THINGS TO DO
THE BEACH
There are multiple public beach access points. Some public parking and pathways to the beach can be found at the end of 17th and 19th street.
Please see the list below for the largest public parking lots for beach access.
Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
220 Gulf Blvd
Boca Grande Pass
420-21 Gulf Blvd
South Beach Parking Lot
777 Gulf Blvd
Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher Rd
LOCAL ACTIVITIES
Bike Path
Ride a golf cart, bike, run or walk along the island’s dedicated path 6.5 miles in length.
Gasparilla Adventures
333 Park Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Call (941) 964-0711 for information on paddle board, bike, kayak, and golf cart rentals
Boca Boat Cruises
578-586 5th St E, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(888) 416-2628
Offshore Boca Grande
Captain Brad Hickman
Call (941) 716-3757
Fishing Charter
Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
220 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-0060
Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-0375
Activities include swimming and fishing along with shelling, picnicking, and viewing the Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse
Golf at the Gasparilla Inn
*For guests of the Inn only*
Experience the “island within an island” championship course, with views of the surrounding waters of scenic Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The par 72, 6,837-yard course features eco-friendly native Seashore Paspalum turf grass throughout. The Gasparilla Golf Club is exclusive and only open to guests of the Inn and conveniently has no course tee times.
For information about the resort’s golf program and facilities, contact our director of golf, Robert Duke, at 941.964.4565
Fugate’s
428 4th St W, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-2323
The local department store has been on island since 1916 and sells a variety of souvenirs along with an extensive selection of beachwear brands.
Palm on Park
444 4th St E, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-4448
Lilly Pulitzer’s vibrant prints are emblematic of Florida fun! The brand, based in Palm Beach, is exclusively available at this boutique on island.
The Tide
321 Park Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-2417
One of our personal favorites! Shop for books, games, and more at this adorable store owned and operated by one of our good friends.
Boca Grande Trading Co.
480 E. Railroad Ave, Boca Grande, FL 33921
(941) 964-0284
Carries a wide variety of Boca Grande themed t-shirts and gifts.
FAVORITE RESTAUURANTS
~Breakfast~
The Outlet at The Innlet
1251 12th Street
Delicious breakfast essentials like pancakes, omelets, and great muffins.
Bella Vida Boca Grande
480 E Railroad Ave Unit 3
Coffee, smoothies, Açaí.
~Lunch and Dinner~
BZ's
500 Palm Avenue
A popular gathering place to enjoy signature beverages and snacks from mid-day to late night daily. It is located on the main floor of the Gasparilla Inn.
Dolphin Cove
(AKA THE PINK PONY)
Casual and relaxed, the Pink Pony is open 7 days a week. They sell a variety of beers and other beverages, snacks, coffee, smoothies, and the island's best ice cream.
Eagle Grille and Miller's Dockside
220 Harbor Drive
A relaxed, waterfront eatery serving seafood, steak & cocktails amid maritime-themed decor. It is located at the Boca grande Marina
Keylime Bistro
433 4th Street West
Located in an old railroad station, and serves American favorites (burgers, fries) with local dishes (fried green tomatoes, grouper fingers). The homemade ice cream is the best part (toasted coconut is our top choice)!
Mimi's 3rd St Grille
310 E Railroad Avenue
Located in the heart of downtown. Great selection of seafood dishes and the coconut-crusted chicken is one of the best non-seafood dishes around!
Scarpa's Coastal
321 Park Avenue
Serves local Florida seafood and Italian classics in a relaxed but refined family environment.
Sister's
480 E Railroad Avenue
local Italian restaurant known for their pizza.
Temptation Restaurant
350 Park Avenue
Boasts an amazing selection of fresh seafood and steaks. Our favs include the grouper fingers, almandine fish specials, and the strawberry balsamic salad.
The Pink Elephant
584 E 5th Street
Home of the original hummer. It has a main dining rooms upstairs and a more casual pub area and outside patio downstairs. Our must have is the Crispy Thai Shrimp. Note: To dine upstairs, we’d recommend a reservation and remind you that the Gasparilla Inn dress code is required.