The Naples Pier and Old Naples Beach: 2026 Guide
The Naples Pier at the west end of 12th Avenue South has been the symbol of Old Naples since the 1880s: the place for a morning walk, fishing, and the classic Gulf sunset. Hurricane Ian badly damaged it in September 2022, and the long-awaited rebuild is now underway. Here is the latest, plus a guide to the beach and historic sights around it.
Naples Pier Rebuild: Where Things Stand (November 2026)
- Construction began in January 2026 after FEMA funding was secured in December 2025. The contractor is Shoreline Foundation.
- Demolition and recycling: the damaged structure was removed in early 2026, and in April 2026 crews placed 59 old concrete pilings at Wasmer Reef, an artificial reef off Naples.
- New pier construction started in summer 2026 with a temporary construction trestle and the first concrete pours.
- Reopening: the city has pointed to around July 2027. Construction schedules can move, so treat that as a target, not a promise.
The beach on both sides of the pier remains open, and sunset crowds still gather at the end of 12th Avenue South.
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The Old Naples Beach
In Old Naples, the east-west avenues end at the Gulf with public beach access, so most homes and condos are a short walk or bike ride from the sand. The beach is wide, the water is calm most of the year, and the sunsets are the main event. Parking near the pier is limited in season; locals walk, bike or use golf carts.
Historic Palm Cottage and the Naples Historic District
A block east of the pier at 137 12th Avenue South, Historic Palm Cottage was built in 1895 and is the oldest home in Naples. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and run as a house museum by the Naples Historical Society, with docent and self-guided tours (generally Tuesday through Saturday afternoons), the Norris Gardens, and guided walking tours of the Naples Historic District in season. Check the Naples Historical Society website for current hours and prices.
Living Near the Naples Pier
The streets around the pier are some of the most valuable in Naples. Gulf-front and near-beach homes command the highest prices, while a handful of condos and villas offer a lower-cost way to live within a few blocks of the beach.
- Old Naples waterfront and Gulf-front homes - about 9 listed in November 2026, roughly $5.5M to $44M
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Naples Pier FAQ
Is the Naples Pier open?
Not yet. The pier has been closed since Hurricane Ian in 2022. Reconstruction began in January 2026, and the city has targeted a reopening around July 2027.
Where is the Naples Pier?
At the west end of 12th Avenue South in Old Naples, Naples, Florida 34102.
Is the beach by the Naples Pier open?
Yes. The beach on either side of the pier is open during construction.
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Photo credits: header photo of the Naples Pier at sunset by Giuseppe Milo, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Homes and Condos for Sale Near the Naples Pier
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