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?
Don Pedro Island State Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Don Pedro Island State Park during your travels in Placida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Punta Gorda/Boca Grande Beach Day Private 5hr Charter
Punta Gorda / Boca Grande 4hr Beach or Sandbar Adventure
Punta Gorda /Boca Grande Four Hour Beach Day/ Cayo Costa Beach
Top hotels in Windward
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
The rooms were immaculate. We booked a standard king room that that was nice but didn’t have a harbor view so we asked to change rooms. They offered us an upgrade to a one bedroom suite with a full kitchen and an amazing harbor view, albeit for a price increase. It was well worth it. We drank coffee ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
Parking was great room smelled like dog pee
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
Good breakfast selection and nice staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
The ac kept the room cool Housekeeping only come every other day but that was fine and they did a good job
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Island Sun Inn & Suites - Historic Venice & Beach Getaway
It was a great place to hang your hat and go out exploring, to the beach or downtown. The pool was great and there’s a restaurant attached, which was handy for breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte
It was a beautiful property. The staff was friendly and check-in was easy. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Windward
Cape Haze
Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island State Park 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 Don Pedro Island State Park.
Rotonda Sands
While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Don Pedro Island State Park and Little Gasparilla 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.
