What is Vanderbilt Beach in Naples, Florida?

Vanderbilt Beach is one of Naples' largest and most diverse coastal neighborhoods — a 0.68-square-mile community in North Naples encompassing 3,199 residences across more than 40 distinct communities. The neighborhood includes 503 single-family homes (primarily in the Conners Vanderbilt Beach canal community with Gulf access through Wiggins Pass) and 2,696 condominiums ranging from entry-level mid-rise units in the mid-$200s to beachfront high-rises in Bay Colony exceeding $20 million. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples is also located within Vanderbilt Beach, with residences from $4 million.

Where is Vanderbilt Beach located?

Vanderbilt Beach is located in North Naples, Florida, stretching along Gulf Shore Drive between Pelican Bay to the south and Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park to the north. It sits just west of Vanderbilt Drive and US-41, with Vanderbilt Lagoon at its center. The location strikes an ideal balance — direct Gulf access and beachfront living with Mercato (7 minutes), Artis-Naples (9 minutes), and Waterside Shops (9 minutes) all close by, and downtown Naples accessible within 16 minutes.

What types of properties are available in Vanderbilt Beach?

Vanderbilt Beach offers one of the widest ranges of property types in Naples. Canal-front single-family homes in Conners Vanderbilt Beach with private docks and Gulf access through Wiggins Pass range from approximately $2.5 million to $20 million-plus for estate homes. Condominiums range from entry-level mid-rise units in the mid-$200s to full-service luxury buildings. Notable condo options include Bay Colony's six beachfront towers ($1.5M–$20M+), The Ritz-Carlton Residences ($4M–$9.7M+), and Moraya Bay.

What is the price range for Vanderbilt Beach real estate?

Vanderbilt Beach offers one of the widest price ranges of any Naples neighborhood. In 2025, single-family homes averaged $3,780,926 ($1,095/sq ft) with the highest sale at $10,000,000. Condominiums averaged $1,696,082 ($893/sq ft) with the highest condo sale at $7,500,000 at Moraya Bay. Entry-level mid-rise condominiums start in the mid-$200s. Gulf-front estates and Bay Colony high-rise penthouses can exceed $20 million. The most active price band for luxury buyers is $1M–$5M for high-rise condos and $3M–$8M for canal-front single-family homes.

What communities are within Vanderbilt Beach?

Vanderbilt Beach encompasses more than 40 residential communities. The most notable are Bay Colony — Naples' most exclusive gated enclave with six beachfront towers and a private beach club — and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Naples, with 128 luxury residences across five buildings from $4 million. Other significant communities include Moraya Bay, Regatta, Vanderbilt Gulfside, Mansions, Beachmoor, and the Conners canal homes.

Does Vanderbilt Beach have Gulf access for boating?

Yes — the Conners Vanderbilt Beach single-family canal system connects to Vanderbilt Lagoon with Gulf access through Wiggins Pass, providing most canal-front home owners direct boating access to the Gulf of Mexico from a private dock. Pelican Isle Yacht Club provides full-service marina facilities for larger vessels. Vanderbilt Beach is one of North Naples' strongest boating communities — if specific canal depth, dock dimensions, or Wiggins Pass navigation details matter for your vessel, contact us and we can confirm the specifics for any property you're evaluating.

How do I find the right community in Vanderbilt Beach for my goals?

Start with the water. If you want a boat behind the house, the search is the Conners canal homes. If you want the Gulf out the window, it is the Gulf Shore Drive beachfront towers — Bay Colony, Moraya Bay, Vanderbilt Gulfside, Le Dauphin and their neighbors. If you want the beach a short distance away at a more accessible price, the bayside and lagoon buildings behind them, including Regatta, are where most of the inventory lives. From there, building age, milestone inspection status, rental and pet policies and amenity level narrow the field. Contact Alpizar & Company at (239) 438-1102 for a complimentary consultation and we will match you to the right community based on your specific priorities.

Vanderbilt Beach Naples Real Estate | Beach & Canal Homes Guide

$1,089,000

↓ $100,000

21 Bluebill Ave B905, NAPLES

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,613 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226015148

Gulf Breeze Real Estate LC

$1,075,000

11 Bluebill Ave 606, NAPLES

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,480 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226028976

Premiere Plus Realty Company

New New

$859,000

11030 Gulf Shore Dr 104, NAPLES

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,472 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226029997

Keller Williams Realty Naples

$850,000

5 Bluebill Ave 702 + 802, NAPLES

2 Beds 3 Baths 868 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226028800

Coldwell Banker Realty

$820,000

↓ $29,900

17 Bluebill Ave 901, NAPLES

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,328 SqFt Residential MLS® # 225052460

5th Homes

$800,000

271 Southbay Dr 241, NAPLES

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,075 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226027765

Keller Williams Elite Realty

Open House

$779,000

↓ $20,000

11 Bluebill Ave 404, NAPLES

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,109 SqFt Residential

Open House

Sun, Sep 27th, 2026 @ 1pm - 4pm

MLS® # 225078575

Premiere Plus Realty Company

$735,000

↓ $50,000

11 Bluebill Ave 203, NAPLES

3 Beds 3 Baths 2,109 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226003767

The Agency Naples

$699,000

↓ $46,000

11 Bluebill Ave 1006, NAPLES

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,480 SqFt Residential MLS® # 225082098

Downing Frye Realty Inc.

$695,000

↓ $54,000

21 Bluebill Ave 303, NAPLES

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,613 SqFt Residential MLS® # 2026026668

MAKS Realty Inc

$695,000

17 Bluebill Ave 803, NAPLES

2 Beds 2 Baths 1,214 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226015594

Premiere Plus Realty Company

$695,000

↓ $54,000

5 Bluebill Ave 101, NAPLES

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,494 SqFt Residential MLS® # 226004439

Premiere Plus Realty Company

Vanderbilt Beach

Vanderbilt Beach - Active Listings

$1,089,000

21 Bluebill Ave B905, NAPLES

$1,075,000

11 Bluebill Ave 606, NAPLES

$859,000

11030 Gulf Shore Dr 104, NAPLES

$850,000

5 Bluebill Ave 702 + 802, NAPLES

$820,000

17 Bluebill Ave 901, NAPLES

$800,000

271 Southbay Dr 241, NAPLES

$779,000

11 Bluebill Ave 404, NAPLES

$735,000

11 Bluebill Ave 203, NAPLES

$699,000

11 Bluebill Ave 1006, NAPLES

$695,000

21 Bluebill Ave 303, NAPLES

$695,000

17 Bluebill Ave 803, NAPLES

$695,000

5 Bluebill Ave 101, NAPLES