Gasparilla Island

Gasparilla Island State Park

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Gasparilla Island State Park is a picturesque park located at 880 Belcher Road in Boca Grande, Florida, United States. This island is part of a chain …

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Jun 16, 2024
We stayed at the Innlet hotel. This property is excellent for folks coming with boats to go fishing. We came to walk the beautiful beaches and bike the trails. The weather didn’t cooperate, but we ha… Full review by 202patrickv
Feb 5, 2024
Today was the first day that the lighthouse was open since hurricane Ian. The place is beautiful. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Parking was $3 for the day and is good for all of the public p… Full review by DeanR1963
Dec 3, 2023
This is a nice park, though on the smaller side. The main attraction is shelling. The park is in two parts with one side having much more beach than the other. The sand was nice, park was clean, a… Full review by Bean-Buggles
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Gasparilla Island State Park is nestled on the southern end of Gasparilla Island. It features the late-19th century Port Boca Grande Lighthous…
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Is it best to drive a car here or take Captiva cruises from Captiva Island? Is there anything to do here for 3 hours without a …
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Is it best to drive a car here or take Captiva cruises from Captiva Island? Is there anything to do here for 3 hours without a car? How long is the boat ride from Captiva?Thanks.
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Not sure about the boat ride but it is quite a distance from the park at the tip of the island to the village center. At the tip there is just the park and a restaurant within walking distance. If …
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Not sure about the boat ride but it is quite a distance from the park at the tip of the island to the village center. At the tip there is just the park and a restaurant within walking distance. If you take a boat just to the park at the tip you would have a very long walk to anywhere. A car would work better. If you can take a bike on the boat then you would be all set. From the toll bridge to the tip of the island is about 7 miles with the village about in the middle. Nice bike ride on the bike path but a bit of a hike on foot in warm weather.
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Answer by Bruce R · Apr 16, 2021
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Sammy stated that they went tarpon fishing while in the park. I am considering a visit and would like to know more …
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Sammy stated that they went tarpon fishing while in the park. I am considering a visit and would like to know more specifically where folks fish for tarpon in the park. Thanks Greg
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A good place is on the other side of the historic building. It's on an inlet and you can try anywhere along that side. Not sure when they run but there was a lot of activity during the …
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A good place is on the other side of the historic building. It's on an inlet and you can try anywhere along that side. Not sure when they run but there was a lot of activity during the tarpon tournament
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Answer by Deb T · Aug 28, 2018
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Are dogs allowed on a leash
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Dogs are allowed in the park if they are on a leash. They are not allowed on the actual beach. This is pretty typical of Florida beaches everywhere - however, there are some "dog …
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Dogs are allowed in the park if they are on a leash. They are not allowed on the actual beach. This is pretty typical of Florida beaches everywhere - however, there are some "dog beaches" throughout the state. Enjoy your stay - it's a wonderful area.
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Can I swim at Gaspirilla state park and do you have any water sports
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There are a number of swimming beaches. Because my friend's husband is handicapped, we used the fee related area. It was very large (recently expanded apparently). However, it …
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There are a number of swimming beaches. Because my friend's husband is handicapped, we used the fee related area. It was very large (recently expanded apparently). However, it was not crowded, probably because of the fee associated with it. Own her own, my friend has visited the non fee beaches on Gasparilla Island. There are companies that will take one out on fishing boats.
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