South Beach Club
A treasured address in the heart of Old Naples since 1972
A Quiet Corner of Paradise
Nestled among towering coconut palms on Third Street South, South Beach Club has been one of Old Naples' most cherished residential addresses for over fifty years. Built in 1972, this intimate community of just eighteen residences offers the rare combination of a peaceful, private setting with the convenience of being steps from world-class dining, boutique shopping, and the sugar-sand beaches of the Gulf of America.
The three-story building is wrapped in lush tropical landscaping and centered around a sun-dappled courtyard with a sparkling pool — a setting that captures everything people love about the Old Naples way of life. Residents enjoy covered ground-floor parking, private screened lanais, and the kind of small-community character that simply cannot be replicated.
South Beach Club's location is truly exceptional. A leisurely three-block stroll brings you to the Gulf beach. Just outside your door, Third Street South offers some of Naples' finest restaurants, galleries, and shops. The equally celebrated Fifth Avenue South corridor is only a short walk to the north, and nearby landmarks like the Naples Pier, Cambier Park, and Crayton Cove round out a neighborhood that is both vibrant and timelessly elegant.
Whether you are a year-round resident or a seasonal visitor, life at South Beach Club is defined by comfort, convenience, and the unhurried charm of one of Florida's most beloved neighborhoods.
South Beach Club & Old Naples
South Beach Club exterior • Third Street South • Naples Pier • Gulf Beach • Courtyard Pool • Historic Palm Cottage
The Story of Old Naples & Third Street South
The story of Old Naples begins in 1886, when General John S. Williams and Walter N. Haldeman sailed through Gordon Pass into a beautiful bay that Williams named after the Bay of Naples in Italy. Together they formed the Naples Town Improvement Company and began building a community. Access was only by water in those early days, and the Naples Pier was constructed in 1888–1889 as the town's lifeline for passengers and freight.
A shell road connecting Naples and Fort Myers was completed in 1918, and by the 1920s the Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41) linked the Gulf Coast to the rest of Florida. Third Street South grew steadily through the twentieth century, guided after World War II by the influence of businessman and philanthropist Junkie Fleischmann and his wife Dorette, who helped shape the street's character as a destination for fine shops and dining.
Naples Pier — Originally built in 1888, this iconic structure extends 1,000 feet into the Gulf of America and remains one of Southwest Florida's most beloved landmarks for fishing, sunset-watching, and bird observation. It is just three blocks from South Beach Club.
Palm Cottage (1895) — Naples' oldest surviving house, built with tabby mortar from sand, shells, and water. Now a house museum operated by the Naples Historical Society, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and sits just a block east of the Pier.
Third Street South Shopping & Dining — Immediately outside South Beach Club, Third Street South has been a hub of fashion, art, and cuisine since the 1930s. The Saturday morning Farmer's Market (November through April) is a neighborhood tradition.
Fifth Avenue South — A short walk north, this celebrated corridor offers dozens of restaurants, galleries, and shops in a beautifully landscaped downtown setting.
Cambier Park — A beloved community park with tennis courts, a band shell for concerts, playgrounds, and walking paths — all within easy walking distance.
Crayton Cove — A charming waterfront enclave on Naples Bay with restaurants, the Naples City Dock, art galleries, and boat tours.