Is Pinehurst Estates safe?
Naples, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Pinehurst Estates as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Pinehurst Estates
“Go. Pinehurst Estates is an exceptionally safe, quiet, and well-maintained residential enclave in North Naples. Visitors will find virtually no violent crime, minimal property crime, and a calm suburban atmosphere that is easy to navigate by car.”
About the area
Pinehurst Estates is an established, lushly landscaped residential neighborhood situated in North Naples just minutes from Gulf Coast beaches and major shopping corridors. Characterized by single-family homes with generous lots and mature trees, it offers a peaceful, upscale retreat from busier tourist districts.
- Peaceful / Suburban
- Tree-Lined
- Affluent
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Pinehurst Estates
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no public bike-share stations in Pinehurst Estates, but quiet local streets are suitable for cycling and connect via sidewalks and lanes to broader North Naples thoroughfares.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Extremely low violent crime and property crime rates compared to national and state averages
- High median household income and high rate of homeownership contributing to neighborhood stability
- Close proximity to high-end shopping, dining, and Gulf beaches along Tamiami Trail North
Cons
- Car-dependent with limited pedestrian infrastructure on internal residential roads
- Virtually no commercial or dining options located directly inside the residential interior
- Minimal street lighting at night on quiet neighborhood streets
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically non-existent within the residential interior of Pinehurst Estates, with only rare occurrences along major commercial corridors like US-41.
What Pinehurst Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and quiet with residents walking dogs and jogging along neighborhood lanes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and sunny with low local traffic and high overall safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential winding down with minimal vehicle movement and safe ambient conditions.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely low activity and very dark due to limited streetlights, but safe with negligible crime risk.
Transit, parking and getting around
Collier Area Transit (CAT) operates bus routes such as Route 11 along nearby Tamiami Trail (US-41), though service frequency is limited and there is no passenger rail in the area.
Driveway parking is universal among single-family homes, and street parking is generally unrestricted on residential streets; commercial plazas nearby offer abundant free surface parking.
Things to do in Pinehurst Estates
- Take a short drive to Clam Pass Park for boardwalk strolls through mangroves and pristine beach access
- Explore the luxury retail, dining, and cinema at the nearby Waterside Shops
- Enjoy a morning walk or jog through the shaded, quiet neighborhood streets
Local favorites
- Waterside Shops · Open-Air Shopping Center · 4.6★ (3200)Upscale outdoor mall featuring luxury boutiques, tranquil water features, and fine dining just minutes away.
- Brio Italian Grille · Italian Restaurant · 4.3★ (1650)Polished chain serving Tuscan-inspired Italian fare, steaks, and cocktails located near the neighborhood border.
- True Food Kitchen · Health Food Restaurant · 4.5★ (1420)Trendy eatery nearby offering nutrient-dense seasonal bowls, salads, and handcrafted beverages.
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.