Places to Eat, & Things to Do & See!
Sightseeing
Established in 1936 as a roadside attraction along the newly built Tamiami Trail, the Wonder Gardens is now a non profit botanical garden and refuge for over 300 rescued, rehabilitated, and non releasable birds and reptiles. The Gardens and exhibits are beautiful, and it’s a great way to spend a couple of hours getting a glimpse of Old Florida.
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I-Everglades Wonder Gardens
27180 Old 41 RdEstablished in 1936 as a roadside attraction along the newly built Tamiami Trail, the Wonder Gardens is now a non profit botanical garden and refuge for over 300 rescued, rehabilitated, and non releasable birds and reptiles. The Gardens and exhibits are beautiful, and it’s a great way to spend a couple of hours getting a glimpse of Old Florida.
Naples Zoo kwi-Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank RdAn imaginative place to visit with children.
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I-Golisano Childrens Museum of Naples
15080 Livingston RdAn imaginative place to visit with children.
A Day Trip to Homestead For Orchids 30/365- Chris Griffth
There are many great day trips you can take from Bonita Springs, Florida. I’ve lived here for decades and have accidentally found some fun things to do over the years. For a period of time one of my hobbies was orchids. What’s not to love about them and being able to grow them 365 days per year?
On one of my trips to “the other coast” I drove down Krome Avenue in Homestead on the recommendation of an acquaintance. Let me just say this, Homestead and The Redlands are an agriculture mecca. There are all sorts of plant growers in the area but the orchids. Oh, my, the orchids. First, it is not unusual for a roadside vendor to be selling rare, exotic and inexpensive orchids out of the back of their truck or a little tent they set up on the side of the road. Second, the orchid houses are a site to behold. It’s fun just to go walk through them. Some of them are even dedicated to specific orchids like the Vanda orchid.
If you decide to take the plunge into orchids go wander the grower houses on Krome Ave and soak in the sights and the education you can get from some of the vendors. It’s a beautiful way to spend the afternoon plus you can stop and eat at a roadside vendor or grab lunch in old downtown Homestead.
If you really enjoy orchids, for an insider tip read also: Naples Beach Hotel Orchids Naples Florida
Krome Ave, Homestead, FL, i-United States
A Day Trip to Homestead For Orchids 30/365- Chris Griffth
There are many great day trips you can take from Bonita Springs, Florida. I’ve lived here for decades and have accidentally found some fun things to do over the years. For a period of time one of my hobbies was orchids. What’s not to love about them and being able to grow them 365 days per year?
On one of my trips to “the other coast” I drove down Krome Avenue in Homestead on the recommendation of an acquaintance. Let me just say this, Homestead and The Redlands are an agriculture mecca. There are all sorts of plant growers in the area but the orchids. Oh, my, the orchids. First, it is not unusual for a roadside vendor to be selling rare, exotic and inexpensive orchids out of the back of their truck or a little tent they set up on the side of the road. Second, the orchid houses are a site to behold. It’s fun just to go walk through them. Some of them are even dedicated to specific orchids like the Vanda orchid.
If you decide to take the plunge into orchids go wander the grower houses on Krome Ave and soak in the sights and the education you can get from some of the vendors. It’s a beautiful way to spend the afternoon plus you can stop and eat at a roadside vendor or grab lunch in old downtown Homestead.
If you really enjoy orchids, for an insider tip read also: Naples Beach Hotel Orchids Naples Florida
Food scene
Located down the street to the left and across the bridge in a small 1940s era cottage, and surrounded by oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, tropical plants, and an inviting deck, the Survey Cafe is a spot where patrons linger over a cup of coffee and desert or a glass of wine. Breakfast and lunch are served all day, and the Leroux Family serve up a mixture of French and Southern Cuisine. Hours are 8AM-2:30PM Tuesday-Sunday, with dinner served 5:30-8:30PM on Friday and Saturday
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Survey Cafe
10530 Wilson StLocated down the street to the left and across the bridge in a small 1940s era cottage, and surrounded by oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, tropical plants, and an inviting deck, the Survey Cafe is a spot where patrons linger over a cup of coffee and desert or a glass of wine. Breakfast and lunch are served all day, and the Leroux Family serve up a mixture of French and Southern Cuisine. Hours are 8AM-2:30PM Tuesday-Sunday, with dinner served 5:30-8:30PM on Friday and Saturday
A short walk from the house in Old Town Bonita Springs, the dog friendly Downtown Coffee and Wine Company, 27546 Old 41 Rd, is a craft coffee house, with a rotating wine list and locally sourced small plates. Open 7 days a week, 8AM-8PM Sunday-Thursday, and 8AM-10PM on Friday & Sat; closed daily from 3-5PM, the Downtown Coffee and Wine Company is a great place for a cup of coffee, glass of wine, or a bite to eat. Sit outside on the patio, and people watch in the heart of Old Town Bonita Springs.
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Downtown Coffee and Wine Company
27546 Old 41 RoadA short walk from the house in Old Town Bonita Springs, the dog friendly Downtown Coffee and Wine Company, 27546 Old 41 Rd, is a craft coffee house, with a rotating wine list and locally sourced small plates. Open 7 days a week, 8AM-8PM Sunday-Thursday, and 8AM-10PM on Friday & Sat; closed daily from 3-5PM, the Downtown Coffee and Wine Company is a great place for a cup of coffee, glass of wine, or a bite to eat. Sit outside on the patio, and people watch in the heart of Old Town Bonita Springs.
Maria's Restaurant
27080 Old 41 RdDeRomo's Restaurant
26851 S Bay DrRoy’s never disappoints
Molinos Italian Ristorante
26841 S Bay DrAlong with DeRomo’s, Molino’s offers great Italian food at The Promenade
“Eat, Drink, and Rock & Roll” pretty much describes Zeppe’s. Bri and James add to the friendly, casual atmosphere, and the food, drink and music don’t disappoint.
Zeppe's Tavern & Pizzeria
895 Wiggins Pass Road“Eat, Drink, and Rock & Roll” pretty much describes Zeppe’s. Bri and James add to the friendly, casual atmosphere, and the food, drink and music don’t disappoint.
I eat here most times that I am in the area. They not only serve excellent Sushi, but I love the Hot Pot and Korean Bar B Que tables. Consider it your lucky day if you happen to have Jenny as your server!
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Zen Asian BBQ
10823 Tamiami Trail NI eat here most times that I am in the area. They not only serve excellent Sushi, but I love the Hot Pot and Korean Bar B Que tables. Consider it your lucky day if you happen to have Jenny as your server!
Owned by a young Italian couple, Limoncello has a lively bar, say hi to Patty if she’s working, and great food!
Ristorante Limoncello Naples - FL
13800 Tamiami Trail NorthOwned by a young Italian couple, Limoncello has a lively bar, say hi to Patty if she’s working, and great food!
DeRomo's Restaurant
26851 S Bay DrShangri-La Springs
27750 Old 41 RdGreat Restaurant, Organic Market, and an excellent Spa
The Fish House Restaurant
4685 Bonita Beach Rd SWCasual Seafood near the beach
Located in the Hotel Trianon with great food; their specialty is BarBQ. Great outdoor bar, Tom, Steph, Meghan & Missy are the best, and patio dining area.
Lake House Bar & Grill
3401 Bay Commons DrLocated in the Hotel Trianon with great food; their specialty is BarBQ. Great outdoor bar, Tom, Steph, Meghan & Missy are the best, and patio dining area.
Known for great tapas and fresh seafood in a contemporary setting.
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Lamoraga Restaurant
3936 Tamiami Trail NKnown for great tapas and fresh seafood in a contemporary setting.
An exquisite place for authentic French food and a large selection of wines and cocktails.
Escargot 41
4351 Tamiami Trail NorthAn exquisite place for authentic French food and a large selection of wines and cocktails.
A landmark Naples hangout The Dock Restaurant has great waterfront views where lobsters, fish sandwiches and other casual food is served.
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The Dock At Crayton Cove
845 12th Ave SA landmark Naples hangout The Dock Restaurant has great waterfront views where lobsters, fish sandwiches and other casual food is served.
Mr. Tequila Mexican Restaurant
3126 Tamiami Trail NOne of my favorite places to get a Margarita and a quick lunch
Another great choice for great Mexican Food close to the Cottage.
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Iguana Mia Mexican of Bonita Springs
28051 S Tamiami TrailAnother great choice for great Mexican Food close to the Cottage.
Next to the Osteria Tulia on 5th Avenue serving Italian influenced pub fare, along with excellent fried chicken, and some of the best craft cocktails in Naples
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Bar Tulia
462 5th Ave SNext to the Osteria Tulia on 5th Avenue serving Italian influenced pub fare, along with excellent fried chicken, and some of the best craft cocktails in Naples
Sister to the 5th Avenue location and serving Italian influenced pub fare along with some of the best craft cocktails in the area.
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Bar Tulia Mercato
9118 Strada PlaceSister to the 5th Avenue location and serving Italian influenced pub fare along with some of the best craft cocktails in the area.
Shopping and Malls
Some of my favorite places to shop
This shop is my favorite shop in Old Town and is both my guilty pleasure, and my greatest downfall. You have only to stroll around La Casa de Las Tortugas to see many treasures from this shop.
Pottery As Art
27570 Old 41 RdThis shop is my favorite shop in Old Town and is both my guilty pleasure, and my greatest downfall. You have only to stroll around La Casa de Las Tortugas to see many treasures from this shop.
Only 2.2 miles from The Enchanted Cottage, and La Casa de Las Tortugas, The Promenade is my “go to Mall,” and DeRomo’s is one of my favorite lunch spots. Eden’s Closest has great children’s clothes, and The Enchanted Ballroom not only offers dance lessons, but has open dance for a small fee. The iconic Center Bar opens daily at 3PM, and has live music most nights in Season.
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Promenade At Bonita Bay
26795 S Bay DrOnly 2.2 miles from The Enchanted Cottage, and La Casa de Las Tortugas, The Promenade is my “go to Mall,” and DeRomo’s is one of my favorite lunch spots. Eden’s Closest has great children’s clothes, and The Enchanted Ballroom not only offers dance lessons, but has open dance for a small fee. The iconic Center Bar opens daily at 3PM, and has live music most nights in Season.
A fun place to shop, eat, or simply people watch…..
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Flamingo Island Flea Market
11902 Bonita Beach Rd SEA fun place to shop, eat, or simply people watch…..
A great place to walk, shop & eat with beautiful water features, and landscaping.
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Waterside Shops
5415 Tamiami Trail NA great place to walk, shop & eat with beautiful water features, and landscaping.
A huge mall with shops, restaurants, and the home for weekend art shows in season.
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Coconut Point
23106 Fashion DrA huge mall with shops, restaurants, and the home for weekend art shows in season.
Located on 12th Avenue South and 8th Street South on Naples Bay. Home of the Naples Yacht Club, and The Cove Inn, Crayton Cove has a variety of Shops and Restaurants as well as charters for sailing and fishing.
Crayton Cove
1187 8th St SLocated on 12th Avenue South and 8th Street South on Naples Bay. Home of the Naples Yacht Club, and The Cove Inn, Crayton Cove has a variety of Shops and Restaurants as well as charters for sailing and fishing.
The epitome of shopping, eating and people watching in Naples
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5th Avenue South
5th Avenue SouthThe epitome of shopping, eating and people watching in Naples
Food Markets
Some of the unique food markets in the area
DeRomo's Gourmet Market
26811 S Bay DrThe place to buy fresh Italian ingredients.
Cute market down the street from the property where you can find all the basic necessities.
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Benson's Grocery
27301 Old 41 RdCute market down the street from the property where you can find all the basic necessities.
An American Artisanal Gourmet food shop, in season they also make up picnic baskets for excursions.
The Farm Stand at Naples Canning Co.
11308 Bonita Beach Road SoutheastAn American Artisanal Gourmet food shop, in season they also make up picnic baskets for excursions.
Cocktails & Music
Fun places to enjoy our local night life
Located right around the corner in the plaza next to Benson’s, The Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge is a great place for cocktails and desert
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Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge
27313 Old 41 RoadLocated right around the corner in the plaza next to Benson’s, The Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge is a great place for cocktails and desert
Open daily at 3PM, the Center Bar has great live music most nights in Season. It is a fun place to enjoy music, and happy people.
The Center Bar
26811 South Bay DriveOpen daily at 3PM, the Center Bar has great live music most nights in Season. It is a fun place to enjoy music, and happy people.
Beaches
Some of the many beautiful beaches in the area.
Bonita Beach Dog Park
8800 Estero BlvdVery popular with guests who have fur babies
A guest favorite and probably the closest beach to the property.
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Barefoot Beach
A guest favorite and probably the closest beach to the property.
This is the beach that most people think of when they think of Naples. It is also where you find the Ritz Carlton.
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Vanderbilt Beach
This is the beach that most people think of when they think of Naples. It is also where you find the Ritz Carlton.
Not too far from the house with great sunsets.
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Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
Not too far from the house with great sunsets.
2.5 miles of beach, hiking trails, this is a real guest favorite
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Lovers Key Beach
2.5 miles of beach, hiking trails, this is a real guest favorite
Hanging with the locals.
Nothing fancy, just eats, drinks and music with a mostly local crowd.
Sneaky Pete's
3465 Bonita Beach Rd SWJohnny Malloy's Sports Pub
10347 Bonita Beach Rd SEI love the outdoor bar, and often eat lunch here.
North Naples Country Club
10095 Tamiami Trail NFriendly staff, casual food and drink.
Jack's Seafood Bar and Grill
975 Imperial Golf Course BlvdPretty decent food with a very local crowd.
American Legion
1401 SE 47th StA casual hangout for Legion members with Bingo & Trivia nights