Hiiii from Florida! I can’t believe it’s already been two weeks that I’ve been here – I’m loving it so much and never wanting to leave. When I first arrived, I asked you guys for a list of recommendations, and pulled it together – wanted to share here because lots of you asked for it too! I made a note by some of the spots that I’ve gone to and will update this as my time here goes, so bookmark it and I hope it’s helpful when you visit Naples someday!
RESTAURANTS
- Rocco’s Tacos – they make a mean margarita
- Campiello’s – amazing Italian, they’re also known for their espresso martinis! Make sure you get there early, or expect to wait awhile.. they don’t do reservations.
- The Continental – the best steak around.
- Jane’s on 3rd – a fun brunch spot downtown, perfect for a weekend!
- Celebration Park – a food truck park!
- Lake Park Diner
- Baleen
- T Michael’s
- Hampton Social – fun spot!
- Narrative Coffee – fun + instagrammable!
- The Bowl – acai bowl spot
- Tommy Bahamas – I haven’t been here but have heard it’s good!
- Chops
- USS Nemo
- Mediterano
- Kilwins for ice cream
ACTIVITIES
- Farmer’s Market on 3rd – Saturday mornings
- Grab a drink at Gumbo Limbo + watch the sunset
- Seed to Table – a huge grocery store with tons of food spots inside, juice bar, coffee bar, grab a glass of wine while you shop.. it’s a fun experience!
- Craton Cove – shops, salons, marina.. just a pretty spot
- The Mercato – get dinners + drinks out one night here. Lots of good spots!
- Take a day trip to Marco Island
- Naples Botanical Garden
- Take a walk down 5th Ave
- Drive down Gordon Drive in Naples
- Naples Beach Club
- Waterside Shops
Don’t forget the Turtle Club for dinner! Farmers market in Vanderbilt Galleria on Saturday morning. Walking the greenway/Bakers Park. Make a kayak ride from Delmar-Wiggins and land on Barefoot Beach-stunning! Nauti Exposures are THE BEST for rentals and guided tours. Lived here for 2-1/2 years and just rented and kayaked with my daughter and what a wonderful experience. They made it so easy
I love Naples! I’ve been going since 2001 and my son and grandsons live there full time. Def love the hot spots you mentioned and my favorite thing to do is to take a ride down Gordon Drive and a walk den 5th, even after all of these years.