Naples in 3 days

The Gulf's refined gem: powdery white beaches, sunset piers, upscale style and the Everglades nearby. Best time to visit: November-April (warm, dry season). Average daily budget: $180 to $400 USD.

Day 1, Get oriented

Base: Old Naples & the Pier, The charming historic core near the iconic Naples Pier, with beaches, boutiques and palm-lined streets.

Morning: Relax on the white-sand beaches. Soft, powdery sand and calm Gulf waters along the beautiful, clean shoreline.

Afternoon: Explore Old Naples & the Pier, The charming historic core near the iconic Naples Pier, with beaches, boutiques and palm-lined streets.

Evening: Watch sunset from Naples Pier. Join the nightly ritual of golden-hour views and dolphin-spotting from the historic pier.

Eat: Fresh Gulf seafood, grouper and stone crab

Day 2, Go deeper

Base: Fifth Avenue South, The elegant main street of upscale dining, galleries, shops and nightlife.

Morning: Stroll Fifth Avenue South and Third Street. Browse the upscale shops and galleries and dine along the elegant streets.

Afternoon: Explore Fifth Avenue South, The elegant main street of upscale dining, galleries, shops and nightlife.

Evening: Explore the Everglades. Take an airboat or boat tour through the wetlands and Ten Thousand Islands just south of the city.

Eat: Upscale waterfront fine dining

Day 3, Hidden side

Base: Third Street South, A historic, leafy shopping and dining district with a renowned weekly farmers' market.

Morning: Visit the Naples Botanical Garden. Beautiful themed tropical gardens that showcase the region's flora.

Afternoon: Explore Third Street South, A historic, leafy shopping and dining district with a renowned weekly farmers' market.

Evening: Shelling and quiet sands on barrier islands like Keewaydin, reached by boat.. A local favourite most visitors miss, worth the detour.

Eat: Key lime pie

Hidden gems

Shelling and quiet sands on barrier islands like Keewaydin, reached by boat.
The boardwalk through old-growth cypress at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Sunset cruises with frequent dolphin sightings.
The historic Tin City waterfront marketplace.

Getting around

A car is the most practical way to get around Naples, as the beaches, shopping districts, gardens and the Everglades and Marco Island day trips are spread out. Old Naples, the pier, Fifth Avenue South and Third Street form a walkable, bike-friendly cluster once you're there, and rideshare works for dining and nights out. But to combine the beaches with the nature areas and barrier islands, you'll want a car for the flexibility.

Safety

Naples is one of the safest cities in Florida, with low crime and an upscale, relaxed feel, so normal precautions are sufficient. The main risks are environmental: protect against the strong sun, stay hydrated, watch for rip currents and heed beach flags when swimming. Hurricane season runs June to November, so monitor forecasts in late summer, and take sensible care with wildlife, including alligators, in the Everglades and waterways.

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