Placida

Travel Guide

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
Beach sunset2018

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
NEW HOME! Steps from the sandy beach & gulf waves on Little Gasparilla Island

NEW HOME! Steps from the sandy beach & gulf waves on Little Gasparilla Island

Placida FL
Stay at this holiday home in Placida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Excellent property! Very good communication with host.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

NEW HOME! Steps from the sandy beach & gulf waves on Little Gasparilla Island
Bay Watch  - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Placida FL
The price is HK$1,464 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$1,464
HK$2,759 total
22 Mar - 23 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 HK$1,137 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
HK$1,137
HK$1,668 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (2,107 reviews)
Pools were amazing. All staff members very helpful and nice to deal with. Resort was extremely clean and well kept.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
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.
NEW HOME! Steps from the sandy beach & gulf waves on Little Gasparilla Island

NEW HOME! Steps from the sandy beach & gulf waves on Little Gasparilla Island

Placida FL
Stay at this holiday home in Placida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Excellent property! Very good communication with host.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

NEW HOME! Steps from the sandy beach & gulf waves on Little Gasparilla Island
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
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 fitness centre. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Tails ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Exactly what we were looking for! Beach and no crowds! Excellent house and host, thank you!

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!
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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