Naples on the water: beachfront, Gulf access and Gulf views, organized the way waterfront buyers search.
Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage devoted to Naples’ luxury waterfront. The pages below divide the market into the categories that matter on the coast — homes and condominiums on the beach, homes with a dock and a route to the Gulf, residences with Gulf and bay views, new waterfront construction, penthouses and boat slips — so you can go straight to the kind of water you want.
Naples Waterfront Categories
| Beachfront Homes | Gulf-front estates on the sand in Port Royal, Olde Naples, The Moorings, Park Shore, Vanderbilt Beach and Bay Colony |
| Beachfront Condos | Gulf-front towers and boutique buildings from Olde Naples north to Vanderbilt Beach and Bay Colony |
| Waterfront Homes with Gulf Access | Bay and canal homes with private docks and a navigable route to the Gulf, including homesites for building new |
| Gulf & Bay View Condos | Residences looking over the Gulf or Naples’ bays from across a preserve, road or waterway, often from a high floor |
| New Construction | New beachfront residences and new homes and towers with Gulf access |
| Penthouses | Top-floor residences on the beachfront or with Gulf views |
| Boat Slips | Deeded wet and dry slips, plus condos that come with a boat slip |
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Request a Curated Selection of Naples Waterfront Residences
Tell us what kind of water you want — the beach, a dock with Gulf access or a view from above — along with the neighborhood, size and timing, and we will assemble a private selection, including residences that never reach the open market. Complimentary, discreet and without obligation. Call (239) 438-1102.
Choosing the Right Kind of Waterfront
On the Naples coast, “waterfront” covers three very different purchases. A beachfront home or condominium puts you on the sand, and its value turns on frontage, elevation and the condition of the beach itself. A Gulf-access home trades the beach for a dock, and its value turns on the route to open water: bridge clearances, canal depth, seawall and lift condition, and how many minutes it takes to reach the Gulf. A Gulf- or bay-view residence brings the water into view from a higher floor or across a preserve, and its value turns on floor, stack and exposure. We help clients decide which of the three fits before they fall for a particular property, then gather the records that matter for that type before an offer is written.
Naples by Waterfront Neighborhood
For beachfront, look to Olde Naples, Coquina Sands, The Moorings, Park Shore, Vanderbilt Beach and the gated towers and estates of Bay Colony. For Gulf access without fixed bridges, Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Royal Harbor and Oyster Bay run out through Gordon Pass. For Gulf views over a preserve with private beach access by tram, Pelican Bay. Our Naples Neighborhoods Guide compares them side by side, and our luxury waterfront guide covers the due diligence every waterfront purchase requires.
Naples Waterfront Real Estate FAQs
What does waterfront property cost in Naples?
In Naples’ luxury waterfront neighborhoods, Gulf- and bay-view condominiums generally begin around $1 million, homes with Gulf access around $2 million, and beachfront homes and estates range from several million to well above $50 million. Price turns on frontage, access, view and the specific street or building.
What is the difference between beachfront, Gulf-access and Gulf-view property?
Beachfront property sits directly on the sand. Gulf-access property is on a bay or canal with a navigable route to the Gulf for a boat. Gulf- or bay-view property looks out over the water from across a road, preserve or waterway, usually from a higher floor.
Which Naples neighborhoods have Gulf access without bridges?
Port Royal, Aqualane Shores, Royal Harbor and Oyster Bay reach the Gulf through Gordon Pass without fixed bridges, which is why they suit larger boats. Other waterfront neighborhoods reach the Gulf through Doctors Pass or Wiggins Pass, with routes and clearances that vary by street.
Can I buy a waterfront lot in Naples and build new?
Yes, though most opportunities are older homes on valuable waterfront lots rather than vacant land, so they are often listed as homes. We evaluate the lot, seawall, elevation requirements and permitting before you buy, and our Gulf-access homes page explains what to look for.
Can I buy Naples waterfront property from out of state or abroad?
Yes. Most of our clients begin their search from elsewhere. Video walk-throughs, remote inspections, electronic signing and mail-away closings allow the entire purchase to be completed without a visit, and we serve Spanish-speaking clients in Spanish. See our guides for international buyers and the Naples buying process.
Price ranges and neighborhood details are general guidance and change with the market; verify specifics for any property before relying on them.
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Alpizar & Company is a family-owned independent brokerage specializing in luxury waterfront real estate across Naples' most sought-after neighborhoods. Led by Robert Alpizar (CLHMS, GRI, SRS, PSA) and Marlene Alpizar, our team operates as advisors — not salespeople — guiding buyers and sellers with firsthand local expertise and no corporate quotas.
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