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
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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
$249 nightly
The price is $279 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$279 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
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! (1,798 reviews)
The staff and the amenities were great - the fitness room was spectacular, the choices for food in food hall were also wonderful. My only issue was that they do not tell you up front when you book about some of the fees, including $100 per night for our 12 pound dog without even the dog parks advertised ...

Reviewed on Feb 2, 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
$338 nightly
The price is $379 total per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
$379 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
Total with taxes and 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! (1,092 reviews)
Awesome, spotless rooms and easy check-in.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 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
$362 nightly
The price is $404 total per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
$404 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and 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 Feb 6, 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 Apr 29, 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 Jan 3, 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 Jan 16, 2026

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

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 relaxing area.

Gasparilla Marina

Things to do

"The Oasis" Tiki Boat

Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)

$59
per adult
Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)
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Cities near Placida

Had a great paddle across the intercoastal to Lemon Bay Park and back with good friend Buddy Roystrom.

Englewood

Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, Gasparilla Island, Florida

Boca Grande

Port Charlotte - Charlotte Harbor which includes general coastal views and a sunset

Port Charlotte

Freshwater canal at the rear of residential homes in Rotonda, Florida on a bright sunny day; Shutterstock ID 151134359

Rotonda West

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