Naples' Largest Master-Planned Luxury Community — 2,330 Acres, 3 Miles Private Beach, 6,500+ Residences
Pelican Bay is Naples' largest and most comprehensively amenitized master-planned community — a 2,330-acre, 3.25-square-mile neighborhood spanning 3 miles north to south along the Gulf of Mexico and 1 mile east to west from US-41 to the waterfront. Founded in 1972 and built out across 95 distinct associations, Pelican Bay encompasses 6,500+ residences including 717 single-family homes and 5,550 condominiums — everything from mid-rise condos with Gulf views and villas on quiet cul-de-sacs to estate homes near the golf course and the beachfront towers of the fully gated Bay Colony enclave. Three miles of private Gulf-front beach accessible exclusively to residents via a solar-powered tram through the 570-acre Clam Bay mangrove preserve — one of the largest protected mangrove ecosystems in Southwest Florida — define the lifestyle at Pelican Bay in a way no other Naples community can replicate. Twenty-seven holes of championship golf at Club Pelican Bay, 18 Har-Tru tennis courts, and a 25,000-square-foot community center complete an amenity program that makes Pelican Bay the most self-contained luxury community in Naples.
Pelican Bay Real Estate Statistics
| Average Price | $3M |
|---|---|
| Lowest Price | $530K |
| Highest Price | $38M |
| Total Listings | 106 |
| Avg. Days On Market | 183 |
| Avg. Price/SQFT | $956 |
Property Types (active listings)
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Pelican Bay at a Glance
| Total Acreage | 2,330 acres (3.25 square miles) |
| Total Residences | 6,500+ across 95 associations |
| Single-Family Homes | 717 |
| Condominiums | 5,550 |
| Private Beach | 3 miles — North and South Beach Clubs |
| Mangrove Preserve | 570 acres — Clam Bay Conservation Area |
| Golf | 27 holes — Club Pelican Bay (3 nine-hole courses) |
| Tennis Courts | 18 Har-Tru courts (North and South Tennis Centers) |
| Parks & Recreation | 88 acres |
| Annual Tram Trips | 900,000+ |
| Price Range | From ~$375K (mid-rise condos) to $15M+ (Bay Colony) |
2025 Pelican Bay Sales Data
Pelican Bay was the most active luxury community in Naples in 2025 by transaction volume, with 314 combined sales across single-family homes and condominiums:
| Property Type | Units Sold | Avg Sale Price | Avg $/Sq Ft | Avg Size | Highest Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-Family Homes | 75 | $3,624,371 | $1,032 | 3,239 sq ft | $15,000,000 |
| Condominiums | 239 | $2,180,401 | $835 | 2,259 sq ft | $15,500,000 |
Highest single-family sale of 2025: $15,000,000 ($2,103/sqft) — a 2024 home in Pointe Verde with 7,131 sqft, 5 bedrooms plus den, 5 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, golf course views, and 4 garage spaces.
Highest condo sale of 2025: $15,500,000 ($2,547/sqft) — a 7th-floor unit at Windsor at Bay Colony built in 1998 with 6,085 sqft, 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, and 2 garage spaces.
The Private Beach Experience — Clam Bay & the Solar Tram
Pelican Bay's private beach is its defining amenity — and the way residents access it is unlike anything else in Naples real estate. Between the community's residential core and the Gulf of Mexico sits the 570-acre Clam Bay Natural Resource Protection Area, one of the largest protected mangrove preserves in Southwest Florida. A solar-powered boardwalk tram carries residents through this conservation land daily, making more than 900,000 trips per year along a route that passes through coastal scrub, mangrove tunnels, and tidal waterways before delivering residents to two private beach clubs with no public access.
North Beach Club — The quieter of the two beach pavilions, oriented toward peaceful morning walks, dolphin watching, and relaxed Gulf-front dining at Marker 36. The North Beach experience is characteristically serene — a stretch of private sand without the activity level of a more resort-style beach club.
South Beach Club — More social and active, with the Sandbar Restaurant, volleyball, sea kayaks, canoe rentals, and a family-friendly atmosphere. The Pelican Bay Sailing Club provides sailboats for residents to enjoy the Gulf waters. South Beach is also the access point for canoe excursions into the back-bay mangrove waterways.
Both clubs provide beachside concierge service with lounge chairs and umbrella setup. Non-residents cannot access either club — the exclusivity of three miles of private Gulf beach is one of Pelican Bay's primary value drivers across all property types.
Club Pelican Bay — 27-Hole Championship Golf
Club Pelican Bay is a private, member-owned club established in 1980 — originally designed by renowned golf course architect Arthur Hills and resident-owned since 1992. A comprehensive renovation completed in 2019 by Ron Forse elevated the course to its current standing as one of the premier private golf experiences in Naples. The club comprises 27 championship holes across three nine-hole courses named Club, Pelican, and Bay, spread across nearly 240 acres.
The focal point of the Club is a 50,000-square-foot Clubhouse designed in Florida Vernacular style and completed in 2017 — featuring multiple dining venues, a new Spa & Fitness Center, Golf Shop, and full locker room facilities. Golf at Club Pelican Bay is not an inherent community amenity included in base Pelican Bay fees — it is a separate, optional membership. Flexible membership options are offered to Pelican Bay residents, including equity golf, non-equity golf, limited golf, and social dining memberships. Current memberships are at full capacity with an active waitlist. Contact us for current waitlist information before making a purchasing decision if golf club access is a priority.
Tennis — 18 Har-Tru Courts, Two Centers
Pelican Bay's tennis program is one of the most active in Southwest Florida. Eighteen Har-Tru courts are maintained across two dedicated facilities — a North Tennis Center and a South Tennis Center — making court time accessible throughout the community without concentrated congestion. Annual community events include the Pro Exhibition, Pro League, championships, and the Grand Slam Series. Professional instruction and organized leagues serve every ability level from beginner through competitive. Planned expansion at Pelican Bay Community Park will add 8 additional Har-Tru courts and dedicated pickleball courts to the community's existing racquet sports infrastructure.
Bay Colony — The Gated Enclave Within Pelican Bay
Bay Colony is a fully gated, 24/7 guard-secured enclave of 865 residences situated within Pelican Bay's western boundary — the most prestigious address within the community and consistently commanding the highest per-square-foot prices. Bay Colony residents enjoy all of Pelican Bay's shared amenities alongside exclusive Bay Colony-only access: the Bay Colony Beach Club (private beachfront dining and full beach service), the Bay Colony Tennis Club, and eligibility for the Estates at Bay Colony Golf Course — a separate private golf club from Club Pelican Bay. Our dedicated Bay Colony page covers all six beachfront towers, the Estates, Shores, and Villa communities, and full membership detail.
New Development — Epique at Pelican Bay
Epique at Pelican Bay represents the most significant new luxury development within the community — a boutique high-rise bringing a contemporary design sensibility to a neighborhood where most buildings date from the 1980s and 1990s. With residences from approximately $7 million to $38 million for the penthouse, Epique sets a new pricing ceiling within Pelican Bay proper (outside Bay Colony). Contact us for current availability, floor plans, and buyer guidance at Epique.
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Schools Serving Pelican Bay
Public Schools: Sea Gate Elementary School, Pine Ridge Middle School, Barron Collier High School — all within the Collier County Public School District, rated "A" by the Florida Department of Education since 2017.
Charter Schools: Mason Classical Academy (K–12), Naples Classical Academy.
Private Schools: Saint Ann School, Community School of Naples (Pre-K–12), Seacrest Country Day School, The Village School of Naples.
How Far Is Pelican Bay from Key Destinations?
| Waterside Shops at Pelican Bay | 4 minutes |
| Clam Pass Park / Beach | 6 minutes |
| Mercato | 6 minutes |
| Vanderbilt Beach | 8 minutes |
| Village Shops on Venetian Bay | 8 minutes |
| Artis-Naples / Baker Museum | 9 minutes |
| Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park | 12 minutes |
| Downtown Naples / 5th Avenue South | 12 minutes |
| Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens | 13 minutes |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | 13 minutes |
| Naples Botanical Garden | 22 minutes |
| Marco Island | 42 minutes |
| Naples Airport (APF) | 17 minutes |
| Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) | 33 minutes |
| Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) | 61 minutes |
| Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) | 1 hour 40 minutes |
Frequently Asked Questions About Pelican Bay Real Estate
What is Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida?
Pelican Bay is Naples' largest master-planned luxury community — a 2,330-acre, 3.25-square-mile neighborhood founded in 1972 with 6,500+ residences across 95 associations, including 717 single-family homes and 5,550 condominiums. Located between Vanderbilt Beach to the north and Park Shore to the south, Pelican Bay features 3 miles of private Gulf-front beach, 27 holes of championship golf at Club Pelican Bay, 18 Har-Tru tennis courts, and a solar-powered tram through the 570-acre Clam Bay mangrove preserve. In 2025, 75 single-family homes sold at an average of $3,624,371 and 239 condominiums at an average of $2,180,401.
Does Pelican Bay have a private beach?
Yes — Pelican Bay residents have exclusive access to 3 miles of private Gulf-front beach via two beach clubs. The North Beach Club (Marker 36 restaurant, quieter atmosphere) and South Beach Club (Sandbar Restaurant, volleyball, kayaks, family-oriented) are both accessible exclusively to Pelican Bay residents and Club Pelican Bay members via a solar-powered tram through the 570-acre Clam Bay mangrove conservation area. The tram makes 900,000+ trips annually. Non-residents cannot access either club.
What is the price range for Pelican Bay real estate?
Pelican Bay spans one of the widest price ranges of any Naples community. Mid-rise condominiums begin around $375,000 for smaller units in older buildings. High-rise condominiums average $2,180,401 with the 2025 highest sale at $15,500,000 (Windsor at Bay Colony). Single-family homes average $3,624,371 with the 2025 highest at $15,000,000. New construction at Epique reaches $38,000,000 for the penthouse. This price diversity makes Pelican Bay genuinely accessible at multiple entry points within one community sharing the same private beach, golf, and amenity infrastructure.
What is Club Pelican Bay and how do I join?
Club Pelican Bay is a private, member-owned golf club with 27 championship holes (three 9-hole courses: Club, Pelican, Bay) across nearly 240 acres. Originally designed by Arthur Hills in 1980 and renovated by Ron Forse in 2019, the club features a 50,000-square-foot Clubhouse (completed 2017), Spa & Fitness Center, and multiple dining venues. Golf at Club Pelican Bay is not included with Pelican Bay residency — it is a separate, optional membership. Multiple membership tiers are available (equity golf, non-equity golf, limited golf, social dining). Memberships are currently at full capacity with an active waitlist. Contact us before purchasing if golf club access is a priority — we can clarify current waitlist timelines.
What is the difference between Pelican Bay and Bay Colony?
Bay Colony is a fully gated, 24/7 guard-secured enclave of 865 residences within Pelican Bay's western boundary. Bay Colony residents enjoy all of Pelican Bay's shared amenities plus Bay Colony-exclusive access: their own private Bay Colony Beach Club (beachfront dining, full beach service) and Bay Colony Tennis Club, plus eligibility for the separate Estates at Bay Colony Golf Course. Bay Colony consistently commands the highest per-square-foot prices within the community. The 2025 highest condo sale in Pelican Bay was a Windsor at Bay Colony unit at $15,500,000. See our dedicated Bay Colony guide for full community and building detail.
Is Pelican Bay a gated community?
Pelican Bay is not uniformly gated — most of its neighborhoods have public road access, with individual sub-communities varying in their own gated entry points. The notable exception is Bay Colony, which is fully gated and guard-secured. Buyers specifically seeking full gated security within Pelican Bay should focus on Bay Colony. Most other Pelican Bay neighborhoods are open master-planned communities with secure individual building entries rather than community-wide gate control.
What are the HOA fees in Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay HOA fees vary significantly by sub-community and property type. All Pelican Bay property owners pay a master Pelican Bay Foundation fee covering private beach access, the solar tram, and maintenance of conservation and recreational areas. Individual condo associations add separate fees covering building maintenance, insurance, water, cable, and building-specific services. Single-family homes typically carry lower total association costs. Club Pelican Bay golf membership is separate and optional. For accurate, current HOA fee schedules for any specific property or sub-community, contact us before making a purchase decision — fees are specific to the building and unit type and need direct verification.
How do I find the right Pelican Bay community for my needs?
With 95 associations spanning every property type from mid-rise condos to beachfront high-rises to golf course estates, navigating Pelican Bay effectively requires matching your priorities to the right sub-community. Golf access, tennis proximity, beachfront vs. interior position, building age and reserve health, pet policies, rental restrictions, and HOA fee structure all vary significantly across Pelican Bay's 95 associations. Contact Alpizar & Company at (239) 438-1102 for a complimentary consultation — we can match you to the right Pelican Bay community based on your specific lifestyle, budget, and ownership goals. Browse our community list above to explore individual neighborhoods.
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