This a nice beach area to hang out, chill, and have fun at. I went here with my family to catch the…read moresunset. We got here a few minutes after the sun started going down. There was a crowd gathered to see the sunset but it was not overly crowded or anything. We still found a good spot to stand and watch. After sundown, we walked on the beach to enjoy the moment as the weather was pleasant (in late December). The beach area was clean and it's in a nice neighborhood. There's paid parking nearby. I am not sure of any free parking area.

Beach is good. Watching the repair work on the pier. However parking requires a process of using…read moreyour phone, credit card and spot number. My wife did that and then got a message to add more time which she did. We got back to the car and had a parking ticket. If you pay right away it's $77. We gladly did everything they asked to park. Her credit card shows the payments but does not give us the time. I believe they have an equipment problem or a greed problem. Never had this problem in Destin and the sand is nicer. Might be our last trip here.

Kathy gave an amazing historical overview of Naples and the Palm Cottage. Debra's warm welcome was…read moregenuine and we connected with her immediately. Kathy had a historical knowledge of The Palm Cottage and her presentation brought history to life. We are so happy that we met both Debra and Kathy. Shortly before we left, we met a 3rd member of the historical society team. They were all informative and were pleasant to talk to. We have shared our experience with others and we will mosvisit again. Nate and Ingrid

The Naples Historical Society is a non profit that was formed in 1962 to preserve the history of…read moreNaples for "future generations to enjoy". The Naples Historical Society is also the steward of the Naples Historical Society Foundation, Inc. which raises funds for historical preservation. The headquarters of the Naples Historical Society is the Historic Palm Cottage which is the oldest house in Naples. The 3,500 sq ft house was built in 1895 to be used as a summer cottage by Walter N. Haldeman, the owner and editor of the Louisville, Kentucky Courier Journal and Times. The house has now been turned into a museum. On May 24, 1982, Palm Cottage was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Tours are given of the house and educational programs are staged there. The Naples Historical Society purchased the 1/2 acre lot next to the house and turned it into a cottage garden that can be rented for events. Administration and archives is held at another historic property, a house built in 1910 that is a half block from Palm Cottage. Some of the programs the Naples Historical Society implements are the Naples History Tours, Christmas at Palm Cottage, Garden Side Chickee Chats, fund raising events, and guest speakers. Palm Cottage is currently closed due to the pandemic but I still enjoyed paying it a visit. I had to make my own history tour but I look forward to coming back to take the Naples Historical Society's downtown history tour that includes the cottage. Anyone who is interested in history will want to avail themselves of the excellent programs provided by the historical society.

Stumbling upon Cambier Park was accidental. We were in the area to stop by Bonta Bakery on 5th…read moreAvenue for a gelato break. Parked and happened to walk by the park. We got the gelato and came back to the park so my kids could check it out. Cambier Park is located in the heart of Downtown Naples. It's a huge playground with tons of options for the kids. I love that there's a Little Free Library at the entrance of the park too. There's a cute area with English to Spanish translations for some basic words. I love these old wooden style parks because it reminds me of my childhood. But sadly I feel like these types of parks will all be updated with new and modern parks with PLASTIC!!! Interesting choice too considering how hot Florida gets and the plastic gets scorching hot in the sun!!! Hmmmmm. These are older photos and I believe the park is currently approved for new park design renovations with completed date for April 2027. "Naples City Council chose the vendor for a new playground at Cambier Park. The design is described as a Swiss Family Robinson-inspired tree concept".

Had a nice gig playing drums at Cambier Park on a Monday evening. Great music and a great audience!read more

A state park that has hiking and bike trails. There is a lot of history within the park. There are…read moredifferent areas of the park that highlight the history, like memorials and such. This is a place where a lot of people do camp. It was nice to explore. You definitely need bug spray.

This State Park does a good job of dotting the " i's " and crossing the " t's ". There's hiking…read moretrails, camping, fishing, kayaking / canoeing, a pavilion, picnic tables, kiddies playground, and some interesting historical items. Admission is $5.00 per vehicle (maximum of 8 people), or $2.00 per person (pedestrians or bicyclists). I was on my motorcycle so I fell in the top category. I rode to the boat launch area first. This was a nice place to launch a boat or kayak. It was a protected bay like area. There was a floating boat dock nearby where one could fish from. In the same area as the boat launch was the hiking trail. It was closed (the park employee at the entrance had already told me) probably because of Hurricane Ian damages? Also the picnic and playground area was in this area. here. Restrooms are on site too. The next stop I visited while in the park was the historic Bay City Walking Dredge No. 489. This feat of engineering was used in the 1920's to help build the Tamiami Trail through the Florida Everglades. From the information provided, "Built in Bay City Michigan, this walking dredge followed the drilling and blasting rigs, averaging 80 feet per 10 hour shift. Dynamite was used to blast the limestone into small enough chunks for the dredge to lift." The road was completed, finally linking Tampa to Miami in 1928, with the help of this machine. For the mechanical and engineering nerds (like me), you'll want to see and read about this. Ha! I had a good time here and recommend you check this place out. I am going with 4 stars because the hiking trail was closed and the canoe rental cabin where one could also buy drinks was closed. Hopefully these will open in the near future.

The Bonita Springs Historical Society stewards the McSwain Home in Downtown Bonita Springs,…read moreFlorida. Events include speaker series, author series, historic walks and garden tours of their Florida friendly garden plants and pollinators gardens.

The Bonita Springs Historical Society is a non profit founded in 1984 by a small group of local…read moreresidents who wished to preserve the landmarks, artifacts, and historical stories of Bonita Springs for future generations. The historical society promotes local history through events, educational programs, teas, socials, and community events. They will even schedule custom group tours and events. Walking historical tours include information about the Calusa Native Americans who once lived in this area, native plants and ecology of Island Park, the 1920s-era Lilas Hotel, the 1921 Bonita Springs Elementary School, and the Castner house bungalow. A $10 donation is suggested for tours. Dates for 2024 tours have not been announced yet. The Bonita Springs Historical Society owns the historic McSwain home built by Joseph and Elizabeth McSwain from Osyka, Missouri in1915. The McSwain's built their wood family home on a dirt road called Heitman Avenue, which later became part of the Tamiami Trail. At the time the house was built Bonita Springs didn't even exist, the area was called Survey because it was a camp of government surveyors in the 1870s. At the time the house was built it was so far out in the wilderness that this section of road between Naples and Ft. Myers was not even able to be traveled by car for the next two years. The city was renamed Bonita Springs in the early 20th century, to attract residents who became interested in the area by a boom in citrus grove planting. In the 1970's, the home was purchased by Hudon and artist Ann Humphries. In 2011 the couple bequeathed the home to the historical society who had to restore the house from the ground up. Hurricane Irma did further damage before restoration was complete. By 2019 the historical society was fully able to open the restored home and use it as an event center to raise funds for the historical society and as a meeting place for local organizations. Historic walking tours are also able to view the home. The societies efforts to safeguard the town's architectural heritage contribute significantly to the community's sense of identity and character. Bonita Springs offers several yearly heritage events, including the city-sponsored Celebrate Bonita festival and the Bonita Springs Historical Society annual history walking tour. In addition, the historical society provides a pamphlet for a self-guided tour of the city's historic sites and conducts outreach to the local elementary school, offering private history tours and presentations. From its early days as a settlement to its growth as a vibrant community, the historical society preserves the challenges and triumphs that have shaped Bonita Springs over the years. The society's commitment to preserving and sharing the heritage of Bonita Springs is evident in every aspect of their well-curated exhibits and engaging programs.

Please sign the Change.org petition to keep the Vanderbilt Beach Library open! This library is an…read moreintegral part of our community, it provides a safe space for our children to learn and grow with a friendly, helpful staff that truly cares. Their 2024 Summer Reading Program was #3 out of 10 Collier County libraries. Their Book Discussion Group has been popular for 25 years. Please sign & share the petition: https://www.change.org/p/save-vanderbilt-beach-library?source_location=search

Love this location. Walking distance to the beach and a park. Great children's room. Friendly and…read morehelpful staff.

Staff, book selection and Adult Events.! Events haven't come…read moreback to pre-Covid numbers. I miss them

It's a gem of a library hidden in our corner of Naples. Great talks are held, the library staff are…read morevery helpful and there is plenty of parking.

I came here a few times. Once for arbitration and then for a few other cases for friends. First…read morethings first. Make sure to secure your weapons before coming here. That means no guns, knives, pepper spray, tazers, bullets, shanks, billy clubs, saps truncheons, sling shots, brass knuckles, axs, hammers, whips. also if you have bottled water it must be finished before entering don't ask me why? I think it is a public safety issue. Water fight? What ev? The Lobby is a short covered walk from the parking structure and its free. The staff is pretty efficient and lines move along quickly. As much as I like the legal system I prefer not coming here at all. Jury duty is important and I've been in a few mock jury's I was selected but got kicked out of the pool. I had a negative attitude towards hospital administrators. In Lee Co. Some day I hope to actually get past the pool. And do my doodie for real, someday, soonish.

Waited over an hour on hold just for nobody to answer, website is old and useless. Thankful I don't…read morelive in this county and have to deal with this terrible service.