North Naples West Real Estate

(west of US-41)

North Naples has experienced tremendous growth in recent years and the area west of US-41 is in very high demand as a place to live. People are drawn to this area to live in close proximity to the beautiful North Naples beaches.

North Naples West is bounded by Lee County to the North, US-41 to the east, Pine Ridge Road to the south and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. Significant neighborhoods in North Naples West include Pelican Bay, Vanderbilt Beach, Naples Park and The Dunes. Vanderbilt Drive, Gulf Shore Boulevard and Pelican Bay Boulevard are major north-south thoroughfares in North Naples West.  Read more about North Naples West real estate. 

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North Naples West Attractions

Vanderbilt Beach Park is North Naples’ signature beach, located close to area hotels, restaurants and shopping. The park offers a number of conveniences, including free parking for Naples residents with a beach parking permit, restrooms, and showers.  A concession stand rents recreational equipment as well as beach chairs and cabanas. Just a short walk across the street, residents and visitors can stock up on snacks, ice cream and frozen drinks for the complement to a beach outing.

A favorite of families, the water is warm and shallow enough for children to play safely away from the beach as well as look for the delicately scalloped shells that are washed up along the shore. The powdery white sand is also the perfect consistency for building sandcastles.  Nature enthusiasts can spot nesting or migrating birds within the park or catch a glimpse of friendly dolphins frolicking not far from the beach.  Despite the wide expanse of sand and sun, visitors report cooling breezes in even the hottest temperatures.

The Turtle Club

For those who can’t get enough of Vanderbilt Beach, The Turtle Club Restaurant gives guests the opportunity to dine directly on the beach with toes in the sand while enjoying a spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Mexico.  Consistently voted one of the best waterfront dining experiences in Naples, the restaurant offers a mix of seafood and steak with Mediterranean and Asian influences to provide something on the menu for everyone.

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

Just minutes from downtown Naples and tucked away on the white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, the LaPlaya resort combines golf with luxurious amenities.  Guests enjoy spacious accommodations with views of the gulf as well as a spa and wellness center onsite for the ultimate in relaxation treatments.  Guests can take advantage of beach butler service, ordering drinks and lunch to a beach setting.  An onsite fitness center and Bob Cupp golf course provide additional opportunities for recreation.  For the ultimate in concierge service, LaPlaya offers a Private Members club which provides a members-only club level dining and lounge area, private pools and poolside cabins with a dedicated butler staff.  

Ritz-Carlton Naples

As an iconic symbol of luxury, the Ritz-Carlton Naples offers golf, a prime location on the Gulf Coast, eight different dining experiences and a special program designed for kids.  The majority of rooms in this five-star hotel offer views of the beach and Gulf of Mexico, including the restaurants and world-class spa.  A state of the art fitness center combines all of the latest cardio and strength machines with complimentary wellness and nutrition programs.  Guests can also enjoy access to the Tiburon Golf Club, with its two 18-hole Greg Norman championship golf courses, instruction, and pro shops.  Two heated outdoor pools, an interactive children’s splash pool and adult-only junior Olympic relaxation pool with whirlpool ensure that all family members can enjoy the water.

Designed to draw on Southwest Florida’s diverse ecosystem, the Ritz Kids program allows guests ages 5-12 to learn and discover nature from a living eco-sanctuary featuring 11 aquariums that house sea creatures including sharks, turtles, and eels.  Kids explore everything from coral reefs and forests to participating in storytelling sessions, experimenting with art lessons and even cooking experiences.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

This acclaimed park is a mile-long 166-acre property that is separated from the mainland by tidal creeks and mangrove swamps. Its mile of unspoiled white sugary sand along the Gulf of Mexico is consistently rated one of the best beaches in the US.  Beloved by locals and visitors alike, the park provides opportunities to swim, dive, kayak or fish in its balmy waters while exploring the Rookery Estuary ecosystem.  The Park provides one of the only hard-bottom reefs in the Naples area ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.  Additional amenities include parking, restrooms, outdoor showers, picnic pavilions, grills, and beach wheelchairs to allow everyone to enjoy access to the beach.  The Park is distinguished by several boardwalks and viewing decks to better observe the eagles, owls, ospreys, and other local wildlife in their natural habitat.  

Cocohatchee River Park

Perfect for boating enthusiasts, the Cocohatchee River Park is a 7-acre property equipped with a full-scale marina that provides access to the Gulf of Mexico through Wiggins Pass.  The park features more capacity than other boat launches with an abundance of parking and four boat launching lanes.  A Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla is on site and offers boating safety classes.