Boca Grande, Florida travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Boca Grande is a town in Southwest Florida.

3 sights · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Boca Grande

Gasparilla Island State Park

The Gasparilla Lights are in the park.

Boca Grande Lighthouse

Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 54°F. Very hot (May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Fort Myers)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
PGD Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda — 20 mi away. Directions
RSW Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers — 35 mi away (major hub). Directions

The only road entering Boca Grande enters from the northeast. It goes southeast from Placida Rd across the causeway to the island and continues south as Gasparilla Rd. The intersection with 5th St marks the downtown area.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Gasparilla Island State Park, Boca Grande Historical Society & History Center
Lunch Scarpa's Coastal
Afternoon Boca Grande Lighthouse
Dinner Loose Caboose

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder