Shopping in Naples Florida is Retail Therapy Gone Coastal

Shopping in Naples Florida is one of the biggest draws for visitors and (who am I kidding) locals too!

With a wide array of stores to occupy your days and nights and seriously impact your wallet, there are browsing and shopping opportunities for every taste, style, and budget.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect outfit for paradise, a touch of beach decor for your home, priceless antiques, or a steal of a thrift store deal, there are so many stores to shop in Naples.

So if you love a little retail therapy now and then — or a lot — get ready to sink into the plush couch because Naples shopping is a dream.

Naples Shopping Districts

Shopping in Naples is one of the top things to do in Naples, and there are more than several destination shopping areas and districts from north Naples and Bonita Springs to Marco Island.

Perhaps the two most famous shopping districts in Naples are 5th Avenue South and Third Street South.

Both districts are in downtown Naples and within walking distance of each other (about 6 or 8 blocks), but Third Street South is in what’s referred to as Olde Naples.

Both have unique upscale boutiques carrying designer brands for your wardrobe and home.

Many items are one-of-a-kind, which makes shopping here so much fun.

5th Avenue South

5th Avenue Naples downtown has some of the most unique shops in Naples.

It’s also one of the busiest shopping areas.

Shopping is easy and walkable during the day, and some of Naples’ best restaurants with outdoor cafe tables are the perfect place for a drink or snack before moving on to more shopping.

In the evening during season, 5th Avenue turns into a scene, where diners lucky enough to score an outside table enjoy dinner and people-watch, while drivers-by wonder where they’re parked and how soon they’re leaving.

Street parking along 5th Avenue South can be tough in season so use the parking garages.

There are two off 5th Avenue — one located a block north of 5th and one a block south, and both are within easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.

Here are some highlights not to miss:

• Home - Peach Tree Designs, 407 5th Avenue South

• One of a Kind Gifts - Blue Mussel, 757 5th Avenue South; Arabesque, 350 Fifth Avenue South, and The Wind in The Willows, 793 5th Avenue South

• Ice Cream & Gelato - Kilwin’s of Naples, 743 Fifth Avenue South and Gelato & Co., 483 5th Avenue South

Third Street South

Third Street South — or 3rd Street South — feels a bit more relaxed and casual than Fifth Avenue.

It’s the home of the Saturday morning Third Street Farmer’s Market and just two blocks from the Naples Pier on 12th Avenue.

Here are some highlights not to miss:

• Casual Apparel: Old Naples Surf Shop, 1311 3rd St South; Tommy Bahama (Men and Women) and Tommy Bahama Relax, 1220 3rd St South

• Coffee - Bad Ass Coffee, 1307 3rd St South

• Home - A Mano Home, Clothes, Jewelry, 301 13th Ave South

• Wine Shop - Tony’s Off Third, 1300 3rd St South

Waterside Shops

Tucked in behind the Barnes & Noble and the Artis-Naples complex off Rte. 41 in central Naples, the Waterside Shops Naples is barely viewable from the road.

It’s one place we bring family and friends when they visit because the shopping here is excellent and the setting is so lovely.

There’s a Saks Fifth Avenue along with familiar brands like Pottery Barn, Chicos, Ralph Lauren, Lilly Pulitzer, Free People, and Williams-Sonoma.

You’ll also find designer brands like Carolina Herrera, Tiffany, Michael Kors, Omega, and Louis Vuitton with lines out the door.

On hot sunny days, there is plenty of shade from covered walkways and benches to sit on and relax.

Mercato

This lively outdoor walking mall is a mini-town within the city.

The entrance along Rte. 41 in North Naples is always bustling as shoppers pull in to Whole Foods throughout the day.

If you stay straight, a host of shops and restaurants line both sides of Strada Place, many of them are nightlife hotspots in Naples for craft cocktails, cigars, drag shows, and excellent live music.

You’ll find parking lots and a garage with plenty of spaces.

The garage connects to the Silverspot Theater and restaurants making it easy to get around and very walkable.

Here are some highlights not to miss:

• Casual Apparel - Southern Tide, Simply Natural, and Tommy Bahama

• Cupcakes - Grace & Shelly’s Cupcakes

• Coffee - Narrative Coffee Roasters

• Ice cream - Kilwin’s

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay

If there one place where Naples truly lives up to its Italian name, it’s in the Neapolitan-styled Village on Venetian Bay, a real gem in Naples.

Designed and developed to look like the canals of Venice, the waterfront homes and condos here bear a good resemblance, and it’s fun to walk around.

The Village itself has shops and restaurants on both sides of Park Shore, where you can park in either lot and walk between the two through the underground tunnel or at the crosswalk.

There’s a Tommy Bahama store here, and a Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream — which definitely comes in handy after a delicious meal at one of the restaurants.

On the south side, there are several lovely boutiques that always have unique gifts.

A Horse of a Different Color has fun and always unique gifts, and Sukie’s Wine Shop is the place to shop for all things vino.

For little fashionista, check out All About April for high end fashion for tots to teens.

Consignment Shops Naples FL

10th Street Trail of Treasures

Are you a consignment and thrift store junkie or love a great deal on designer clothing and home decor, you'll be in consignment store heaven along 10th Street east of Rte. 41.

Warning: Thrift store shopping in Naples can become addictive!

This area is known as the Trail of Treasures. 

Park your car and walk the several blocks between Fifth Avenue North and Second Avenue South for dozens of upscale thrift stores, consignment shops, and antique stores offering great deals on pre-owned treasures. 

From designer duds worn once if ever (many with tags on) to gently worn pieces, there are great bargains to be had.

Other consignment shops and upscale thrift stores in Naples worth a look:

• Up For Grabs - 778 9th St N, Naples

• Chesterdales - Tanglewood Plaza across from Outback Restaurant, 4910 Tamiami Trail N, Naples

Food Specialty Shops in Naples Florida

Some of the best shopping in Naples can be found in the unique boutiques and independent stores around town. Some of our favorite stores include:

• Norman Love Confections - For your sweet tooth or that of your sweetheart, they have the most delicious edible works of art.

• Tony’s on Third - charming small cafe and wine store. 1300 3rd St South

• Neapolitan Gourmet - If you’re looking for great Italian deli specialties, look no further than this long-time Naples store. 5415 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples

• Wynn’s Market - great selection of beer, wine, fresh fish and seafood, ready-made entrees, baked goods. Plus some cool Naples souvenirs. 141 9th St N, Naples

• DeRomo’s Gourmet Market - Italian gourmet store and cafe. Promenade, 26811 S Bay Dr, Bonita Springs

Naples Shopping Malls

For traditional indoor mall shopping in Naples, 
the Coastland Mall (Coastland Center) is your best bet.

Lots of open parking and parking garages surround the mall in central Naples and there are entrances on all four sides of the mall from every access road and highway.

The Shoppes at Coconut Point in Bonita Springs is another good choice for an outdoor walking mall.

Naples Outlet Mall

If you love outlet stores, you’re in luck. Shopping Naples Florida outlets is something to plan a day for:

• Miromar Outlets is open daily and just a short drive from Naples. Brands include Michael Kors, Vineyard Vines, Calvin Klein and many others.10801 Corkscrew Road, Estero, Exit 123 off I-75

Naples Farmers Markets


A favorite thing to do in Naples among visitors and Neapolitans alike is strolling the weekly farmers markets in Naples.

There are several around town throughout the week, but for the best Old Naples feel, head to the Third Street South Farmers Market downtown on Saturday morning starting at 7:30am. 

Some of our others favorite farmers markets include:

• Vanderbilt Farmers Market — Saturday mornings Nov-May, at the Shoppes of Vanderbilt, corner of Vanderbilt Beach Rd and Airport Pulling Rd.

• South Collier Farmers Market - Sunday mornings Nov-March, Florida Southwestern College, 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples

You’re going to love shopping in Naples Florida!

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