Is Sun Terrace safe?
Naples, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Sun Terrace as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Sun Terrace
“Go. Sun Terrace is an exceptionally safe, well-kept residential community in central Naples. Visitors will encounter quiet, tree-lined streets, virtually non-existent violent crime, and quick access to nearby shopping, dining, and Gulf beaches.”
About the area
Sun Terrace is a classic, established neighborhood in Naples featuring mid-century single-family homes, mature palms, and manicured lawns. Situated between Tamiami Trail and Goodlette-Frank Road, it blends a tranquil suburban setting with close proximity to city conveniences and the coast.
- Quiet Residential
- Family-Friendly
- Lush & Tree-Lined
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Sun Terrace
Walk score: 48/100 · Bike score: 58/100
Low-speed neighborhood streets are very bike-friendly, with connections nearby leading to designated lanes on Tamiami Trail and trails toward the Gordon River Greenway.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are near zero with overall crime substantially below the national average
- Affluent economic profile with high homeownership and well-maintained properties
- Convenient central location minutes from Clam Pass Park and Coastland Center
Cons
- High traffic volume along perimeter arterial roads like US-41 and Goodlette-Frank Road
- Limited sidewalks and dim street lighting along some interior residential streets
- Occasional opportunistic property crimes such as unlocked vehicle trespass
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is virtually non-existent within the residential interior of Sun Terrace, with only occasional transient individuals seen along major commercial intersections on US-41.
What Sun Terrace is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and very safe with neighbors jogging, walking dogs, and tending to yards.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and sunlit with low traffic volumes inside the neighborhood interior and total safety.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Subdued and family-oriented as residents wind down, feeling very secure for an evening stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and dark with minimal activity; remain aware of low lighting on side streets.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is managed by Collier Area Transit (CAT), with bus service available along major perimeter corridors like Route 11 on Tamiami Trail, though the area is predominantly car-dependent.
Free residential driveway and street parking is standard, and bordering shopping plazas offer extensive free surface parking lots.
Things to do in Sun Terrace
- Enjoy a morning walk or jog through the quiet, shaded residential streets
- Take a short drive west to access Clam Pass Park for Gulf beach access and boardwalk trails
- Shop and dine at the surrounding commercial centers along Tamiami Trail
Local favorites
- Dorona · Italian Steakhouse · 4.5★ (1150)Upscale Italian steakhouse serving dry-aged cuts, pasta, and craft cocktails near the neighborhood edge.
- Turco Taco · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (1420)Popular fast-casual eatery offering organic gourmet tacos, salads, and fresh sides.
- Lamoraga Restaurant · Spanish & Tapas · 4.6★ (890)Modern restaurant known for inventive Spanish tapas, seafood dishes, and international wine selections.
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.
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