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Placida

Popular places to visit

Little island in the Gulf of Mexico, no bridges,no cars, just a beautiful beach to be a shell on! #Beachbound

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.

Little Gasparilla Island Beach

Don Pedro Island Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Don Pedro Island Beach during your trip to Placida?

Don Pedro Island Beach

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.

Don Pedro Island State Park

Things to do

Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise

Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)

฿2,142
per adult
Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)
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Top hotels in Windward

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 ฿11,163 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
฿11,163
฿14,124 total
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! (2,097 reviews)
The roof top pool was amazing and so fun! Met great people up there!

Reviewed on 13 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 ฿3,088 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
฿3,088
฿3,458 total
12 Apr - 13 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! (1,001 reviews)
The AC worked very well

Reviewed on 12 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 ฿7,872 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
฿7,872
฿8,817 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! (1,129 reviews)
Clean room and nice view of the water. Restaurants and shopping right there at Fisherman’s Village. Access to a paved walkway along the water front.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway

Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway

2 out of 5
625 Tamiami Trail S Venice FL
The price is ฿2,864 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿2,864
฿3,398 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
Clean older property, pleasant staff, has had renovations but more are needed. Very nice looking courtyard. Room amenities are limited.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway
Motel 6 Venice, FL

Motel 6 Venice, FL

2 out of 5
281 US 41 Bypass North Venice FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,363 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿3,363
฿3,901 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Venice. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 10 beach bars. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Venice ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (462 reviews)
This place was horrible.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Venice, FL
Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte

2.5 out of 5
9035 Mac Drive Punta Gorda FL
The price is ฿3,736 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
฿3,736
฿4,185 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,189 reviews)
Closeness to the airport made for a restful stay.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte
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Other neighbourhoods around Windward

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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
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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
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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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
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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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.

Rotonda Meadows

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