Boca Grande: 17th St.
About
Boca Grande: 17th St. is a public beach access point in Florida, about 8.6 miles from the town of Rotonda. It offers parking, making it a straightforward spot to reach the sand. The most comfortable stretch for a beach visit runs from late fall through early spring. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Punta Gorda show January highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F and only about five wet days. Summer is hotter and stormier, with highs in the low to mid 90s and around 15 wet days a month in July and August. The Gasparilla Inn and Club sits about 0.8 miles away and is the closest neighboring destination, with fishing on offer.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Boca Grande: 17th St.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Nov–Mar. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 77–83°F and lows of 53–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Punta Gorda 4 Ese, FL weather station, 20 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan77° high53° low
- Feb79° high55° low
- Mar83° high58° low
- Apr87° high62° low
- May91° high67° low
- Jun93° high73° low
- Jul94° high75° low
- Aug94° high75° low
- Sep93° high74° low
- Oct89° high68° low
- Nov83° high60° low
- Dec79° high56° low
Nearby
- The Gasparilla Inn and ClubLake fishing0.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
