Midtown / Park Shore riding area
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Midtown / Park Shore

Clam Pass, Venetian Bay, Pelican Bay, and quiet beach roads in the heart of coastal Naples.

By Kelly Carr · Updated October 2026

  • Beach paths
  • Dining stops
  • Quiet streets
Distance
Inside our delivery zone
Best bike
RadKick, easy to park at Venetian Village
Typical ride
45 min - 2 hours
Best season
Year-round; best Oct - May

Riding conditions

What to expect when you're actually on the bike.

Terrain
Flat throughout, with gentle bridge rises over the bays.
Traffic
Low on the residential streets; avoid US 41 and Pine Ridge Rd.
Bike lanes
Bike lanes on Gulf Shore Blvd N, Harbour Dr, Mooring Line Dr, and Crayton Rd south of Harbour Dr; shared-lane markings on Crayton north of Harbour.
Road surface
Paved roads. The Clam Pass boardwalk is walk-only.

Park Shore, The Moorings, and Pelican Bay make up the stretch of coast between downtown and North Naples, and it's made for riding: calm residential streets, bridges over the bays with water views, and some of the best beach and shopping stops in town. Skip US 41 and the whole area unlocks.

What it's like to ride here

Riding here is all about the backroads. Gulf Shore Boulevard North runs along the beach side, Crayton Road runs parallel inland, and three bridges over Moorings Bay and Venetian Bay tie them together with some of the best water views in Naples. Pelican Bay anchors the north end with wide, calm boulevards linking Clam Pass, Waterside Shops, and Artis Naples.

Two sets of rules apply here. Park Shore and The Moorings are inside the City of Naples, where e-bikes stay on the street and in bike lanes, not on sidewalks, shared-use paths, or in city parks. Pelican Bay, Clam Pass, and Waterside Shops are in unincorporated Collier County, where sidewalk riding is allowed at up to 15 mph.

Getting around Doctors Pass

Gulf Shore Boulevard North is split in two by Doctors Pass, the inlet between the Gulf and Moorings Bay.

Heading north: follow Gulf Shore Blvd N until it ends near Mooring Line Drive, turn right over the Mooring Line Drive bridge, left on Crayton Road for about half a mile, then left over the Harbour Drive bridge to pick up the northern section of Gulf Shore Blvd N.

Heading south: reverse it. Harbour Drive east, Crayton Road south, then Mooring Line Drive west. The detour adds a little over a mile, and both bridges have bike lanes and great views.

The Clam Pass experience

Clam Pass Park is a three-quarter-mile boardwalk through the protected Clam Bay mangrove estuary to a wide, quiet beach. Lock up at the racks near the tram stop, then walk the boardwalk or ride the free open-air tram. The boardwalk itself is walk-only.

From December through April, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida leads free guided nature walks of the beach, boardwalk, and back bay, Monday through Saturday. Reservations are required; check the Conservancy's site for times.

Insider tips

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay straddle Park Shore Drive, with bike racks on both sides and a pedestrian underpass beneath the bridge to connect them. Walk the bike through.

The North Gulfshore Beach Access sits at the very north end of Gulf Shore Blvd N, where bollards block through traffic to Seagate Drive. Bikes and people on foot pass; cars don't. Walk the last stretch of the beach path.

The Naples Grande Beach Resort is closed for a full renovation through the end of 2026, but its beachfront restaurant, Rhode's End, and the Clam Pass beach services remain open.

Top stops along the way

Numbered and color-coded to match the map. Tap a stop to find it on the map.

  1. Clam Pass Park

    Clam Pass Park

    Beaches

    A three-quarter-mile boardwalk through the Clam Bay mangrove estuary leads to a wide, quiet beach. Free tram, restrooms, concessions, and foot showers.

    Riding tip: Lock up at the racks by the tram stop. The boardwalk is walk-only; stroll it or ride the free tram.

    465 Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103

    Bike directions ↗Official site: collierparks.com ↗
  2. Naples Grande Beach Resort

    Naples Grande Beach Resort

    Food & drink

    Gulf-front resort beside Clam Pass, closed for a full renovation through December 31, 2026. Its beachfront restaurant, Rhode's End, stays open.

    475 Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103

    Bike directions ↗Official site: naplesgrande.com ↗

  3. Artis Naples and The Baker Museum

    Attraction

    The region's performing-arts and art-museum campus, right on the Pelican Bay route at Myra Janco Daniels Blvd.

    Riding tip: Bike racks on campus. Check the museum site for hours.

    5833 Pelican Bay Blvd, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗Official site: artisnaples.org ↗
  4. Waterside Shops

    Waterside Shops

    Shopping

    Open-air shopping and dining among tropical plants and water features, with more than 60 shops and restaurants.

    Riding tip: From the north, take Pelican Bay Blvd to Ridgewood Dr and skip US 41 entirely. Racks around the center.

    5415 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗Official site: watersideshops.com ↗
  5. North Gulfshore Beach Access

    North Gulfshore Beach Access

    Beaches

    Collier County beach walkway at the north end of Gulf Shore Blvd N. Bollards block through traffic to Seagate Drive, so the street stays calm.

    Riding tip: Bikes pass the bollards; cars do not. Walk the bike on the beach path.

    Gulf Shore Blvd N at Seagate Dr, Naples, FL 34103

    Bike directions ↗Official site: collierparks.com ↗
  6. The Village Shops on Venetian Bay

    The Village Shops on Venetian Bay

    Shopping

    Waterfront complex of more than 45 shops and restaurants with outdoor seating on Venetian Bay, straddling Park Shore Drive.

    Riding tip: Bike racks on both sides of Park Shore Dr. Walk the bike through the underpass that connects them.

    4200 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34103

    Bike directions ↗Official site: venetianvillage.com ↗

  7. Naples Beach Club

    Food & drink

    Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, opened in November 2025 on the site of the historic Naples Beach Hotel, with about 1,000 feet of Gulf beachfront and several restaurants.

    Riding tip: On Gulf Shore Blvd N, just south of where Crayton Rd begins.

    801 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102

    Bike directions ↗Official site: fourseasons.com ↗
  8. Lowdermilk Park

    Lowdermilk Park

    Beaches

    One of Naples' favorite beach parks, with a beachside concession, sand volleyball, playgrounds, picnic gazebos, restrooms, and showers.

    Riding tip: A City of Naples park: lock up at the racks along the edge and walk in.

    1301 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples, FL 34102

    Bike directions ↗Official site: naplesgov.com ↗

Bike-friendly routes here

The roads locals actually ride, drawn on the map. Full write-ups on the main guide.

Local tips

  • ·City of Naples (Park Shore, The Moorings): no e-bikes on sidewalks, shared-use paths, or in city parks unless signs say otherwise.
  • ·Pelican Bay, Clam Pass, and Waterside are unincorporated Collier County: sidewalk riding is allowed up to 15 mph.
  • ·Green bike-lane panels mark the main intersections: Gulf Shore & Park Shore, Crayton & Park Shore, Harbour & Gulf Shore, Harbour & Crayton.
  • ·Gulf Shore Blvd N breaks at Doctors Pass. Detour via the Mooring Line Dr and Harbour Dr bridges and Crayton Rd.
  • ·Free Conservancy nature walks at Clam Pass, Monday through Saturday, December through April. Reservations required.
  • ·Pelican Bay beach facilities are for residents only. Use Clam Pass Park or the North Gulfshore Beach Access.
  • ·Public restrooms: Clam Pass Park and Lowdermilk Park.

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