Cabbage Key

At Channel Marker 60 in the Intracoastal Waterway, accessible only by boat, lies Cabbage Key, a tiny island built atop an ancient Calusa Indian mound-100 acres of tropical vegetation, panoramic view of Pine Island Sound, and winding nature trails with no cars or paved roads.

Pineland Fl 33945
(239) 283-2278
(239) 283-1384 (Fax)

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Gasparilla Maritime Museum

On the National Register of Historic Places, Whidden's Marina houses the Maritime Museum, where says curator, Barbara Chatham, "We're trying to preserve the history of the past and the fisherman and the way of fishing life, the feel of how it was."

Whidden's Marina
Boca Grande FL 33921
(941) 964-4466

Caya Costa State Park

Accessible only by boat, Caya Costa is separated from Gasparilla Island by Boca Grande Pass , which is known as the "Tarpon Capital of the World." Tropic Star of Pine Island provides ferry service to the island (tropicstarcruises.com / 239-283-0015).

Boca Grande FL 33921
(941) 964-0375
(941) 964-1154 (Fax)

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Gasparilla Island State Park

Take a break from fun in the sun along the beautiful sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast at the State Park to visit the Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum and enjoy the history of the Island and perhaps purchase a meaningful souvenir. Stand on the outside deck and look out over the Pass where the "silver king" Tarpon annually claim the attention of fisherman near and far.

Boca Grande FL 33921
(941) 964-0375
(941) 964-1154 (Fax)

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Don Pedro State Park

An exciting day at the beach can be planned at Don Pedro State Park , accessible only by boat. It offers 12 dock slips for public use, picnic tables, grills, and a large picnic shelter and boardwalks to the beach as well as restroom facilities.

Boca Grande FL 33921
(941) 964-0375
(941) 964-1154 (Fax)

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Stump Pass Beach State Park

The beach at Stump Pass is rich with seashells, sharks teeth and great view of the Gulf of Mexico . A hiking trail runs the length of the park.

Boca Grande FL 33921
(941) 964-0375
(941) 964-1154 (Fax)

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