Naples FL Vacation Rentals and Condos

Plan your Naples getaway

Naples pairs Gulf beach days with walkable Old Naples dining, tropical gardens, and nature-focused outings into Southwest Florida’s estuary landscapes. Naples vacation rentals work well for families, couples, and groups who want access to Naples Pier, Naples Botanical Garden, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Fifth Avenue South, and Third Street South.

As you compare homes, think about whether you want to stay near the beach, close to Old Naples dining, within reach of North Naples nightlife, or in a quieter setting for relaxed evenings in. Each home is unique, so review listing details for parking, kitchens, pet policies, WiFi, laundry, pools, beach gear, outdoor space, and seasonal access notes before you book.

Things to do in Naples

Looking for things to do in Naples, FL? Start with the city’s Gulf-front landmarks and beach parks, then add gardens, wildlife, and estuary experiences that make the trip feel connected to Southwest Florida.

Naples Pier

Naples Pier is a historic Gulf-front landmark at the end of 12th Avenue South and one of the city’s signature sunset and beach-walk anchors. It’s a helpful first-stop orientation point for Old Naples visitors, but check current pier access before planning around it.

Best for:

• First-time visitors
• Sunset walks
• Old Naples orientation
• Pairing with beach time

Naples Botanical Garden

Naples Botanical Garden is an expansive tropical garden south of downtown, with designed landscapes that offer a quieter, greener counterpoint to the beach. It works well for couples, families, and repeat visitors looking for a half-day activity that still feels specific to coastal Southwest Florida.

Best for:

• Couples and families
• Garden walks
• A quieter half-day plan
• A break from the beach

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a long-running Naples attraction set within a historic tropical garden. It pairs animal exhibits with a shaded, family-friendly setting, making it one of the strongest non-beach options for families or mixed-age groups.

Best for:

• Families
• Animal encounters
• Mixed-age groups
• A non-beach day

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in North Naples offers Gulf beach scenery with a more nature-forward feel than the downtown beachfront. Choose it when you want a beach day that feels a little more like a coastal park outing.

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve sits south of Naples and connects the city to the mangroves, wildlife, and waterways of the larger Ten Thousand Islands ecosystem. It’s a useful way to add a nature-and-wildlife angle without making a full Everglades day trip.

Where to eat in Naples

Naples dining is best planned by district. Fifth Avenue South is the city’s best-known downtown dining corridor, with polished restaurants, patios, cafes, Italian dining, sushi, and date-night options, while Third Street South offers Old Naples courtyards, seafood, cafes, and upscale dinner spots close to the beach and historic residential streets.

Crayton Cove adds marina atmosphere and waterfront meals near Naples Bay, and Mercato in North Naples leans toward nightlife, patios, bars, and casual-to-upscale dinner options. If you prefer easy meals at home, check each rental listing for kitchen setup, dining space, outdoor seating, parking, and location details, since features vary by home.

Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro

Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro is a Fifth Avenue South restaurant with a distinctive Persian menu and polished downtown atmosphere. It works well for travelers who want a memorable Old Naples dinner without defaulting to seafood.

The Dock at Crayton Cove

The Dock at Crayton Cove is a waterfront Naples restaurant with a marina-side setting along Naples Bay. It’s a fitting choice when you want waterside atmosphere rather than another downtown sidewalk dinner.

Naples local tips

• Check the City of Naples pier page before centering plans around Naples Pier, since access details can change during repair or reconstruction periods.
• Plan Old Naples evenings around Fifth Avenue South or Third Street South if you want the easiest walkable dinner-and-stroll setup.
• Use Rookery Bay for a Naples-area nature outing, then save Big Cypress or Everglades National Park for a separate day trip rather than treating them as quick in-town stops.
• Choose Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park when you want a beach day with a stronger park-and-nature feel than the downtown Gulf frontage.
• If dining is a trip priority, browse by district first: Fifth Avenue South for downtown polish, Third Street South for Old Naples atmosphere, Crayton Cove for marina views, and Mercato for North Naples nightlife.
• As you browse Naples vacation rentals, check each listing for parking, pet policies, WiFi, kitchens, laundry, pools, outdoor space, beach gear, and location details. Amenities vary by home.

Naples events and seasonal highlights

Naples has a strong arts and performance calendar, but event dates and tickets change throughout the year. Before building a stay around a concert, play, exhibition, or festival, check the official venue calendar and current details.

Artis-Naples can anchor a culture-focused evening with concerts, exhibitions, and performances, while Gulfshore Playhouse, The Naples Players, and Naples Art Institute add theater, gallery, and downtown arts options. Keep this section refreshable rather than treating specific events as evergreen.

Day trips from Naples

Naples makes a practical base for Southwest Florida outings when you want to move beyond beach days, gardens, and Old Naples dining. Plan these as separate half-day or full-day trips, and check current road, weather, water, tour, and access details before you go. 

Big Cypress National Preserve

Big Cypress National Preserve is a vast federal preserve east of Naples, with cypress swamps, wildlife habitat, and the inland side of the Everglades ecosystem. Plan it as a full nature-focused outing when you want a wilder landscape than Naples’ beaches and gardens.

Everglades National Park Gulf Coast

Everglades National Park’s Gulf Coast area near Everglades City opens onto mangrove islands, waterways, and the western edge of the national park. It’s the major national-park day trip from Naples, especially for travelers interested in boat-based scenery and wildlife.

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge

Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge protects mangrove islands and estuarine habitat southeast of Naples. It works well for travelers who want a quieter wildlife-and-waterways outing outside the city.

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island is known for birding, coastal habitat, and a very different island setting from Naples. Treat it as a separate island day trip, especially if you want to pair wildlife viewing with time in the Sanibel area.

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