Is Longshore Lake safe?
Naples, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Longshore Lake as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Longshore Lake
“Go. Longshore Lake is an upscale, exceptionally safe gated residential community in North Naples. Visitors staying here or visiting residents will find virtually no violent crime, pristine surroundings, and complete peace of mind.”
About the area
Longshore Lake is a premier 88-acre lakefront gated neighborhood located off Immokalee Road in North Naples. It features tranquil waterfront single-family homes, private tennis courts, a clubhouse, and lush subtropical landscaping, catering largely to retirees, professionals, and families.
- Gated Community
- Waterfront
- Quiet / Suburban
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Longshore Lake
Walk score: 12/100 · Bike score: 38/100
Internal subdivision streets are great for casual cycling, but there are no public bike-share hubs; Immokalee Road has adjacent bike paths connecting to wider Collier County routes.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low rates of both violent and property crime due to gated access and active security
- High household median incomes and exceptionally well-maintained, high-value housing stock
- Peaceful private lake environment offering recreational boating, tennis, and walking paths
Cons
- Strictly gated with private amenities primarily accessible only to residents and their guests
- Entirely car-dependent for retail, dining, and healthcare services
- Vulnerable to regional hurricane impacts and severe summer storm flooding
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the community due to gated perimeter access and private security monitoring.
What Longshore Lake is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and serene, with residents walking dogs and jogging along lakefront roads in total safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Very quiet and secure, with occasional resident vehicle traffic and service providers.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and ambient, ideal for relaxing walks near the clubhouse without any safety concerns.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with gated security at the entrance; night walking is completely safe.
Transit, parking and getting around
Collier Area Transit (CAT) operates regional buses along major corridors, but no bus routes enter the gated community; having a personal vehicle is essential.
Private driveway and garage parking is standard for residences, with ample free guest parking available at the clubhouse; street parking is restricted by HOA rules.
Things to do in Longshore Lake
- Kayak or paddleboard across the 88-acre scenic community lake
- Play a match on the community's Har-Tru tennis courts at the clubhouse
- Explore the nearby nature trails and boardwalks at Bird Rookery Swamp just east on Immokalee Road
Local favorites
- The Warehouse Cuisine and Cocktails · American Restaurant · 4.6★ (820)Upscale casual dining venue nearby offering craft cocktails and scratch-made American fare.
- Skillets - Pebblebrooke · Breakfast & Brunch · 4.5★ (710)Popular local breakfast spot known for scratch sourdough pancakes, skillets, and fresh-squeezed juice.
- Brooks Gourmet Burgers & Dogs · Burger Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Acclaimed local eatery serving creative gourmet burgers, craft brews, and classic milkshakes.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.