BOCA GRANDE VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Boca Grande ? |
| Boca Grande, situated on the 7-mile long
Gasparilla Island, on Florida's Southwest Coast, midway
between Sarasota and Ft. Myers, is a haven for outdoor
activities including picnicking, swimming, shelling, biking
and hiking. This "Tarpon Fishing Capital of the World” is an
anglers paradise. |
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Boca Grande Vacation Rental Information |
| Famous for their hospitality, the Boca Grande vacation rentals include Gulf-front and bay front homes,
luxury condos, spacious condominium residences, spotless
village homes, cottages, and cabins. The accommodations
include amenities such as fitness centers, café, library,
swimming pool, Jacuzzi, full kitchen, fireplace. |
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The amenities
offered depend on the type of the rental and the rent charged.
Ideally located, these rentals are within walking distances of
the beaches and other recreational hubs. Watch the sunset from
the comfort of your balcony or take walks on the white-sand
beaches or drive a golf cart. The comfort and luxury of the
rentals will make your stay in Boca Grande, a truly
unforgettable experience. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Boca Grande |
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vacation rentals offer a special discount if you plan to stay
for a minimum of three weeks. Though laundry is included in
the fares, you have to pay an extra cleaning fee, which will
again depend on the length of your stay. The rentals also
charge an extra 11% state tax. The rates of the rentals shoot
up during Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year. Not all units
are pet friendly and so do remember to make enquiries in
advance. |
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Must See in Boca Grande |
Boca Grande is a charming
historic village with rollerblading and walking trails, and
glorious beaches. The community of Boca Grande includes
Gasparilla Island, Boca Grande Isles, the Gasparilla Golf
Course Island, Three Sisters Island, Hoagen’s Key, Loomis
Island, Cole Island, and the Gasparilla Island Bridge. All
these places are a must see for their natural beauty, plant,
marine, animal and bird life. Hike,
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meandering paths on the island to see everything from historic
sites to tropical nature settings. |
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Sights and Attractions in Boca Grande |
| Boca
Grande has a lot of to offer in terms of major landmarks and
state parks and you can spend your days exploring some of
these interesting places.
• Cayo Costa State Park
• Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum
• Don Pedro State Park
• Gasparilla Island State Park |
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Outdoor Recreation in Boca Grande |
| Be it simply lazing
on the beaches, indulging in water sports, hiking or biking or
exploring the various species of birds – Boca Grande
definitely has something for everyone.
• Water Sports
• Biking
• Hiking
• Bird Watching
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Golfing in Boca Grande |
| Boca Grande offers its visitors a
satisfying golfing experience through its beautifully
landscaped challenging golf courses.
• Boca Royale Golf and Country Club
• Lemon Bay Golf Club
• Gasparilla Inn Golf Course
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Boca Grande Fairs and Festivals |
| Throughout the year Boca Grande plays host
to numerous events and festivals. Come and be a part of one of
these festivals to experience Boca Grande’s true spirit.
• Gasparilla Island 5K & 10K Run
• Youth Fishing Tournament
• Silver King Festival
• Gasparilla Festival of the Arts |
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Dining and Nightlife in Boca Grande |
The spectacular eateries that dot Boca
Grande make dining an unforgettable experience. Dance, listen
to the music, or simply have a candlelight dinner. Loose
Caboose Restaurant, located at Railroad Depot offers
mouthwatering dinner and homemade ice cream. You can also buy
various gifts and vacation supplies. The Mexican restaurant
Boca Rico offers a wide variety of Mexican specialties and an
outside tiki bar. It is open from Monday to Saturday for lunch
& dinner and brunch on Sunday. See the live entertainment,
listen to the music while dining at the South Beach
Restaurant.
Enjoy a wonderful waterfront dining experience at
this restaurant situated on the sandy beaches of Gulf of
Mexico. It is open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm. The
Temptation Restaurant & Bar is famous for mixed drinks and
exotic seafood. A tempting menu comprising of outstanding
meat, poultry, pasta will definitely catch your attention. If
you are looking for pizzas, go to Jam's Italian Restaurant. It
serves thin-crust pizza, stomboli, calzones, a variety of
salads and sandwiches. The place is famous for Italian
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Shopping in Boca Grande |
| Boca Grande offers a fabulous shopping
experience with it unique items. Boca Grande. Barbara Anne's
Jewelry is a perfect place to buy Sea life jewelry. You can
also shop for some nice gemstones and pearls. You will find
all the ornaments from anklets to toe rings over here. Special
Effects & Fishing Unlimited of Boca Grande is famous for
its artistic creations. Check out the beautiful handcrafted
jewelry and apparels for travel. Visit Serendipity Gallery,
which features the works of the local artists. The gallery
displays a collection of rare and original works of the local
and other artists. Changing Tides is the right place to shop
for antiques to take back home. Fine Things Jewelry
offers the best of Paris, Rome and New York designer
jewelry. |
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Best Times to Visit Boca Grande |
| Located at 5 to 25 feet above sea level, the area has a
subtropic climate. The climate is hot and humid in summers but
the cool Gulf breezes make it tolerable. It usually rains from
June through September and winds blow normally from 12 to
18mph. There are thunderstorms that pop up quickly and
dissipate also very quickly. The peak season is winters when
the days are pleasant and the evenings are mild. |
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Time Zone for Boca Grande |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Boca Grande |
There are a number of airports serving Boca Grande such as
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport just north (48
miles), Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers
(34 miles) and Charlotte County airport (20
miles).
Boca Grande is situated 45 miles south of
Sarasota and 65 miles north of Fort Myers, on Florida's
central west coast, where Charlotte Harbor meets the Gulf of
Mexico. |
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