Laura And Ken's Guidebook for "Placida Paradise"
Grocery
Publix Super Market At Cape Haze
8725 Placida RdConveniently located and friendly supermarket.
Walmart Supercenter
2931 S McCall RdFriendly store. Provides just about everything.
Placida Fish Market
31 Chailett RdFresh selection of seafood.
Other Things to Do
Rotonda Golf & Country Club The Links Golf Course
4055 Cape Haze DrPublic golf course.
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadSunday Drum Circle at Sunset and daily Yoga in the mornings.
Fishing Charters with Captain Van Hubbard
260 Maryland AveGreat place for a chartered fishing day.
A favorite! Fun Boutique shops, dining, boat tours and waterfront restaurants.
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeA favorite! Fun Boutique shops, dining, boat tours and waterfront restaurants.
Cape Haze Marina
6950 Harborside CirKayak rental, Eco Tours etc.
Amberjack Environmental Park
6450 Gasparilla Pines BlvdUnique 225 acre park providing great hiking trails.
Great hiking trails for nature lovers. You won't want to miss out on the the visitors center, playground and butterfly garden.
20 locals recommend
Cedar Point Environmental Park
2300 Placida RdGreat hiking trails for nature lovers. You won't want to miss out on the the visitors center, playground and butterfly garden.
Secluded beach providing great hiking at the south end of Manasota Key. Kayaking and paddle boarding rentals available.
151 locals recommend
Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf BlvdSecluded beach providing great hiking at the south end of Manasota Key. Kayaking and paddle boarding rentals available.
Swimming, fishing, shelling and picnicking are some of the favorites at Gasparilla Island State Park.
29 locals recommend
Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher RdSwimming, fishing, shelling and picnicking are some of the favorites at Gasparilla Island State Park.
Boca Grande Bike Path
Boca Grande Bike PathNearly 7 miles of bike path on Gasparilla Island.
8:30 am daily Yoga on the beach! Just bring a blanket or sheet and enjoy a great way to start your day.
9 locals recommend
Loving Light Yoga & Healing Center & Englewood Beach Yoga
3455 S Access Rd8:30 am daily Yoga on the beach! Just bring a blanket or sheet and enjoy a great way to start your day.
Food scene
Leverock's Restaurant
7092 Placida RdGreat food and friendly atmosphere.
Waterside Grill
15001 Gasparilla RdBreakfast, lunch, dinner and a fun tiki bar in the evening.
Pink Elephant
491 Bayou AveFine dining, great basement bar and fantastic food!
Great atmosphere, live music, wine and food. Fun little gift shop as well.
48 locals recommend
Beach Road Wine Bar And Bistro
1350 Beach RdGreat atmosphere, live music, wine and food. Fun little gift shop as well.
Mango Bistro
301 W Dearborn St.Fantastic place on the water for some good casual food and live music.
56 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass
260 Maryland AvenueFantastic place on the water for some good casual food and live music.
Fun atmosphere and good food just across the street from the beach.
113 locals recommend
Lock 'N Key Restaurant
2045 N Beach RdFun atmosphere and good food just across the street from the beach.
Atmosphere.....This is a must if you enjoy live music, dancing and beach scene outdoor restaurant.
159 locals recommend
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdAtmosphere.....This is a must if you enjoy live music, dancing and beach scene outdoor restaurant.
Noy's Bistro And Lounge
31 Chailett RdIf you're in the mood for some good Thai food, this is the place.
3rd Street Bistro
310 E Railroad AveNice Bistro on Boca Grande.
Marina restaurant with great food and perfect for that sunset watch.
30 locals recommend
Snook's Bayside Restaurant and Tiki Bar
779 W Wentworth StMarina restaurant with great food and perfect for that sunset watch.
Sightseeing
Beautiful island. Note; there's a $15 round trip fee - worth every penny!
21 locals recommend
Don Pedro Island State Park
8450 Placida RdBeautiful island. Note; there's a $15 round trip fee - worth every penny!
Experience nature at its finest...biking and hiking trails, bird watching, and alligators in their natural habitat. Be sure and take the boat tour and visit the little Museum afterwards.
382 locals recommend
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72Experience nature at its finest...biking and hiking trails, bird watching, and alligators in their natural habitat. Be sure and take the boat tour and visit the little Museum afterwards.