Valerie’s guidebook
My Favorite Restaurants
Kid friendly both indoor and outdoor breakfast and lunch dining.
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Skillets
9174 Bonita Beach Rd SE Kid friendly both indoor and outdoor breakfast and lunch dining.
The Ritz's bar & grill on Vanderbilt Beach. You can drive up to the Ritz, or short stroll, and accessible via the beach too. Take the walking/bike path the whole way. Dress code is beach casual. Great place for sunset and cocktails. Dining is open air but under roof. Very kid friendly too.
58 moradores locais recomendam
Gumbo Limbo
280 Vanderbilt Beach RdThe Ritz's bar & grill on Vanderbilt Beach. You can drive up to the Ritz, or short stroll, and accessible via the beach too. Take the walking/bike path the whole way. Dress code is beach casual. Great place for sunset and cocktails. Dining is open air but under roof. Very kid friendly too.
Restaurant part of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort, which is on Vanderbilt Beach. Upscale, dining indoors and outdoor (under umbrella) tables/chairs are on sand outdoors. Naples is casual, but restaurant is nicer casual. Walk, bike or drive, its close to us. Take the walking/bike path basically the whole way.
137 moradores locais recomendam
The Turtle Club Restaurant
9225 Gulf Shore DrRestaurant part of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort, which is on Vanderbilt Beach. Upscale, dining indoors and outdoor (under umbrella) tables/chairs are on sand outdoors. Naples is casual, but restaurant is nicer casual. Walk, bike or drive, its close to us. Take the walking/bike path basically the whole way.
Local establishment been around for ever. It's on the back bay right across from the beach. Very casual, kid friendly. Great views. Great wait staff, not open on Monday's and closes for a few weeks in Aug. Some time you can see dolphins playing in the water. Inexpensive, recommend the burger, crab cakes, and fish & chips. Walk, bike or drive its close by, take the bike/walking path basically the whole way.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Buzz's Lighthouse Restaurant
9180 Gulf Shore DrLocal establishment been around for ever. It's on the back bay right across from the beach. Very casual, kid friendly. Great views. Great wait staff, not open on Monday's and closes for a few weeks in Aug. Some time you can see dolphins playing in the water. Inexpensive, recommend the burger, crab cakes, and fish & chips. Walk, bike or drive its close by, take the bike/walking path basically the whole way.
Want great locally owned, organic food for breakfast and lunch with great atmosphere, then you want to go to Jane's we love it. Kid friendly, some indoor but mostly outdoor dining under umbrella and roof. It's located in the original downtown area (3rd street) in the city of Naples. We like to sit by the beautiful fountain outside in the courtyard area.
39 moradores locais recomendam
Jane's Cafe on 3rd
1209 3rd St SWant great locally owned, organic food for breakfast and lunch with great atmosphere, then you want to go to Jane's we love it. Kid friendly, some indoor but mostly outdoor dining under umbrella and roof. It's located in the original downtown area (3rd street) in the city of Naples. We like to sit by the beautiful fountain outside in the courtyard area.
Very kid friendly outdoor and indoor dining, usually they have their big doors open too, which is pleasant outdoor feel with air conditioning! Everybody that I've recommend this place to, likes it. Again this is walking, biking, or driving distance to us, take the bike/walking path the whole way. It's basically across the street from Mercato in the Pavilion Shopping Center area.
76 moradores locais recomendam
Tacos & Tequila Cantina
4834 Davis BlvdVery kid friendly outdoor and indoor dining, usually they have their big doors open too, which is pleasant outdoor feel with air conditioning! Everybody that I've recommend this place to, likes it. Again this is walking, biking, or driving distance to us, take the bike/walking path the whole way. It's basically across the street from Mercato in the Pavilion Shopping Center area.
Best pizza place if you like very thin pizza crust. Cute little place, they also opened a larger on Tamiami Trail (not too far from their original one). I like the little one on Vanderbilt Beach Road. Walk, bike or drive, its close to us too. You can take the walking/bike path the whole way. Very kid friendly, a little pricey but definitely worth it. We typically get our own pizzas (small), leftovers great for breakfast the next day.
30 moradores locais recomendam
The Crust Pizza
8004 Trail BlvdBest pizza place if you like very thin pizza crust. Cute little place, they also opened a larger on Tamiami Trail (not too far from their original one). I like the little one on Vanderbilt Beach Road. Walk, bike or drive, its close to us too. You can take the walking/bike path the whole way. Very kid friendly, a little pricey but definitely worth it. We typically get our own pizzas (small), leftovers great for breakfast the next day.
Upscale dining, very expensive, worth it. This is a new restaurant, great food, great service. Better enjoyed fully without kids, in my opinion. You'll need to drive unless you are a very good bicyclist. It's located on 5th Ave in the city of Naples.
16 moradores locais recomendam
Sails Restaurant
301 5th Ave SUpscale dining, very expensive, worth it. This is a new restaurant, great food, great service. Better enjoyed fully without kids, in my opinion. You'll need to drive unless you are a very good bicyclist. It's located on 5th Ave in the city of Naples.
Kid friendly, mostly locally sourced organic food. Dining inside and out.
11 moradores locais recomendam
The Local
5323 Airport-Pulling RdKid friendly, mostly locally sourced organic food. Dining inside and out.
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
9123 Strada PlMr. Big Fish
754 Neapolitan Waygood seafood indoor and outdoor dining
Trail Cafe & Grill
12820 Tamiami Trail Ngood breakfast
Shopping & Dining Combo Areas
These are area have dining and shopping, and potentially other activities. I only recommend them as the are safe, kid friendly, and close by our place. You can get to these areas by walking or biking, or drive if you like.
This is an area of lots of restaurants, Whole Foods, stadium theater seating, regularly scheduled outdoor events. Kid friendly area but also has a nightclub and a wine bar restaurant. Most dining appropriate for kids. They light the place up great during Dec and Jan.
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Mercato
9110 Strada PlThis is an area of lots of restaurants, Whole Foods, stadium theater seating, regularly scheduled outdoor events. Kid friendly area but also has a nightclub and a wine bar restaurant. Most dining appropriate for kids. They light the place up great during Dec and Jan.
This area has theater seating theater, LA Fitness (they do day/week passes), best burger joint, T&T, the Crust, barber, bike store with a nice restaurant, Italian restaurant, boutique shopping stores. Walk, bike or drive. You can take the bike/walk path the whole way. You can get into this area from Tamiami Trail or Vanderbilt Beach Road. Coming to or from this area, you can stop at the Pelican Bay park and let the kids play or take the walking/bike path within this quaint Collier County park.
10 moradores locais recomendam
Pavilion
871 Vanderbilt Beach RdThis area has theater seating theater, LA Fitness (they do day/week passes), best burger joint, T&T, the Crust, barber, bike store with a nice restaurant, Italian restaurant, boutique shopping stores. Walk, bike or drive. You can take the bike/walk path the whole way. You can get into this area from Tamiami Trail or Vanderbilt Beach Road. Coming to or from this area, you can stop at the Pelican Bay park and let the kids play or take the walking/bike path within this quaint Collier County park.
Not walking distance, biking only if you are big bicyclist. Easy to get to via Tamiami Trail, or we'll give you the local, scenic back way. Some local but mostly national shops. Lots of restaurants. During the high season (Dec-Mar) they have weekly events in the middle of 5th street, which is fun for all ages.
84 moradores locais recomendam
5th Avenue Shopping Naples Florida
649 5th Ave SNot walking distance, biking only if you are big bicyclist. Easy to get to via Tamiami Trail, or we'll give you the local, scenic back way. Some local but mostly national shops. Lots of restaurants. During the high season (Dec-Mar) they have weekly events in the middle of 5th street, which is fun for all ages.
Not walking distance, biking only if you are big bicyclist. Easy to get to via Tamiami Trail, or we'll give you the local, scenic back way. Upscale shopping and nice dining. On New Years eve, they have fake snow that falls out of the light posts at midnight on New Years eve, its magically! This is quieter than 5th Street area.
44 moradores locais recomendam
3rd Street South
3rd Street SouthNot walking distance, biking only if you are big bicyclist. Easy to get to via Tamiami Trail, or we'll give you the local, scenic back way. Upscale shopping and nice dining. On New Years eve, they have fake snow that falls out of the light posts at midnight on New Years eve, its magically! This is quieter than 5th Street area.
A few miles south of us; you'll need to drive vs walk/bike, unless you are a good biker. It's the very upscale outdoor shopping and dining place in Naples. Quite, but festive during the holidays. OK for kids that like to be with their parents, as they shop. Bring your stroller, the area is not to big, but not too small.
278 moradores locais recomendam
Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail NA few miles south of us; you'll need to drive vs walk/bike, unless you are a good biker. It's the very upscale outdoor shopping and dining place in Naples. Quite, but festive during the holidays. OK for kids that like to be with their parents, as they shop. Bring your stroller, the area is not to big, but not too small.
Grocery Stores
Need I say more! Yes this is walking and biking distance from us, but since you will cross Tamiami Trail, and you'll have groceries, you'll likely drive. If you walk or bike, please cross at the light/crosswalk. They do deliver too, it's my favorite way to grocery shop. Also they redid the store the other year and it's amazing! Has a restaurant in it too. Great place to get meals already prepared including pizza.
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Whole Foods Market
9101 Strada PlNeed I say more! Yes this is walking and biking distance from us, but since you will cross Tamiami Trail, and you'll have groceries, you'll likely drive. If you walk or bike, please cross at the light/crosswalk. They do deliver too, it's my favorite way to grocery shop. Also they redid the store the other year and it's amazing! Has a restaurant in it too. Great place to get meals already prepared including pizza.
This is a nice Publix, yes walking or biking distance too. You can take the walking/biking path to the store or drive. It's in the Pelican Bay shopping area. They'll steam lobster for you while you do other shopping! Publix is a Florida company, so there is a Publix basically everywhere, but this is our favorite.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Publix Super Market at Marketplace at Pelican Bay
8833 Tamiami Trail NThis is a nice Publix, yes walking or biking distance too. You can take the walking/biking path to the store or drive. It's in the Pelican Bay shopping area. They'll steam lobster for you while you do other shopping! Publix is a Florida company, so there is a Publix basically everywhere, but this is our favorite.
You'll have to drive to this store, but its worth it. Just a few miles north of us on Tamiami Trail. We get our meats from Fresh Market. I fell in love with this store in St Petersburg FL, so I was glad when they opened up two in Naples. This is a quaint market, unlike most groceries stores that feel like you are walking forever in a warehouse.
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The Fresh Market
4129 Tamiami Trail NYou'll have to drive to this store, but its worth it. Just a few miles north of us on Tamiami Trail. We get our meats from Fresh Market. I fell in love with this store in St Petersburg FL, so I was glad when they opened up two in Naples. This is a quaint market, unlike most groceries stores that feel like you are walking forever in a warehouse.
Gulf of Mexico & Beach
Best beach in Naples! Sunsets are amazing. It's "our" beach. Just a short stroll away; take the bike/walk path all the way. Public parking also available on Vanderbilt Beach Road close to the beach; take walk/bike path from public parking garage to beach. Restaurants near by and also a little deli/grocery store by beach also. Bathrooms and outdoor showers. They rent cabanas and there is a little place to get pop and water there too. Take our bikes, wagon, and/or beach tote, chairs/umbrella to the beach with you.
253 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Vanderbilt
Best beach in Naples! Sunsets are amazing. It's "our" beach. Just a short stroll away; take the bike/walk path all the way. Public parking also available on Vanderbilt Beach Road close to the beach; take walk/bike path from public parking garage to beach. Restaurants near by and also a little deli/grocery store by beach also. Bathrooms and outdoor showers. They rent cabanas and there is a little place to get pop and water there too. Take our bikes, wagon, and/or beach tote, chairs/umbrella to the beach with you.
In walking or biking distance from our place. Sidewalk, bike /walk paths the whole way. Daily passes are available. Under $10 per day per car; $2 per bike. We have a yearly pass, we just love coming to this park, you feel like your on a tropical island. Separate area for swimming and fishing. They rent paddle boards and kayaks and have various tours. Check out their website.
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Parque Estadual Delnor-Wiggins Pass
In walking or biking distance from our place. Sidewalk, bike /walk paths the whole way. Daily passes are available. Under $10 per day per car; $2 per bike. We have a yearly pass, we just love coming to this park, you feel like your on a tropical island. Separate area for swimming and fishing. They rent paddle boards and kayaks and have various tours. Check out their website.
Yes this is on the Gulf too, just south of us. You'll want to drive, unless you like to bike. You'll take a long boardwalk to get to the beach/Gulf from the parking, so bring the wagon we provide to make it easier.
125 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Clam Pass
465 Seagate DrYes this is on the Gulf too, just south of us. You'll want to drive, unless you like to bike. You'll take a long boardwalk to get to the beach/Gulf from the parking, so bring the wagon we provide to make it easier.
A hidden gem of a section of the beach/Gulf in Naples. Ask me where it is, and I'll give you instructions. Good place for shelling during low tide.
128 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Naples
A hidden gem of a section of the beach/Gulf in Naples. Ask me where it is, and I'll give you instructions. Good place for shelling during low tide.
The only standing pier on the Gulf of Mexico in Naples. It's a few miles south of us, we'll give you a scenic route you can take to explore Naples and of course, stop at the pier. I can share some local information about Naples over ice tea and lemon-aid during your stay. I have some books for you to peruse and guides for you to have during your stay.
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Naples Pier
25 12th Ave SThe only standing pier on the Gulf of Mexico in Naples. It's a few miles south of us, we'll give you a scenic route you can take to explore Naples and of course, stop at the pier. I can share some local information about Naples over ice tea and lemon-aid during your stay. I have some books for you to peruse and guides for you to have during your stay.
Want to add to your experience - take our picnic basket along with our red & white checkered beach blanket to the beach for sunset. The basket comes with a little built-in cooler and we provide a candle (battery operated); it's a lovely experience. The sunsets are magical.
253 moradores locais recomendam
Praia de Vanderbilt
Want to add to your experience - take our picnic basket along with our red & white checkered beach blanket to the beach for sunset. The basket comes with a little built-in cooler and we provide a candle (battery operated); it's a lovely experience. The sunsets are magical.
Food scene
This is a local, organic, farm to table type of place (mostly sourced from Florida farms, breweries, etc. Kid friendly, quaint restaurant with indoor and some outdoor dining.
11 moradores locais recomendam
The Local
5323 Airport-Pulling RdThis is a local, organic, farm to table type of place (mostly sourced from Florida farms, breweries, etc. Kid friendly, quaint restaurant with indoor and some outdoor dining.
One of my neighbors is the executive chef. This is an open air/under roof restaurant that is at the port of sail for Naples. Walk the dock and look at all the boats. Very kid friendly. Lunch thru dinner.
44 moradores locais recomendam
The Dock At Crayton Cove
845 12th Ave SOne of my neighbors is the executive chef. This is an open air/under roof restaurant that is at the port of sail for Naples. Walk the dock and look at all the boats. Very kid friendly. Lunch thru dinner.
Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar
9123 Strada Plgreat authentic vibe with outdoor dining
Felipe's Mexican Taqueria
4255 Tamiami Trail Ncafeteria style fresh food
Molcajetes North Naples
4329 Tamiami Trail Nauthentic
Fit & Fuel Bicycle Cafe
819 Vanderbilt Beach RdI'm told good coffee (I don't drink coffee)
I'm told really good coffee, also has outdoor seating
30 moradores locais recomendam
Kunjani Craft Coffee & Gallery
780 Seagate DrI'm told really good coffee, also has outdoor seating
GRAIN DE CAFE
8803 Tamiami Trail Nauthentic french and good coffee
great authentic Italian gourmet market, grocery and restaurant in one
11 moradores locais recomendam
DeRomo's Gourmet Market
26811 S Bay Drgreat authentic Italian gourmet market, grocery and restaurant in one
Kids & Family Things to Do
These are great places to take the kids.
Great place for the kids to learn, but also burn some energy. I'd recommend this place when you want to get kids out of the sun or if there is inclement weather.
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Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples
15080 Livingston RdGreat place for the kids to learn, but also burn some energy. I'd recommend this place when you want to get kids out of the sun or if there is inclement weather.
Your kids will love the zoo, make it a day trip and stop over at the Conservancy that is next to the zoo. At the zoo, visit monkey island.
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Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank RdYour kids will love the zoo, make it a day trip and stop over at the Conservancy that is next to the zoo. At the zoo, visit monkey island.
Take a tour down the Gordon River, see dolphins and manatees while learning about some of the history of Naples on this open air boat. The kids will love to see the dolphins. Weather permitted they go out into the Gulf, where a lot more dolphins will be spotted. The boat is docked at Tin City. Before or after your tour, you can tour Tin City, a popular tourist spot.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Pure Florida
1200 5th Ave STake a tour down the Gordon River, see dolphins and manatees while learning about some of the history of Naples on this open air boat. The kids will love to see the dolphins. Weather permitted they go out into the Gulf, where a lot more dolphins will be spotted. The boat is docked at Tin City. Before or after your tour, you can tour Tin City, a popular tourist spot.
Lovely park with a great pirate themed play area. While your at the park, which is in the City of Naples, stop by one of the local restaurants.
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Cambier Park
755 8th Ave SLovely park with a great pirate themed play area. While your at the park, which is in the City of Naples, stop by one of the local restaurants.
This park is in walking or biking distance from us. There is a bike/walking path all the way to the park. In the park there is walking paths, but the kids will want to play in the nice play area.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Pelican Bay Community Park
764 Vanderbilt Beach RdThis park is in walking or biking distance from us. There is a bike/walking path all the way to the park. In the park there is walking paths, but the kids will want to play in the nice play area.
Golf Safari Inc
3775 Bonita Beach Rd SWCorkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Boardwalk
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary BoardwalkParque Regional North Collier
15000 Livingston RdFishing & Excursions
This charter is in walking distance of Serendipity Cottage. We have used them many times and so have our guest. Both captains are great. They supply all the gear and bait. They even can bait your line and the clean the fish for you too!
South Bay Marina and Fishing Charter
179 Southbay DrThis charter is in walking distance of Serendipity Cottage. We have used them many times and so have our guest. Both captains are great. They supply all the gear and bait. They even can bait your line and the clean the fish for you too!