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
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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, Lemon Bay and Don Pedro Island Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Palm Island
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse

Cape Haze

Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island State Park 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 Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla 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 Don Pedro Island State Park.

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
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 NZ$397 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$397
28 May - 29 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! (2,650 reviews)
"Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
Inn at the Beach

Inn at the Beach

3 out of 5
725 West Venice Avenue Venice FL
The price is NZ$381 per night from 2 June to 3 June
NZ$381
2 June - 3 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,022 reviews)
"We enjoyed everything about the Inn. It provided everything needed to relax from coffee all day to beach chairs and towels. Location also can’t be beat."

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Inn at the Beach
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.
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 garden. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Tails and Scales ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"Me and my sisters had a wonderful time. The house was beautiful and clean. It was a peaceful relaxing stay. We would get up every morning before sunrise and walk to the beach. There were plenty of towels, toilet paper, trash bags and paper towels. The kitchen had plenty of oils and spices for cooking. ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!
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! (1,208 reviews)
"Property location and unit was great . Wonderful views. However. Floors and ceiling fans were not clean."

Reviewed on 18 May 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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