Naples

Naples enjoys an abundance of riches when it comes to its private club scene. The fact is Naples has so many first class country clubs to choose from we can’t possibly include them all here. If you’re looking for a city with a robust, full service, private member club environment to choose from, Naples is that place.

Wyndemere

• Wyndemere is a member owned club that is perhaps the finest in Naples. The club features 27-holes of Arthur Hills signature golf laid out in three 9-hole configuration. Wyndemere hosts one of the most active tennis and racquet facilities in the state with 10 Har-Tru tennis courts and 200+ active players. Membership also enjoy the club’s pickleball courts, bocce, resort style infinity pool complex, state of the art fitness and spa facilities, robust social calendar, and some of the finest restaurants in Naples.

The Country Club of Naples

• The Country Club of Naples is a member-owned club with no associated real estate on site. Their Bill Diddel designed 18-hole golf course underwent major renovations in 2009 lead by architect Gordon Lewis who modernized the classic “ground game” course. The club’s other amenities include two Har-Tru tennis courts, dining facilities, and a pool. A full social calendar includes holiday parties, dinner dances, fashion shows, seafood buffets, and much more.

Bears Paw Country Club

• Bears Paw Country Club is a private, member-owned country club that is home to the first 18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Southwest Florida. Most members live inside the club property but some do live in the surrounding areas. The club also offers 4 Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball court, 4 bocce courts, a fitness center, and full slate of dining, social, and special events.

Quail Creek Country Club

• Quail Creek Country Club is a full service, member-owned community where members can live on or off premises. They feature two Arthur Hills designed 18-hole championship golf courses, active tennis program with 9 Har-Tru courts, bocce ball complex, croquet, and six pickleball courts. The fitness center will ensure you play longer and live better and the social and dining opportunities keep members coming back for more.

Grey Oaks Country Club

• Grey Oaks Country Club is one of the best in Naples for active, healthy, resort style living. It boasts three 18-hole championship golf courses, a 30,000 square foot wellness center, two clubhouses, dining venues, tennis, bocce, picklball, and resort style pool.

Vineyards Country Club

• Vineyards Country Club is a private, non equity club available to both residents and non residents. The club is home to two award winning 18-hole championship golf courses. The North Course is a links style course designed by Mark McCumber and the South Course is a traditional style designed by Bill Amick. Their racquet facility includes 12 Har-Tru tennis courts and 3 gel cushioned pickleball courts. The clubs activities calendar offers members over 750 events annually. A wellness and spa center ensures members live every day with a healthy mind, body, and spirit.

The Naples dining landscape has greatly evolved from upscale chain restaurants to innovative, one off restaurant concepts led by some of the biggest chefs in the industry. Naples is a glamorously wealthy place, and the many fine dining establishments that have made a name for themselves there are pushing the culinary bar higher than it has ever been before.

Naples is a city synonymous with the finer things in life. The malls and shops around Naples offer some of the very best high end shopping experiences in the state. One can expect to see beautiful architecture, the biggest names in fashion, and lavish handmade jewelry among other indulgences.

The Waterside Shops are home to some of the finest names in luxury retail, fashion, and lifestyle stores in Southwest Florida. Think of it as the Rodeo Drive (Beverly Hills) or Worth Avenue (Palm Beach) of Naples. The landscaping and architecture are beautiful and the 30,000+ tropical plants, water features, and hand laid rock walls. Some prominent stores here include Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Louis Vitton, and many other high end retailers.

5th Avenue South is a glamorous stretch of historic and modern architecture that is home to high end fashion and jewelry stores, artwork, home décor/furnishings, unique gifts, and fine dining. Exotic car shows, live music, and other events are often held on this promenade, giving patrons even more to see and do while exploring this stylish street.

Mercato is a center with a mix of retail, luxury condominiums, restaurants, and entertainment venues. It features over twenty upscale retailers anchored by a Whole Foods.

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay include over 45 upscale shops, boutiques, and restaurants. This waterfront center features winding courtyards, Venetian style façade, and a relaxed bayfront setting.

The Coastland Center is an indoor mall with all your typical offerings. Stores like Dillards, JCPenny, and Macy’s anchor the mall while other national brands such as Victoria’s Secret, PacSun, Bath and Bodyworks, and others populate the halls.

Tin City Waterfront Marketplace is Naples historic downtown shopping area. Home to over 30 unique boutiques it is a place where you can find sundry fashion, jewelry stores, and accessories.

The Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre world class garden showcasing tropical and subtropical flora and cultures. Their award winning horticultural design brings in over 220,000 visitors per year.

The Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a 13,000 acre preserve home to the largest old growth Bald Cypress forest in North America. The trees can grow to over 130 feet tall and 25 feet wide. The sanctuary is also home to a variety of wildlife including alligators, wading birds, otters, deer, and turtles. A 2.25 mile long boardwalk makes for easy access through the sanctuary.

The Baker Museum is one of the premiere fine art museums in Southwest Florida. It hosts several traveling exhibitions annually focusing on modern and contemporary art. In addition, the museum conducts numerous lecture series events throughout the year.

The Arthur L. Allen Tennis Center is an award winning public tennis facility. With 12 Hydro-Grid Har-Tru (clay like surface) tennis courts they offer group clinics, league play, social play, private lessons, and junior programming.

Opera Naples was founded in 2005 and has since become Southwest Florida’s foremost opera company. Located in the 264 seat Wang Opera Theatre they consistently produce outstanding full operas, vocal concerts, and chamber music.

Generally speaking, the most natural, pristine beaches in Naples are found in its northern reaches. These include Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Clam Pass. At Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park the water is clear and the sand is covered with shells. Snorkeling, stand up paddleboarding, and kayaking are all popular activities as is watching Loggerhead turtles nest during the months of May through October. The Naples Pier is another beach attraction stretching 1,000 feet out into the Gulf of Mexico. It is a great place to watch a sunset.

Boating is a polular past time in Naples and there are four different public boat launching facilities throughout the city if you are not lucky enough to live on the water. Gordons Pass, Doctors Pass, and Wiggins Pass are the three inlets that provide Gulf of Mexico access. Boaters should be aware of the many fixed bridges spanning the inland waterways throughout Naples and should research bridge clearance heights and depths. The best cruising is found in Naples Bay to the south and down through Keewaydin Island. At the very southern tip of the seven mile long Keewaydin Island are where the best sandbar party spots are located. Weekends can be very crowded on the extremely popular and pristine sandbar there.

Fishing is another beloved activity for residents of Naples. The inshore waterways have very little natural shoreline left as most of it has been developed with expensive waterfront homes. However, that does provide for a lot of boat docks to target snook, trout, redfish, and other popular species around. Just to the south of Naples, Keewaydin island has 7 miles of unspoiled natural shoreline to target. On the offshore side in the Gulf of Mexico most of the productive spots for tasty Gulf Coast groupers and snappers will be a long run out, typically 15 to 50 miles. For land based anglers the jetties at the passes and the Naples Pier provide good fishing opportunities.

Naples public schools are controlled by the Collier County Public Schools district. It has over 46,416 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 64% of students are at least proficient in math and 57% in reading. Niche.com gives the school district an A- rating and has it as the 5th best school district in the state. Several notable private schools include First Baptist Academy (Baptist), Royal Palm Academy (Roman Catholic), St. Ann School (Roman Catholic), St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School (Roman Catholic), St. John Neumann Catholic High School (Roman Catholic), Seacrest Country Day School, and The Village School (Christian).

Naples is regarded as the “Golf Capital of the World.” There are more private golf courses in this city than anywhere else in the United States (92 golf courses, none being municipal). Need one more stat to drive home how popular the game is here? The Naples/Marco Island metro area has more holes per capita than anywhere else across the nation.

The Old Collier Golf Club is Naple’s most exclusive golf club. The club is invitation only and the membership reads like a Forbes list. Old Collier’s 18-hole championship golf course was designed by Tom Fazio and the single bag caddy program encourages members to walk the course with some of the finest caddies from across the world.

Naples Grande Golf Club is a private members only golf club with a par 72 Rees Jones designed championship golf course. The club also offers a professional practice facility with chipping and bunker areas, target greens, and multiple putting areas.

The Tiburon Golf Club offers two 18-hole Greg Norman designed golf courses and is consistently ranked among the top 20 golf facilities in Florida. This semi-private club shares its facilities between its various membership levels and the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort property.

Arrowhead Golf Club has been voted Naples best public golf course twelve times. A quality experience at a fair price is what makes Arrowhead Golf Club the best value for golfers in Southwest Florida.

Royal Poinciana Golf Club is an invitation only, member-owned golf club hosting two 18-hole David Wallace designed courses with two redesigns by Arthur Hills. In 2009, the club was given the coveted Platinum Club designation.

At TPC Treviso Bay, Arthur Hills and Hal Sutton came together to design 18-holes of picturesque and beautifully maintained golf. This championship golf course is the true PGA TOUR experience and with water featured on nearly every hole, you will be lucky to finish the round with one ball.