Windward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Little Gasparilla Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Gasparilla Island Beach during your trip to Placida? Wander the marina and beaches in this relaxing area.
Don Pedro Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Don Pedro Island Beach during your trip to Placida?
Don Pedro Island State Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Don Pedro Island State Park during your travels in Placida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Activities
Charlotte Harbor: Dolphin Discovery Day Cruise
Our pick of the best Windward Hotel Deals
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
Pools are amazing
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
Viejo
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Charlotte - Punta Gorda
Clean good breakfast
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites
A
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
Breakfast was very average
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
North Captiva Point House - Boat/Water Taxi Only **NEWLY RENOVATED **
Excellent rental on it’s own private peninsula at the tip of the island. You definitely need a golf cart to get around. Saw dolphin and manatee from the dock daily. Communication with the host was seamless. Beds could use a mattress upgrade. That’s the only fault I could find. Would 100% return.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Windward
Cape Haze
Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island State Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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 Don Pedro Island State Park.
Rotonda Sands
While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla Island Beach.
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.
Palm Island
If you're spending some time in Palm Island, Lemon Bay and Don Pedro Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Rotonda Meadows
Rotonda Meadows might not have many top sights, but Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
