WHERE TO DOCK
Naples Bay Resort & Marina 239-530-5134
Billing itself as “Southwest Florida’s only waterfront hotel with a fully operational marina featuring direct access to the Gulf of Mexico,” the marina offers 97 wet slips with electricity, complimentary Wi-Fi and pump-out services, onsite fuel, and dock box storage and transient slips in the summer.
Naples Boat Club 239-430-4994
Naples Boat Club encompasses a dry-rack boat storage boathouse, 47 wet slips for monthly, seasonal or annual dockage, and related businesses, including the Wharf Tavern Restaurant, Molly’s Marine Service, Allied Marine and others. Amenities include a full-service fuel dock, clubhouse, pool and waterfront storage with quick access to the Gulf, Gordon Pass and Naples beaches.
Naples City Dock 239-213-3070
Located at the end of 12th Avenue South about three miles north of the Gordon Pass, Naples City Dock boasts 84 slips on floating docks and mooring balls. The 400’ frontage can accommodate various size vessels, and the marina offers high-speed diesel, ethanol-free gas, laundry, an outdoor lounge area and complimentary pump out.
WHERE TO DINE Bleu Provence 239-261-8239
This award-winning French restaurant began as labor of love in 1999 after Jacques and Lysielle Cariot “retired” to Naples from France. Retirement didn’t stick; starting an elegant eatery was their new plan. With a 49,000-bottle wine cellar and a menu that redefines fresh and fine dining, you’re in excellent hands.
Captain & Krewe 239-263-1976
Open every day, this casual café serves local seafood, simply prepared, in a laid-back atmosphere. Small plates include ceviche, crab cakes, spicy shrimp, fish tacos, chargrilled oysters, chowder, lobster roll ... choose one, or choose them all, and kick back and enjoy! Tip: The raw bar tucked in the back of the place is a local hotspot. Dolce e Salato 239-300-0444 For adventurous and authentic Italian cuisine, this breakfast and lunch spot might make it seem like you’ve died and gone to heaven. This combo market and eatery serves croissants, cakes and biscotti with its cappuccino and espresso. Italian frittatas and special egg dishes round out the morning menu, followed by lunchtime appetizers, signature sandwiches, pasta creations, Italian classics and weekly specials. Happy hour includes complimentary tastings from the menu.
Naples Botanical Garden
Veranda E 239-659-3466
Located at the Hotel Escalante, Veranda E serves what it calls “Global Haute Cuisine” with an Asian twist. Featuring an on-premises sustainable organic garden, the chef crafts culinary classics with local grouper and snapper, short ribs, rack of lamb and filet mignon. An impressive wine list rounds things out. Atmosphere abounds.
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