Question 1

What is Pelican Bay in Naples, Florida?

Accepted Answer

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 Seagate 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.

Question 2

Does Pelican Bay have a private beach?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What is the price range for Pelican Bay real estate?

Accepted Answer

Pelican Bay spans one of the widest price ranges of any Naples community. Garden and mid-rise condominiums offer the most accessible entry to the community. Condominiums averaged $2,180,401 in 2025, with the year's highest sale at $15,500,000 (Windsor at Bay Colony). Single-family homes averaged $3,624,371 with the 2025 highest at $15,000,000, and new construction at Epique sets a new ceiling within Pelican Bay proper. This price diversity makes Pelican Bay genuinely accessible at multiple entry points within one community sharing the same private beach, golf, and amenity infrastructure.

Question 4

What is Club Pelican Bay and how do I join?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What is the difference between Pelican Bay and Bay Colony?

Accepted Answer

Bay Colony is a fully gated, 24/7 guard-secured enclave at the north end of Pelican Bay. Bay Colony residents enjoy all of Pelican Bay's shared amenities plus their own private Bay Colony Beach Club with beachfront dining and full beach service, and it holds the community's only beachfront condominium towers and Gulf-front homes. 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.

Question 6

Is Pelican Bay a gated community?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the HOA fees in Pelican Bay?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

How do I find the right Pelican Bay community for my needs?

Accepted Answer

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.

Pelican Bay

Pelican Bay - Active Listings

$999,000

6830 San Marino Dr 711a, NAPLES

$999,000

800 L Ambiance Cir 208, NAPLES

$999,000

6001 Pelican Bay Blvd 202, NAPLES

$995,000

6361 Pelican Bay Blvd 802, NAPLES

$965,000

6020 Pelican Bay Blvd 404, NAPLES

$949,900

5550 Heron Point Dr 304, NAPLES

$915,000

6520 Valen Way 104, NAPLES

$899,999

5550 Heron Point Dr 305, NAPLES

$899,000

6573 Marissa Loop 202, NAPLES

$899,000

6080 Pelican Bay Blvd 205a, NAPLES

$875,000

6835 San Marino Dr 809a, NAPLES

$850,000

5633 Turtle Bay Dr 35, NAPLES