December 2022 | Naples, Florida | Blog

Coastal Photos of Naples December 2022

Aerial view of a sandy Naples coastline lined with waterfront homes and palms, with a green hill across the bay.

Seagate Dr looking at the North end of Venetian Bay.

We have much to be grateful for as we look forward to the New Year in Naples. Most of our beaches, restaurants, retail and recreational centers, and many parks are open. The sand is white, the water is clear and blue, and there is currently no red tide or bacteria in the water, but some debris may be buried under the sand and swimmers are advised to wear water shoes.

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Those tuning into the news from afar are led to believe coastal markets were entirely decimated, yet those of us at ground zero realize that it was the narrow band along some areas of the coast itself that experienced unprecedented storm surge damage while, only blocks in, there was scant evidence. Life returned to normalcy for most within days. Businesses were open, traffic was flowing, and flights coming into the Gulf Coast were full.

I have many friends and clients asking how the Naples Coast looks after the storm. Older homes not built to hurricane code and at a low elevation felt the full brunt, while the living areas of newer construction were mostly untouched. Recently I took photos and gathered info to help you to see resiliency Naples has shown as we work towards recovery and life after Ian.

Naples beach with turquoise Gulf water, wide white sand, and a palm-lined walking path.

_{Seagate Beach and pedestrian path is open}

Aerial view of a white-sand beach and turquoise water beside beachfront resorts.

_{Clam Pass Beach & The Naples Grande 5 restaurants, 3 pools, spa, tennis, and golf amenities are open}

Palm-lined beachfront promenade with benches, sandy beach, ocean, and condominium buildings.

_{Gulf Shore Blvd North is looking much better}

Waterfront condominiums and palm-lined marina with boats moored in a blue channel.

_{Venetian Village North Marina is looking good}

Palm-lined sandy path opens onto a beach and ocean at Park Shore.

_{Most Park Shore Beach Accesses are Open}

Waterfront condominiums with balconies and palm trees along the seawall.

_{The S. End of Gulf Shore Blvd N- Moorings is older construction and was mostly flooded, but many buildings like Admiralty Point are open again.}

Edgewater Hotel beside a sandy, palm-lined beach with the Gulf beyond.

_{Edgewater Beach Hotel is Open}

People walk along a palm-lined path beside fenced tennis courts in warm evening sunlight.

_{Pelican Bay pedestrian path is open with limited tram service. S beach will open early 2023, N. restaurant opens next season. S and N Tennis centers are open}

Palm-lined shopping promenade with Mediterranean-style storefronts and pedestrians.

_{Waterside shops and restaurants are open}

Modern glass-fronted building with colorful art panels and palms along its plaza.

_{Artis—Naples and The Baker Museum are open}

Beachfront resort with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and turquoise water along a sandy shore.

_{The Ritz Carlton-Beach is accepting reservations beginning March 2023}

Naples beach with white sand, turquoise water, palm trees, and beachfront buildings.

_{Vanderbilt & Bluebill Beaches are open}

Palm-framed white-sand beach with turquoise water and a pavilion by the shore.

_{The Turtle Clubs’ first floor flooded, along with many of the older beachfront structures, but the resort plans to reopen 2023-2024 Season}

White-sand beach with turquoise water, palm trees, lounge chairs, and a beachfront restaurant.

_{The Floridian Club Restaurant and beach are open}

White-sand beach beside turquoise water, lined with palm trees, lounge chairs, and beachfront high-rises.

_{La Playa Beach Resort begins reopening Jan. 2023}

Shoppers walk along a palm-lined outdoor shopping street between storefronts and cafés.

_{Mercato restaurants and shops, like most of east of 41 were not flooded and are open as usual}

Two-story glass-fronted commercial building beside a palm-lined brick plaza with outdoor café seating.

_{Premier Sotheby’s Mercato Office is Open}

I hope these images help you to see the Naples coastline is still beautiful, and beaches and businesses are mostly open.

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