Coquina Sands

Coquina Sands holds a distinction none of Naples' other beach neighborhoods can claim: it was the very first beachfront community in the city. Decades later, it's still one of the most quietly sought-after — a mix of condos and eight-figure new construction, often on the same street.

Where it is

Coquina Sands sits between US 41 and the Gulf of Mexico, just north of Olde Naples and south of the Moorings. It runs roughly from the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club up toward Park Shore, putting it within walking or biking distance of both downtown Naples and Venetian Village.

What's there

The neighborhood is named for the soft, broken-shell limestone once used to build local roads — a nod to how long this stretch of coastline has been developed. Housing spans a genuinely wide range: condos dating to the 1960s and '70s sit not far from newly completed luxury estates, giving Coquina Sands one of the broadest price spreads of any beach-area neighborhood in Naples.

• Condos — some of the more attainable beachfront and near-beach pricing in Naples, with older units starting $600,000
• Single-family homes — commonly $3M to $5M +for updated or original construction on standard lots
• New construction and larger estates — $8M to $11M+, particularly on larger lots close to the beach
• Most single-family properties carry no HOA

Some homes sit directly on the beach, others on canals with private docks and Gulf access via Hurricane Harbor, and a number back up to the golf course at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club — so "Coquina Sands" covers a few distinct living experiences under one neighborhood name.

Amenities

Like Olde Naples, Coquina Sands doesn't run on a clubhouse system — it runs on location:

• Walking distance to Lowdermilk Park, with beach access, volleyball, a playground, and picnic areas
• Boat access to the Gulf via Hurricane Harbor for canal-front homes
• Close to 5th Avenue South, Mercato Shops, and the Village on Venetian Bay
• The new Four Seasons Resort development nearby on Naples' "Miracle Mile"

Who tends to look here

Buyers who want beach proximity without Old Naples or Park Shore pricing, plus buyers specifically watching the neighborhood for its new-construction activity near the Four Seasons project. It also suits buyers who want optionality — golf course frontage, canal access, or straight beachfront — all within one compact, established neighborhood.

Worth knowing before you tour

Because housing stock ranges from 1960s condos to brand-new estates, due diligence looks different depending on what you're touring: on older units, ask about roof age, electrical updates, and building reserve funds; on newer construction, confirm flood zone status, since some newer builds market themselves specifically as being in a non-flood zone while others nearby are not. As with any Naples beach-adjacent property, verify elevation and flood zone before you get attached to a specific address.