Naples Architecture Tour: Old Florida to Modern Luxury

Architectural Diversity

Naples showcases a fascinating mix of historic Florida vernacular and Mediterranean-inspired luxury.

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Architectural Styles

Old Florida / Coastal Cottage

Era: 1880s-1940s Features: Raised foundations, wrap-around porches, tin roofs. Where: Palm Cottage, Crayton Cove, parts of Old Naples.

Mediterranean Revival

Era: 1920s-present Features: Red tile roofs, stucco walls, arched windows. Where: Port Royal, Pelican Bay, 3rd Street South.

British West Indies

Era: 1990s-present Features: Dark shutters, white exteriors, tropical elegance. Where: Aqualane Shores, newer Old Naples homes.

Modern Contemporary

Era: 2010s-present Features: Clean lines, floor-to-ceiling glass, infinity pools. Where: Port Royal waterfront, Pelican Bay high-rises.

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Self-Guided Tour

1. Palm Cottage – Oldest home (1895), classic Florida vernacular.
2. Gordon Drive – Walk or bike to see Port Royal mansions (from street).
3. 3rd Street South – Mediterranean retail architecture.
4. Crayton Cove – Eclectic mix of historic and updated buildings.
5. Pelican Bay High-Rises – Modern luxury condos.

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