The 34 Best Free Things to Do in Naples, FL

(also featuring top picks in nearby Bonita Springs)

Discover the best free things to do in Naples, FL, from beaches and parks to scenic trails and cultural sights that won’t cost a dime.

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Baker Park is a beautiful 15-acre park located on the Gordon River

Naples offers countless experiences you can enjoy without spending a penny, making it easy to explore the area on any budget. Begin with a walk along Fifth Avenue South or Third Street South, where picturesque streetscapes, boutique windows, and local art galleries invite you to linger. Stroll through Tin City, a colorful waterfront marketplace where browsing the shops and watching the boats along the Gordon River is free fun for the whole family. Head to the beaches for soft white sand, gentle Gulf waves, and sunsets that rival any postcard. Nature lovers can explore Freedom Park or the Gordon River Greenway, with their winding boardwalks, scenic trails, and chances to spot local wildlife. Families will also find plenty of space for kids to play at community parks and playgrounds like Baker Park, Cambier Park, and North Collier Regional Park. With so many ways to soak in the natural beauty and local culture, Naples makes it easy to fill your days with fun that doesn’t cost a thing.

Ready to start exploring? Here are the best free things to do in Naples, Florida.

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  • Naples pier beach Naples, FL
  • Naples pier entrance
  • Naples pier bathrooms showers
  • Naples pier volleyball courts
  • Naples pier beach quiet side
Attraction & Public Beach

Naples Pier

4.7
6404 Google reviews
Downtown Naples
  • Baker park lawns
  • Baker park playground
  • Baker park bathrooms by bridge
Park

Baker Park

4.9
867 Google reviews
Downtown Naples
  • Lowdermilk beach Naples, FL
  • Lowdermilk park beach Naples, FL
  • Lowdermilk park beach concessions
  • Lowdermilk park beach Naples, FL colorful umbrellas
  • Lowdermilk park beach kayak rentals
Public Beach

Lowdermilk Park

4.7
5592 Google reviews
Downtown Naples
Gordon river greenway boardwalk bridge
Nature & Wildlife Area

Gordon River Greenway Park

4.8
522 Google reviews
Downtown Naples
Cambier park playground
Public Park

Cambier Park

4.7
1208 Google reviews
Downtown Naples
Third street south wide

Third Street South

Downtown Naples
Tin city naples
Shopping Attraction

Tin City

Downtown Naples
  • Clam pass park beach Naples, FL
  • Clam pass park tram station
  • Clam pass entrance sign
  • Clam pass park boardwalk entrance
  • Clam pass park boardwalk sunny
  • Clam pass park common birds
  • Clam pass park long boardwalk
  • Clam pass park rhodes end
Public Beach

Clam Pass Park

4.7
2800 Google reviews
Midtown
5th avenue naples intersection

Fifth Avenue South

Downtown Naples
Lowdermilk park beach Naples, FL
Beach

Naples Beach

4.8
3316 Google reviews
Downtown Naples
Coastland center
Shopping Mall

Coastland Center

Midtown
North collier regional aerial
Large Regional Park

North Collier Regional Park

North Naples
Mercato shopping
Shopping Mall

Mercato

North Naples
Vanderbilt beach main access Naples, FL
Public Beach

Vanderbilt Beach Park

4.7
642 Google reviews
North Naples
  • Cullums trail entrance sign
  • Cullums trail boardwalk
  • Cullums trail path
  • Cullums trail water
Walking Trail

Cullum's Trail

4.5
84 Google reviews
Bonita Springs
Bonita beach park entrance sign
Public Beach

Bonita Beach Park

4.6
3794 Google reviews
Bonita Springs
  • Sugden Park 4
  • Sugden Park 9
  • Sugden Park 8
  • Sugden Park 7
  • Sugden Park 6
  • Sugden Park 5
  • Sugden Park 1
Park

Sugden Regional Park

East Naples
  • Barefoot beach remote beach
  • Barefoot beach Naples, FL Saylor Trail beach access
  • Barefoot beach boardwalk
Public Beach

Barefoot Beach Preserve

4.7
2774 Google reviews
North Naples
North Gulf Shore Beach Access Naples, FL
Public Beach

North Gulf Shore Beach Access

4.7
167 Google reviews
Midtown
Flamingo island flea market
Flea Market

Flamingo Island Flea Market

4.0
1853 Google reviews
Bonita Springs
  • 8th avenue north beach access
  • 8th avenue north parking lot
  • 8th avenue north picnic bench
Public Beach

8th Avenue North Beach Access

Downtown Naples
Promenade fountain
Shopping & Dining

Promenade at Bonita Bay

4.6
885 Google reviews
Bonita Springs
  • 8th avenue south beach Naples, FL
  • 8th avenue south benches
  • 8th avenue south grass
  • 8th avenue south parking
Public Beach

8th Avenue South Beach Access

4.8
206 Google reviews
Downtown Naples
Riverside park
Park

Riverside Park

4.6
1311 Google reviews
Bonita Springs
14th ave south beach Naples, FL
Public Beach

14th Avenue South Beach Access

Downtown Naples
  • Horizon Way Beach Naples, FL entrance shower
  • Horizon way beach entrace street view
City of Naples Beach

Horizon Way Beach Access

Midtown
  • Freedom Park Sign
  • Freedom Park Monument
  • Freedom Park Boardwalk
  • Freedom Park Lake Boardwalk
  • Freedom Park paved path
  • Freedom Park Exhibition Hall Monunment
  • Freedom Park Exhibition Hall
County Park

Freedom Park

Midtown
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Collier County Public Beach

Bluebill Beach Access

North Naples
Cocohatchee river park entrance sign
Park

Cocohatchee River Park

North Naples
Pelican bay community park
Collier County Park

Pelican Bay Community Park

Temporarily Closed
North Naples
Veterans community park
Collier County Park

Veterans Community Park

North Naples
Naples city dock
Marina

Naples City Dock

Downtown Naples
  • Vedado Way Beach Naples, FL entrance
  • Vedado way park beach parking lot
City of Naples Beach

Vedado Way Park

Midtown
  • Via Miramar Beach Access Naples, FL entrance
  • Via miramar beach access naples from street
  • Via miramar beach naples parking
City of Naples Beach

Via Miramar Park

Midtown