Boca Grande Travel Guide

 atufft Says:  The white sandy beaches, some areas heavy with broken shells, are busy with boaters and beach lovers. Landfall meant contending figuring out where to anchor the boat, but also how to walk past the spiny vegetation part of the ecosystem there. The Boca Grande has rip currents... 

 atufft Says:  Charlotte Harbor, the second largest in Florida, empties the Peace River and other tributary springs that flow from the harbors at Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, and numerous island wetland areas north and south of these places. My host's boat was launched at the Port... 

 tpangelinan Says:  This lighthouse is located at the bottom of Gasparilla Island and was activated on December 31, 1890 due to the phosphate that was discovered several miles up the Peace River around the early 1880's. Phosphate was being ship at such a fast rate congress decided to contruct a... 

 grandmaR Says:  We visited the lighthouse on our way from Fort Myers to St. Petersburg. It is down on the end of a peninsula and we had a little trouble finding it, although you can't really get lost. This is one lighthouse that I am able to climb because it is only a one-story dwelling... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Sea Grape is one of the best native plants in South Florida. It is very easy to grow, requires little water as it grows naturally in the wild, provides food and shelter for wildlife, and is very attractive with lush foilage. It is native and grows naturally along the beaches... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Near the old light house is a park picnic area. It is only steps away from the beach and there are even grills if you want to have a cook out. Its truly old fashioned Florida enjoyment. 

 easterntrekker Says:  Built in 1888 this is the islands best landmark . The lighthouse, dwelling, and surrounding acreage were transferred to the State of Florida in 1988 and became Gasparilla Island State Park. Today it houses a museum and tells the stoty of the island and the people who have... 

 easterntrekker Says:  Boca Grande being such a small island with basically one road that circles the island. Traffic can get pretty congested but one solution is to rent a golf cart to get around!! 

 jgreenebp Says:  What a disappointement. We came with our entire family as a last night out on Boca Grande. The night ended with an EMBARASSING confrontation with the owner. As my 74 year old father tried to raise the blinds next to our table so that we could view the sunset, the owner... 

 jsmith71 Says:  Sisters seems to be an appealing spot from the outside, but after having two meals there in the past week, I can honestly say that I will never return to nor recommend Sisters Restaurant. The food was mediocre at best, and was incredibly overpriced for its value. The... 

 easterntrekker Says:  CR775 South, also known as Placida Road takes you to the Boca Grande Causeway, where the toll bridge fee is $6.00 for autos. 

 tpangelinan Says:  It has any thing you will need while on the island, from gourmet foods, to the basic. The staff are very friendly, prices are pretty good, they are not open on Sunday, only Monday through Friday 8am to 5:30pm so get there early! 

 tpangelinan Says:  There is no swimming permitted by the lighthouse at Boca Grande Pass. The currents are extream and there is no life guard. If you want to go swimming it's no problem at the other 4 parking areas like Sand Spur Beach with is one of the best beaches in Florida rated by the... 

 tpangelinan Says:  You must pay a small fee of $2 per car and it's good all day at any of the parking areas. Just display the stub on your dash. This all done via the honor system but rangers do check.