ll are welcome to experience the
adventure, culture, entertainment and
dining year-round here on Florida's Paradise
Coast. Our tropical beaches are the stuff
of dreams and the resort-casual ambiance
is divine. We're a growing destination for
LGBTQ romantic escapes, family getaways,
holiday parties and anytime gatherings. From
positively posh to pleasantly affordable, your
ideal accommodations await.
The Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB is
a proud member of the very active Southwest
Florida Harmony Chamber, as are many
other top-tier national and local business
partners who support our unified and thriving
LGBTQ community. For details about festivals,
dances, networking and functions search
LGBTQ at
ParadiseCoast.com
Our enormously successful annual Naples
Pride Fest in Cambier Park (on June 6 this
year) is a joyful, family-friendly celebration
of diversity in full rainbow colors, with
electrifying stage shows, eloquent speeches,
vibrant music, food, vendor booths, silent
auctions and gay/straight camaraderie.
U.S. Highway 41 runs north to south through
Southwest Florida. It's also called The Tamiami Trail
(Tampa-to-Miami, get it?). From North Naples to Central
Avenue, it's Tamiami Trail North, or U.S. 41 North. South
of Central Avenue, it's Tamiami Trail South/U.S. 41
South/9th Street North. At Naples Bay it curves east
toward Marco Island and Everglades City and
becomes U.S. 41 East, or the East Trail.
Old Naples streets are north/south. Avenues are east/
west, ending at the beach. There's no 1st Street; it's
called Gulf Shore Blvd.
Beach parking has a charge and is most abundant at the
Naples Pier, Lowdermilk Beach Park and the Vanderbilt
Beach parking garage. Downtown Naples has two large
free parking garages.
Many Naples hotels not directly on the beach offer
free shuttle service.
Ride Slidr offers "free" rides in downtown Naples.
Be sure to tip your driver. RideSlidr.com.
The free CAT Beach Bus gets beachgoers from the
parking lot at Conner Park to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State
Park for several months during the busy winter season.
GoCATBus.com.
The narrated Naples Trolley Tour is a charming way
to learn fun trivia while getting around between major
hotels, beaches, attractions and shopping districts.
NaplesTrolleyTours.com.
Naples Bay Water Shuttle transports shoppers and diners
between Naples City Dock, Bayfront and Tin City for a
$10 fee that's good all day. NaplesBayWaterShuttle.com.
Florida State Road 951 (Collier Boulevard) runs all the
way through Marco Island. At the north end, it's North
Collier Blvd, and at the south end it's South Collier Blvd.
After Everglades City, cross the bridge and go deeper! An
eight-minute scenic drive south gets you to Smallwood's
historic trading post, adventure and fishing guides, and
the popular must-try authentic Cuban Havana Café open
during the winter months.
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