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What to do and see in Boca Grande, Florida (FL): The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Boca Grande is an idyllic small town located on the west coast of Florida, not too far from Fort Myers and Sanibel. Boca Grande is a serene and naturally beautiful area, but there is no shortage of things to keep you and your family amused during the daytime. The Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum is an interesting and educational day trip. For the art lovers, the Paradise Island Gallery has some stunning pieces of art on display and is definitely worth a visit. For a little more excitement, hike through the Cayo Costa State Park. This excellent location has miles of stunning beaches, acres of pine forests, and water that is rich with sea life.
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1. First Class Charter Fishing
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Boca Grande Tarpon, Snook and Redfish Charter Fishing Guide Captain Todd Gilbert in Boca Grande Florida. Charter boat fishing inshore for trophy fish. Fishing the flats and bays surrounding world famous with a full time professional guide service. Full and Half-Day charters target Snook, Tarpon and Redfish with live bait.
2. Wicked Hooks Fishing
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
Fishing charter located in Boca Grande along Florida's south west coast. Enjoy the crystal clear water and world class fishery as you target Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Goliath Grouper, and more! Whether you are planning a trip with your family or just a few friends come on down and experience a fishing trip of a lifetime.
3. Big Bully Outdoors
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5.0 based on 103 reviews
Fishing charter in Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor and Englewood Florida. Captain Andrew offers a variety of guides. Inshore, exploring the flats for snook, redfish, and trout. If you want to test your strength we offer goliath grouper, tag and release shark or tarpon. Staying on an island or resport? We can pick you up at the dock. We also offer Eco Tours, these are great for young children and those who want to explore our islands and miles of sandy shores. Full Pricing and more information on our website.
4. Paddleboard Adventures
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5.0 based on 88 reviews
Paddleboard Adventures is a family friendly paddle board instruction company providing guided paddle board tours, Snorkeling tours, sunset paddling tours and private lessons from Boca Grande. Common sites during our tours are bottlenose dolphin, manatee, sea stars of many variety, shorebirds, urchins and some super huge snails! You let us know what you like, we know where to find it! Fall in love with paddleboarding and our amazing waters with Paddleboard Adventures. Guide is a certified paddle board instructor, certified lifeguard, and also a Florida Master Naturalist. Your groups safety and fun is my number #1 priority. Tours are only with your group! Photos are taken by the guide and provided to you for FREE! Tours can run from Placida and Gasparilla Island (Boca Grande). Paddle boarding and snorkeling is an amazing way to the view Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande. These tours are 2-3 hours and all equipment and PHOTOS are included. Call and make memories that last a lifetime.
5. Gasparilla Adventures
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Gasparilla Adventures is the premier Boca Grande location for Golf Cart Rentals, Bike Rentals, Kayak and SUP Rentals. In addition to the rentals, we have guided Kayak and SUP trips leaving daily.
Reviewed By martha4964 - Hampton, United States
The golf carts were so much fun to explore the island. We also did the scavenger hunt which gave us a chance to see the whole island. It was something different for my family to do we had a lot of laughs and everyone enjoyed them self. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. We look forward to coming back !!!!
6. Cayo Costa State Park
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4.5 based on 407 reviews
Accessible only by boat, a ferry can take you to this island nature reserve known for its beautiful beaches and great collection of shells.
Reviewed By lobojen - Chandler, United States
Cayo Costa State Park is officially sea shelling insanity. If you want to collect some amazing shells hop on a boat out here from Captiva (we took Captiva Cruises - excellent). When you get to the dock you'll walk just a minute or two until you get to the beach. Take a LEFT and start walking - and I mean WALKING about a mile down the beach - away from everyone else. We found amazing shells and sand dollars. Up your game by getting a scooper and a bag. It was chilly the day we went (60's, but I am from Arizona so anything less than about 75 is cold to me!) but the water was actually warmer than on Sanibel. Do not miss this place if you want some amazing shells.
7. Gasparilla Island State Park
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4.5 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By dvkremk - Venice, United States
Suggest you arrive early if you are going on the weekend. We rented a golf cart which made it easy for us to explore various sections of the State Park and be able to find parking. You pay $3 once at the park entrance and then can go anywhere and park in other sections of the park. Beautiful beaches and a nice place to find shells.
8. Boca Grande Beach
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4.5 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By sharonu726 - Georgetown, United States
Best beach by far. Used to go to Englewood Beach but too many young, Spring breakers there, plus smokers! Now we go to Boca Grande, well worth the $6 for bridge. Not overly crowded. Beautiful water. You can sunbath & fish! Pretty white sand. There is a restaurant on the beach with chairs and a few tables; always crowded.. We take our Bloody Mary's and just chill out. Don't miss this beach. You will love it.
9. Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum
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4.5 based on 217 reviews
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse sits at the Southern tip of Gasparilla Island in Gasparilla Island State Park. The oldest structure on the island was built in 1890 and saw five Lighthouse Keepers and their families make this harbor-style dwelling home. The Light marks the entrance to Boca Grande Pass and is still an active aid to navigation. It currently houses a lovely history and nature museum and gift shop operated and maintained by Barrier Island Parks Society. Our mission is to Inspire, Educate, and Preserve. While there is no admission fee, it is operated on donations. Your donation at the front door and/or your purchase at the gift shop, keeps the Lighthouse Museum open to the public and provides for many educational programs throughout the four local barrier island state parks; Gasparilla Island State Park, Cayo Costa State Park, Don Pedro Island State Park and Stump Pass Beach State Park.
Reviewed By ALB63 - Hanover, United States
Recently, as part of a bus tour, we visited the Historic Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum. There were many interesting displays and exhibits. We were fortunate to have a volunteer lead us through the various rooms and tell us so much about the early inhabitants of Gasparilla Island, the export of phosphate from the island and the keepers of the light house. There is also a small gift shop. We learned a lot on our visit and highly recommend this to anyone visiting Florida.
10. Boca Boat Cruises
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
31' Eastern Boat, holds 13 passengers for an intimate lunch or sunset cruise. While traveling through the Boca Bayou and Boca Grande Isles our captains will point out different homes and businesses of interest, along with any wildlife we see. Usually dolphins jump in our wake, so make sure you bring a camera. Some of our normal destinations include Cabbage Key, Useppa, and Captiva islands. We also do private tours upon request.
