AQUALANE SHORES REAL ESTATE
Aqualane Shores is an exclusive waterfront neighborhood in the southern part of Naples. Situated between Port Royal and Old Naples, this historic coastal enclave is one of the city’s first and most prestigious communities. It is famed for its deep-water canals and coves that give many homes direct access to the Gulf of Mexico.
Residents here live a boating-centric, low-density lifestyle. The canals were literally built for boats – every street ends at the water, and there are no low bridges blocking passage. At the same time, Aqualane Shores feels like a private tropical retreat: banyan-lined roundabouts and lush palms create a resort-like ambiance. Yet everything is within reach – the Gulf beaches and Naples Pier are within walking or biking distance, and the restaurants and boutiques of Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South are just a few blocks away.
Housing in Aqualane Shores is almost entirely upscale single-family homes (a handful of rare condos like the 1966-built Aqualane Manor exist). The neighborhood covers roughly 300 acres with about 350 residences. Many original mid-century cottages have been renovated or replaced by custom modern estates on private docks. With its prime location and boat access, sale prices are in the multi-million-dollar range (typically $5–20M+ for canal-front lots).
Lifestyle Highlights at Aqualane Shores
Gulf-Access Boating
Deep-water canals provide no-bridge access to Naples Bay and the Gulf.
Almost every home has a private dock, making fishing and boating everyday options
Beach & Bay Access
Short walks to Gulf beaches (via 14th–18th Streets) bring residents to white-sand shorelines.
Easy access to Naples Bay allows for quick sunset tours on the water.
Yachting & Marine Clubs
The Naples Yacht Club and other marinas lie just north on Naples Bay (all reachable with no bridge restrictions).
Annual boating events (regattas, fishing tournaments) and everyday cruising are neighborhood pastimes.
Lush Tropical Landscape
Shaded streets and roundabouts under towering banyan trees give Aqualane Shores a distinctive tropical ambiance.
The ~350 homes on this 300-acre peninsula are often beautifully landscaped with palms, flowering gardens and private pools.
Downtown Shopping & Dining
Minutes from the boutiques and cafes of Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South.
World-class restaurants, art galleries and luxury shopping are right outside the neighborhood.
Community & Social Events
The voluntary Aqualane Shores Association (annual $100 fee) funds neighborhood enhancements and safety improvements (sidewalk lighting, sign upgrades, etc.).
ASA members organize seasonal social events – holiday parties, beach gatherings, wine tastings, and more – to keep residents connected