Day Trips from
Naples, Florida

Winery Tour Naples & SWFL Day Trip

Experience Southwest Florida wine country—visit local wineries producing tropical fruit wines with tastings and tours near Naples.

Naples, Florida : Pelican, next to the Naples Pier.

Waterside Shops Day Trip: Luxury Shopping

Shop at Waterside Shops—Naples' most luxurious shopping destination with high-end boutiques and waterfront dining.

Shark Valley Tram and Bicycle Road (4), NPSPhoto

Venice Beach Day Trip: Shark Tooth Capital

Hunt for prehistoric shark teeth at Venice Beach—the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, just 90 minutes north of Naples.

NPS employee riding on an airboat in Everglades National Park. Keywords: nps staff; plant; river; boat; NPS Personnel; (NPS History Collection Themes); Flora; Transportation

🚗 1 hour + boat

Useppa Island Day Trip: Private Island Paradise

Visit exclusive Useppa Island—a historic private island with day-trip access for lunch and exploring, reachable by boat from Captiva.

NPS employees on an airboat in Everglades National Park. Keywords: nps staff; boat; plant; tree; river; NPS Personnel; (NPS History Collection Themes); Flora; Transportation

Tin City Naples Day Trip: Waterfront Shopping & Boats

Explore Tin City—Naples' historic waterfront shopping village with unique shops, fresh seafood, and boat tour departures.

The Cook Hall on the Bayfront campus of the New College of Florida, it overlooks the Sarasota Bay.

Sunset Cruise Naples Bay Day Trip

Experience a Naples Bay sunset cruise—watch the sun sink into the Gulf on a beautiful boat while sipping wine and spotting dolphins.

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Stand Up Paddleboarding Naples Day Trip

Experience stand up paddleboarding in Naples—calm bays, mangrove trails, and dolphin encounters on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast.

St. Armands Circle Day Trip: Upscale Shopping & Dining

Explore St. Armands Circle—Sarasota's European-style shopping and dining destination with upscale boutiques and nearby beach.

Siesta Key Beach Day Trip: America's Best Beach

Visit Siesta Key Beach—consistently voted America's best beach with powdery quartz sand that never gets hot, 90 minutes from Naples.

Best in Year-round (after storms best)Book ahead

Shelling Cruise to Shell Key Day Trip

Take a shelling cruise to barrier islands near Naples—find shells you won't see on regular beaches, narrated by local experts.

Shark Valley Everglades Day Trip: Tram & Wildlife

Explore Shark Valley in Everglades National Park—tram tours, bike rentals, and incredible alligator viewing just 90 minutes from Naples.

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Best in Year-round (spring for peak blooms)

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Day Trip: Orchid Paradise

Explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens—world-renowned orchid collection and bayfront gardens in downtown Sarasota.

🚗 1.5–2 hours

Best in November – April (dry season, pleasant weather)Book ahead

Sarasota Day Trip from Naples: Art, Beaches & The Ringling

Discover Sarasota's world-class museums, Siesta Key's famous beach, and charming St. Armands Circle on this cultured day trip from Naples, Florida.

🚗 45 minutes to 1.5 hours

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Best in November – April (dry season, best shelling)Book ahead

Sanibel & Captiva Day Trip: The Ultimate Shelling Adventure from Naples

Escape to Sanibel and Captiva Islands for world-class shelling, wildlife refuges, and charming beach towns—a perfect day trip from Naples, Florida.

View of Florida taken during ISS Expedition 14.

🚗 20 minutes

Rookery Bay Reserve Day Trip: Pristine Estuary

Explore Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve—pristine mangrove estuary with kayaking, birding, and educational center.

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Ringling Museum Sarasota Day Trip: Art & Circus

Visit the Ringling Museum—world-class art museum, circus museum, and stunning bayfront grounds in Sarasota, 90 minutes from Naples.

🚗 1 hour

Pine Island & Matlacha Day Trip: Old Florida Art Village

Discover Pine Island and Matlacha—quirky art village, fresh seafood, and authentic Old Florida vibes just an hour from Naples.

Caribbean Gardens at the Naples Zoo, Naples, Florida

🚗 10 minutes

Best in Year-round (cooler months best)Book ahead

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens Day Trip

Explore Naples Zoo—intimate zoo with African wildlife, boat ride, and beautiful Caribbean gardens in the heart of Naples.

Florida Trip - March 2023 - Sunset at Naples Pier

Naples Pier Beach Day: Open Sand, Closed Pier

The Gulf beach near 12th Avenue South is still a sunset spot. The pier itself is closed for a full rebuild expected to finish around July 2027.

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A broad view of the banyan tree on the grounds of the Edison Museum in Fort Myers, Florida. Harvey Firestone, the founder of the tire company and a longtime friend of Thomas...

Naples Depot Museum Day Trip: Railroad History

Visit Naples Depot Museum—housed in the historic 1927 Seaboard Air Line Railway depot, showcasing Naples' railroad and pioneer history.

Jade vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) is a rare find in U.S. botanical gardens. The unusual color of the jade vine's blooms is the result of pigments in two different color...

Best in Year-round (spring flowers peak)

Naples Botanical Garden Day Trip: World-Class Gardens

Explore Naples Botanical Garden—170 acres of world-class themed gardens featuring plants from around the globe, right in Naples.

Hiking trail in Myakka River State Park Photographed in May, 2004, by Daniel Holth

🚗 75 minutes

Myakka River State Park Day Trip: Wild Florida

Explore Myakka River State Park—one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks with airboat tours, hiking, and abundant wildlife.

A group of pond cypresses (taxodium ascendens) growing in a swamp along the Shark Valley loop road in Everglades National Park, Florida.

Mote Marine Aquarium Sarasota Day Trip

Visit Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium—see manatees, sharks, sea turtles, and cutting-edge marine research, 90 minutes from Naples.

The sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico, its reflection shining in the ocean water. Silhouetted against the sky are shadowy palm trees and beach grasses. The photo is taken from...

🚗 30 minutes

Miromar Outlets Shopping Day Trip

Shop at Miromar Outlets—Southwest Florida's largest outlet center with 140+ stores and great deals, 30 minutes from Naples.

Vice President Joe Biden, Senator Bill Nelson, and Congressman Alcee Hastings take an airboat tour of the Everglades outside Miami, Florida, April 23, 2012. Also pictured are...

🚗 2 hours

Best in Year-round (avoid hurricane season)Book ahead

Miami Day Trip from Naples: Art Deco & Beaches

Complete guide to visiting Miami from Naples—South Beach, Art Deco District, Little Havana, and world-class dining in one epic day.

The Dragonfly Mercury Project (DMP) is a nationwide study that works with citizen scientists and community volunteers to collect dragonfly larvae for mercury analysis. Mercury...

Mercato Naples Day Trip: Modern Shopping & Dining

Experience Mercato—Naples' premier open-air lifestyle center with modern shopping, dining, movies, and entertainment.

Mangrove in Ten Thousand Islands 3, NPSPhoto, D.Grimes

🚗 30 minutes - 2 hours

Best in November - March (warm water season)Book ahead

Manatee Viewing Day Trip from Naples

See Florida manatees up close—visit the best viewing spots near Naples during winter months when gentle giants gather in warm waters.

🚗 30 minutes

Lovers Key State Park Day Trip: Beach Paradise

Discover Lovers Key State Park—pristine beach, kayaking, dolphins, and manatees just 30 minutes from Naples in Bonita Springs.

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🚗 2 hours

Best in Winter (birding) / Year-round (fishing)Book ahead

Lake Okeechobee Day Trip: Florida's Inland Sea

Explore Lake Okeechobee—Florida's inland sea with incredible bird watching, bass fishing, and unique inland Florida landscapes.

🚗 30 minutes

Koreshan State Park Day Trip: Historic Utopia

Explore Koreshan State Park—site of a fascinating 1890s utopian community with preserved buildings, gardens, and natural beauty.

🚗 Ferry: 3.5 hours from Fort Myers Beach

Beach shore line and vegetation — in Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge , southern Florida. With archaeological sites on the National Register of Historic Places in...

Best in October – May (calm seas, cooler weather)Book ahead

Key West Express Day Trip from Naples: Ferry to Paradise

Skip the drive and take the Key West Express ferry from Naples for a day of island exploration, history, and sunset celebrating in America's southernmost city.

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View of Florida taken during ISS Expedition 15.

🚗 1 hour

Kayaking 10,000 Islands Day Trip

Paddle through the 10,000 Islands—one of America's largest undeveloped mangrove estuaries with incredible wildlife and uninhabited islands.

Banyan tree ( Ficus benghalensis ) in front of the Edison museum in Fort Myers, Florida Florida, USA. Photo taken by User:Ahoerstemeier on April 11, 1998 with a Olympus Mju 2.

🚗 2.5 hours

IMAGINE Museum St. Petersburg Day Trip: Glass Art

Experience IMAGINE Museum—America's premier studio glass art museum featuring stunning contemporary glass sculptures, 2.5 hours from Naples.

The beach on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico is more than 10 miles / 16 km long and is known for its cleanliness and pristine white sand. Naples was voted the best beach in...

🚗 Greater Naples area

Best in Nov-April (dry season)Book ahead

Golfing Naples Day Trip: World-Class Courses

Experience world-class golf in Naples—one of America's top golf destinations with over 80 courses to choose from.

A path though the grounds at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida

🚗 35–45 minutes

Best in November – April (manatee season, mild weather)Book ahead

Fort Myers Day Trip from Naples: Edison, Manatees & More

Explore Fort Myers' rich history, manatee parks, and scenic preserves on this perfect day trip from Naples, Florida. Edison estates, nature trails, and more.

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Best in Year-round (cooler months best)Book ahead

Small Hope Bay Food Tour Naples Day Trip

Discover Naples' culinary scene on a walking food tour—sample local favorites from 5th Avenue to hidden gems with expert guides.

East road in Shark Valley in Florida, United States

🚗 2 hours

Best in Winter (Nov-March)Book ahead

Flamingo Everglades Day Trip: End of the Road

Journey to Flamingo in Everglades National Park—the end of the road with kayaking, manatees, and some of Florida's best wildlife.

The Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk (Florida, USA), extending 2300 feet into the Fakahatchee Strand, the largest bald cypress/royal palm swamp in the world.

🚗 45 minutes

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve Day Trip: Orchid Capital

Explore Fakahatchee Strand—the orchid and bromeliad capital of North America with swamp walks and rare wildlife, 45 minutes from Naples.

Photographed south of Fort Meyers Beach and north of Bonita Springs Beach, Florida.

🚗 25 minutes

Everglades Wonder Gardens Day Trip: Historic Attraction

Visit Everglades Wonder Gardens—Bonita Springs' historic botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary dating to 1936.

American Purple Gallinule in the Everglades, Florida, USA

🚗 45 minutes

Best in Winter (dry season best)Book ahead

Everglades City Airboat Tour Day Trip

Experience thrilling airboat tours in Everglades City—see alligators, birds, and wild Florida just 45 minutes from Naples.

Banyan Tree. dominating the grounds of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates, Fort Myers.

🚗 40 minutes

Edison & Ford Winter Estates Day Trip: Historic Fort Myers

Tour the winter estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford—stunning gardens, historic homes, and museum just 40 minutes from Naples.

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Dolphin Watching Cruise Day Trip from Naples

Experience a dolphin watching cruise from Naples—guaranteed sightings, shelling stops, and Gulf of Mexico beauty.

The beach at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples, Florida

🚗 20 minutes

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Day Trip: North Naples Beach

Discover Delnor-Wiggins Pass—one of Florida's top-rated beaches with pristine sand, shelling, and natural beauty in North Naples.

🚗 Naples City Dock

Best in Year-round (species vary)Book ahead

Deep Sea Fishing Charter Day Trip from Naples

Experience deep sea fishing from Naples—target grouper, snapper, kingfish, and more in the Gulf of Mexico with experienced captains.

There are many ways to explore the Park. Whether it's on a Ranger-led program, a tour with a commercial guide or with the Everglades Institute, an airboat ride or tram tour, be...

🚗 2.5 hours

Dalí Museum St. Petersburg Day Trip: Surrealist Art

Visit The Dalí Museum—the world's most comprehensive collection of Salvador Dalí's work in a stunning architectural landmark, 2.5 hours from Naples.

Everglades, Florida, U.S.A.: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, operated by the National Audubon Society

🚗 45 minutes

Best in Winter (Dec-Mar) for wildlife

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Day Trip: Ancient Forest

Explore Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary—home to the largest remaining old-growth bald cypress forest in North America, just 45 minutes from Naples.

Ficus papyratia. A fragile fig shell on the beach at Lovers Key State Park, Lee County, Florida.

🚗 20–30 minutes

Best in November – April (dry season, fewer bugs)Book ahead

Collier-Seminole State Park: Old Florida Adventure from Naples

Escape to 7,300 acres of untouched wilderness at Collier-Seminole State Park—kayaking, hiking, wildlife, and a glimpse into Old Florida history.

Collier County, Florida : Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park : Park sign.

Clam Pass Beach Day Trip: Boardwalk Paradise

Experience Clam Pass Beach—beautiful boardwalk through mangroves leading to a pristine beach at Naples Grande resort area.

Landscapes, sunsets, boats, and other things at Key West. Free stock photos and public domain photos of the sunset, beaches, and island of Key West. Looking into the harbor...

🚗 75 minutes

Best in Winter (best wildlife)Book ahead

Charlotte Harbor Day Trip: Hidden Kayaking Paradise

Discover Charlotte Harbor—one of Florida's largest estuaries with incredible kayaking, bird watching, and fishing near Punta Gorda.

Sun Sinking Low on Ruddy Turnstone at Cayo Costa State Park, Florida.

🚗 1 hour + ferry

Cayo Costa State Park Day Trip: Unspoiled Island Paradise

Experience Cayo Costa State Park—9 miles of pristine, undeveloped beach only accessible by boat, one of Florida's most beautiful islands.

Screenshot of the Marinate marine navigation app on an iPhone, showing the anchor alarm watching a boat anchored off Key West, Florida, near Sunset Key, with water depths...

🚗 1.5 hours + boat

Cabbage Key Day Trip: Cheeseburger in Paradise

Visit Cabbage Key—the legendary island that inspired Jimmy Buffett's 'Cheeseburger in Paradise,' accessible only by boat from Pine Island.

Best in Year-round (May-July for tarpon)Book ahead

Boca Grande Day Trip: Old Money Beach Town

Discover Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island—historic old-money beach town with world-class tarpon fishing and quiet charm, 90 minutes from Naples.

swamp in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida

🚗 40 minutes

Big Cypress National Preserve Day Trip: Wild Florida

Explore Big Cypress National Preserve—715,000 acres of wild Florida with scenic drives, wildlife, and adventure just 40 minutes from Naples.

🚗 Naples/Marco Island

Best in Year-round (species vary)Book ahead

Backwater Fishing Naples Day Trip: Snook & Redfish

Experience backwater fishing in Naples—target snook, redfish, and tarpon in mangrove estuaries with expert local guides.

Best in November - April (performance season)Book ahead

Artis-Naples / Naples Philharmonic Day Trip

Experience world-class performing arts at Artis-Naples—home to the Naples Philharmonic and Baker Museum in a stunning facility.

'Grounded' (2016) Located on Southwest Corner of 5th Avenue South and Park Street in Naples, Florida.

5th Avenue South Shopping & Dining Day Trip

Experience Naples' 5th Avenue South—premier shopping, dining, and people-watching on Florida's most charming downtown street.

South Beach, a non-swimming beach at Fort De Soto Park, as seen from the top of Battery Laidley.

3rd Street South Day Trip: Boutique Naples

Explore 3rd Street South—Naples' original shopping district with boutique shops, galleries, and charming Old Naples character.

Mangrove ecosystem in Ten Thousand Islands before Hurricane Irma (March 28, 2017). Photo courtesy of NASA.

🚗 45-60 minutes

Best in November – April (dry season)Book ahead

Ten Thousand Islands: Boat vs Kayak vs Wildlife Tour (Decision Guide)

Choosing between boat tours, kayak trips, and wildlife encounters in the Ten Thousand Islands. Find the right experience for your Naples vacation.

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Marco Island Beach, Marco Island, Florida

🚗 20-30 minutes

Best in November – AprilBook ahead

Marco Island Day Trip from Naples: Complete Planning Guide

How to plan the perfect Marco Island day trip from Naples. Best beaches, shelling spots, dolphin tours, and where to eat—everything you need to know.

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Damage to the Florida Everglades is seen from the air. Mangrove ecosystem in the Ten Thousand Islands after Hurricane Irma (Dec. 1, 2017). Photo courtesy of NASA

🚗 45 min – 1 hour