Things To Do

Gasparilla Inn Beach Club

If you are staying with us at The Inn, please enjoy all of the amenities it has to offer! Guests of the Inn can call for paddle board, bike, kayak, and golf cart rentals. Beach Club (pool, beach, bar, and dining), Croquet, Golf, Tennis, Workout facility, Spa. The Inn also offers an array of activities/rentals: Bicycling, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Skimboards, Boogie Boards, Spikeball, Kan Jam, Bocce Ball, etc.

The Beach

There are multiple public beach access points. Some public parking and pathways to the beach can be found at the end of 17th and 19th street.

Bike Path

Ride a golf cart, bike, run or walk along the island’s dedicated path 6.5 miles in length.

Golf - The Gasparilla Inn

Golf at the Gasparilla Inn *For guests of the Inn only* Experience the “island within an island” championship course, with views of the surrounding waters of scenic Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico. The par 72, 6,837-yard course features eco-friendly native Seashore Paspalum turf grass throughout. The Gasparilla Golf Club is exclusive and only open to guests of the Inn and conveniently has no course tee times. For information about the resort’s golf program and facilities, contact our director of golf, Robert Duke, at 941.964.4565

Pickleball Courts

Public pickleball courts!

Gasparilla Adventures

Call for information on paddle board, bike, kayak, and golf cart rentals

Boca Boat Cruises

Gasparilla Island State Park

Activities include swimming and fishing along with shelling, picnicking, and viewing the Historic Port Boca Grande Lighthouse!

Fugate's

The local department store has been on island since 1916 and sells a variety of souvenirs along with an extensive selection of beachwear brands.

Breakfast

The Outlet at the Innlet

Best breakfast in BG - One of our fav spots when we are there!

Bella Vida Boca Grande

Bella Vida has great smoothies and coffee!

Lunch and Dinner

BZ's at The Gasparilla Inn

Where we met!!! A popular gathering place to enjoy signature beverages and snacks from mid-day to late night daily. It is located on the main floor of the Gasparilla Inn.

Temptation Restaurant (The Temp)

Our favorite restaurant on the island with amazing seafood and a fun bar!!

The Pink Elephant

The Pink Elephant has main dining rooms upstairs and a more casual pub area and outside patio downstairs. Our must have is the Crispy Thai Shrimp. Note: To dine upstairs, we’d recommend a reservation and remind you that the Gasparilla Inn dress code is required.

Scarpa's Coastal

Scarpas Coastal expands on the idea of fresh Florida seafood with an Italian flair. We love the burrata to start and ravioli for dinner. Reservations are recommended.

Eagle Grille & Miller's Dockside

Eagle Grille & Miller's Dockside has a wide selection of unique, coastal cuisine. Either dine in the more peaceful setting upstairs at the Eagle Grille, or the lively atmosphere at Miller's Dockside - downstairs - on the edge of the water, with views of the marina basin.

South Beach Bar & Grille

South Beach Bar and Grille has fantastic views and delicious bites!

Sisters Restaurant

Sister's serves Italian dishes and delicious pizza!

Tortuga

Tortuga is a food truck style establishment that offers delicious Mexican street cuisine. If you're looking for a quicker lunch option, this is our favorite! We recommend the Stronger bowl and some fresh pico de gallo and guacamole.

The Pink Pony

Best ice cream on the island!!!