Placida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse
Fishing pier on Coral Creek near the Intercoastal Waterway in Placida, Florida
Placida
Placida

Where to stay in Placida

Famous lighthouse on ocean shore and expensive residential houses in island small town Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida

Palm Island

If you're spending some time in Palm Island, Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Palm Island
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Cape Haze

Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Cape Haze
Pier on Cape haze pioneer bike trail

Rotonda Sands

While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island Beach.

Rotonda Sands
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Placida Bay

While there might not be top attractions in Placida Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina.

Placida Bay
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Coral Creek

When in Coral Creek, you can plan a visit to Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Coral Creek
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Meadows and Villas

Though Meadows and Villas may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina.

Meadows and Villas
TEMPORARY CLOSED BECAUSE HURRICANE MILTON SEVERE DAMAGE

TEMPORARY CLOSED BECAUSE HURRICANE MILTON SEVERE DAMAGE

Placida FL
Stay at this beach cottage in Placida. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island State ...
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Island life
Great place to unplug and wash off some of the monotony life. Exploring the island is a great retreat for those that truly want to "unplug" This house is modern and has neat features such as steam shower and sauna. The 2nd bedroom could use repairs from water damage the shower has caused. Hopefully ...

Reviewed on 4 July 2024

TEMPORARY CLOSED BECAUSE HURRICANE MILTON SEVERE DAMAGE
Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island!  Come get salty!

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!

Placida FL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Placida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Tails ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The house had a lot of extras making it super comfy and easy to stay in. The proximity to the beach was wonderful.We were surprised that it looked like some of the guests before us did not take good care of some of the amenities, like the beach gear (snorkels and masks, in particular) Maybe a sign ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton

4 out of 5
5500 Sunseeker Way Punta Gorda FL
The price is AU$327 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$327
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Punta Gorda. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,483 reviews)
The pools were fabulous. There were many dining choicesj

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island!  Come get salty!

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!

Placida FL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Placida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Tails ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The house had a lot of extras making it super comfy and easy to stay in. The proximity to the beach was wonderful.We were surprised that it looked like some of the guests before us did not take good care of some of the amenities, like the beach gear (snorkels and masks, in particular) Maybe a sign ...

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!
TEMPORARY CLOSED BECAUSE HURRICANE MILTON SEVERE DAMAGE

TEMPORARY CLOSED BECAUSE HURRICANE MILTON SEVERE DAMAGE

Placida FL
Stay at this beach cottage in Placida. Enjoy a beach locale, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island State ...
9/10 Wonderful! (40 reviews)
Island life
Great place to unplug and wash off some of the monotony life. Exploring the island is a great retreat for those that truly want to "unplug" This house is modern and has neat features such as steam shower and sauna. The 2nd bedroom could use repairs from water damage the shower has caused. Hopefully ...

Reviewed on 4 July 2024

TEMPORARY CLOSED BECAUSE HURRICANE MILTON SEVERE DAMAGE
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites

3 out of 5
1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,180 reviews)
The Suites were wonderful. Super great setup , clean and convenient location. Loved being up Fisherman’s Village. All staff helpful and friendly. Definitely recommend!

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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