1675 Murex LN, Naples
(239) 216-2016
Real Estate Company
Coquina Sands is well-known as Naples’ first beachfront community and remains one of its most desirable. Set between Olde Naples and the Moorings, about one mile from Fifth Avenue’s extraordinary dining and shopping, this storied neighborhood blends historic coastal charm with some of the most valuable real estate in Southwest Florida. The iconic Lowdermilk Beach and Park sits at its heart, and its banyan-shaded streets — named for shells and flowers — have drawn beach lovers since the 1950s, when the Bahama Club became Naples’ first beachfront condominium cooperative.
Coquina Sands occupies a prime pocket of beachfront Naples, bounded by the Gulf of Mexico to the west, US-41 to the east, Olde Naples to the south, and the Moorings to the north. It is a neighborhood built for the beach life: residents stroll to Lowdermilk Park — the city’s beloved beachfront park with its pavilion, volleyball courts, picnic areas, and concession — or to the quiet Gulf-front stretches that line the community. Downtown is close enough for an easy bike ride: Fifth Avenue South’s restaurants and galleries and Third Street South’s boutiques are about a mile away, and the new Four Seasons resort brings fresh energy to the shoreline. Top-rated schools, houses of worship, and everyday conveniences round out an address that is as practical as it is prestigious.
Few Naples neighborhoods offer Coquina Sands’ range. The community holds more than 200 single-family homes — from classic mid-century ranch residences on generous lots to spectacular new-construction estates — plus more than 600 condominium residences across nearly two dozen buildings, several directly on the sand. Condos range from efficient beach retreats to expansive Gulf-front penthouses, while single-family homes include waterfront properties with private docks on Hurricane Harbor and the inland waterways, offering direct boating access to the Gulf. Mature banyan trees, ficus, and palms canopy the winding streets, giving the neighborhood a lush, established character that newer communities can’t replicate. Because it is an established residential neighborhood rather than a master-planned development, there is no single gatehouse or centralized amenity complex — the beach itself is the amenity, and the variety of architecture means no two streets feel alike.
Coquina Sands’ story is woven into Naples itself. The streets carry the theme of the sea that named them — Murex Drive, Crayton Road, and others were renamed in the early 1960s from their original flower names as the community matured. Lowdermilk Park, the community’s beloved beachfront green, is named for Fred Lowdermilk, Naples’ first city manager, and was given to the city by the original developer in place of the beach access points shown on the earliest plats. In 1956, the Bahama Club became Naples’ first beachfront condominium cooperative — a milestone that set the template for coastal living across Southwest Florida. Today’s condo landscape includes nearly two dozen buildings and enclaves, from intimate boutique residences like Colonial Club and Embassy Club to larger communities such as Surfside Club and Charleston Square, many with beachfront or near-beach settings.
What sets Coquina Sands apart is its authenticity: this is a real neighborhood, not a resort, where morning beach walks, sunset gatherings at Lowdermilk Park, and dinners downtown are simply how life works. Whether you’re seeking a Gulf-front condominium, a classic beach cottage to reimagine, or a waterfront estate with a dock for the boat, Coquina Sands offers a version of Naples that has been coveted for generations. To explore current Coquina Sands homes and condos for sale, contact OS Florida Group at (239) 216-2016.
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