Naples is a city on Florida's southwest Gulf Coast in Collier County, where it serves as the county seat. With roughly 20,000 residents, Naples anchors a broader coastal region that has grown from a quiet fishing village into one of Florida's best-known resort and residential destinations. The city fronts the Gulf of Mexico, with miles of white-sand beaches and calm, warm waters. The city's centerpiece is its walkable downtown, organized around Fifth Avenue South and Third Street South, where boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and historic storefronts sit a short distance from the beach. The Naples Pier, a long wooden pier extending into the Gulf, is a beloved spot for fishing and sunset viewing and has anchored the community's waterfront for more than a century. Naples is also a center for the arts and outdoor living. Artis—Naples presents performing arts and houses the Baker Museum, while the Naples Art Institute and numerous galleries anchor the visual arts scene. The Naples Botanical Garden and Naples Zoo add family-friendly attractions, and boating, golf, and beachgoing define day-to-day recreation. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and Vanderbilt Beach extend the shoreline options just north of the city. The city's neighborhoods range from the historic streets and classic homes of Old Naples to the deep-water canal communities of Port Royal and Aqualane Shores, and farther north to planned Gulf-side enclaves such as Park Shore, The Moorings, and Pelican Bay. Students attend Collier County Public Schools, headquartered in Naples. With Interstate 75 and the Tamiami Trail (US 41) providing access, and regional air service nearby, Naples combines a resort lifestyle with practical connectivity for full-time residents and seasonal homeowners alike.