# North Naples: e-bike riding guide (Naples Electric Bikes) > Quiet beach roads, Vanderbilt Beach, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, and a long, easy ride up Vanderbilt Drive. Canonical page: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/north-naples Written by Kelly Carr, published 2020-08-23, updated 2026-10-10. 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. ## At a glance - Good for: Beach paths, Quiet streets, Family-friendly, Nature - Distance from our base: Inside our delivery zone - Best bike: Aventon Abound or RadRunner for 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 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. - Surface: Paved roads and sidewalks throughout. - Map center: 26.275, -81.822 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/North+Naples,+FL ## 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. ## 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 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. - Address: 11135 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108 - Coordinates: 26.27324, -81.82734 - Website: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/delnor-wiggins-pass-state-park ### 2. 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. - Address: Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108 - Coordinates: 26.262789, -81.824706 ### 3. 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). - Address: 9891 Gulf Shore Dr, Naples, FL 34108 - Coordinates: 26.26105, -81.82435 - Website: https://www.laplayaresort.com/ ### 4. 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. - Address: 100 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108 - Coordinates: 26.253812, -81.822365 - Website: https://www.collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Beaches/Vanderbilt-Beach-Park ### 5. 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. - Address: 280 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples, FL 34108 - Coordinates: 26.25188, -81.82139 - Website: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rswrz-the-ritz-carlton-naples/overview/ ### 6. Mercato (Shopping) Open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment anchored by Whole Foods. An easy refuel stop. - Riding tip: Bike racks around Strada Place and Mercato Drive. - Address: 9110 Strada Pl, Naples, FL 34108 - Coordinates: 26.25305, -81.79895 - Website: https://experiencemercato.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. - Address: Bluebill Ave, Naples, FL 34108 - Coordinates: 26.272521, -81.820723 - Website: https://www.collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Beaches/Conner-Park-Beach ### 8. 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. - Address: 505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Coordinates: 26.30092, -81.83399 - Website: https://www.collierparks.com/Parks-and-Beaches/Beaches/Barefoot-Beach-Preserve ### 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. - Address: 15 8th St, Bonita Springs, FL 34134 - Coordinates: 26.323719, -81.820052 - Website: https://www.royalscoop.com ## Bike-friendly routes in this area - **Vanderbilt Drive** (5.3 mi one way (~11 mi round trip); 1 - 1.5 hrs; half day with stops; traffic: Light to moderate). A 5.3-mile straight shot from Vanderbilt Beach to Bonita, with bike lanes on the northern half. Start: Vanderbilt Beach Rd & Vanderbilt Dr. Details: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride#vanderbilt-drive - **Pelican Bay** (~3.5 mi one way (~7 mi round trip); 45 - 60 min; traffic: Low, residential). Calm, lush boulevards between Vanderbilt Beach and Clam Pass. Start: North Pointe Dr off Vanderbilt Beach Rd. Details: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride#pelican-bay - **Gulf Shore Drive** (~3 mi round trip; 30 - 45 min; beach day optional; traffic: Light). Quiet beach-access points between Wiggins Pass and Vanderbilt Beach. Start: Bluebill Ave & Gulf Shore Dr. Details: https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride#gulf-shore-drive ## 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. ## 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. - [Bonita Springs & Estero](https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/bonita-springs-estero/md): Keep riding north on Vanderbilt Drive to Bonita Beach and the Hickory Boulevard beach accesses. - [Downtown Naples](https://www.napleselectricbikes.com/where-to-ride/downtown-naples/md): Beach morning up north, then downtown for dinner and a beach-end sunset. ## 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.