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 ₩207,869 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
₩207,869
₩295,391 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
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! (1,779 reviews)
staff was extremely pleasant, hotel very clean, steak house food was amazing, fish was incredible. Pools were equally incredible.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 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 ₩319,051 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩319,051
₩357,346 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (1,085 reviews)
Great staff! Tiki bar! Shopping! Excellent location!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 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 ₩641,828 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
₩641,828
₩765,669 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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! (999 reviews)
The location was fabulous. The staff was friendly

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
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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 a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,085 reviews)
Great staff! Tiki bar! Shopping! Excellent location!

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Kon Tiki Inn

Kon Tiki Inn

2.5 out of 5
1487 S Tamiami Trail Venice FL
Stay at this aparthotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (253 reviews)
This is an exceptionally clean, well decorated, well run, delightful hotel that offers great value for the money in a great location in Venice. Sean, the manager, is fantastic. Highly recommend this place. Really cannot beat it for the value and it is just really well decorated and renovated.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Kon Tiki Inn
A Beach Retreat

A Beach Retreat

2.5 out of 5
105 Casey Key Rd Nokomis FL
Book a stay at this beach condo in Nokomis. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
ROOM WAS SPOTLESS AND STAFF VERY HELPFUL

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

A Beach Retreat
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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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Gasparilla Marina