Places to visit near

Pelican Bay

Pelican Bay is a town in Collier district, Florida, United States of about 6,346 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit: 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 32 beaches & coast and 15 churches. The must-see places are Vanderbilt Beach Park, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens.

26.2312° N, 81.8056° WPop. 6,346

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Within 30 km58 places
Within 50 km125
Must-see49
Notable235
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Pelican Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm

37 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pelican Bay
  2. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Vanderbilt Beach Parkbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Saint John's Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  5. Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardensgarden · 1.5 hrs
  6. Teddy Bear Museum of Naplesmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Pelican Bay
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pelican Bay?

Vanderbilt Beach Park (beach, about 4 km), Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park (park, about 8 km), Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens (garden, about 9 km), Pelican Bay North Beach (beach, about 2 km), The Baker Museum (museum, about 2 km), Clam Pass Beach (beach, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pelican Bay?

125 places on Spotwander: 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 32 beaches & coast, 15 churches, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 13 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest river spot to Pelican Bay?

Little Hickory Island, about 16 km by road; Big Hickory Island (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Pelican Bay?

Pelican Bay North Beach, about 2 km by road; Clam Pass Beach (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pelican Bay?

Start in Pelican Bay, visit Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, then Vanderbilt Beach Park, then Saint John's Episcopal Church, then Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, then Teddy Bear Museum of Naples, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.