Old Naples
Old Naples, widely regarded as the city’s vibrant heart, is a charming historic neighborhood featuring striking architectural gems and long-standing cultural traditions contributing to its distinctive social character.
Old and New: Naples’ Affluent Community
With its pedestrian-friendly streets lined with coconut palm trees, Old Naples invites relaxed afternoon walks past stately mansions and charming historic beach cottages home to some of Naples’ wealthiest residents.
The modern cinemas, renowned restaurants, and cutting-edge recreation denote the elegant Victorian and bungalow architecture seamlessly blending the old and new.
This ideal mix makes Old Naples one of Naples’s most walkable and enjoyable neighborhoods, as everywhere you turn, you see something different: beautiful homes and beach views with a plethora of shopping and dining opportunities.
Old Naples Homes
Old Naples is broken up into four quadrants.
Quadrant A
While you are close to the beaches, you are still close to 3rd Street South and 5th Street South.
Quadrant B
These areas are right by the beach but a bit further away from the shopping and dining areas of 3rd and 5th Street South.
Quadrant C
If you are a boater, this area is perfect as it is located along Naples Bay with access to the Naples Dock and boat launch.
Quadrant D
This location is best if you prefer to be away from the busier areas. This section is closer to the hospital and other city buildings.
Beaches
Old Naples is perfect for enjoying the sun during the day or the sunset, as every avenue ends at the beach.
Dining and Entertainment
Dining
Old Naples boasts premier dining options and elegant eateries on every street. For an ideal morning meal, residents flock to Jane’s Garden Café. This relaxed café is renowned for superb breakfast and lunch, with favorites like crab and shrimp scrambler, fried egg BLT, and mouthwatering challah French toast, bringing customers back again and again.
Here are just a few of the many excellent restaurants.
Bar Trullia
Authentic Italian Cuisine, a genuine Old Naples trendsetter.
Ocean Prime
It’s a hot spot for those out to mingle, have fun, and eat an excellent meal. This modern American restaurant and lounge is always a hit.
Del Mar
Del Mar has a world-class atmosphere with world-class Cuisine from Greece, Morocco, France, Turkey, Italy and Southern Spain.
Entertainment
There are many fun events held during the year. At Christmas time, both 5th Street South and 3rd Street South host their holiday festivities with Christmas tree lighting celebrations and more.
The Paradise Coast Wine & Food Experience is a highly-anticipated event that brings together some of the area’s best Chefs, renowned mixologists and sommeliers.
SHOPPING
Shopping in Old Naples is abundant; you will find everything from 3rd Avenue South to 5th Avenue South and beyond.
3rd Avenue South
Tucked amid charming courtyards, fountains, and vivid greenery, Olde Naples offers a treasure trove of shopping, including fashion, sportswear, accessories, art galleries, antiques, and home furnishings. The historic 3rd Street South landscaping provides a scenic backdrop as visitors browse the varied shops and boutiques.
5th Avenue South
Blending trendy shopping with Old Florida appeal, 5th Street South is the city’s premier retail destination. The charming area offers wares to suit all tastes, from candles to fine art galleries, chic boutiques, stylish shoes, and much more.
With its diverse shops, shoppers are satisfied looking for everything from unique local finds to high-end merchandise.
Shopping Online
For those who savor the ease of shopping from the opulent comfort of their Old Naples residence, an enticing new arrival awaits in the online market.
Meet SkyStruk, an esteemed luxury shoe brand meticulously designed for women seeking unparalleled elegance.
Launched in January 2024 and proudly crafted in Naples, Florida, SkyStruk presents a thoughtfully curated selection of distinctive women’s footwear, ensuring a shopping journey that surpasses expectations.
Recreational Amenities
There are an abundant amount of recreational activities to pursue in Old Naples. But one popular place to mention that is a favorite of many is Cambier Park.
Cambier Park is a place of tranquility and fun in the heart of downtown Naples. With its sweeping lawns, shady trees, and serene lake, it’s the perfect place to spend a lazy morning, afternoon, or evening. Stroll along the walking paths and listen to the birdsong, find a grassy spot for a picnic lunch, sit on a bench and watch the world go by.
The park’s bandstand is charmingly old-fashioned, hosting free concerts and events throughout the summer.
For the more active, there are tennis and basketball courts, a softball field, and plenty of space to kick a soccer ball and throw a frisbee.
Children love the playground, and parents appreciate the sense of safety and community. Cambier Park brings people together, creating lasting memories of enjoying nature in the heart of the urban landscape.
Education
Gulfview Middle School, Grades: 6 to 8
Lake Park Elementary School, Grades: PK to 5
Naples High School, PK, Grades: 9 to 12
