Guide To A Three-Day Weekend In Naples
La Playa Beach & Golf Resort
9891 Gulf Shore Drive
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 597-3123
www.laplayaresort.com
This resort, situated on the Gulf of Mexico, is home to plenty of inviting options for the entire family. White sandy beaches, world-class golfing and luxuriating spas and beauty salons ensure as much fun will be had at the hotel as well as around the city of Naples. The beautiful, sun-drenched rooms feature stunning designs, top-of-the-line furnishings and sprawling views of the beach, the bay or the four swimming pools. Dinner and drink options are also on site with a restaurant, tiki bar and waterside beach fire pit.
Edgewater Beach Hotel
1901 Gulf Shore Blvd.
North Naples, FL 34102
(239) 403-2000
www.edgewaternaples.com
All of the rooms at the lovely Edgewater Beach Hotel are either one- or two-bedroom suites. The attractive, modern suites offer private balconies, Keurig coffeemakers, iPod docking stations, high-speed internet and more. The beach is just behind the hotel and the property includes two heated swimming pools with views of the shore – a lap pool and a leisure pool. Food and cocktails are available at the Pool Bar as well as Coast restaurant, a dining establishment with such dishes on the menu as Florida grouper and porcini and ricotta tortellini.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
11135 Gulfshore Drive
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 597-6196
www.floridastateparks.org/delnorwiggins
One of the best things about Naples is how relaxing it is as well as the beautiful natural environment. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park is the place to enjoy all that Naples has to offer in the outdoors from boating and fishing to scuba diving and wildlife tours. Umbrellas and chairs are available for rent at the beach as well as canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. The park is open every day until sunset but the gates close when the park is at capacity so it's best advised to arrive earlier in the day as the winter is the busiest time of year.
5th Avenue South
649 5th Ave. S.
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 692-8436
www.fifthavenuesouth.com
Naples' 5th Avenue South is an incredible district featuring restaurants, cafes, entertainment and shopping for hours of activities. The outdoor walkways make it possible to enjoy the weather while getting some great local shopping in from local and international brands. The gorgeous 5th Avenue South also features great art exhibits and galleries for taking in the sights as well as to find new, special pieces for home or the office. Theatre buffs may also catch shows at the Gulfshore Playhouse.
The Baker Museum
5833 Pelican Bay Blvd.
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 597-1900
www.artisnaples.org
The Baker Museum is an expansive property including a visual arts museum, 15 galleries, a resource room and a conservatory. This culturally rich establishment includes contemporary art to work from the great masters such as Van Gogh. Current exhibitions include "Connected & Disconnected" (the sculptures and drawings of Hanneke Beaumont ) and "Duchamp Family of Artists," featuring work by Marcel Duchamp, Jacques Villon, Raymond Duchamp-Villon and Suzanne Duchamp. The museum hours include Sundays with doors closing at 4 pm.
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