Title: Visit Windward: 2026 Windward, Placida Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Windward](https://expedia.com/Windward-Placida-Hotels.0-n553248635976470267-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Placida](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Placida.d146453.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Placida](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Placida.d146453.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Windward](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Windward.d553248635976470267.Car-Rental-Guide)[Windward Vacations](https://expedia.com/Windward.d553248635976470267.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Windward, FL ## Placida ## Visit Windward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Placida Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Placida.dx146453) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Little Gasparilla Island Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/146453/85f773f7-8432-4bfe-9807-94101b761832.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Little-Gasparilla-Island-Beach-Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor.d553248635976496763.Vacation-Attraction) #### Don Pedro Island Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Don Pedro Island Beach during your trip to Placida? [](https://expedia.com/Don-Pedro-Island-Beach-Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor.d553248635976496941.Vacation-Attraction) #### Don Pedro Island State Park 4.5/5(21 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Don-Pedro-Island-State-Park-Cape-Haze.d6128493.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Wild dolphins on Charlotte Harbor!](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51551335/6cbe4997-2b4a-4ced-9eb5-6bcecd868f0d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Charlotte Harbor: Dolphin Discovery Day Cruise $59 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/charlotte-harbor-dolphin-discovery-day-cruise.a51551335.activity-details) ![Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49764282/fb3a3a7d-b1e5-4824-b926-4960ce40472e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB) $69 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sunset-tiki-boat-cruise-byob.a49764282.activity-details) [See all activities in Placida](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Placida.d146453.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Windward Hotel Deals ![Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101510000/101505800/101505781/cc4728b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton 5500 Sunseeker Way Punta Gorda FL $239 nightly $267 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and 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! (2,259 reviews) Great Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=101505781&PinnedHotelID=101505781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6600/6518/0b8e2f99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda 1941 Tamiami Trl Port Charlotte FL $89 nightly $100 total Apr 7 - Apr 8 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Port Charlotte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews) Everything was great Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F7%2F2026&endDate=4%2F8%2F2026&selected=6518&PinnedHotelID=6518&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52080000/52074900/52074809/7bc32ddb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites 1200 W Retta Esplanade Punta Gorda FL $242 nightly $271 total Apr 26 - Apr 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this condo in Punta Gorda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,144 reviews) Fully stocked kitchen. Beautiful views of Charlotte Harbor. Front desk is always friendly and accommodating. Great restaurants and shopping. We love relaxing at the tiki bar for sunsets. Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F26%2F2026&endDate=4%2F27%2F2026&selected=52074809&PinnedHotelID=52074809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2750000/2745600/2745513/6c740597_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Island Sun Inn & Suites - Venice, Florida Historic Downtown & Beach Getaway 625 Tamiami Trail S Venice FL $93 nightly $106 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this motel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.6/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Well laid out and pool was a high light. It’s a court yard pool area surrounded by all the guest rooms. Clean and private. Staff was great. We spent a week there and the kitchenette was nice. A little out dated but clean. Would definitely go again Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026&selected=2745513&PinnedHotelID=2745513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![North Captiva Point House - Boat/Water Taxi Only **NEWLY RENOVATED **](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328600/34328542/c7cc7df6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### North Captiva Point House - Boat/Water Taxi Only \*\*NEWLY RENOVATED \*\* North Captiva FL Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Captiva. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Captiva Island Beach and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews) Relaxing calming. Nothing better than the sound of the beach , and that view is incredible. My family loved it. Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=34328542&PinnedHotelID=34328542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F11%2F2026&endDate=4%2F12%2F2026&selected=34328542&PinnedHotelID=34328542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) ![Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/117100/117009/bbaa2af7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice 400 Commercial Ct Venice FL $108 nightly $122 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews) Staff were very nice and helpful. Short drive to the beach and downtown. Pool was the perfect temperature!! Good and clean breakfast area. We got cookies every day at 5pm and the 24/7 coffee machine was amazing too! Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=117009&PinnedHotelID=117009&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976470267) [See all 6,079 properties in Windward](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026®ionId=553248635976470267) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.com/Placida-Cape-Haze.dx6063045) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Placida-Bay.dx553248635976471381) ![Pier on Cape haze pioneer bike trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473909/8ff3484c-ce9d-497f-9220-1d3c715df509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Rotonda-Sands.dx553248635976473909) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Coral-Creek.dx553248635976472899) ![Famous lighthouse on ocean shore and expensive residential houses in island small town Boca Grande on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976422901/1a0dbb92-5928-4a03-9a55-bcf6156b1e17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Palm Island While visiting Palm Island, you might make a stop by sights like Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay. [](https://expedia.com/Port-Charlotte-Charlotte-Harbor-Palm-Island.dx553248635976469414) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rotonda Meadows While Rotonda Meadows isn't home to many top sights, Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina are some notable places to visit nearby. 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