Naples ranks third in Florida Instagram-worthiness, so we made a list of the best photo ops

From beautiful beaches to stylish downtown restaurants, Naples has the perfect backgrounds for Instagram photos.

And we aren't the only ones who think so.

New research from FloridaRentals.com, a vacation rentals marketplace, ranks Naples as the third most Instagrammable cities in the state, only behind No. 1 Orlando and Miami.

The study analyzed the number of Instagram hashtags for 400 of Florida’s municipalities. Combined hashtags for FL and Florida were used for each Florida destination to determine and rank the most Instagrammable destinations in Florida.

Naples ended up with 2,436,656 hashtags across Instagram. Orlando had 5,423,004 hashtags and Miami 2,469,850.

We've compiled a list of the most Instagram-worthy locations in the city to help you create the perfect post.

1. Naples Botanical Garden

Want a perfect nature backdrop for your next photoshoot? Look no further than the Naples Botanical Garden.

The garden offers rainforests, succulent displays, waterlily pools, and bold-colored trees, which are beautiful places for photos.

Admission to the garden is $25 per adult, $10 for kids ages four to 17, and free for children three and under. If you're a member of the garden, you get in free. The garden is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you take photos at the garden, make sure to tag @NaplesBotanical on Instagram.

Cars travel along Fifth Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Cars travel along Fifth Avenue South in Naples on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.

2. Fifth Avenue South

Located in the heart of downtown Naples, Fifth Avenue South offers restaurants, shopping, and galleries for locals to check out.

At night Fifth Avenue South lights up, giving you the perfect chance for a beautiful nighttime shot that exudes luxury.

Photo from Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples
Photo from Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples

3. Any of Naples' beautiful beaches

Naples is home to several beaches with white sand and blue-green water. The beach makes for a perfect photo every time.

As the weather cools off, trade your swimsuit for a sweater and have a sunset photoshoot.

Here's a list of the best Naples beaches:

In the Know: Mercato in Southwest Florida's North Naples
In the Know: Mercato in Southwest Florida's North Naples

4. Mercato

Located at 9110 Strada Place, Mercato offers dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences for locals and visitors.

There's several Instagram-worthy photo spots in Mercato, like an angel wings mural or a floral backdrop at Juicelation.

Explore the area and discover your favorite photo backgrounds! Be sure to tag @MercatoNaples in your posts.

Photo of shoppers at Venetian Bay
Photo of shoppers at Venetian Bay

5. The Village Shops on Venetian Bay

The Village Shops on Venetian Bay put off a high-class vibe that's sure to come through your Instagram photos.

The upscale waterfront dining and shops are a great place to capture classy photos and videos for your feed.

This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Most Instagram-worthy locations in Naples