Created in 1958 by Glenn Sample at the southernmost end of Old Naples, Port Royal is widely considered Naples' most exclusive neighborhood. Port Royal is completely surrounded by nature, with the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Naples Bay to the east, and Gordon Pass and Key Island to the south. Most homes are on generous waterways, a series of man-made fingers that meander out towards Naples Bay, with direct access to the intercoastal waterway and Gulf. Ownership allows application to the Port Royal Beach Club, with tennis center, recreational green, and beachfront dining and pool.