Located on the southern Gulf Coast of "The Sunshine State", Naples, Florida is a community with class, sophistication, and a terrific dose of leisurely living. Naples just seems to progress at a slower tempo than a number of the other resort towns along Florida’s coast. The city has galleries, stylish boutiques and restaurants that are a number of the greatest in the region, as well as outdoor interests and activities. The family oriented visitor activities of Orlando and Daytona are replaced in Naples by beaches, fishing, shopping, and golf.

Naples has a surprising number of beach vacation rentals and golf courses, given its relatively small size. Most of the courses will be found in the suburbs, though the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, in the heart of Naples, offers a reasonably challenging 18 holes. Reservations for a tee time should be made well in advance.

The Eagle Lakes Golf Club in Naples is centrally situated and is known as one of the more desirable unrestricted courses in the vicinity. The 18-hole course features 7,150 yards to play, from the longest tees, and has a par of 71. The course was founded in 2006 by Bruce Devlin.

The Links of Naples was created in 2000 and was designed by Signature Golf. Signature continues to manage the 18-hole course. The Links has 4,000 yards of golf and a par of 61. The course rating is 58.7 and reviews suggest that the night golf option is especially popular as the entirety of the course is illuminated for night play.

A short distance away, the Golf Club at Fiddler’s Creek offers tourists 7,157 yards of play on 18 holes. The course was designed by Arthur Hills and opened in 2002. The general manager is Ron Albeit and comments for the course are very positive.

Ten miles from the heart of Naples, the Hammock Bay Golf Course at Hammock Bay is well known for its exceptional array of holes and excellent turf. The course is 7,000 yards long and has a par of 72. It was designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert von Hagge in 2004. The prices in the tourist season can be somewhat steep, but it is relatively affordable in the off-season.

Lastly, the Lely Resort Golf and Country Club is located just southeast of Naples and has been in business since 1991. The course is part of a complete resort which boasts 2 additional championship courses, 3 resort style pools, 7 tennis courts, a spa and fitness center, 4 clubhouses, and 12 neighborhoods. The course is available to the general public and has 7,217 yards of golf and a par of 72 .  Centrally situated bed breakfasts are conveniently close to the golf courses as well as the seashore.  If not everyone in your family wishes to spend their days golfing, Naples is also home to several of the finest beaches on the Gulf Coast, exceptional shopping, and a leisurely night life with tasty dining establishments, lounges, and clubs.