Placida Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Fishing pier on Coral Creek near the Intercoastal Waterway in Placida, Florida
Fishing pier on Coral Creek near the Intercoastal Waterway in Placida, Florida
A fantastic little island off the coast of Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. Walks on the beach and sharing time with family and friends are the main attraction here. Oh, and fantastic sunsets!!
Little Gasparilla Island sunsets on cloudy days are fantastic!
Little island in the Gulf of Mexico, no bridges,no cars, just a beautiful beach to be a shell on! #Beachbound

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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
Bay Watch  - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Placida FL
The price is AU$765 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$765
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Placida. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND
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$539 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$539
17 Mar - 18 Mar
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! (2,023 reviews)
The property was nice, but the pool and hot tub hours were so limited. They all closed shortly after sunset, which was very disappointing. They also told us the night before that they would be closing half the big pool area the entire next day and pool would close at 5:00. In exchange they allowed ...

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda

Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda

3 out of 5
1941 Tamiami Trl Port Charlotte FL
The price is AU$152 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$152
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
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.
Bay Watch  - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Placida FL
Stay at this holiday home in Placida. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND
Waterfront Retreat: Fish, Kayak, and Paddle Board  on Property + Pool + Hottub

Waterfront Retreat: Fish, Kayak, and Paddle Board on Property + Pool + Hottub

Englewood FL
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Placida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Englewood Beach and Don Pedro ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
The host is very responsive to any questions we had. Property is well stocked with everything needed for a family vacation. Would certainly return.

Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Waterfront Retreat: Fish, Kayak, and Paddle Board on Property + Pool + Hottub
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 condo in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,122 reviews)
Wonderful place

Reviewed on 6 Mar 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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