After arriving at Naples Airport, take a short drive to Naples Beach to relax and start your vacation properly. Enjoy the white sand beaches and clear water at this public beach, ideal for children due to its shallow waters.
The Naples Botanical Garden has 170 acres of green space and is the perfect place to spend the day with your family. Take a walk around the gardens with diverse plants and take guided tours.
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon is Southwest Florida's largest water park and perfect for a fun family day trip. The park has five pools, five water-slides, a lazy river, and Kid's Cove, a water playground for kids.
Rookery Bay Reserve offers an array of educational activities for kids, including boat tours, canoe trips, and guided nature walks. You'll have the opportunity to explore the unique ecosystems of this designated National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Naples Pier extends 1000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico and is a popular Naples seasonal spot for fishing, dolphin-watching, and watching the sunset. Have a picnic dinner and enjoy the beautiful sunset view.
Tin City is the waterfront marketplace with over 30 charming shops, boutiques and more since the 1800s. Kids will enjoy ice cream shops and boat tours, and adults can explore Naples Bay on sightseeing or fishing tour boats.
Collier-Seminole State Park is one of Florida's oldest parks draped with mossy cypress trees and tropical vegetation. The park has several trails, a full-service campground, picnic areas, and opportunities for off-road biking and boating.
The Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a beautiful zoo with over 70 species from around the world. The zoo also includes botanic garden tours and educational programs for kids.
Everglades National Park is vast, covering over 1.5 million acres! Explore the Everglades ecosystem aboard an airboat or kayak independently, but it's advisable to book in advance.
Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is an Audubon Society nature reserve, and the perfect location for nature loving families with a boardwalk trail through a 14,000-acre cypress dome that attracts alligators and over 200 species of birds.
Vanderbilt Beach is one of Naples' most popular public beaches with plenty of outdoor fun, such as paddleboarding or kayaking through the Intercoastal Waterway.
The Naples Art Association at The von Liebig Art Center offers various exhibitions and events for families. Courses are offered, too, from painting to ceramics, that encourages creativity and artistic expression.
The Third Street South Farmer's Market is a weekly market featuring local artisans, prepared foods, and fresh produce for farmers' product aficionados.
Lowdermilk Park is a popular public beach facility that offers excellent family-oriented recreational opportunities, including picnic spots, clean restrooms, and convenient amenities such as yacht club access nearby.
Revisit Naples Pier on the last day to relax and enjoy one last sunset view.
Total Estimated Costs: $276.50 (for one adult)
As a family-friendly destination, Naples offers various modes of transportation to and from your stay. Local taxis, ride-share services, and trolleys run by the city are ideal for short in-town trips while rental service offers flexibility to explore destinations further away on your own. Public transit has limited options, and families may find it easier to rent a car or use ride-share services.
The average transportation cost in Naples is around $3.50/mile.
You can challenge yourself with more outdoor activities such as charter fishing, eco-tours, and nature walks. Various outdoor activities at the beach are popular in Naples, like parasailing and jet-skiing. Art galleries, theaters, and shopping centers, which can be easily incorporated into your schedule, are just a few highlights of Naples.
The airport serving Naples is the Naples Municipal Airport (APF), located two miles from downtown Naples with the airport code APF. It is a primary hub for executive jets and is a link between Miami and Fort Myers. Additionally, several other major airports are located within a two-hour driving radius, including Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) located at 42 miles from Naples.