Placida, FL

Travel 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

While visiting Palm Island, you might make a stop by sights like Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay.

Palm Island
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Cape Haze

Travelers 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

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Rotonda Sands and surrounding area, you can visit Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island Beach.

Rotonda Sands
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Placida Bay

Though Placida Bay might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina.

Placida Bay
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Coral Creek

Though Coral Creek might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla Island Beach.

Coral Creek
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Meadows and Villas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Meadows and Villas and surrounding area, you can visit 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 AED 607 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
AED 607
AED 865 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,814 reviews)
Clean room, attentive staff!

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
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 AED 1,055 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
AED 1,055
AED 1,182 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this condo in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,095 reviews)
Awesome place to stay

Reviewed on 7 February 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa

3 out of 5
15951 Captiva Drive Captiva FL
The price is AED 1,227 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
AED 1,227
AED 1,497 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Captiva. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Captiva Beach and Captiva Chapel ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Great view and staff

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
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Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND

Placida FL
Stay at this vacation home in Placida. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro ...
Bay watch
Lovely house! Everything you need for a wonderful vacation on the beach. The clothes dryer is a little loud and is missing the lint filter, so a few articles of clothing went missing…but we found them below the house where the dryer vent blows out. Other than that little mystery, our stay was ...

Reviewed on 29 April 2024

Bay Watch - Beautiful Bay Views - PRIVATE ISLAND
Gulf Front on an island,kayaks,tennis/pickleball SUP, 1 pet POOL IS CLOSED

Gulf Front on an island,kayaks,tennis/pickleball SUP, 1 pet POOL IS CLOSED

Placida FL
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Placida. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Englewood Beach and Don Pedro ...
10/10 Exceptional! (143 reviews)
She was great from the beginning to the last day. Very helpful

Reviewed on 3 January 2026

Gulf Front on an island,kayaks,tennis/pickleball SUP, 1 pet POOL IS CLOSED
360* Views at "LGI Paradise" ~ Screened Porch w/ Hot Tub, Golf Cart included

360* Views at "LGI Paradise" ~ Screened Porch w/ Hot Tub, Golf Cart included

Placida FL
Stay at this vacation home in Placida. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Tails and Scales ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
Host was very responsive and made our first visit to LGI run very smoothly. The kitchen was well equipped, house clean and location great. Will definitely recommend and hope to return.

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

360* Views at "LGI Paradise" ~ Screened Porch w/ Hot Tub, Golf Cart included
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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

Gasparilla Marina

Explore the waterfront in Placida with a trip to Gasparilla Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Gasparilla Marina