Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park-south unit
About
Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park-south unit is a public beach access point in Florida, about 8 miles from the town of Bokeelia. It offers restrooms, accessible access and parking, and a fee is charged. Winter and early spring are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Punta Gorda show January highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F, while summer brings highs in the mid-90s and rain on about half the days in July and August. For a change from the sand, The Gasparilla Inn and Club, a lake fishing spot, lies about 2 miles away.
Beach Details
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Entrance 3.00
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park-south unit
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
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, 21 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
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
