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North Naples

Quiet beach roads, Vanderbilt Beach, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, and a long, easy ride up Vanderbilt Drive.

By Kelly Carr · Updated October 2026

  • Beach paths
  • Quiet streets
  • Family-friendly
  • Nature
Distance
Inside our delivery zone
Best bike
Aventon Abound or RadRunner for beach gear
Typical ride
1-3 hours
Best season
Year-round; best Oct - May

Riding conditions

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

Terrain
Flat coastal roads and residential streets.
Traffic
Light on the beach roads; avoid US 41 and Immokalee Rd.
Bike lanes
Bike lanes on Gulf Shore Dr and on Vanderbilt Dr north of Wiggins Pass Rd; a sidewalk path along the west side of Vanderbilt Dr.
Road surface
Paved roads and sidewalks throughout.

North Naples is where the riding opens up: flat coastal roads, beach accesses with bike racks at the entrance, and resorts and shopping that make natural turnaround points. Whether you're looking for places to visit by bike or just want to enjoy the ride, this is the hit list for North Naples, from Vanderbilt Beach to Delnor-Wiggins Pass and Barefoot Beach.

What it's like to ride here

North Naples rewards riders who stay off the big roads. US 41 and Immokalee Road carry the traffic. West of them, Gulf Shore Drive, Vanderbilt Drive, and the boulevards of Pelican Bay connect the beaches, parks, and resorts at a much calmer pace.

Most of North Naples is unincorporated Collier County, where the rules are friendlier to e-bikes than in the City of Naples. You can ride on a sidewalk at up to 15 mph, yielding to people on foot. Where there is a bike lane, Class 3 e-bikes are expected to use it.

Beach access is the superpower

Beach parking fills by mid-morning in season, especially the Vanderbilt Beach garage. Collier County puts bike racks at its beach accesses, so you can roll past the line of cars and lock up steps from the sand.

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park charges $6 per vehicle but only $2 if you arrive on foot or by bike, and the park keeps letting walkers and cyclists in after the lot fills. At Barefoot Beach Preserve, the $10 fee is for parking; the county welcomes cyclists and pedestrians at no charge.

Still rebuilding after the storms

Hurricanes Ian, Helene, and Milton hit this stretch of coast hard, and some facilities are still being rebuilt. At Delnor-Wiggins, the original bathhouses and boardwalks were destroyed and permanent replacements are still in the works. At Barefoot Beach, the nature trail and permanent restrooms have been closed, though a new beach cafe, Barefoot Oasis, opened in September 2026. Plan on portable restrooms at both, and check the park pages before a long beach day.

Insider tips

At Barefoot Beach, ride all the way to the last lot (Lot 3) for the quietest stretch of sand. The road in passes through the gated Barefoot Beach community; keep going straight through to the county preserve.

LaPlaya's beach fire pits run December through April (they're off during sea turtle season), a great excuse for a sunset drink at BALEEN or the beach bar.

If you make it up Vanderbilt Drive, finish with ice cream at the original Royal Scoop at 8th Street, or turn onto Bonita Beach Road for a round at Golf Safari mini golf. Local institutions, both.

Top stops along the way

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

  1. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

    Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

    Beaches

    A mile of white-sand beach on Wiggins Pass, with swimming, fishing, shelling, and snorkeling over a nearshore reef on calm, clear days.

    Riding tip: $2 by bike vs. $6 per car, and cyclists are let in even when the lot is full. Restrooms are temporary while the park rebuilds.

    11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗Official site: floridastateparks.org ↗
  2. Gulf Shore Drive beach accesses

    Gulf Shore Drive beach accesses

    Beaches

    Seven small public beach walkways along Gulf Shore Drive between Delnor-Wiggins and Vanderbilt Beach, leading to low-density stretches of sand.

    Riding tip: Lock up at the access and walk the path to the beach.

    Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗
  3. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

    LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

    Food & drink

    Gulf-front resort on Gulf Shore Drive. Stop for lunch or a drink at BALEEN, or time it for sunset at the beach fire pits (December through April).

    9891 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗Official site: laplayaresort.com ↗
  4. Vanderbilt Beach Park

    Vanderbilt Beach Park

    Beaches

    Wide white-sand beach at the end of Vanderbilt Beach Road with restrooms, foot showers, a concession stand, and chair and cabana rentals.

    Riding tip: The parking garage often fills by mid-morning in season. Bike racks are right at the beach entrance.

    100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗Official site: collierparks.com ↗
  5. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

    The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

    Food & drink

    One of Florida's landmark beach resorts. Sunset drinks, or a casual waterfront seafood meal at Gumbo Limbo.

    Riding tip: Bike rack is to the left of the front drive as you face the entrance.

    280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗Official site: ritzcarlton.com ↗

  7. Conner Park

    Parks & nature

    Collier County park on Bluebill Avenue with a butterfly garden and a walking trail, a short ride from Delnor-Wiggins and the Bluebill beach access.

    Bluebill Ave, Naples, FL 34108

    Bike directions ↗Official site: collierparks.com ↗
  8. Barefoot Beach Preserve

    Barefoot Beach Preserve

    Beaches

    Collier County preserve with a long, natural stretch of white sand at the top of the county, reached through the Barefoot Beach community.

    Riding tip: Cyclists ride in free; the $10 fee is for parking. Ride to the last lot (Lot 3) for the quietest sand.

    505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

    Bike directions ↗Official site: collierparks.com ↗

  9. Royal Scoop

    Food & drink

    The original Royal Scoop, a local favorite for homemade ice cream, just before Bonita Beach Road at the top of Vanderbilt Drive.

    15 8th St, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

    Bike directions ↗Official site: royalscoop.com ↗

Local tips

  • ·Most of North Naples is unincorporated Collier County: sidewalk riding is allowed up to 15 mph. Yield to pedestrians and announce before passing.
  • ·Riders under 16 may not ride Class 3 e-bikes in Collier County, and Florida requires a helmet for riders under 16.
  • ·Delnor-Wiggins: $2 by bike vs. $6 per car. Barefoot Beach: free for cyclists; the $10 fee is for parking.
  • ·The Vanderbilt Beach garage often fills by mid-morning in season. Bikes skip the line.
  • ·Watch for right-on-red drivers at the major intersections, and cross with the signal buttons.
  • ·Public restrooms: Vanderbilt Beach Park. Temporary facilities at Delnor-Wiggins and Barefoot Beach during rebuilding.

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