A few good places to start in Naples

Welcome edition · October 12, 2026

Downtown discoveries, Gulf Coast outings, and local favorites around Naples. This is our first Naples read: a handful of useful ideas and places to start, with official sources to help you plan.

Your next local outing

A Third Street South food and history outing

Combine an Old Naples meal with a visit to Historic Palm Cottage.

Two Fifth Avenue South shopping stops

Browse a clothing shop and the waterfront merchants at Tin City.

Two ways to enjoy Naples green space

Choose a downtown park break or a boardwalk visit to Naples Preserve.

Three local places to know

Jane’s Cafe on 3rd

Third Street South café serving breakfast and lunch with courtyard and garden seating. The official website publishes its menus and visit details.

Campiello

Italian restaurant in Old Naples’ historic Mercantile Building, offering wood-fired pizzas and Italian dishes. Check the restaurant’s current menu and reservations directly.

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Naples zoological attraction with animal exhibits, conservation education, and visitor programming. Its official site provides admission information and the current activity calendar.

What’s coming up?

Open the official local event calendar for dates, organizer details, and tickets.

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