Boca Grande Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Boca Grande
is a charming village on 7-mile-long Gasparilla Island, which is approximately 63 miles northwest of Fort Myers. Legend has it that the infamous pirate Jose Gaspar once lived here in style, and the lure was then, as it is now, the wonderful weather and some of the world’s best tarpon fishing. The biggest event in Boca Grande is the annual “World’s Richest Tarpon Tournament,” usually held the second week of July. There are three state parks located in the Boca Grande area. Cayo Costa occupies most of one of a chain of barrier islands, which can be reached only by private boat or ferry service. Visitors can enjoy miles of beaches on the island, picnicking, fishing, swimming, shelling and primitive camping. Nature trails are available for hikers. Day-use docks are available on Don Pedro Island State Park, and a one-mile white sand beach is excellent for year-round swimming. Gasparilla Island State Recreational Area is the site of a still-working, wooden U.S. Coast Guard lighthouse, built in 1890. Swimming and fishing are available in this park which also has two picnic areas with spectacular views of the ocean. Boca Grande is a Florida version of Nantucket, where you’ll find upscale boutiques, art galleries and fine dining. You might even see ice machines spewing “snow” onto the main street at Christmas!
The Southwest Region of Florida, between Sarasota and Fort Myers, has comfortable weather year round. At 5 to 25 feet above sea level, the region has a subtropic climate that is checked by the tempering influence of the Gulf of Mexico. The Peace River, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, contributes to the hot and humid climate in the summertime (but it's not unbearable due to cooling Gulf breezes.)Prevailing winds are normally 12-18 mph. The rainy season lasts from June through September, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout those months. Thunderstorms tend to pop up quickly but also dissipate just as quickly, with the sunshine quickly returning. The winters are lovely with warm afternoons and mild evenings and much less rain. Hurricane season generally runs late summer through late October in the Gulf of Mexico.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
74°F
52°F
2.21 in.
65°F
February
76°F
53°F
2.32 in.
65°F
March
80°F
57°F
2.73 in.
70°F
April
84°F
60°F
1.70 in.
76°F
May
88°F
66°F
3.15 in.
81°F
June
91°F
71°F
8.45 in.
85°F
July
91°F
73°F
7.78 in.
87°F
August
91°F
73°F
7.82 in.
87°F
September
90°F
72°F
6.75 in.
85°F
October
86°F
66°F
3.12 in.
80°F
November
80°F
59°F
1.88 in.
72°F
December
76°F
54°F
1.77 in.
66°F
Boca Grande Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Charlotte County airport (PGD) located about 20 miles northeast of Boca Grande in Punta Gorda, Florida, Page Field (FMY) located approximately 27 miles southeast of Boca Grande in Fort Myers, Florida, the Southwest Florida International airport (RSW) located roughly 34 miles southeast of Boca Grande in Fort Myers, Florida, and finally the Sarasota Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located around 48 miles northwest of Boca Grande in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida.
Boca Grande Attractions
While staying in your Boca Grande Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Kidstar Park
Port Charlotte
FL
21.1 mi.
King Richards Medieval Family Fun Park
Naples
FL
51.0 mi.
Busch Gardens Tampa
Tampa
FL
83.8 mi.
Water Parks
Adventure Island
Tampa
FL
83.8 mi.
Water Mania
Kissimmee
FL
118.9 mi.
Golf Courses
Alden Pines Country Club
Bokeelia
FL
7.7 mi.
Long Marsh Golf Club
Rotonda
FL
9.6 mi.
Lemon Bay Golf Club
Englewood
FL
15.8 mi.
Myakka Pines Golf Club
Englewood
FL
15.8 mi.
Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club
Englewood
FL
15.8 mi.
Wildflower Country Club
Englewood
FL
15.8 mi.
Blue Heron Pines
Punta Gorda
FL
17.6 mi.
Chip Shot Par 3 Golf Course
Punta Gorda
FL
17.6 mi.
Punta Gorda Country Club
Punta Gorda
FL
17.6 mi.
Seminole Lakes
Punta Gorda
FL
17.6 mi.
Cape Coral Executive Golf Course
Cape Coral
FL
18.9 mi.
Coral Oaks Golf Course
Cape Coral
FL
18.9 mi.
Royal Tee Country Club
Cape Coral
FL
18.9 mi.
Deep Creek Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
19.3 mi.
Duffys Golf Center
Port Charlotte
FL
19.3 mi.
Eagle Point Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
19.3 mi.
Maple Leaf Estates Golf Course
Port Charlotte
FL
19.3 mi.
Port Charlotte Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
19.3 mi.
Riverwood Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
19.3 mi.
Victoria Estates
Port Charlotte
FL
19.3 mi.
Jacaranda Golf Club
Plantation
FL
22.5 mi.
Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
22.6 mi.
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
22.6 mi.
Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
22.6 mi.
Woodhaven Golf Center
North Port
FL
22.6 mi.
Beachview Golf Club
Sanibel Island
FL
23.2 mi.
Del Tura Country Club
North Fort Myers
FL
23.6 mi.
El Rio Golf Club
North Fort Myers
FL
23.6 mi.
Herons Glen Championship Golf & Country Club
North Fort Myers
FL
23.6 mi.
Lochmoor Country Club
North Fort Myers
FL
23.6 mi.
State Parks
Gasparilla Island State Park
FL
2.0 mi.
Cayo Costa State Park
FL
5.6 mi.
Don Pedro Island State Park
FL
9.1 mi.
Stump Pass Beach State Park
FL
10.9 mi.
Port Charlotte Beach State Park
FL
11.5 mi.
Oscar Scherer State Park
FL
31.6 mi.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
FL
33.7 mi.
Myakka River State Park
FL
34.1 mi.
Lovers Key State Park
FL
34.7 mi.
Caloosahatchee River State Park
FL
37.9 mi.
Museums
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota
FL
43.9 mi.
(Art)
Zoos and Aquariums
Busch Gardens
Tampa
FL
83.8 mi.
Florida Aquarium
Tampa
FL
83.8 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden
Tampa
FL
83.8 mi.
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