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Go to the beach: it is more lively around the pier, just off the 3rd street shopping district.

Go shopping: the shops around 5th street would be considered exclusive by some, pretentious by others.

Take a day trip to Fort Myers Beach pier, for slightly more trendy shopping and sightseeing.

  • Tin City, on the river in downtown. A Naples tradition. Originally a fisherman's wharf (it is still used as such) it is now a large collection of shops (all indoor and air-conditioned) offering a huge array of trinkets, clothing, art, and miscellaneous.
  • Naples City Pier.
  • H.B.'s On The Gulf, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples, FL 34102 (From North, Take Rt. 41 to Golf Drive, Turn Right to Gulf Shore Blvd.), 800-237-7600, [1]. Naples' only beachfront restaurant, HB's On the Gulf serves fresh regional seafood and creative daily specials for lunch and dinner, indoors or out. H.B.'s on the Gulf is located on the Gulf of Mexico at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. 239-261-2222 edit
  • Joe's Diner, located on US40. For a great breakfast.
  • McCabe's Irish Pub & Grill, 699 5th Avenue South, (239) 403-7170, [2]. Authentic Irish pub featuring great food, lively music and an one-of-a-kind ambiance in Naples.
  • Truluck's Seafood, Steak, and Crab House, 698 4th Ave. South, 239-530-3131, [3]. Semi-casual restaurant that offers the area's freshest, top-quality Stone Crab claws.
  • Take a ride out to Marco Island and eat at the Snooks Inn. It is right on the water and the lunch menu is very reasonable.
  • Sunset Beach Bar, 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N. (From North, take Rt. #41 to Golf Drive, turn right continue to Gulf Shore Blvd.), 239-261-2222, [4]. Catch a fantastic Naples sunset at one of the best places to do so, the Sunset Beach Bar. Recently awarded the title of Naples' "Best Beach Bar" by Travel Channel, live entertainment is available each evening. The Sunset Beach Bar is located at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club.

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  • Food and Thought, Gateway Plaza, 239 213 2222. 9am-8pm. Southwest Florida's ONLY 100% Organic Market and Restaurant! Good service, nice people, GREAT food! Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner! $6-14.  edit