panther Refuge, in tour guides. coordination with Big Cypress The INSIDE SCOOP: National Preserve, The Conservancy Gulf Coast Visitor Center of Southwest Florida and many other also is the gateway nature partners, present the annual to the mysterious Ten Florida Panther Festival at the Naples Thousand Islands, Zoo the first Saturday in November. a maze of mangrove islands accessible only Picayune Strand State Forest by boat. Some have freshfromflorida.com sandy beaches available for u 2121 52nd Ave. S.E., Naples NativeEverglades built chickee National cabins Park available to camping. 239-348-7557 | q rent. EvergladesAdventureTours.net
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Among the joys of Florida’s Paradise Coast is that we can glide seamlessly from the chic coastal vibe of shopping, dining and gallery hopping to the deep and silent wilderness. But one needn’t go all the way to the outback for a breath of pure nature. Just slip into one of our shady urban parks. Cambier Park, with its meandering sidewalks, park benches and picnic tables, colorful play structures and more is just steps from Naples’ 5th Avenue South. Take a park break at Marco Island’s Mackle Park, or at North Collier Regional Park, adjacent to the Sun-N-Fun Lagoon water park and the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C’mon). The newest jewel in our crown is Baker Park on the banks of the Gordon River which connects to the Gordon River Greenway.
Ann Olesky Park at Lake Trafford CREW Cypress Fred W. Coyle Pelican Bay Park collierparks.com Dome Trails Freedom Park collierparks.com u 6001 Lake Trafford Rd., Immokalee, & Caracara Preserve collierparks.com u 764 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000 crewtrust.org u 1515 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, 239-598-3025 The only natural freshwater lake this u 3980 Corkscrew Rd., Immokalee, 239-252-4062 Lighted clay tennis, racquetball and basketball courts, bocce courts, lighted side of Lake Okeechobee. This 1,500- 239-657-2253 50 acres with 5-acre lake good for bass tot lot, softball field and soccer field.FREE acre lake is known for freshwater The CREW Cypress Dome Trails (also fishing and approximately 3,500 feet fishing either from the 200-ft. pier at known as Gate 5) offer six miles of of boardwalk winding through the lake, Pepper Ranch the park or by boat, and is a haven well-marked loop trails through pine ponds, wetlands and forest hammocks. for photographers, birders and nature flatwoods, oak hammocks, wet prairie, FREE q Preserve lovers. The lake has the highest density popash slough, and two beautiful collierparks.com alligator population of any freshwater cypress domes. These trails are Golden Gate u 6315 Pepper Ranch Rd., lake in Florida. Take an airboat ride out popular for hiking, biking, running and Community Park Immokalee, 239-657-1999 of Lake Trafford Marina with Airboats & horseback riding. Leashed dogs are Alligators. FREE q q and Aquatic Center 2,512-acre Pepper Ranch Preserve offers allowed. FREE V collierparks.com hiking, mountain biking and horseback Baker Park CREW Marsh Trail u 3300 Santa Barbara Blvd., Naples, riding trails and a campground. Open to collierparks.com 239-353-7128 the public on all Fridays and on non-hunt crewtrust.org Saturdays and Sundays from November- u 10 Riverside Circle, Naples, u Large pool, kids’ pool and water slide, q 4600 CR 850, Immokalee, June. FREE V 239-213-7120 239-657-2253 lighted tennis, racquetball, basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard area, playground, Baker Park is a beautiful riverfront park The CREW Marsh Hiking Trails (also Sugden Regional Park restrooms and fitness center.q g along the Gordon River in downtown known as Gate 1) offer 5.5 miles collierparks.com Naples. The park includes a kayak of marked loop trails through pine u 4284 Avalon Dr., Naples, launch, boat launch, pedestrian bridge Gordon River Greenway flatwoods, oak hammocks, along the gordonrivergreenway.org 239-252-4000 over the river, an outdoor fitness facility, edge of a sawgrass marsh, and through Playground, open play area, picnic areas, a sunrise terrace overlooking the river, a popash slough. Observation deck and u 1596 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, amphitheater, pavilions, paved fitness pathways dotted with picnic shelters and tower, two boardwalks, benches along 239-262-0015 trail, 60-acre lake and swimming beach. playgrounds, and a community building. trails, picnic tables located 0.7 miles A scenic, paved nature trail with q g FREE q g q FREE from trailhead. FREE V boardwalks and water access along the V Cambier Park & Norris Center Gordon River in the heart of Naples. Veterans Donna Fiala FREE q g naplesgov.com Eagle Lakes Community Park u 755 8th St. S., Naples, Community Park Margood Harbor Park Marco Island cityofmarcoisland.com 239-213-3058 collierparks.com u 325 Pear Tree Ave., Goodland, 239-252-4000 u 901 Park Avenue, Marco Island, Theatrical performances, art displays, u 11565 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples, 239- classes and recreational rooms. Other 793-4414 This 2.5-acre park features the Margood 239-389-3917 amenities include band shell, tennis, History and Community Center, a Provides a soccer field, football fields, Listed as one of the top 10 birding sites shuffleboard, bocce and an open play pedestrian walkway, open-air pavilions, baseball field, tennis, bocce, basket- in Southwest Florida, it’s home to more area. FREE q bocce ball and sand volley ball courts, ball, racquetball, volleyball courts, than 160 species of birds. Aquatics horseshoes, playground and a canoe fitness center and dog park.FREE q complex, ball fields, restrooms, play- q l Caracara Prairie Preserve Trail q g and kayak launch. colliergov.net ground and picnic areas. FREE V Veterans The Naples Preserve u Caracara Prairie Preserve Trail, Fleischmann Park Community Park naplesgov.com Naples Immokalee, 239-252-2957 naplesgov.com u Home to crested caracaras, sandhill u U.S. 41 N. at Fleischmann Blvd., collierparks.com 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples, Naples, 239-261-4290 u cranes and many more bird and animal 239-213-3020 1895 Veterans Park Dr., Naples, species. Due to the presence of cattle, This unique green space in the heart of 239-566-2367 Lighted racquetball, volleyball, dogs are not allowed on this trail. Park at Naples has a short elevated boardwalk Provides a soccer field, football fields, a the CREW Cypress Dome Trails entrance basketball, pickleball courts and game through a gopher tortoise habitats, a fields. Playground, water splash area, baseball field, tennis, bocce, basketball, then hike one mile through the CREW butterfly garden, picnic area and a full racquetball and volleyball court. Fitness game room, skate park and restrooms. FREE Dome Trails to reach the Caracara Prairie q g schedule of fascinating lectures. center and dog park. FREE q g Preserve red trail. q FREE V North Collier Regional Park Frank E. Mackle Jr. Vineyards CREW Bird Rookery collierparks.com Community Park Community Park Swamp Trail u 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, collierparks.com cityofmarcoisland.com crewtrust.org 239-252-4000 u 6231 Arbor Blvd., Naples, u 1361 Andalusia Ter., Marco Island, u 1295 Shady Hollow Blvd. W., Large facilities for tournament soccer and 239-353-9669 239-642-0575 Naples, 239-657-2253 softball, fitness center and gymnasium. 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Make a splash…kick up some sea spray…land a trophy fish. Dive to the depths…soar overhead…glide silently through the estuaries. Your choices are endless from the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico to the vast primeval ecosystems of the Everglades.
Fishing private family fishing lessons, check out Captain Rapps in Everglades According to Ernest Hemingway, City or Captain Mike Bailey at Ms. nothing is more exhilarating than B. Haven in Naples. Never been a moment shared only by you and spearfishing? Now’s your chance! a fish. Here on Florida’s Paradise Captain Bill is the spearfishing, fishing for a lesson Coast, everyone from the most and scuba diving expert at Offshore with Windstalker’s seasoned angler to the youngest first- Naples. Dive options range from five at one of several regional beaches. timer can set up that moment in an to 60 miles offshore. See many more exciting variety of ways. A&B Charters choices at ParadiseCoast.com. Sightseeing Cruises offers private offshore fishing trips Whether by yacht, catamaran, aboard the luxury 40-foot Sea Hawk, Kiteboarding pontoon boat -- or yes, even a pirate while will Chokoloskee Charters As a dramatic spectator sport or a ship, a narrated sightseeing cruise take you kayak fishing through the hands-on experience of a lifetime, makes a perfect first experience on estuaries and shallow water flats of enjoy the exhilaration of kiteboarding. the Paradise Coast. In Naples, try a the Ten Thousand Islands. Do you Watch the heart-pounding high jumps, tall-masted catamaran like Sweet dream of a shark-fishing expedition? flips and rolls performed by some of Liberty or the luxurious new Miss Call Shark Chaser Charters. For Naples’ top kiteboarders when they Naples or Naples Princess. On fishing on a party boat, tryDalis gather on the shore just north of the Marco Island, Cool Beans Cruises Fishing Charters or Pure Florida. For Naples Pier, and then maybe sign up and Marco Princess are favorites. Other fabulous options include the in the Ten Thousand Islands. Follow Florida, Naples Jet Ski Rental or double decker Double Sunshine at Paradise Coast Kayak Tours guide one of the many other beachfront or Tin City, and for something really Mike Devlin into the twisted lagoons marina-based rental companies. For different, little buccaneers and their of the Cocohatchee River, or ease a combination of speed and eco- families adore the interactive pirate along the shallows on a stand-up sensitive wildlife encounter, check adventure aboard Marco Island’s paddleboard at Marco Island’s out the guided tours at Captain Ron’s Black Pearl, complete with cannon Tigertail Beach. For a true centuries- Awesome Everglades Adventures, fire and treasures. These and other old native experience, join 5th Avi’s Watersports or Marco Island sightseeing boats offer a variety generation Gladesman Jack Shealy Watersports. of options from morning to sunset, at Everglades Adventure Tours on a from sail-only to shelling and themed handcrafted pole boat. Kayak, canoe Eco-Touring cruises. Some also offer dining. and paddleboard launches abound If comfort is your eco-tour priority, throughout the region, and rentals are tour Rookery Bay aboard the Boat Rentals and Charters available on several beaches. Check pontoon boat, Good Fortune ll, at the If you prefer to pilot your own out Naples Beach Watersports, Conservancy of Southwest Florida sightseeing vessel, rent a pontoon Marco Island Watersports or Cabana which launches on several Marco or a deck boat for a half or full day Dan’s. Some, like Naples Kayak Island beaches. You can track and at Port O Call Marina, Naples Bay Company, deliver to a choice of help catalog Atlantic bottlenose Resort & Marina, Pure Florida or locations. dolphins in comfort aboard the Extreme Family Fun Spot in Naples Dolphin Explorer, or if manatee and Rose Marina on Marco Island. Diving and Snorkeling sighting is your goal, go straight to At Naples City Dock, Sailboats The largest complex of artificial reefs Manatee Eco-Tours at Port of the Unlimited offers both bareboat and in the Western Hemisphere -- more Islands Marina. crewed charters aboard Danmark or than 18,000 tons of them -- lies just Betelgeuse III. Or, go glam to the max off Florida’s Paradise Coast! One reef Shelling with Naples Nantucket Yacht Group, is even shaped like a loggerhead sea Who doesn’t love to find a sun- whose charter fleet includes a 105’ turtle. Check out SCUBAdventures, bleached sand dollar or the fossil of yacht that sleeps eight. Scuba Outfitters (both of Naples) or an ancient whelk shell? Who wouldn’t Scuba Marco for classes, equipment thrill to the discovery of a colorful Paddling and dives. More details and GPS scallop shell, a tiny kitten’s paw, or For the closest and quietest view of coordinates at ParadiseCoast.com/ even the former home of a baby the water and its inhabitants, from Articles/Paradise_Reef. horse conch? Many sightseeing and manatees and dolphins to magnificent eco-tour operators stop at island sea birds, grab your paddle and Jet Skiing beaches for shelling time -- and some, your sense of wonder to peacefully Whether your style is wet and wild like Treasure Seekers Shell Tours and navigate the Gulf of Mexico coastline, or gentle and serene, your Jet Ski Marco Island Boat Tours, specialize the beautiful Gordon or Marco Rivers, or WaveRunner is waiting. Explore in the more adventurous sport of or through lush mangrove tunnels on your own with a rental from Pure shelling in the mangrove shallows.
Swamp Trekking The best modes of transport through wet grasslands, swamps and inland lakes are the airboat, the knobby- wheeled swamp buggy, and of course your oldest pair of sneakers or hiking shoes. Contact Corey Billie’s Airboat Rides, C&G Big Cypress Swamp Buggy Tours, or get a combo deal from Captain Jack’s or Wooten’s that includes both options…plus, if you like, a free baby alligator hug! Among the region’s favorite swamp treks is wading through the cypress and pond apple sloughs with park biologist Mike Owen at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. PLAY ON
LAND See Some Wildlife While they can’t predict when a cute raccoon, an alligator, or even a baby bear may appear on the trail ahead, our local guides know their habitats and habits, so do take a guided nature walk for the best chance of a sighting in one of many wildlife-rich parks and preserves. Beyond the stunning white sand For guaranteed close-up encounters, beaches, spectacular waterways, visit the nationally accredited Naples lush golf courses, wildlife-rich Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, where several babies have recently been born. nature preserves and world Fenced habitats and huge glass viewing renowned ecosystems, what more walls allow face-to-face encounters with mighty cats, bears, reptiles and more. could possibly delight visitors Meet the keepers, learn about animal here? Oh, so many things! and plant conservation programs, take the Primate Expedition cruise, and even May we suggest… hand-feed the giraffes. Watch A Show Bravo to the star-quality performances that grace the stages in Naples and on Marco Island. See the world’s most beloved operas at Opera Naples, Artis— Naples, Gulfshore Opera. Artis—Naples also brings world-renowned theatre, dance and musical productions to its stage. Get tickets to a performance by The Naples Players, ranked among America’s top community theatre companies. For something extra special, book a table for their new On The Stage Dinner Series. And there’s more! The thespians of The Marco Players perform in an intimate black-box theater and there’s a full calendar of excellent live theater at the Gulfshore Playhouse and TheatreZone.
Meet Some Natives Learn about the descendants of the first pioneers and cattlemen of Immokalee at the Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch. At the Museum of The Everglades, meet the rugged Gladesmen, the visionary and his men who carved the Tamiami Trail from mosquito-infested swamps, and the woman who spearheaded the saving of the Everglades. At Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Indian Museum, you will hear the stories, watch the ceremonies, and admire the art, textiles and jewelry of the descendants of the warriors of the only tribe that was never defeated by the United States Army.
Enter The Past Immerse in the ancient Calusa Indian civilization and see the artifacts they left behind in the newly expanded Marco Island Historical Museum, Marco Island Center for the Arts where the priceless centuries-old Key Marco Cat (found on the island in 1896) is on loan from the Smithsonian Institution. See the world’s fastest Explore The Arts vintage racecars at Revs Institute in From the impressive permanent collections and traveling exhibits Naples. Visit the Smallwood’s Store, at The Baker Museum at Artis—Naples to famed Everglades the original pioneer/Indian trading photographer Clyde Butcher’s rustic gallery deep in the Everglades, post that was the real-life setting fine art galleries and artist’s studios abound on the Paradise Coast. of the famous novel, Killing Mister Linger in the galleries at Marco Island Center for the Arts and Watson. Naples Art. Save one day for strolling the galleries along Naples’ 5th Avenue South and Third Street South, and another day to visit Peruse The Gardens the Naples Art District, featuring the studios and galleries of more Stroll through diverse tropical, than 60 painters, ceramicists, sculptors, jewelers and photographers. subtropical and wilderness ecosystems in the world class Naples Botanical Garden. Be mesmerized by stunning orchids, water lilies, lotus Saddle Up Cambier Park near theaters, shops, blossoms, romantic flowering vines The Picayune Strand State Forest galleries and restaurants. Find more and more. Be wowed by the ever- offers horse trails through native Old courts at the Pelican Bay Community changing art installations, seasonal Florida vegetation. Go for the 22-mile Park and Veterans Community Park. evenings, and themed concerts on trail within the State Forest, or take a the Performance Lawn. Try yoga gentle trail ride with M&H Stables, just Do Some Shooting among the flowers, gardening outside the Picayune, located 12 miles Naturally, you should never be without classes, birding tours and more, all east of downtown Naples. your camera here on the Paradise within minutes of downtown Naples. Coast, but in this case we suggest Bring the family to experience the Roll The Dice you try the shooting sport of trap, magnificent tree house and many When you’re feeling lucky, high skeet, and sporting clays. The Gulf other wonders in the Children’s stakes table games and slots offer Coast Clays shooting range, at Port of Garden. plenty of opportunities to hit it the Islands between Naples and the big at the Seminole Casino Hotel Everglades, has a scenic, automated Go For A Ride Immokalee. There’s blackjack, poker 15-station sporting clays course, three Rent a bicycle at Naples Cyclery, and baccarat action and more, as well trap fields and two skeet fields. near Vanderbilt Beach, or Island Bike as a calendar packed with top-rate Shop on Marco Island. Join Naples entertainment, from sidesplitting Practice Pickleball Bicycle Tour for a charmingly narrated comedy to seriously rocking concerts. It’s the fastest growing paddle ride through lovely neighborhoods, Get the full experience: play until the sport in the country, and Naples is along the coastal historic districts wee hours then sleep over at the an epicenter of Pickleball action. and beyond. A must-do bike path is onsite hotel. The Minto U.S. OPEN Pickleball the Gordon River Greenway, which Championships are held each spring meanders from the Naples Zoo and Hit Some Balls at East Naples Community Park and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida The beautifully landscaped Arthur L. Veterans Park. Other places to to Downtown Naples. For a fun tour Allen Tennis Center has 12 state-of- practice your game include through historic Old Naples between the-art Hydro-Grid lighted Har-Tru Naples’ Fleischmann the Gordon River and the Naples Pier courts, shady chickee structures, Park and the City of on a different kind of wheels, tryTrike cold-water fountains, and a fully Marco Island Racquet Tours USA or Segway of Naples. stocked tennis shop. It’s set in lovely Center. PLAY ON THE COURSE
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CollierMuseums.com NAPLES EVERGLADES IMMOKALEE NAPLES DEPOT MARCO ISLAND DISCOVER SHOPPING A stunning outfit, a signed original painting, or a single jewel-like hand-crafted piece of chocolate: however you define “fabulous find,” it’s waiting for you here on Florida’s Paradise Coast. Whether you delight in the sheer pleasure of window shopping or the discovery of that one pièce de résistance, let the retail therapy begin!
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OLD NAPLES DOWNTOWN DISTRICT of Africa’s Native Visions Gallery. With their lovely tree-lined sidewalks Stock up on island-chic sandals at and European-style courtyards Bob Baker Shoes. Find adorable accented with fountains, street art children’s clothing and gifts at Giggle and flower-draped trellises,Third Moon. Let the window displays of Street South and 5th Avenue estate pieces at Kristoff or Provident South have joined the ranks of Jewelers lure you in for a closer look. iconic shopping enclaves around FifthAvenueSouth.com the world. Specialty fashion and gift AREA FARE | Sails Restaurant | The shops share resort- French | Vergina casual ambience with On Third Street South, visit the Third charming cafes, pastry Street Concierge kiosk tucked into shops, galleries and a park-like setting between the tall glamorous boutique clock and the massive ficus tree. hotels. Your concierge will share the latest 5th Avenue South insights into shopping, dining, and is anchored by the current Third Street South events. luxurious Inn on Fifth Find dream-worthy linens at Gattle’s, and the impressive island clothes and accessories at Sugden Theatre, Tommy Bahama, and stop for a home of the Naples gelato at Barbatella Gelato Bar. Players. Along For Lilly Pulitzer fans, C. Orrico is the Avenue, savvy your place. Or, follow the cue of shoppers will find local sophisticates and let Marissa everything from Collections outfit you from head custom-tailored men’s to toe for the next gala, brunch, or suits to fresh coastal dinner on the yacht. décor. Admire the ThirdStreetSouth.com exceptional wildlife art AREA FARE | Sea Salt | Ridgway Bar and sculpture at Call & Grill | The Continental Village Shops on Venetion Bay
tropical fashions and perfumes to THE VILLAGE SHOPS ON ON NAPLES BAY carved coconut pirates. Sample the Crayton Cove, anchored by the VENETIAN BAY tasty delights at the MonKey Bread This romantic shopping enclave historic City Dock, retains the salty Factory, The Naples Winery or Fig & overlooking the blue water of seafaring ambience of Naples a Basil Olive Oil. Venetian Bay really does feel like century ago. There are tiny storefront Tin-City.com | 239.262.4200 Venice, with its balconies, bridges and art galleries, authentic Italian pizza, 1200 Fifth Avenue South shops tucked into a network of side ice cream shops, and the rambling passages. Just off US 41 in Naples’ old Naples Ship’s Store, packed with AREA FARE | Pinchers | Riverwalk | Park Shore neighborhood, it boasts souvenir and nautical-themed M&M’s Café an array of interesting apparel and gift clothing and objets d’art. boutiques, restaurants and galleries. CraytonCove.com | 239.435.3938 MERCATO Shop for the treasured child at All 8th Street S and 12th Avenue S With the movie-set flavor of an Italian village, this retail/residential/ About April, the pampered lady at AREA FARE | The Dock at Crayton entertainment enclave is a blending Wildflower, Lux Boutique or Pratt’s Cove | Bleu Provence | Chez Boet Shoes, and the privileged man at of Old World charm and vibrant Tin City, a former hodgepodge of Mondo Uomo or H.T. Chittum & Co. urban nightlife. Have your wine or boat docks and clam and oyster Vinophiles will swoon at the hand- beer and hors d’oeuvres delivered shucking shacks on the Gordon River, curated, world-class selection of to your cushy stadium seat at the offers Old Florida souvenir shopping wines in Sukie’s Wine Shop. Silverspot Cinema; take in a cooking at its quirkiest, with sustenance for VenetianVillage.com | 239.261.6100 class at Sur la Table; grab a beauty a variety of palates. Peruse the local 4200 Gulf Shore Boulevard essential at ULTA; peruse the eco- products at Naples Soap Company friendly bamboo wares at Cariloha AREA FARE | M Waterfront Grille or Deb’s Touch of Florida. Visit the or shop favorites like J. Crew and MiraMare Ristorante | T-Michael’s Tin City Magic Shop. Explore dozens Simply Natural. Start your Mercato Steak & Lobster | Bayside Seafood of shops offering everything from experience with a morning pastry Grill & Bar
Naples Design District The trendiest new arrival on the Naples shopping scene is a vibrant enclave of interior design and architectural studios and boutiques, artful furnishings and accessories, carpeting, tile and luxury appliances, floral creations, garden décor, and so much more. Located between 5th Avenue South and 7th Avenue North (walking distance to the Naples Depot Museum, Tin City and Bayfront), the Design District also features vintage and new eateries, from Olde Naples Chocolate to a craft brewery. NaplesDesignDistrict.com AREA FARE | RipTide Brewing Company | Naples Design District Grappino | Lake Park Diner Waterside Shops
from Grace & Shelly’s Cupcakes, Le and True Fashionistas resale shops. Macaron or Whole Foods Market, Don’t miss the year-round, pet- WATERSIDE shop all day, and then savor the friendly Farmers Market on Saturday SHOPS The most nightlife at Blue Martini, Cavo mornings. fashionable Lounge and Burn by Rocky Patel. ShopVanderbilt.com | 239.594.5000 | names in luxury MercatoShops.com | 239.254.1080 2315 Vanderbilt Beach Road retail are here. 9115 Strada Place AREA FARE | Pei Wei Asian Diner | Its strikingly cool, sleek AREA FARE | The Capital Grille | The Havana Blue Cuban Cuisine | architecture houses the top names Hampton Social | AZN Azian Cuizine The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar in fashion, from Gucci and Tory Burch to Louis Vuitton, Christian GALLERIA SHOPPES AT VANDERBILT COASTLAND CENTER Louboutin, MaxMara and Beneath comfortably shady Excitement is afoot at Naples’ more. Shop anchor stores Saks breezeways and towering palms lies original traditional shopping mall, Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. a treasure trove of shopping delights. with new shops joining everyone’s Experience the region’s hottest Young women and teens adore the favorites like Macy’s, Dillard’s, new Apple store and expanded date night wardrobe options at Pretty JCPenney, Abercrombie & Fitch, White House Black Market. is Pink. Zazou is your exclusive Express, Old Navy and dozens more. Pick up a little something at Kate source for Mackenzie-Childs’ Stop at one of the freestanding Spade. Choose something sparkly whimsical ceramics. Pop-Toy is the kiosks for your favorite mobile and at Tiffany & Co. or Naples’ own go-to place for unique and must-have game accessories, have a quick Yamron Jewelers. Pick out your toys and games from around the beauty touch-up or even a neck next Tesla; explore the two-level world. Neighborhood Organics offers massage. Barnes & Noble store, and so a daily selection of fresh breads and CoastlandCenter.com much more. gourmet items as well as the works of 239.262.2323 WatersideShops.com local artisans. And it’s a well-known 1900 North Tamiami Trail 239.598.1605 secret that outrageously good prices AREA FARE | The Cheesecake 5415 North Tamiami Trail can be had on top designer clothing Factory | Aurelio’s Pizza | AREA FARE | True Food Kitchen | and accessories at Designer Divas Food Court BRIO | BrickTop’s MARCO ISLAND Shops of Old Marco
THE SHOPS OF OLDE MARCO MARCO WALK PLAZA MARCO TOWN CENTER MALL Charmingly tucked into Marco The boutiques, salons and restaurants Packed with essential services, Island’s historic district adjacent to along this plaza’s canopied walkway, gift and souvenir shops, wine and Olde Marco Island Inn & Suites, with its cobblestoned plaza and spirits, Marco Town Center can this petite shopping area is among ornate dolphin fountain, are within be your one-stop destination to the remaining treasures of the walking distance of three resort check off your entire to-do list. The island’s early days. Find activewear hotels. Shop for fashions at Beach resortwear favorite, Sandpiper essentials at Marco Island Daisy, Patchington or Chico’s. Clothiers, is here, and so are the Outfitters, and then stop by the Indulge in an artisan chocolate from essential Publix grocery store, West studios and galleries of noted Marco Dolce Marie, and pick up and gifts Marine and Dunkin’ Donuts. Inside Island painters Betty Newman and for everyone at Vintage Island. You’ll tip: you’ll want to linger in the Blue Malenda Trick. find your favorite designer swimwear Mangrove Gallery, with its delightfully OldeMarcoInnandSuites.com at Swim’n’Sport, and plenty of spots curated collection of Marco-themed 239.394.3131 for a quick snack or leisurely meal. decorative accessories and gifts, 100 Palm Street MarcoWalkPlaza.com | 954.232.5831 including the works of local artists AREA FARE | 599 South Collier Boulevard and artisans. Bistro Soleil | AREA FARE | DaVinci’s Ristorante 1017 North Collier Boulevard Cafe de Marco | Italiano | The Oyster Society | Beebe’s AREA FARE | Marco Island Brewery | Lee Be Fish Co. Ice Cream Parlor Margarita’s | The Crazy Flamingo
THE ESPLANADE SHOPPES Equal parts glamour and nautical ambience combine for a memorable Marco-chic shopping and dining experience. Stroll along the picturesque Mediterranean loggias accented with tiered fountains. Dine alfresco overlooking the marina while admiring the sleek yachts and fishing boats. Find unique island objets d’art and gifts at Mango’s Dockside Shoppe. Enhance your beach wardrobe at Butterfly Beach and pick up body-nurturing essentials at C’est La Vie Clothing Boutique. EsplanadeShoppesAtMarcoIsland.com 703.772.0008 | 760 North Collier Blvd AREA FARE | CJ’s on the Bay Mango’s Dockside Bistro | Island Cheese Company DISCOVER DINING What puts a coastal paradise in the spotlight as a world-class dining destination? Rich soils for locally grown produce and a vast ocean for the freshest seafood? Eclectic, multi-cultural cuisines prepared by passionate and creative chefs? Yes to all of these! Enjoy this small peek at the variety of gastronomical pleasures to be savored here and see more at ParadiseCoast.com/Dining.
BREAKFAST The Bevy Doreen’s Cup of Joe Extravagant Sunday & BRUNCH brunches, late night Real down-home These restaurants serve dining and more cooking more than just breakfast, NaplesBevy.com DoreensCupOfJoe.com but they deserve special attention for their Ridgway Bar & Grill Petit Soleil exceptional breakfast Weekend brunches to A little bit of France, experiences. swoon over and oh, those pastries! RidgwayBarAndGrill.com PetitSolielMarcoIsland. com The Rooster Maia at JW Marriott Designer waffles to Delightful breakfast menu, Skillet’s Southern fare family friendly Hometown, homemade, TheRoosterNaples.com JWMarco.com bountiful; several locations SkilletsRestaurants.com
Summer Day Market Patric’s & Café Breakfast, 50s style Homemade soups & PatricsKitchen.net organic offerings SummerDayMarket.com
HEALTHY The Local Farm- and sea-to-table Seed to Table including vegan & Complete dining, shopping, vegetarian entertainment experience TheLocalNaples.com OakesFarms.com Food & Thought True Food Kitchen Organic café & juice bar, Creative choices offered tree-shaded courtyard, The Bevy seasonally inside tables, takeout TrueFoodKitchen.com FoodAndThought.com The Bowl Vergina Texas Tony’s Rib & Acai & pitaya bowls, Relaxing ambience. 5th Brewhouse smoothies, kombucha & more Avenue or courtyard Beef, pork, chicken and The-Bowl.com views outside and lively sides in an Old Texas- entertainment inside. style BBQ joint Organically Twisted VerginaRestaurantNaples. TexasTonys.com Creative sandwiches, com noodles and salads “rolled Napoli on The Bay or bowled” Feels like Rome! A OrganicallyTwisted.com decades-old Naples PIZZA, favorite pizza shop & BURGERS, deli at Naples City Dock NapoliontheBay.com CAFES & TACOS & FUN Brooks Gourmet Burgers BISTROS Shula’s & Dogs STEAKHOUSES The Café on Fifth Great milkshakes, beer & Local favorite, both healthy wine, too Shula’s and decadent; bring Fido! BrooksBurgers.com NFL legend Don Shula’s Marco Prime TheCafeOn5th.com place, one of America’s top Classic American Lozano’s Mexican steakhouses Steakhouse with some Tommy Bahama Restaurant ShulasNaples.com international cuisines, too Eclectic, island-inspired, Naples and Marco locals MarcoPrime.com with all the ambiance of drive to Immokalee for the Chops City Grill Third Street South real deal A glamorous throwback to The Continental TommyBahama.com/ LozanosMexican.com the quintessential “great Artisan crafted, carefully restaurants/naples American steakhouse” curated steakhouse menu Cosmos Ristorante & ChopsCityGrill.com and more Campiello Naples Pizzeria DamicosContinental.com See and be seen at this Broad menu, hand-tossed The Grill Italian favorite beneath the crusts, vegetarian and Intimate and sophisticated Dorona twinkly-lighted banyan tree gluten-free options at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Modern Italian steakhouse CampielloNaples.com CosmosPizzaNaples.com RitzCarlton.com/Naples DoronaNaples.com
A Naples favorite, The Bay House, overlooking Cocohatchee Bay and nightly sunsets is so drenched in romance that it’s a local go-to spot for date nights and special occasions. Evenings only except for Sunday brunch. Don’t miss the popular Claw Bar. BayHouseNaples.com
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Fishing boats and airboats, island music, quirky characters, old wooden docks and a few fancier ones rock the nautical vibe from Naples to Everglades City. In Everglades City, you’ll find the real thing atCamellia Street Grill, Triad Seafood and City Seafood.
On Marco, it’s an all-day party at Snook Inn, and it doesn’t get any quirkier than Stan’s Idle Hour Restaurant & Bar, a favorite of everyone from visiting TV personalities to the motorcycle crowd. Near Vanderbilt Beach, get a pitcher of beer to go with your seafood and burgers at an old local favorite, Buzz’s Lighthouse.
Happy hour seafood deals are great at The Dock at Crayton Cove, and in Tin City, two great choices to dine right on the docks are Riverwalk and Pinchers.
On the Isles of Capri, discover typical Old Florida fare at Pelican Bend, and while the water is more in the Big Cypress wetlands than on a dock, Joanie’s Blue Crab Café, with fresh seafood platters and live ‘Glades music is a must-do. In contrast, a former fishing shack on the Gordon River has been transformed into the charming Three60 Market, offering generous portions of gourmet fare from breakfast to dinner, plus prepared takeaways and an exceptional wine shop.
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Cavo Lounge The Turtle Club Upscale ambience and cuisine CavoLounge.com BEACHSIDE HobNob Kitchen & Bar Quinn’s on the Beach Sleek and trendy, Sunset Beach Bar & Grill Casual Caribbean/Key West style creative menu; small and HB’S on the Gulf fare & music with a nightly live plates to desserts Choose casual or resort chic; fire dancer show HobNobNaples.com a sunset-watcher’s dream NaplesBeachHotel.com JWMarco.com The Continental American The Turtle Club Baleen Provisions and Craft Bar Romantic, sophisticated fine dining; Elegant and romantic with Parisian Bistro-inspired, some tables right on the sand star-quality cuisine wonderful bar menu LaPlayaResort.com early and late TurtleClubNaples.com DamicosContinental.com
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ATTRACTIONS access along the Gordon River in the heart of Naples. Naples Zoo is a nationally accredited zoo & historic Ideal for walkers, dog walkers, hikers, runners, cyclists, botanical garden. Enjoy a full day of activities from q g Audubon’s Corkscrew kayakers, birders, families, artists and nature lovers. animal exhibits, to shows, to boat tours! V FREE q g AD ON PG. 57 Swamp Sanctuary corkscrew.audubon.org Marco Golf & Garden Ochopee Post Office u 375 Sanctuary Rd., Naples, marcogolfandgarden.com u 38000 E. Tamiami Trl., Ochopee, 239-695-2099 239-348-9151 u 971 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, Officially recognized as the smallest post office in the 13,000-acre wilderness area with country’s largest 239-970-0561 U.S. Formerly an irrigation pipe shed, the tiny building remaining virgin bald cypress forest. Boardwalk through A challenging miniature golf course in an award-winning opened as an official U.S. Post Office after a 1953 fire pinelands, wet prairies and hammocks. One of the garden. q burned Ochopee’s general store and post office. Stop top birding sites in the U.S. View wildlife, rare plants to get your postcards and letters stamped. q g q g including the ghost orchid. V Naples Botanical Garden naplesgarden.org Rookery Bay National Estuarine Conservancy of Southwest Florida u 4820 Bayshore Dr., Naples, Research Reserve Nature Center 239-643-7275 rookerybay.org conservancy.org A world-class tropical paradise with cultivated gardens u 300 Tower Rd., Naples, 239-530-5940 u 1495 Smith Preserve Way, Naples, of Brazil, Florida, Asia and the Caribbean, plus preserve Tour 110,000 acres of protected waterways by 239-262-0304 trails and a fanciful Children’s Garden. Enjoy lunch at boat or kayak; visit the Environmental Learning Connect with nature! Take an electric boat tour and the Fogg Cafe and many special events and exhibits. Center’s aquariums, exhibits, nature trail and store. q g AD ON PG. 51 explore our Nature Center. Open 9:30 AM-4:30 PM, 7 V Programs offered twice daily. Many special events and days a week. Closed Sundays May - December. exhibits. q g q g Naples City Dock V V at Crayton Cove Seminole Casino Hotel - Immokalee Coral Cay naplesgov.com/cdw seminoleimmokaleecasino.com u 880 12th Ave. S., Naples, 239-213-3070 u 506 S. First St., Immokalee, Adventure Golf 800-218-0007, 239-658-1313 coralcaygolf.com The completely rebuilt Naples City Dock has 84 slips u 2205 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples, 239-793-4999 on floating docks accomodating up to 60’ vessels. Open 24/7, Seminole Casino Hotel is the premier Transient vessels welcome. Home to Naples’ largest gaming destination in Southwest Florida with slots Two 18-hole miniature golf courses in a tranquil, tropical fishing and sailing charter fleet, boats from 25 to 53 ft. and table games including blackjack, poker, and setting. Snack bar and daily golf specials. q g q g l available for charter and sightseeing. FREE V many more. Live entertainment, concerts and special events. FREE g AD ON INSIDE BACK COVER Golisano Children's Naples Pier Museum of Naples naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/naples-pier Skunk Ape Headquarters cmon.org u 25 12th Ave. S., Naples, 239-213-7120 skunkape.biz u 15080 Livingston Rd., Naples, The pier is the focal point of Naples Beach, the most u 40904 Tamiami Trl. E., Ochopee, 239-695-2275 239-514-0084 visited spot in downtown Naples and perfect for viewing Purchase Skunk Ape memorabilia, along with alligator The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples is a brain- the the spectacular nightly sunsets. Beer and wine is heads and other souvenirs. Reptile and bird exhibit with building powerhouse devoted for children and families now available for sale from 9 AM to sunset in the winter gators, constrictors and exotic birds. q g to learn through play. and 9 AM - 6 PM in the summer from Cosmos Cafe & V q g AD ON PG. 51 V Pizzeria on the pier. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon FREE q g Gordon River Greenway napleswaterpark.com u 15000 Livingston Rd., Naples, 239-252-4000 gordonrivergreenway.org Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens ADN P u 1596 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples, napleszoo.org A six-acre water park located in North Collier Regional 239-262-0015 u 1590 Goodlette-Frank Rd., Naples, Park. Features include a water tower and slides, water-dumping buckets, water pistols, four pools, A scenic, paved nature trail with boardwalks and water 239-262-5409 and a lazy river. Check the website for open dates q throughout the year. V AD ON PG. 35 AD Naples Area/Ave Maria Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee ON PG. 41 q g l Symbols: = Family Friendly, = Handicapped Access, V = Guided Tours, = Boat Launch 50 1-800-2-ESCAPE | PARADISECOAST.COM | NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES 239.643.7275
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75 boat trailer parking spaces, 16 regular vehicle Park Shore Marina BOATING/RENTAL spaces, 22 wet boat slips, boat ramp, fish cleaning naplesflboatrentals.com & LAUNCH station, Dock Master station with convenience store, u 4310 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, 239-434-0724 restrooms and meeting room. $8 per launch or $75 for l Boat, kayak and stand up paddle board rental, fuel Ann Olesky Park and Lake Trafford annual, noncommercial pass. V dock, ship’s store with bait, tackle, beer, soda and ice. l colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches Isles Of Capri Marina Custom charters available. V u 6001 Lake Trafford Rd., Immokalee, islesofcaprimarina.com 239-252-4000 Port of Naples Marina Boat Rentals u 292 Capri Blvd., Naples, 239-389-4626 portofnaplesmarina.com Public ramp at park and a 200-foot pier provides access Boat docks available for rent from 35-70 ft. Pontoon to 1500-acre Trafford Lake. Fish for bass, crappie u 550 Port-O-Call Way, Naples, 239-774-0479 boat and kayak rentals.q l and bluegill. Fantastic bird and wildlife watching. No V Offering a wide variety of boats and jet skis for rent. q q g swimming due to high alligator population. Isles of Capri Paddle Craft Park V Bayview Park collierparks.com Port of the Islands Marina colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches u 139 Capri Blvd, Naples, 239-252-4000 theshipstore.com u 1500 Danford St., Naples, 239-252-4000 The park features a paddle craft ramp, picnic pavilions u 525 Newport Dr. Naples, 239-642-3133 and restrooms, which are accessible by pedestrians. Popular launch location puts you in at Naples Bay with Boat slip rentals, upland dry storage rentals, Launch fee $4. immediate Gulf access. l V boat launch ramp, fishing charter services, manatee & eco tours, Everglades kayak tours with boat slip rentals, Caxambas Pass Park & Marina Lake Trafford Marina upland dry storage rentals, boat launch ramp, fishing colliergov.net/parks airboatsandalligators.com charter services, manatee & eco tours, Everglades u 909 Collier Ct., Marco Island, 239-642-0004 u 6001 Lake Trafford Rd., Immokalee, kayak tours with direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, 239-657-2214 q l Caxambas Park is a beautiful water access point and the Ten Thousand Islands. V located on Marco Island. This public boat access point Public ramp at park and another next door at marina. Pontoon boat and skiff rentals. Fishing licenses, bait Pure Florida includes a 4-acre park, ample parking, concessions for q g l sale from sunscreen to food, and ramps that provide and tackle, airboat tours and scenic tours. V purefl.com easy access to the northern Ten Thousand Islands or u Tin City, 1200 5th Ave. S., Naples, 239-263-4949 l Marco Island Ski & Watersports Gulf of Mexico. V Rent a safe and easy to navigate Hurricane Deck Boat. marcoislandwatersports.com Explore Naples Bay, Keewaydin Island beaches. q Chokoloskee Island Park and Marina u 400 & 560 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, V chokoloskee.com 239-642-2359 Rose Marina u 1150 Hamilton Lane, Everglades, 239-695-2414 Exclusive guided WaveRunner tours through the rosemarina.com Boat dockage, boat and kayak ramp, fishing licenses, mangroves of the Ten Thousand Islands, parasailing, u 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, 877-864-0588, bait, tackle, clothing, gifts, fishing charters, RV and shelling and sunset cruises and watercraft rentals. 239-394-2502 Departures from JW Marriott and Hilton Marco Island tent camping and rental units. Immediate access to q Boat rentals, bait and tackle. Marco Island’s largest prime fishing in Everglades National Park and the Ten beach resorts. V fishing and eco-tour charter boat fleet, sales center and q l q g l Thousand Islands. Naples Bay Resort Boat Rentals brokerage yachts. V Cocohatchee River Park & Marina nbrboatrental.com theshipstore.com u 1500 5th Avenue S., Ships Store, Naples, u 13535 Vanderbilt Dr., Naples, 239-513-7919 239-530-5134 FISHING Easy access to the Gulf of Mexico through Wiggins Top-of-the-line 24’ Hurricane deck boats or 24’ Pass. Cocohatchee River Park has more capacity than Everglades fishing boats rentals. Paddleboat and kayak A&B Charters other area boat launches with many parking spaces rentals. The marina provides 97 slips accommodating aandbcharters.com and four boat launching lanes. A Coast Guard Auxiliary boats up to 90 feet, a fuel dock and in-slip pump-out u 550 Port-O-Call Way, Naples, 877-263-8833, Flotilla is on-site and offers boating safety classes. Full- services equipped with a 50-amp, 110/220 power 239-263-8833 q g l scale marina. q l supply. Deep-sea fishing on the A&B, a 40’ vessel that can V comfortably carry large or small sportfishing charters. Naples Landings Capt. Allen Walburn has been chartering the waters off Collier Boulevard Boating Park q g colliercountyfl.gov/visitors/parks-beaches marinalife.com of Naples and Marco Island since 1977. V u 3620 Collier Blvd., Naples, 239-252-4000 u 880 12th Ave South, Naples, 239-213-3070 All Water Excursions Two ramps provide easy access to Gulf, Ten Thousand City of Naples boat launch park. Launch to Naples Bayl Islands and Marco Island waterways. Located just with direct Gulf access. Trailer parking $2.50 per hour. awemarina.com before the Marco bridge. Ample boat trailer parking. u 12345 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, 239-594-0213 Arrive early in busy season Jan-April. l Naples Nantucket Yacht Group Offshore and backwater fishing. Private and group nnymg.com charters. Sightseeing, kayak and paddleboard tours u q l Extreme Family Fun Spot 15910 Old 41 Road, Naples, 239-331-6868 and more. V extremefamilyfunspot.com Yacht charters with a professional attentive crew to cruise u 423 Bayfront Pl., US 41 & Goodlette-Frank Rds., the Gulf waters of Naples and Southwest Florida. Ground Anglers Charters - Captain Jim Ponder Naples, 239-774-0061 transportation by 14 passenger sprinter van available to facebook.com/anglerscharters Rent your own boat for the day, book a private fishing your location to yacht. u Ten Thousand Islands, Naples, 573-382-0485 charter, jump on board our fishing cruise, or rent a kayak In addition to family fishing charters and “pro” fishing or paddleboard. q l Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee Marina charters, we offer manatee tours and dolphin watches V outdoorresortsofchokoloskee.com q on backcountry eco-tours. V Goodland Boating Park u 150 Smallwood Dr., Chokoloskee, 239-695-2881 theshipstore.com Full service marina and ramp. Boat and canoe rentals. Backcountry Guide Service - q l u 740 Palm Dr., Goodland, 239-389-4247 Fishing Charters. V Captain Ken Chambers backcountryguideservice.com u 385 Angler Dr., Goodland, 239-289-0984 Experience exciting backcountry fishing for snook, Naples Area/Ave Maria Area Marco Island Area Everglades Area Immokalee redfish and tarpon. Half-, 3/4- and full-day charters q g l available for up to three anglers. q g l Symbols: = Family Friendly, = Handicapped Access, V = Guided Tours, = Boat Launch V 52 1-800-2-ESCAPE | PARADISECOAST.COM | NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND AND THE EVERGLADES Backwater Charters with Dawn Patrol Capt. Jim Fortman Charter Fishing backwaterfishingnaples.net dawnpatrolcharters.com u 525 Newport Dr, Naples, 239-325-7109 u 1458 Firwood Ct., Marco Island, 239-394-0608 Light tackle artificial and live bait backwater fishing in Family fishing trips, or combo trips with fishing, the Ten Thousand Islands and Naples. Whether you’re sightseeing, shelling excursion all in one with Captain q a beginner or an experienced angler, my goal is to have Bill Walsh. 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Whether you fly 800-325-1135 239-263-3434 6 hour or 8 hour charters available. q fish, spin fish, or plug fish, a guided inshore fishing trip with Lee Guide Co. will be a memorable one. q Captain Will Geraghty, Grand Slam V Everglades Light Tackle Sportfishing NVG_6v_RamadaInnNaples.indd 1 10/9/15 3:43 PM naplessportfishing.com Fishing Company u Port-O-Call Marina, 550 Port-O-Call Way, evergladesfishingco.com Naples, 239-793-0969 u302 Storter Ave.,Everglades City, 239-778-6656 Guided fishing excursions in the backcountry waters An elite guide service that provides all the tools and of Naples and Marco Island. Offshore wreck and reef techniques to ensure you have a great day on the fishing. Exciting eco-excursions upon request. water whether you’re a beginner or professional angler. q g Our fleet of boats allows us to access all parts of the V plentiful 10,000 islands for both inshore and offshore q Chasin’ Tales adventures in the Everglades. 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Pontoon and fiberglass rental. q g Trip Advisor-rated No. 1 charter fishing vessel on Marco SPORTS CENTERS Freshwater guides. V Island. Offers the only enclosed salon in the area for all-weather comfort. q Mangrove Outfitters Fly Shop V Academia Sánchez-Casal mangroveoutfitters.com Pure Florida asc-florida.com u 4111 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples, 239-793-3370 purefl.com u 4995 Airport Pulling Rd. N., Naples, 239-263-1818 An exclusive, full-service Naples fly-fishing store. Guide u Tin City, 1200 5th Ave. S., Naples, 239-263-4949 services, classes and seminars. One of the largest “Seas the day” with Pure Florida! 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NAPLES AREA GreenLinks Golf Villas at Lely Resort r r H L 100 2,300 C C 888-992-2099, 239-732-9920 greenlinksnaples.com r Bayfront Inn 5th Ave. r j I,H C,R 85 2,500 7995 Mahogany Run Ln., Naples 800-382-7941, 239-649-5800 bayfrontinnnaples.com 1221 Fifth Ave. S., Naples AD ON PG. 49 Gulfcoast Inn - Naples r r H C 86 700 C 800-330-0046, 239-261-6046 gulfcoastinnnaples.com Bellasera Hotel r r H C 100 4,000 C 2555 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples AD ON PG. 62 877-745-3871 bellaseranaples.com 221 Ninth St. S., Naples AD ON PG. 3 Hampton Inn Central Naples r H C 107 625 800-426-7866, 239-261-8000 hilton.com Best Western Naples Inn & Suites r H,R C 110 C 3210 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples 800-243-1148, 239-261-1148 bestwesternnaples.com 2329 Ninth St. N., Naples Hampton Inn Naples I-75 r H H 91 800-426-7866, 239-596-1299 naplesi75.hamptoninn.com Best Western Naples Plaza r H,M C 240 6,500 C 2630 Northbrooke Plaza Dr., Naples 888-679-6655, 239-643-6655 naplesbestwestern.com 6400 Dudley Dr., Naples Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham r q H H 84 1,200 C 800-267-0451, 239-593-1300 hawthornnaples.com The Charter Club Resort of Naples Bay r H,R R 33 C 3557 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples AD ON PG. 53 800-483-2929, 239-261-5559 charterclubresort.com 1000 10th Ave. S., Naples Hilton Naples r r H C 199 18,139 800-445-8667, 239-430-4900 naples.hilton.com Comfort Inn & Suites r H H 196 2,300 C 5111 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples AD ON PG. 64 800-277-7517, 239-353-9500 comfortinn.com 3860 Tollgate Blvd., Naples Holiday Inn Express Naples South r H H 70 239-348-1700 hiexpress.com /naplessfl Conty’s Motel r q M H 25 C 3837 Tollgate Blvd., Naples 239-774-3707 contysmotel.us f 11238 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples Holiday Inn Express & Suites Naples 5th Ave r H C 124 950 239-261-3500 ihg.com Courtyard by Marriott - Naples r r H C 102 825 1785 Fifth Ave. S., Naples 239-434-8700, 800-321-2211 marriott.com 3250 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples Home2 Suites by Hilton Naples r q H C 9 C 239-659-3466 home2suites3.hilton.com Cove Inn on Naples Bay r r H,R R 87 C 3685 Kramer Dr, Naples 800-255-4365, 239-262-7161 coveinnnaples.com r 900 Broad Ave. S., Naples Hotel Escalante r j I,H,R C 10 239-659-3466 hotelescalante.com Doubletree Suites by Hilton Naples r r H R 101 2,500 290 Fifth Ave. S., Naples 877-502-8733, 239-593-8733 doubletreenaples.com r r q C 12200 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples AD ON PG. 31 Hyatt House H C 183 3,163 239-775-1000 hyatthousenaples.com Edgewater Beach Hotel r f rq H,R B 125 2,600 C 1345 Fifth Ave. S., Naples 866-624-1695, 239-403-2000 edgewaternaples.com r j 1901 Gulfshore Blvd. N., Naples AD ON PG. 23 Inn at Pelican Bay H C 100 800-597-8770, 239-597-8777 innatpelicanbay.com Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Naples r H H 109 219 800 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples AD ON PG. 63 800-228-2800, 239-530-3355 fairfieldinn.com/rswfs r 3808 White Lake Blvd., Naples Inn of Naples I,H C 99 775 800-895-8858, 239-649-5500 innofnaples.com The Fairways Inn Of Naples r q H,M,R H 46 C 4055 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples AD ON PG. 55 800-835-1318, 239-597-8181 fairwaysinnnaples.com r r j 103 Palm River Blvd., Naples Inn on Fifth H C 119 6,494 888-403-8778, 239-403-8777 innonfifth.com Gondolier Inn & Apartments I,H,M,R C 8 C 699 Fifth Ave. S., Naples AD ON PG. 17 239-262-4858 gondolierinnnaples.com La Quinta Inn & Suites - Naples r q H C 103 407 8th Ave. S., Naples 800-753-3757, 239-793-4646 laquintanaplesdowntown.com 1555 Fifth Ave. S., Naples
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Naples East (I-75) r q I,H H 104 Red Roof PLUS+ & Suites r q I,H,R C 157 C 800-753-3757, 239-352-8400 wyndhamhotels.com/laquinta 239-774-3117 redroof.com 185 Bedzel Cir., Naples 1925 Davis Blvd., Naples
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort r f r j H,R B 189 10,500 C The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples r f r q H,R C 295 16,500 C 800-237-6883, 239-597-3123 laplayaresort.com 239-593-2000 ritzcarlton.com/naplesgolf 9891 Gulf Shore Dr., Naples 2600 Tiburon Blvd., Naples
Lemon Tree Inn r I,H,R C 34 The Ritz-Carlton, Naples r f r j H,R B 450 42,000 888-800-5366, 239-262-1414 lemontreeinn.com 239-598-3300 ritzcarlton.com/naples 250 Ninth St. S., Naples 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples
Lighthouse Inn - Motel & Restaurant r r I,H,M L 15 C Spinnaker Inn of Naples r I,H,M H 100 239-597-3345 buzzslighthouse.com 239-434-0444 spinnakerinnnaples.com 9140 Gulf Shore Dr. N., Naples 6600 Dudley Dr., Naples
Marriott Residence Inn - Naples f r q H C 120 830 C SpringHill Suites by Marriott Naples r H H 102 720 239-659-1300 marriott.com/rswna 239-352-2234 marriott.com 4075 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples AD ON PG. 55 3798 White Lake Blvd., Naples
Naples Bay Resort & Marina r r j q H,R R 85 5,125 C Staybridge Suites Naples-Gulf Coast r q H C 122 300 C 866-605-1199, 239-530-1199 naplesbayresort.com 877-238-8889, 239-643-8002 ssnaples.com 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples AD ON PG. 62 4805 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club r f r j H,R B 319 34,000 C Staybridge Suites Naples-Marco Island r q H C 103 564 C 844-735-2022, 239-261-2222 naplesbeachhotel.com 800-238-8000, 239-774-1200 ihg.com/staybridge 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples AD ON PG. 2 9401 Triangle Blvd., Naples
Naples Garden Inn r I,H,M C 76 Super 8 Naples r H,M H 100 239-261-3870 naplescourtyardinn.com 800-454-3213, 239-300-2558 super8.com 2630 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples 3880 Tollgate Blvd., Naples
Naples Grande Beach Resort r f r jq H,R B 474 83,000 C Tamiami Motel M H 13 855-923-7581, 239-227-2182 naplesgrande.com 239-774-4626 tamiami-motel.hotelnaplesflorida.com 475 Seagate Dr., Naples AD ON PG. 63 2164 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples
Naples Park Central Hotel r H C 30 Trianon Old Naples Hotel r H C 58 239-435-9700 naplesparkcentral.com 877-482-5228, 239-435-9600 trianonoldnaples.com 40 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples 955 Seventh Ave. S., Naples
Park Shore Resort r r R L 60 C Vanderbilt Beach Resort r r H,R B 34 C 855-824-1664, 239-263-2222 parkshorefl.com 800-243-9076, 239-597-3144 vanderbiltbeachresort.com 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples 9225 Gulf Shore Dr. N., Naples
Port of the Islands Everglades Adventure Resort r r H,M,R R 42 915 C White Sands Resort Club r H,R H 14 C 855-318-1678 poiresort.com 239-261-4144 vacationet.com 25000 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples A 260 Third St. S., Naples
Quality Inn & Suites Golf Resort r r q R H 150 1,900 C C WoodSpring Suites q H H 123 C 800-277-0017, 239-455-1010 naplesgolfresort.com 239-595-1245 woodspring.com 4100 Golden Gate Pkwy., Naples 3786 Whitelake Blvd., Naples r Ramada Naples r H,R C 137 WoodSpring Suites- West q H H 123 C 800-325-1135, 239-263-3434 naplesramada.com 239-676-0483 woodspring.com 1100 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples AD ON PG. 53 2600 Tamiami Trail East, Naples
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MARCO ISLAND AREA Marco Beach Ocean Resort r r j H,R B 90 5,500 C Anglers Cove on the Bay r r R R 80 C 800-715-8517, 239-393-1400 marcoresort.com 800-228-0661, 239-394-8881 mymarcorental.com 480 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island 1031 N. Anglers Cv., Marco Island Marco Island Lakeside Inn r I,H,M L 25 C Boat House r q M R 24 800-729-0216, 239-394-1161 marcoislandlakeside.com 800-528-6345, 239-642-2400 theboathousemotel.com 155 First Ave., Marco Island 1180 Edington Pl., Marco Island Marco Resort & Club r H,M,R R 24 C f r C Charter Club of Marco Beach H B 80 239-394-2777 marcoresortandclub.com 239-394-4192 hgvc.com/thecharterclub 1202 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island 700 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island Marriott’s Crystal Shores r f r H,R B 219 C Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa r f r j H,R B 310 15,000 800-845-5279, 239-393-6800 marriott.com/mrkml 800-445-8667, 239-394-5000 hiltonmarcoisland.com 600 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island 560 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island AD ON PG. 41 r r C Holiday Inn Club Vacations Sunset Cove Resort r R R 36 C Olde Marco Island Inn & Suites H 50 239-394-3131 oldemarcoinn.com 877-539-5782, 239-393-3460 bit.ly/2QxMS3y 100 Palm St., Marco Island 571 W. Elkcam Cir., Marco Island AD ON PG. 64
JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort r f r j H,R B 809 100,000 C The Surf Club Resort of Marco f r H,R B 44 C 800-438-4373, 239-394-2511 jwmarco.com 239-642-5800 surfclub.hgvc.com 400 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island 540 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island
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IMMOKALEE AREA Everglades Rod & Gun Club r rq H,M,R R 17 Immokalee Inn H,M H 30 239-695-2101 rodandguneverglades.com 239-657-6191 immokaleeinnfl.us 200 Broadway, Everglades City 721 N. 15th St., Immokalee Ivey House r r Motel 82 H,M H 24 C Bed and Breakfast I,H,R C 18 877-567-0679, 239-695-3299 iveyhouse.com 239-657-8283 1700 S.R. 82, Immokalee 107 Camellia St., Everglades City Seminole Casino Hotel r r q H H 99 10,000 Outdoor Resorts 800-218-0007, 239-658-1313 seminoleimmokaleecasino.com of Chokoloskee r q M,R L 8 3,000 C 501 S. First St., Immokalee AD ON PG. 67 239-695-2881 outdoorresortsofchokoloskee.com 150 Smallwood Dr., End of Hwy. 29 S., Chokoloskee EVERGLADES AREA Parkway Motel and Marina H,M R 6 C r C Captain’s Table Resort H C 18 239-695-3261 parkwaymotelandmarina.net 239-695-1011 captainstableresort.com 1180 Chokoloskee Dr., #26, Chokoloskee 202 E. Broadway, Everglades City River Wilderness Everglades City Motel H,M H 20 Waterfront Villas r q H,M R 14 C 800-695-8353, 239-695-4224 evergladescitymotel.com 239-695-4499 river-wilderness.com 309 Collier Ave., S.R. 29, Everglades City 210 Collier Ave., Everglades City
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NAPLES AREA EVERGLADES AREA Club Naples RV Resort Naples RV Resort Burns Lake Campground Midway Campground 800-640-1896, 239-455-7275 877-676-8917, 239-775-4340 239-695-2000 239-695-2000 clubnaplesrv.com naplesgardensrvresort.com nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/ nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/ 3180 Beck Blvd., Naples 8230 Collier Blvd., Naples campgrounds campgrounds Big Cypress National Preserve, 18495 Burns Rd. Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee Crystal Lake RV Resort Naples/Marco Island KOA 239-348-0017 800-562-7734, 239-774-5455 Chokoloskee Island Park Monument Lake Campground crystallakervresort.com napleskoa.com 239-695-2414 239-695-2000 14960 Collier Blvd., Naples 1700 Barefoot Williams Rd., Naples chokoloskee.com nps.gov/bicy/planyourvisit/ 1150 Hamilton Ln., Chokoloskee, Ochopee campgrounds.htm Lake San Marino RV Resort Rock Creek RV Resort Big Cypress National Preserve, Ochopee 877-669-1972, 239-597-4202 239-643-3100 Collier-Seminole State Park sunrvresorts.com rockcreekrv.com 239-394-3397 Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee 1000 Wiggins Pass Rd. E., Naples 3100 North Rd., Naples floridastateparks.org/park/ 239-695-2881 Silver Lakes RV Resort Collier-Seminole outdoorresortsofchokoloskee.com Naples Motorcoach Resort & Golf Club 20200 E. Tamiami Trl., Naples 150 Smallwood Dr., End of Hwy. 29 S., 844-246-4095, 239-530-0535 Chokoloskee naplesmotorcoachresort.com 800-843-2836, 239-775-2575 Everglades Isle Exclusive 13300 Tamiami Trail E., Naples silverlakesrvresort.com Picayune Strand 1001 Silver Lakes Blvd., Naples Motorcoach Retreat 239-494-3966 State Forest evergladesisle.com 239-348-7557 IMMOKALEE AREA 803 Collier Ave., Everglades City freshfromflorida.com 2121 52nd Ave. S.E., Naples Pepper Ranch Preserve Everglades National Park 239-657-1999 Backcountry Camping Trail Lakes Campground colliercountyfl.gov 239-695-3311 239-695-2275 6315 Pepper Rd., Immokalee nps.gov evergladescamping.net 815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City 40904 E. Tamiami Trl., Ochopee
Just three blocks from Gulf beaches Four Diamond • Complimentary beach package with beach shuttle, towels, chairs and bottled water • Convenient to shopping, golf courses, art galleries and all of Naples’ top attractions • Complimentary Wi-Fi and garage parking • Complimentary fitness center No Hidden Fees • Complimentary bicycles to explore Naples Quality • Award-winning Shula’s Steak House For reservations call the hotel at +1 239 430 4900 or +1 800 HILTONS
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NAPLES AREA Bayshore Inn & Docks Premier Sotheby’s International 941-312-1665 Realty Rental Division, Naples bayshoreinnaples.com 800-749-7368, 239-262-4242 3350 Bayshore Dr., Naples rentnaples.com 5020 Tamiami Trl., Ste. 120, Naples CNE Vacation Rental Royal Shell Vacations 239-455-8335 cnevacationrental.com 866-202-0723, 239-261-9101 642 Briarwood Blvd., Naples royalshell.com 3000 9th St. N., Naples Crystal Lake RV Resort Sandrift Club Condominium 239-348-0017 239-261-2380 crystallakervresort.com 14960 Collier Blvd., Naples sandriftclub.com 613 E. Lake Dr., Naples Naples Bay Resort & Marina Vesci Real Estate Team 866-605-1199, 239-530-1199 239-269-8889 naplesbayresort.com naplesrealestate239.com 1500 Fifth Ave. S., Naples 9000 Gulf Shore Dr., Naples Naples Florida Vacation Homes William Raveis Rentals 239-676-0088 877-229-4853, 239-594-2226 naplesfloridavacationhomes.com raveisfloridarentals.com 2805 Horseshoe Drive S, #10, Naples 9060 Gulf Shore Dr., Naples MARCO ESCAPES Naples Realty Services WoodSpring Suites 239-262-4333 239-351-2299 Marco Island • Naples • Vacation Rentals naplesrealtyservices.com woodspring.com 3003 Tamiami Trl., Ste. 210, Naples 3786 Whitelake Blvd, Naples Finer Marco Island and Naples Area Vacation Rentals Paradise Inn WoodSpring Suites- West EXCELLENCE IS A CHOICE. 239-877-1457 239-676-0483 paradiseinnofnaples.com woodspring.com Experience SOMETHING GRAND ™ 4520 Gulfstream Dr., Naples 239-676-0483, Naples
MARCO ISLAND AREA
Anglers Cove on the Bay Horizons Rentals 800-228-0661, 239-394-8881 866-783-3844, 239-394-8677 mymarcorental.com mymarcorental.com 999 Anglers Cv., Marco Island 661 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island Clausen Properties, Inc. Island Escapes of SW FL, LLC 800-456-1870, 239-394-0514 800-762-3222, 239-642-0000 escapetomarco.com iescapeaway.com 247 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island 1000 N. Collier Blvd., Unit 8, Marco Island Harborview Rentals Marco Escapes 800-377-9299, 239-642-9200 239-217-6300 rentmarco.com marcoescapes.com 291 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island 599 South Collier Boulevard Ste 115, Marco Island AD ON PG. 65
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Clyde Butcher’s Swamp Cottage Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee 239-695-2428 239-695-2881 clydebutcher.com outdoorresortsofchokoloskee.com 52388 Tamiami Trl. E., Ochopee 150 Smallwood Dr., Everglades City Glades Realty River Wilderness 239-695-4299 Waterfront Villas gladesrealty.com 239-695-4499 102 Copeland Ave N, 2nd Floor City Hall, river-wilderness.com www.marcoescapes.com Everglades City 210 Collier Ave., Everglades City
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A Class Transportation Classic Luxury Transportation u 880 12th Ave. S., Naples, u aclasstransportation.net u classicluxurytransportation.com 239-206-0160 VISITOR 601 E. Elcam Circle, Marco Island, 960 Chalmer Dr., Ste. 106, Marco Naples Cyclery INFORMATION 239-389-0550 Island, 800-553-8294, 239-394-1888 naplescyclery.com American Comfort Dolphin Transportation Specialists, Inc. u 813 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples, Limousines dolphinnaples.com 239-566-0600 americancomfortlimo.com u 3963 Progress Ave., Naples, Naples Transportation Ave Maria Visitor Center u 4084 Arnold Ave., Ste. 1 & 2, 239-530-0100 & Tours avemaria.com Naples, 888-546-6117, Elite Jets / Elite Helicopters u 5076 Annunciation Cir., #104, Naples, 239-262-5466 nttep.com elitejets.com u 1010 Sixth Ave. S., Naples, 239-352-3903 A-rrive Transportation u 150 Aviation Drive South #200., 800-592-0848, 239-262-7300 Big Cypress National Preserve a-rrive.com Naples, 239-900-9000 u Prestige Oasis Visitor Center Airport & Hotel Pickups, Naples, Go Platinum Transportation nps.gov/bicy 239-821-3900 Transportation goplatinumtransportation.com prestigetransportationflorida.com u 52105 Tamiami Trail E., Ochopee, Atlantis Cars and Limousines u 13891 Jetport Loop, Unit 8, Fort Myers, u 2430 Heydon Circle East, Naples 239-695-4111 u atlantiscars.com 855-483-5466, 239-434-9400 866-304-0904, 239-304-0904 Big Cypress Swamp 2338 Immokalee Rd., Naples, Hemingway Water Shuttle Welcome Center 866-747-7737, 239-404-3333 Regent Transportation hemingwaywatershuttle.com regenttransportation.com nps.gov/bicy Beach Bugz u 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, u Naples, 239-246-7121 u 33000 Tamiami Trl. E., Ochopee, beachbugz.com 239-315-1136 239-695-4758 u Rock Rentals 349 Tenth Street N., Naples, Island Bike Shop & Scootertown 239-344-9099 rockrentals.biz Everglades Area Info islandbikeshops.com u Marco Island, 239-908-6878 visitevergladescity.com Bike Route u 1095 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, u 207 West Broadway, 239-232-0473 bikeroutenaples.com 239-394-8400 Rockstar Limo u rockstarlimo.net Everglades National Park 655 Tamiami Trl. N., Naples, Marco Naples Car Service 239-262-8373 u 4084 Arnold Ave, #1, Naples Gulf Coast Visitor Center marconaplescarservice.com 888-546-6117, 239-262-5466 nps.gov/ever Car Rentals at Naples Airport u Marco Island, 239-294-0900 Salt Life Transportation u 815 Oyster Bar Ln., Everglades City, flynaples.com 239-695-3311 u 506 Terminal Dr., Naples MBA Airport Transportation saltlifetransportation.com mbaairport.com 239-643-0404 u Marco Island Area, 239-308-8686 Experience Naples u 11000 Terminal Access Rd., Visitor Center Car Rentals at SW Florida Fort Myers, 239-246-6826 Slidr rideslidr.com experience-naples.com International Airport (RSW) u 1010 Sixth Ave. S., Naples, flylcpa.com/rentalcars/ Naples Air, Inc. (Air Charters) u Downtown Naples, www.naplesairinc.com 800-592-0848, 239-262-7300 u 11000 Terminal Access Rd., 239-227-9042 Fort Myers, 239-590-4800 u 500 Terminal Drive, Naples, Florida Restaurant & Lodging 800-247-8735, 239-262-8735 Trek Bicycle Store trekbikesflorida.com Association Collier County Chapter CAT Beach Bus frla.org/chapters/collier colliergov.net Naples Airport Shuttles u 9051 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 99, naplesairportshuttle.com u Naples, 239-339-7682 u North Naples Area, 239-252-7777 Naples, 239-591-8735 u 5051 Costello, Ste. 28, Naples, Water Wuber Immokalee Chamber of Class Transportation 888-569-2227, 239-430-4747 Commerce Visitor Center aclasstransportation.net napleswaterwayandwildlifetours.com immokaleechamber.com u 601 E. Elkcam Circle, Marco Island, Naples Bay Water Shuttle u 880 12th Avenue S, Slip B 4- u 1300 N. 15th St., Ste. 2, Immokalee, 855-222-5277, 239-389-0550 naplesbaywatershuttle.com Naples Dock, 239-595-0606 239-657-3237 Marco Island Area Chamber of AIRPORTS Commerce Visitor Center marcoislandchamber.org u 1102 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, Everglades Airpark Marco Island Southwest Florida 888-330-1422, 239-394-7549 colliercountyfl.gov Executive Airport International u P.O. Box 689, 650 E.C. Airpark Rd., colliercountyfl.gov Airport Third Street South Concierge Everglades City, 239-695-2778 u 2005 Mainsail Dr., Naples, (RSW) thirdstreetsouth.com flylcpa.com u Immokalee Regional Airport 239-394-3355 1207 Third Street S., Naples, u 11000 Terminal Access Rd., 239-434-6533 AD BACK COVER colliercountyfl.gov Naples Airport Ste. 8671, Fort Myers, FLYNAPLES.COM u 165 Airpark Blvd., 239-590-4800 Visitor Center at Immokalee, u 160 Aviation Dr. N., Naples, Naples Depot Museum AD ON PG. 31 239-657-9003 239-643-0733 u 1051 Fifth Avenue S., Naples
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