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

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.

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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
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 ฿8,337 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
฿8,337
฿10,944 total
19 Mar - 20 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! (2,054 reviews)
Yes. I do think the bars and restaurants on property close WAY to early for guests staying there at least. Main bar in food court closed at 11 on Friday. All bars ran out of espresso every night. Can’t get food anywhere after 11.

Reviewed on 9 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 ฿3,032 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,032
฿3,396 total
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
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
The price is ฿7,797 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿7,797
฿8,733 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo 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! (1,124 reviews)
Unit was extremely nice, great layout and very updated!

Reviewed on 8 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.
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 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,124 reviews)
Unit was extremely nice, great layout and very updated!

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Landing Apartments near North Fort Myers

Landing Apartments near North Fort Myers

4 out of 5
3060 Steeple Circle North Fort Myers FL
Stay at this aparthotel in North Fort Myers. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Pine Island Shopping Center and Fort Myers ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Everything is as there to make you feel at home. Make you own meals. Wash you clothes if need be. Beds were great. Rooms were clean. Great place to stay

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Landing Apartments near North Fort Myers
A Beach Retreat

A Beach Retreat

2.5 out of 5
105 Casey Key Rd Nokomis FL
Stay at this beach condo in Nokomis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (603 reviews)
This place was completely accurate. It was a lovely one bedroom living space. The beach was 10 steps away from our room and everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

A Beach Retreat
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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