Ready to trade your usual beach day for something new without going far? From sunny Naples, I set out on day trips to white-sand beaches, nature preserves, and laid-back coastal towns. Each one is a breezy escape packed with Southwest Florida’s natural beauty and relaxed charm. These day trips from Naples, Florida offer nature escapes, island vibes, and cultural treasures perfect for a refreshing change of pace.

Best Day Trips from Naples:

Explore remote mangrove islets, kayak through winding waterways, and admire diverse wildlife.

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Ten Thousand Islands

- Explore remote mangrove islets, kayak through winding waterways, and admire diverse wildlife.

Walk along charming streets, visit the stunning church, and explore a unique town.

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Walk along charming streets in Ave Maria - 50 minutes from Naples

- Walk along charming streets, visit the stunning church, and explore a unique town.

Discover lush wetlands, see rare wildlife, and explore scenic boardwalk trails.

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Discover lush wetlands in Big Cypress National Preserve - 40 minutes from Naples

- Discover lush wetlands, see rare wildlife, and explore scenic boardwalk trails.

Relax on pristine beaches, explore vibrant shops, and enjoy a quick coastal getaway.

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Relax on pristine beaches in Bonita Springs

- Relax on pristine beaches, explore vibrant shops, and enjoy a quick coastal getaway.

Walk along soft sandy shores, admire stunning sunsets, and enjoy a romantic escape.

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Walk along soft sandy shores on Captiva Island

- Walk along soft sandy shores, admire stunning sunsets, and enjoy a romantic escape.

Go shelling on remote beaches, explore nature trails, and discover untouched Florida beauty.

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Explore remote beaches in Cayo Costa State Park

- Go shelling on remote beaches, explore nature trails, and discover untouched Florida beauty.

Visit historic homes, explore beautiful gardens, and discover fascinating inventions.

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Step into the past at Edison and Ford Winter Estates

- Visit historic homes, explore beautiful gardens, and discover fascinating inventions.

See alligators, explore vast wetlands, and take an exciting airboat ride.

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Explore vast wetlands in Everglades National Park

- See alligators, explore vast wetlands, and take an exciting airboat ride.

Walk along nature trails, see rare panthers, and admire native Florida landscapes.

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Walk along nature trails in Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge

- Walk along nature trails, see rare panthers, and admire native Florida landscapes.

Visit historic landmarks, explore scenic riverfront parks, and discover a vibrant downtown.

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Visit historic landmarks in Fort Myers

- Visit historic landmarks, explore scenic riverfront parks, and discover a vibrant downtown.

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