Naples, Long Beach, California

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Naples is a series islands located in Alamitos Bay in Long Beach, California. Naples consists of three separate islands, all with canals running into the bay. The streets on the island all have Italian names. The center of Naples features a large fountain, which over the years, has grown to become a popular meeting spot.

The major thoroughfare in the Naples area is 2nd Street, with Pacific Coast Highway the closest major street.

The Long Beach community of Belmont Shore is to the west of Naples, and the Peninsula is to the south, across Alamitos Bay. The city of Seal Beach is to the east.

[edit] Special events

One very popular Christmas-time event in Naples is the "Naples Island Christmas Boat Parade", with groups of decorated boats going through the canals of Naples and around Alamitos Bay past Belmont Shore. The parade has been held since [[1946 ]].