Park Shore
Naples at its most polished: the open-air shops and bayfront restaurants of Venetian Village, a long Gulf-front walking promenade, and a quiet, boutique-luxury stretch of coast between downtown and Pelican Bay.
Updated June 2026
Park Shore is the part of Naples that always looks freshly pressed. It runs along the Gulf just north of downtown, a cool, well-kept stretch of beachfront high-rises and palm-shaded streets wrapped around two ribbons of water: the open Gulf of Mexico on one side and the calm, boat-dotted Venetian Bay on the other. The crown jewel is The Village on Venetian Bay, an open-air cluster of boutiques and waterfront restaurants where the tables sit right over the water.
It suits anyone who likes their beach day with a little gloss, an early dinner watching boats slide past, and a long walk along the sand. It's an easy hop from Old Naples just to the south and Pelican Bay just to the north, so most visitors fold it into a coastal afternoon rather than a whole day. Come for the dining and the promenade, and stay for one of the best sunsets in town.
What to see & do
Two waterfronts, one polished neighborhood, and a promenade made for slow walks.
Bayfront tables
Almost everything worth a meal in Park Shore sits at The Village on Venetian Bay, with the water just past your chair.
A perfect Park Shore afternoon
Beach, boutiques and a bayfront sunset, with barely any walking between them.
- Start with sand and a swim at Clam Pass Park, riding the free tram out through the mangroves.
- Stroll a stretch of the Gulf Shore Boulevard promenade past the beachfront towers.
- Drive over to The Village on Venetian Bay and browse the open-air boutiques.
- Settle in for an early bayfront dinner at T-Michaels or MiraMare, water just past the rail.
- Catch the sun dropping into the Gulf from the beach end, the show Naples is famous for.
Where to go next
Park Shore sits right in the middle of the good stuff, with neighbors on either side.
Pelican Bay
The leafy master-planned community next door, with tram-and-boardwalk beaches and Waterside Shops.
Old Naples
The historic heart: the Pier, Fifth Avenue South and the original palm-lined streets by the Gulf.
Clam Pass Park
The visitor-friendly public beach by Park Shore, reached by a free tram through the mangroves.
Waterfront Dining
The full roundup of Naples tables with a water view, from bayfront to beach to riverside.
Stay in Park Shore
Common questions
Where is Park Shore in Naples?
Park Shore is an upscale waterfront neighborhood on the Gulf just north of downtown Naples, sitting between Old Naples to the south and Pelican Bay to the north. It runs from the Gulf of Mexico beachfront along Gulf Shore Boulevard North inland to Venetian Bay, with The Village on Venetian Bay shopping and dining at its center.
Can visitors use Park Shore Beach?
The beach park at the end of Park Shore Drive is private, for Park Shore residents and pass-holders only. Visitors should use the public beaches nearby instead, most easily Clam Pass Park just to the north (with a free tram and a paid parking lot at the end of Seagate Drive) or Lowdermilk Park toward Old Naples. The sand and water are just as beautiful.
What is The Village on Venetian Bay?
It's Park Shore's open-air shopping and dining destination, an arcade of more than 40 boutiques and waterfront restaurants set right along Venetian Bay. You can browse the shops and then dine over the water at spots like MiraMare, T-Michaels, The Village Pub and Bayside Seafood Grill. It has its own parking lot and is free to wander.
What are the best restaurants in Park Shore?
The standouts cluster at The Village on Venetian Bay: MiraMare Ristorante for candlelit Italian, T-Michaels for steak and lobster, plus The Village Pub, Bayside Seafood Grill, M Waterfront Grille and Fish for everything from casual to upscale. Nearly all of them sit right on Venetian Bay. Menus and hours shift seasonally, so it's worth checking before you go.
Is Park Shore good for a sunset?
Yes. Like all of Naples, Park Shore faces west onto the Gulf of Mexico, so the sun sets straight over the water. Walk the Gulf Shore Boulevard beachfront promenade or grab a bayfront table at the village to catch it. For an easy public sunset spot with parking, nearby Clam Pass Park lets you park free after 6 p.m.
Where should I park in Park Shore?
The Village on Venetian Bay has its own parking lot, so it's the simplest base for shopping and dining. For the beach, use the public Collier County lot at the end of Seagate Drive by Clam Pass (non-residents pay a fee, so bring a card) rather than the resident-only Park Shore beach park. There's also metered parking at the north end of Gulf Shore Boulevard.