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Life in SWFL

Things to Do in Southwest Florida

Naples and Marco Island offer Gulf beaches, year-round golf and pickleball, world-class boating, and a lively dining and arts scene. Here are a few of the places our clients love most.

Resort pool with palm trees and blue umbrellasBoat docked at the Marco Island marina
01 — On the water

Beaches & boating

Naples Pier over calm Gulf water
NaplesNaples Pier & downtown beaches

Soft white sand, calm Gulf water, and famous sunsets steps from Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South.

Blue beach umbrellas on the white sand of Marco Island
Marco IslandMarco Island beaches

Wide shelling beaches at South Marco and Tigertail, with sandbars, lagoons, and frequent dolphin sightings.

Marina with boats and palm trees
BoatingTen Thousand Islands

Mangrove islands and backwater channels for fishing, kayaking, and boating, with easy Gulf access from local marinas.

Golf course with palm trees and a lake
02 — Active living

Golf & pickleball

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Golf communities

Naples is home to dozens of private and public courses, many inside gated, amenity-rich communities.

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Pickleball

East Naples Community Park hosts the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships, and many communities have their own courts.

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Clubs & fitness

Resort-style clubhouses, tennis, and social calendars keep the season full for part-time and full-time residents.

03 — In town

Dining, shopping & the arts

Beachfront homes along the Gulf in Naples
Old NaplesFifth Avenue South

Walkable blocks of restaurants, galleries, and boutiques in the heart of Old Naples.

Palm-lined street in Naples, Florida
WaterfrontTin City & Third Street South

Waterfront dining, local shops, and a weekly farmers market.

Naples beach under a clear blue sky
ArtsArtis—Naples

Home of the Naples Philharmonic and The Baker Museum, with concerts and exhibitions through the season.

Naples beach and homes at golden hour
04 — Outdoors

Nature & wildlife

Gardens

Naples Botanical Garden

Tropical gardens, trails, and seasonal events on 170 acres.

Estuary

Rookery Bay Reserve

Protected estuary between Naples and Marco Island, with a visitor center and guided paddles.

Day trip

The Everglades

Airboat tours, birding, and Everglades National Park are a short drive east.

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