Philippi Farms' Guide to Naples, FL
Sightseeing
Beautiful white sand beaches for tanning, picnics, volleyball or fishing.
79 locals recommend
Naples Pier
Naples PierBeautiful white sand beaches for tanning, picnics, volleyball or fishing.
With exhibits, artwork, and bird-friendly gardens, the Blair Audubon Visitor Center serves as the gateway to a gentle, pristine wilderness with giant cypress trees that have lived here for nearly 600 years.
93 locals recommend
Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary-ONLINE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. NO WALK-INS
375 Sanctuary Rd WWith exhibits, artwork, and bird-friendly gardens, the Blair Audubon Visitor Center serves as the gateway to a gentle, pristine wilderness with giant cypress trees that have lived here for nearly 600 years.
Philippi family favorite! A 170-acre world-class garden paradise that features the plants and cultures of the tropics and subtropics. Have lunch at the Fogg Cafe, take in the various exhibits and habitat. Beautiful and breathtaking, so much to see, do, and learn.
Admission
$25 Adult
$10 Child ages 4 – 17
Children 3 and under are FREE
259 locals recommend
Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore DrPhilippi family favorite! A 170-acre world-class garden paradise that features the plants and cultures of the tropics and subtropics. Have lunch at the Fogg Cafe, take in the various exhibits and habitat. Beautiful and breathtaking, so much to see, do, and learn.
Admission
$25 Adult
$10 Child ages 4 – 17
Children 3 and under are FREE
Food scene
Best 🍔 in town! Only a few miles away from Philippi Farms. Other locations available near downtown Naples.
11 locals recommend
Brooks Burgers
845 Vanderbilt Beach RdBest 🍔 in town! Only a few miles away from Philippi Farms. Other locations available near downtown Naples.
First Watch
2260 Logan Boulevard NorthOur favorite for fresh breakfast and brunch.
Waterfront Bar & Food Truck Park in the heart of Naples, on Bayshore Dr. Islands Seafood, GiGi Gourmet, Mega Sabor, Zen Fusion, and more!
82 locals recommend
Celebration Park Naples
2880 Becca AveWaterfront Bar & Food Truck Park in the heart of Naples, on Bayshore Dr. Islands Seafood, GiGi Gourmet, Mega Sabor, Zen Fusion, and more!
Founders Square
Best of Naples
Yes, you can have it all, beaches, upscale shopping, and fine dining at these iconic locations.
Experience the Heart of Naples, beaches, shopping, and fine dining.
287 locals recommend
5th Avenue South
5th Avenue SouthExperience the Heart of Naples, beaches, shopping, and fine dining.
Smart, modern shopping & dining complex with a cinema, supermarket, live music, pubs and dancing. Ample parking available, beaches a few miles away.
370 locals recommend
Mercato
9110 Strada PlSmart, modern shopping & dining complex with a cinema, supermarket, live music, pubs and dancing. Ample parking available, beaches a few miles away.
Waterside Shops is the exclusive luxury shopping destination in Southwest Florida. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, it boasts over 50 of the world’s best-in-class retailers like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Salvatore Ferragamo in a lushly landscaped environment lined with majestic Royal Palms and exceptional water features.
https://www.watersideshops.com/shopping-dining/
278 locals recommend
Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail NWaterside Shops is the exclusive luxury shopping destination in Southwest Florida. Anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, it boasts over 50 of the world’s best-in-class retailers like Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Salvatore Ferragamo in a lushly landscaped environment lined with majestic Royal Palms and exceptional water features.
https://www.watersideshops.com/shopping-dining/
VISIT THE COLORFUL AND HISTORIC TIN CITY IN OLD NAPLES Tin City Waterfront Shops is an attractive district for boutique shopping and dining and sightseeing sunset cruises. Located right on the waterfront, this charming historic area is home to over 30 independent boutiques, a choice of waterfront restaurants and plenty of water-based activities for all ages.
193 locals recommend
Tin City
1200 5th Ave SVISIT THE COLORFUL AND HISTORIC TIN CITY IN OLD NAPLES Tin City Waterfront Shops is an attractive district for boutique shopping and dining and sightseeing sunset cruises. Located right on the waterfront, this charming historic area is home to over 30 independent boutiques, a choice of waterfront restaurants and plenty of water-based activities for all ages.
Neighborhoods
Golden Gates Estates
Rural residential neighborhood, single family homes on minimum 1.14 acre lots.
Nestled along the breathtaking waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Port Royal is one of Naples' most treasured and expensive neighborhoods.
19 locals recommend
Port Royal
Nestled along the breathtaking waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Port Royal is one of Naples' most treasured and expensive neighborhoods.
With its unique location between Naples and the Everglades, there’s a broad range of year round activities in Marco Island to choose from. So whether you’re looking for relaxed sunbathing on the beach, great shopping and restaurants, getting to know the natural world, boating, or enjoying some fresh Florida seafood be sure to spend some time on Marco.
123 locals recommend
Marco Island
With its unique location between Naples and the Everglades, there’s a broad range of year round activities in Marco Island to choose from. So whether you’re looking for relaxed sunbathing on the beach, great shopping and restaurants, getting to know the natural world, boating, or enjoying some fresh Florida seafood be sure to spend some time on Marco.
Ave Maria, is a quaint town situated between Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Florida Panther Wildlife Refuge on the edge of the Everglades National Park. It is a delightful community that is growing by leaps and bounds.
It was funded by philanthropist Tom Monaghan, founder of the Domino’s Pizza chain.
Avenue Maria Boulevard
Avenue Maria BoulevardAve Maria, is a quaint town situated between Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the Florida Panther Wildlife Refuge on the edge of the Everglades National Park. It is a delightful community that is growing by leaps and bounds.
It was funded by philanthropist Tom Monaghan, founder of the Domino’s Pizza chain.
Entertainment
This happening casino hotel is 1.7 miles from Immokalee Pioneer Museum and 9 miles from Panther Run Golf Club.
The casino offers table games, a poker room and over 1,000 slot machines. There are 3 restaurants, plus a coffee shop.
Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
506 S 1st StTop family-friendly park for play, biking, and sight seeing. Philippi family top pick.
53 locals recommend
Baker Park
50 Riverside CirTop family-friendly park for play, biking, and sight seeing. Philippi family top pick.
Alligators, airboat tours and wildlife shows are a must-do while in town. Tour the 729,000-acre Big Cypress National Preserve. The Everglades offers weeks' worth of outdoor fun in the wildest of settings: Paddle boating, kayaking, shelling, bird watching, hiking and more!
350 locals recommend
Everglades National Park
Alligators, airboat tours and wildlife shows are a must-do while in town. Tour the 729,000-acre Big Cypress National Preserve. The Everglades offers weeks' worth of outdoor fun in the wildest of settings: Paddle boating, kayaking, shelling, bird watching, hiking and more!
This kid-friendly park features waterslides, a lazy river, a kids' water play area & diving pools. Philippi family favorite!
93 locals recommend
Sun-N-Fun Lagoon
15000 Livingston RdThis kid-friendly park features waterslides, a lazy river, a kids' water play area & diving pools. Philippi family favorite!
Recognized by Golf Digest as “One of the Top 50 Golf Courses for Women” As well as offering 18 challenging and scenic holes, Panther Run also has a driving range, pro lessons and a well-stocked golf shop.
Panther Run Golf Club
6005 Anthem PkwyRecognized by Golf Digest as “One of the Top 50 Golf Courses for Women” As well as offering 18 challenging and scenic holes, Panther Run also has a driving range, pro lessons and a well-stocked golf shop.
Traveler advice
Useful phrases
How to greet in 3 languages.
English, Spanish and Haitian Creole are the 3 most spoken languages in Collier County. Spanish- Hola, Buenos dias. Haitian Creole- Alo, Bonjou.
Getting around
You'll need a private car or ride share
Naples is pretty spread out and public transportation is limited. Bring your own vehicle or top up your Uber or Lyft account s to get around town.
Traveling with kids
Child-friendly public parks to choose from
Plenty of parks for play and sightseeing. Save time and money, visit Baker Park, Cambier Park, North Naples Park.