Placida, FL

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

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
See our Where To Stay guide
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$239 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$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! (2,234 reviews)
The overall stay was pleasant and the property was clean and well maintained. The pool staff was awesome but the pool itself was too cold to swim in and the pool bar ran out of many items on the busy weekend. This was a bummer as this is the main thing to do at the resort for families. Overall a ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$104 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)
Older property but worked fine for us, tons of places to eat and drink. Lots and lots of little shops to shop. Overall a decent value for the area.

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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
$299 nightly
The price is $335 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$335 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,143 reviews)
Great stay, great location.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
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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 vacation home in Placida. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Feb 11, 2026

NEW HOME! Steps from the sandy beach & gulf waves on Little Gasparilla Island
Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!

Placida FL
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Placida. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Little Gasparilla Island Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The house had a lot of extras making it super comfy and easy to stay in. The proximity to the beach was wonderful.We were surprised that it looked like some of the guests before us did not take good care of some of the amenities, like the beach gear (snorkels and masks, in particular) Maybe a sign ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Salty Mermaid on Little Gasparilla Island! Come get salty!
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
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! (1,143 reviews)
Great stay, great location.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
See all properties in Placida
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

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.

Don Pedro Island State Park

Things to do

Wild dolphins on Charlotte Harbor!

Charlotte Harbor: Dolphin Discovery Day Cruise

$59
per adult
Charlotte Harbor: Dolphin Discovery Day Cruise
Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise

Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)

$69
per adult
Sunset Tiki Boat Cruise (BYOB)
See all activities in Placida

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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