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Getting to Naples
55 min · 43 miles from Cape Coral (Google driving route without traffic, checked 2026-10-10; expect longer in season)
Events coming up
- USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience — NaplesSat Nov 14 · Noon–4 PMParadise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd N, Naples · Source
- David Foster + Katharine McPheeMon Nov 16 · Time TBA — check the organizerArtis—Naples
- Johnsonville Night Lights in the GardenNov 27 – Jan 3 · 6–10 PMNaples Botanical Garden · Source
- Naples Hot Air Balloon FestivalDec 4–5 · Both days 5–11 PM · balloons and tethered rides from 6:30 PM, weather permittingCollier County Fairgrounds, 751 39th Avenue NE, Naples · Source
- Ft. Myers Offshore Run — Hyatt House NaplesDec 12 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples · Source
- Naples New Year's Art FairJan 2–3 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Naples Boat ShowJan 21–24 · Time TBA — check the organizerSugden Regional Park + Naples City Dock
- Mercato Art CelebrationJan 23–24 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Swamp Buggy Winter ClassicSun Jan 24 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Naples Winter Wine FestivalJan 29–31 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples · Source
- Chris BottiSat Jan 30 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Naples Art in the ParkFeb 6–7 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Chubb ClassicFeb 8–14 · Time TBA — check the organizerTiburón Golf Club, Naples · Source
- Naples National Art FairFeb 19–21 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Collier County FairAll March · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Michael FeinsteinWed Mar 10 · Time TBA — check the organizerArtis—Naples
- Itzhak PerlmanThu Mar 11 · Time TBA — check the organizerArtis—Naples
- Paul AnkaSun Mar 21 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Sean ChambersSun May 23 · Time TBA — check the organizerNaples
- Music in the GardenJun 12 · 12pm (per listing — confirm with organizer)Naples Botanical Garden · Source
- Tasting the TropicsJun 26–27 · 8am (per listing — confirm with organizer)Naples Botanical Garden · Source
Places to go
Top 5 per group by Google rating (4★+, 20+ reviews). Hours change — call ahead.
Eat & drink
- OMASAVA · 5★ (66)301 5th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102, USA
- Violí Naples · 4.9★ (1849)9110 Strada Pl, Naples, FL 34108, USA
- La Salière Naples · 4.9★ (1842)360 12th Ave S, Naples, FL 34102, USA
- LAVENDER Cafe & Bistro · 4.9★ (1794)300 9th St N
- Umi Sushi · 4.9★ (682)8855 Immokalee Rd #6&7, Naples, FL 34120, USA
Breakfast & coffee
- Suga Suga Naples Cafe · 5★ (176)5620 Strand Blvd C2
- Cafe Seabreeze · 5★ (173)4830 Davis Blvd
- Locos x Argentina · 4.9★ (713)3106 Tamiami Trl N
- Acopio Coffee · 4.9★ (638)5100 Tamiami Trl N Ste 101
- Goldies Restaurant · 4.8★ (2570)5400 Taylor Rd
Bars & live music
- Alchemist Kava Bar & Lounge · 5★ (278)4121 Tamiami Trl E
- Nectar Lab Kava Bar · 4.9★ (793)2500 Tamiami Trl N Ste 112
- The Naples Players at Sugden Community Theatre - and The Baker Day School of TNPA · 4.8★ (440)701 5th Ave S
- The Players Club & Spa · 4.8★ (374)8060 Grand Lely Dr
- Gulfshore Playhouse · 4.8★ (240)100 Goodlette-Frank Rd
Things to do
- David Beavis Fine Art - Naples Florida · 5★ (243)491 5th Ave S
- Aldo Castillo Gallery · 5★ (97)634 5th Ave S
- Gallerie Indigo - Naples Art Gallery · 5★ (62)2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd #172
- Larimart Gallery · 5★ (25)2359 Vanderbilt Beach Rd Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt
- East West Fine Art · 4.9★ (145)Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt
Beaches & parks
- Baker Park · 4.9★ (1046)Administration Office
- Garden of Hope & Courage · 4.9★ (118)332 8th St N
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park · 4.8★ (5115)11135 Gulf Shore Dr
- Naples Beach · 4.8★ (3613)Naples Beach
- Naples Beach · 4.8★ (1481)Naples
On the water
- Naples Fishing Boat - Located at Naples City Dock · 5★ (2028)880 12th Ave S
- Gulf Breeze Charters, Inc. · 5★ (374)2864 Riverview Dr
- Captain Joey D Charters · 5★ (322)1345 5th Ave S
- Ms.B.Haven Fishing & Eco Charters · 5★ (205)550 Port O Call Way
- Boat Naples · 5★ (125)13531
Shopping
- Bayfront of Naples · 4.7★ (420)465 Bayfront Pl
- Founders Square · 4.7★ (99)8850 Founders Square Dr
- Mercato · 4.6★ (7706)9110 Strada Pl
- Waterside Shops · 4.6★ (2165)5415 Tamiami Trl N
- The Village Shops on Venetian Bay · 4.6★ (1646)4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N