Windward Travel Guide
Placida
Popular places to visit
Little Gasparilla Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Gasparilla Island Beach during your trip to Placida? Wander the marina and beaches in this relaxing area.
Don Pedro Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Don Pedro Island Beach during your trip to Placida?
Gasparilla Marina
Explore the waterfront in Placida with a trip to Gasparilla Marina. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Top hotels in Windward
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
There is not enough wait staff and the food and entertainment was not great.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
Great experience
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte
Courteous staff, great location
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites
Everything works, room comfy and well equipped with accessory lights on the bed itself. Staff tries to please
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Venice, FL
After reading the positive reviews I was expecting a decent (not great) stay. Unfortunately that was not the case at least not in our room 209. The room appeared clean visually, however the room had a thick smell of (for lack of better words stale, dirty, as well as lingering old cigarette smoke). ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
The ice machines had no ice. Two receptacles in the room didn't work. The continental breakfast service was horrible. All junk food except for the toast and pancakes. Way over priced for the quality of the room. Checking in was a disaster. There was a person at the front desk and didn't speak English. ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Windward
Cape Haze
Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Placida Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Placida Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina.
Rotonda Sands
While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island Beach.
Coral Creek
When in Coral Creek, you can plan a visit to Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Palm Island
If you're spending some time in Palm Island, Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Rotonda Meadows
Rotonda Meadows might not have many top sights, but Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
