Pelican Bay

About Pelican Bay

Pelican Bay is Naples' largest and most amenity-rich master-planned community, encompassing approximately 2,300 acres along the Gulf of Mexico north of Vanderbilt Beach. Developed by WCI Communities beginning in the 1970s, Pelican Bay has matured into one of the most desirable addresses in Southwest Florida, blending private beach access with world-class golf, tennis, and cultural programming.

The community's most distinctive feature is its private beach and tram system. Residents have exclusive access to two beachfront restaurants, beach chair and umbrella service, kayaking, and a dedicated stretch of Gulf shoreline accessible via a private tram system that departs from multiple points within the community. No other Naples neighborhood offers this level of organized, private beach amenity at this scale.

Pelican Bay's real estate spans from condominiums in mid-rise buildings beginning around $600,000 to luxury high-rise residences in St. Raphael, Biltmore, and Bay Colony exceeding $10 million. Single-family homes within the Pelican Bay umbrella, particularly in the gated Bay Colony enclave, represent some of Naples' most prestigious addresses. The Pelican Bay Foundation manages the community's extensive infrastructure with meticulous standards, contributing to consistently strong property values.