Fodor's Expert Review Gasparilla Island State Park and Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum

Gasparilla Island (Boca Grande)

The island's beaches are its greatest prize and lie within the state park at the south end. The long, narrow beach ends at Boca Grande Pass, famous for its deep waters and tarpon fishing. The pretty, two-story, circa-1890 lighthouse once marked the pass for mariners. In recent years it has been restored as a museum that explores the island's fishing and railroad heritage. The lighthouse is closed in August.

Quick Facts

880 Belcher Rd.
 Boca Grande, Florida  33921, USA

941-964–0375

www.floridastateparks.org

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $3 per vehicle; $3 suggested donation to lighthouse (exact change only), Park daily 8–sunset. Lighthouse Nov.–Apr., Mon.–Sat. 10–4, Sun. noon–4; May–July, Sept., and Oct., Wed.–Sat. 10–4, Sun. noon–4

What’s Nearby

Related Forum Posts

VIEW ALL
  2. Destinations
  3. USA
  4. Florida
  5. The Lower Gulf Coast
  6. Things to Do
  7. Sights
  8. Gasparilla Island State Park and Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum