# North Naples: e-bike riding guide (Naples Electric Bikes) > Long beachfront paths, Vanderbilt Beach, and a peaceful escape from the busier districts. Canonical page: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/north-naples Written by Kelly Carr, published 2020-08-23, updated 2026-06-13. The coastal area of North Naples is full of bike-friendly routes and bike-accessible locations. 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 beach access points with bike racks to scenic, low-traffic streets. ## At a glance - Good for: Beach paths, Quiet streets, Family-friendly, Nature - Distance from our base: Inside our delivery zone - Best bike: Aventon Abound — handles beach gear - Average ride time: 1-3 hours - Best time of year: Year-round; best Oct - May - Terrain: Flat — coastal roads and residential streets. - Traffic: Light on the listed routes; avoid US 41 and Immokalee Road. - Bike lanes: Dedicated lanes on the two-lane routes below; wide multi-use sidewalk along Vanderbilt Dr. - Surface: Paved roads and sidewalks throughout. - Map center: 26.265, -81.815 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/North+Naples,+FL ## What it's like to ride here North Naples is where the riding opens up — long, flat coastal roads, beach access points with bike racks waiting at the entrance, and a string of resorts and shopping stops that make natural turnaround points. The key to riding here is simple: stay off the major streets. US 41 and Immokalee Road carry the traffic; everything worth riding sits on the two-lane roads west of them, all with dedicated bike lanes. Vanderbilt Drive, Gulf Shore Drive, and the Pelican Bay loop connect beaches, parks, and resorts without ever putting you in serious traffic. ## Beach access is the superpower Beach parking in North Naples fills up by mid-morning in season — but every beach on this stretch has bike racks at the entrance. Roll past the line of cars circling the Vanderbilt Beach garage and lock up steps from the sand. **Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park** charges $6 per vehicle but only $2 if you arrive by bike. **Barefoot Beach Preserve** waives the fee for bikes entirely — cruise right past the pay booth using the walkway lane on the right. ## Insider tips At The Ritz-Carlton, the bike rack is to the left of the elegant front drive — lock up and catch sunset at Gumbo Limbo. At Barefoot Beach, ride all the way to the back parking lot. You get the walking trails, and a quieter stretch of sand most drivers never bother reaching. If you make it up Vanderbilt Drive to Bonita Beach Road, finish with mini golf at Golf Safari or ice cream at Royal Scoop — local institutions both. ## Crossing the big intersections > When a route crosses US 41, Vanderbilt Beach Rd, or Immokalee Rd, look both ways before proceeding and **watch for cars turning right on red** — rolling stops are common. Use the crosswalk buttons and assume drivers haven't seen you until they prove otherwise. ## Stops worth working in Ride wherever you like; these are the stops locals point visitors to. Coordinates are latitude, longitude. ### 1. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park (Beaches) A mile of beach plus 5 miles of trails, kayak and paddleboard rentals, fishing, and clear-day snorkeling. - Riding tip: Admission is $6 per vehicle — but only $2 if you arrive by bike. - Address: 11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108, USA - Coordinates: 26.27324, -81.82734 - Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park ### 2. Vanderbilt Beach Park (Beaches) Wide white-sand beach near The Ritz-Carlton with restrooms, rinse-off showers, and chair/cabana rentals. - Riding tip: The parking garage fills every day in season — the bike racks are right at the beach entrance. - Address: Coco River, FL 34108, USA - Coordinates: 26.25379, -81.823 ### 3. LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort (Food & drink) Stop for a drink or lunch at Baleen — or time it for sunset at the beachside fire pits. - Address: 9891 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108, USA - Coordinates: 26.26105, -81.82435 ### 4. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples (Food & drink) One of Florida's most glorious beachfront resorts. Sunset cocktails or an ocean-view meal at Gumbo Limbo. - Riding tip: Bike rack is to the left of the front drive as you face the entrance. - Address: 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108, USA - Coordinates: 26.25188, -81.82139 ### 5. Mercato (Shopping) Mixed-use hub anchored by Whole Foods — shopping, dining, and entertainment in one bike-friendly stop. - Riding tip: Racks in the parking garage and at Strada Place & Mercato Drive. - Address: 9110 Strada Pl, Naples, FL 34108, USA - Coordinates: 26.25305, -81.79895 ### 6. Barefoot Beach Preserve (Beaches) A hidden-gem Collier County beach — long white sand and walking trails at the end of the Barefoot Beach community. - Riding tip: Bikes ride free past the pay booth (use the right-side walkway lane). Park at the rearmost lot for the trails and the quietest sand. - Address: 505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, USA - Coordinates: 26.30092, -81.83399 ### 7. Gulf Shore Drive beach accesses (Beaches) A string of quaint access points to low-density beaches along the beachfront road between Wiggins Pass and Vanderbilt Beach. - Address: Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108, USA - Coordinates: 26.26283, -81.82425 ## Local tips - All the routes in this guide are two-lane roads with dedicated bike lanes. - Beach parking garages fill by mid-morning in season — bikes skip the line everywhere. - Delnor-Wiggins: $2 by bike vs $6 per car. Barefoot Beach: free for bikes. - Watch for right-on-red drivers at the major intersections; cross with the buttons. - Public restrooms: Vanderbilt Beach Park, Delnor-Wiggins, and Mercato. ## Pair with - [Midtown / Park Shore](https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/midtown-park-shore/md): Pelican Bay connects the two — ride south through it to Clam Pass and Venetian Village. - [Downtown Naples](https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/downtown-naples/md): Beach morning up north, downtown dinner and sunset at the Pier. ## Book a bike for this ride Naples Electric Bikes delivers e-bikes to homes, hotels, and vacation rentals in Naples, Bonita Springs, and Estero (free inside the zone). Every rental includes a helmet, lock, pannier bag, mirror, orientation at delivery, and roadside assistance. Book at https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/ or deep-link with dates: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/?start=YYYY-MM-DD&end=YYYY-MM-DD. Orders must be placed before 8 PM Eastern the evening before the start date. Phone (239) 315-3068.