Naples

Naples, Florida's southernmost city along the Gulf Coast, is an upmarket neighborhood with a charming city center and a gorgeous stretch of beach. The ocean is lined by a mix of exquisite homes, a few luxury resorts, and condo complexes, but the city has retained a small-town character.

Naples' trendiest restaurants, art galleries, and shops may be found on Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South.

Naples and its surrounding areas have some of the nicest beaches in the state. The shallow, warm waters here are normally tranquil with modest waves, making them perfect for swimming and playing. The fine white sand is ideal for lounging down on your towel and soaking up some of that wonderful Florida sunshine while gazing out over the Gulf of Mexico.

The city's most cherished historical monument, Naples Pier, is a must-see for tourists and the ideal location for watching dolphins without going on a boat. Naples, despite its image as a high-end golf resort town, contains a number of historical sites as well as distinct ecological areas.

The ancient Smallwood Store trading station is now a museum commemorating the days of fur trafficking, while the Museum of the Everglades delves into the region's history dating back to the Calusa Indians. Both buildings are historical places.

Visitors may take a boat tour or rent a canoe or kayak to explore the mangrove estuaries and experience the region's magnificent wildlife at the Gulf Coast Everglades Visitor Site, which is the park's sole admission-free center.

The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, noted for its ancient cypress forest, and Fakahatchee Strand State Park, which is home to the ghost orchid and other rare and endangered flora and animals, is also close.