Beach Guide

Where to Park

Boca Grande · lots & garages

Arrive early
lots fill fast

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3 lots · 280 spaces. Scrub the time slider for the crowd estimate.

All Parking

at 12 PM · nearest first

Park Avenue Public Lot

~31 open

120 spaces · Free · Town lot · 2 min

Bayview Parking

~38 open

80 spaces · Free · Waterfront lot · 11 min

Gasparilla Island State Park

~12 open

80 spaces · $3/vehicle · State park · 2.7 mi

On-street parking

200 metered spaces · Free (limited) · Park Ave and side streets — residential atmosphere, spots fill quickly on weekends. Pay by plate or ParkMobile.

Local moves

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Gasparilla Island has a toll bridge ($6.00 cash or SunPass) — plan for the fee on the way in.

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Tarpon season (May–July) is the busiest time: the island fills with anglers and all parking is premium.

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The state park fills early on weekends — arrive before 9 AM or use Park Ave and walk south.

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Bicycles are the preferred island transport — every Boca Grande accommodation has rentals.

City parking info (941) 964-0375

happy hunting

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Main parking at Boca Grande: Gasparilla Island State Park ($3/vehicle) and Park Avenue Public Lot (Free), plus street parking at Free (limited). Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.