Guidebook for Placida
Food Scene
A classic landmark burger joint on an island only accessible by boat (about a 10 mile boat ride.) Jimmy Buffet wrote "Cheeseburger in Paradise" about this restaurant. (Many places try to claim that, but this one is the real deal!) You go for the experience, not the food.
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Cabbage Key Inn and Restaurant
A classic landmark burger joint on an island only accessible by boat (about a 10 mile boat ride.) Jimmy Buffet wrote "Cheeseburger in Paradise" about this restaurant. (Many places try to claim that, but this one is the real deal!) You go for the experience, not the food.
Stump Pass Marina has a fun restaurant under a large thatched roof with live music and a good beer selection. We often see manatee hanging out around the boats.
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Stump Pass Marina
260 Maryland AveStump Pass Marina has a fun restaurant under a large thatched roof with live music and a good beer selection. We often see manatee hanging out around the boats.
A historic (and expensive!) restaurant on Boca Grande. Coat required. (There is a toll when crossing the bridge by car onto Boca Grande.)
Gasparilla Inn Main Dining Room
500 Palm AveA historic (and expensive!) restaurant on Boca Grande. Coat required. (There is a toll when crossing the bridge by car onto Boca Grande.)
The Wine Bar & Bistro is waterside with great ambiance. Sit outside by a gas fire pit, with a glass of wine, under twinkling lights, listen to live music and enjoy gourmet food.
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Beach Road Wine Bar And Bistro
1350 Beach RdThe Wine Bar & Bistro is waterside with great ambiance. Sit outside by a gas fire pit, with a glass of wine, under twinkling lights, listen to live music and enjoy gourmet food.
Johnny Levrocks is a local seafood favorite that you can boat to.
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Leverock's Restaurant
7092 Placida RdJohnny Levrocks is a local seafood favorite that you can boat to.
Sightseeing
A classic little lighthouse and small museum for those interested in Florida history
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Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum
880 Belcher RdA classic little lighthouse and small museum for those interested in Florida history
Shopping
The main roads in Boca Grande have lots of fun shops, restaurants, and an ice creamery!
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Boca Grande
The main roads in Boca Grande have lots of fun shops, restaurants, and an ice creamery!
Essentials
Closest of three Publix stores in e Englewood area. Quality food.
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Publix Super Market At Cape Haze
8725 Placida RdClosest of three Publix stores in e Englewood area. Quality food.
Getting Around
Park your car for $6/day and catch the local water taxi service, Pirate Water Taxi (by appointment only!) They also sell live bait.
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Eldred's Marina
6301 Boca Grande CausewayPark your car for $6/day and catch the local water taxi service, Pirate Water Taxi (by appointment only!) They also sell live bait.
Gasparilla Marina
15001 Gasparilla RdBoat Rentals
Allure Boat Rentals
1937 Beach RdBoat Rentals
Golf cart rentals on the island (not necessary, but you might want one to explore the winding sand pathways.)
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Little Gasparilla Island Carts
8657 Grand AveGolf cart rentals on the island (not necessary, but you might want one to explore the winding sand pathways.)