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The young at heart will create lasting memories playing, learning, and laughing with these top family-friendly experiences in Naples:
NAPLES ZOO AT CARIBBEAN GARDENS
At the world-class Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, the animal habitats are surrounded by a lush tropical garden, bursting with color, that dates back to 1919.
You’ll see a wide array of mammals (yes, lions and tigers), reptiles (gators, naturally) and birds (parrots and macaws, check). Because the exhibits have been designed to carefully maximize space around decades-old trees, you’ll find yourself incredibly close to the animals — often only three or four steps away.
NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENS
Just four miles southeast of downtown Naples, the Naples Botanical Garden is one of the most enchantingly beautiful, and fragrant, places on Florida’s Paradise Coast. Its 170 acres include nine distinct environments, including the Asian Garden, the Brazilian Garden, the Caribbean Garden, the LaGrippe Orchid Garden and more.
GOLISANO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NAPLES
Bathed in bright colors inside and out, the 38,000-square-foot, two story Golisano Children's Museum of Naples mixes learning and fun with an array of interactive exhibits and activities that will keep youngsters engaged for hours. The museum is recommended for kids 0-14, although it’s the youngest ones who will probably have the best time. By the way, a child must always be accompanied by an adult.
AIRBOAT RIDES IN THE EVERGLADES
There’s nothing quite like strapping into a genuine airboat and zipping through one of the world’s most famous wetlands at up to 40 miles per hour. On your Everglades airboat ride, a driver/guide points out interesting sights along the way and makes a few stops, often to visit with a friendly gator.
You haven’t lived until you’ve felt one of these machines tilt sideways and take a sharp turn into a narrow mangrove tunnel. You can choose from an array of operators situated in Everglades City and along US 41.
SCHOOLS
Families living in surrounding areas of Naples are dedicated to the quality education of their children. This is especially apparent in the number of highly-rated schools in the area, including:
- Preschool of the Arts
- Seagate Elementary School
- Lake Park Elementary School
- The Community School
- The Village School
- Pine Ridge Middle School
- Barron Collier High School
COMMUNITIES
Banyan Woods
188 Single Family Homes in the Community
56 Condominium Units in Complex
Built: 2002-2005
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $690/ Quarter
Approximate Condo Association Fees: $1393/Quarter
Transfer Fee: $1500
Application Fee: $125
Banyan Woods has a community club room with a gazebo, fitness room, and children's playground.
HOA includes amenities such as a private, well-equipped fitness club, family-friendly playground, and clubhouse. A1-rated schools nearby make the location ideal for families.
Camden Lakes
Pulte Homes
179 Single Family Homes in the Community
Built 2013-2015
Approximate HOA Fees: $1046/Quarter
Transfer Fee: $1460
Application Fee: $150
Camden Lakes is done with new construction and offers A+ schools with an IN-TOWN location. Less commuting and say goodbye to the stress and time of living on the wrong side of I-75. Minutes to everything, including shops, dining, schools, and the beach. Tucked into the quiet side of Livingston Road. Camden Lakes is an upscale community offering outstanding amenities including a resort-style clubhouse with pool, fitness center, catering kitchen, pavilion, playground, basketball court, outdoor barbecue grill, community room, and fire pit. This community is a short distance away from some of the best shopping and dining Naples and its surrounding areas have to offer, including Mercato, Coconut Point, and sugar sand beaches minutes from your door.
Camden Lakes surpasses every expectation with picturesque homes & inviting amenities such as a clubhouse w/heated resort-style pool, fitness center, social room, catering kitchen, veranda, outdoor BBQ & fire pit & an activity-packed social calendar. Top rated schools close by & easy access to the best beaches, everyday shopping & dining. Perfect location-perfect community-perfect choice!
Stonegate
41 Single Family Homes in the Community
Built 1990-2006
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $3700/Annually
Centrally located, great school district, and low HOA fees. Quiet, tranquil, and space abundant in this unique neighborhood in Naples. A-rated schools, low fee amenity-rich community, less than three miles to the beach, and around the corner from Mercato all complete the package!
Mill Run
178 Single Family Homes in the Community
Built 1990-2000 custom homes
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $2236/Annually
Transfer Fee: $3000
Application Fee: 100
In one of the most sought-after school districts, the neighborhood features extremely low fees with amenities including spacious lots, a community pool, spa, clubhouse, and tennis court.
Delasol
258 Single Family Homes
Built: 2004-2010
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $3340/annually
Application Fee: $150
Delasol is a gated community in a superior location with a clubhouse, pool and spa, basketball court, tennis courts, fitness center, and sidewalks on both sides of the streets, and low hoa fees. Close to shopping, hospitals, restaurants, I75, and great schools!
Hawksridge
101 Single Family Homes
Built 1998-2010
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $1216/Annually
Hawksridge is located minutes from the Gordon River Greenway and Freedom Park, just 5 miles from beaches and Old Naples. Hawksridge amenities include neighborhood tennis courts, a playground, a fitness facility, and gated entry, all for a very low quarterly fee. Ideally located just minutes from beaches, downtown, restaurants, and shopping.
Secoya Reserve
Stock Homes
57 Single Family Homes in the Community
Built: 2012-2013
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $3200/Annually
Transfer Fee: $800
Application Fee: $150
Secoya Reserve is a quaint neighborhood of only 57 homes tucked away off the beaten path. A+ school district (you can walk to school) and close to shopping, dining, and the beautiful Gulf beaches.
Marbella Isles
GL Homes
466 units in the community. Single Family and Attached Villas
Built 2016-2017
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $6388/Annually
Marbella Isles is an incredible resort lifestyle that includes a 9500 sq ft Club House that provides endless ways to spend your leisure time. A social hall, fully equipped fitness center, indoor sports court, game, media, and card room, har-tru tennis courts, pickleball & bocce courts, party pavilion, tiki hut, and more all await you at Marbella Isles. Plus there will be a full-time lifestyle director who will plan family, adult, and children's events throughout the year. UNIQUE PRIVATE location on a large corner lot - the only one of its kind in Marbella Isles!
Marbella Lakes
GL Homes
498 Units in the community. Single Family, Attached Villas, and Condominiums
Built: 2009-2012
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $4188/Annually
Marbella Lakes offers an active lifestyle with a community center with a full-time activities director, a fitness center, a resort pool and spa, indoor basketball, a water play area for younger children, tennis, and more!
Pine Ridge
Built: 1960 – present
Approximately 550 Single Family homes on at least 1 acre
Custom Homes
No Fees
Located mid-way between both Ritz-Carlton Hotels, this is the BEST LOCATION in Naples! Across from Pelican Bay and minutes to Mercato, Waterside, Philharmonic, and more! Schools include Seagate Elementary, Pine Ridge Middle & Barron Collier High. The agricultural zoning allows for horses, chickens and other domesticated animals. Pine Ridge Estates offers an absolutely great location with best schools and just moments away from the beautiful Gulf of Mexico beaches and Mercato.
Quail Creek Estates ( East of I-75)
Custom Homes
Built 1983 - Present
291 Single Family Homes in the Community
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $4608/Annually
Quail Creek Country Club offers two 18-hole Arthur Hills designed courses, 13 Har Tru courts, full-service fitness, onsite spa services, Pilates, physical therapists, golf & tennis pros, casual & formal dining, packed social calendar, stable HOA with low fees, and voluntary club membership. LOCATION is key. This social community in N. Naples’ A-rated school district is near Gulf beaches, shopping, dining, theater, medical, airport, park, and downtown. The Quail Creek Country Club, 36 holes of Championship golf, offers the lowest density of members in the Naples area, 13 Har-Tru tennis courts, a full-service club, a fitness center, spa. Very low master HOA mandatory fees (Hotwire bulk cable-internet included!)
Il Regalo
35 Custom Single Family Homes
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $2100/Annually
Built 2006 -2012
Il Regalo is a "hidden" low-fee boutique gated community off of popular Orange Blossom Drive in the Pelican Marsh Elementary, Pine Ridge Middle, and Barron Collier High school district.
Il Regalo is centrally located. You can walk to the beautiful Orange Blossom public library and you can be at Mercato & Vanderbilt beach in under 10 minutes. Restaurants and Shopping within a 5-minute drive.
Quail Woods Estates
63 Custom homes
Built 1999-2010
Approximate Master HOA Fees: $3600/Annually
Small intimate community of only 62 homes, A- rated school district Pelican Marsh Elementary, North Naples Middle, and Barron Collier are sure to attract families with children. Quail Woods is home to many doctors and executives. Being within one of Naples' most desirable school districts, this home allows for luxurious living within close proximity to fine dining and shops, North Collier Regional Park, easy access to the airport and shopping outlets, Mercato, and the sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.