Paige & Patrick
Things To Do
Restaurants
The Pink Elephant: A great option for lunch, dinner or drinks. Walk-ins only for the downstairs portion of the restaurant; however, the upstairs does accept reservations. Address: 491 Bayou Avenue South Beach Bar & Grill: Open for lunch and dinner and a killer option to grab a bite and watch the sunset. Attire is casual, walk-ins only. Address: 760 Gulf Boulevard Miller’s Dockside (FYI - The venue of the Welcome Party on Friday): Located on the marina on the east-side of the island, Miller’s has a fun sports-bar vibe. Address: 220 Harbor Drive The Temptation: Great dinner spot that accepts reservations! Address: 350 Park Avenue Sister's: A great, casual lunch option. Address: 480 East Railroad Avenue The Gasparilla Inn: Open for breakfast and dinner. For dinner only, the Inn provides guidelines for attire. The Outlet at the Innlet: Great diner style breakfast food! Address: 1251 12th Street East The Loose Caboose: Great for lunch or dinner! Address: 433 West 4th Street
Beaches
Gasparilla Island has beautiful white, soft sandy beaches full of shells. For those staying at The Gasparilla Inn, there is a private Beach Club with indoor/outdoor pools. There are plenty of public beaches available as well - one directly adjacent to the Beach Club (where 5th Street dead-ends at the water) or you can head to the south of the island and go to the beach near South Beach Bar & Grille.
Gasparilla Golf Club
The Gasparilla Inn & Club features a magnificent Pete Dye Signature 18-hole Championship Course located on scenic Charlotte Harbor. Golf is limited to members and guests of the Gasparilla Inn only. Rental clubs are available. The Gasparilla Golf Club conveniently has no course tee times.
Boat Rentals/Fishing
While tarpon season ends in September, there is plenty of outstanding backcountry/inshore fishing for snook, redfish and speckled trout to be had. There are also offshore charters, or evening trips to fish the Pass. Gasparilla Outfitters (https://gasparillaoutfitters.com): (941) 964-0907 Boca Boats (bocaboat.com): (888) 416-2628 Reel Intense Fishing Charters (realintenseinshore.com): (941) 468-1618
Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum
Located at the southernmost tip of the island, the lighthouse has a beautiful view and beautiful shoreline to walk along. Tons of wildlife (dolphins, stingrays, fish) can be spotted swimming off-shore here along with great visibility to the fishermen. Built in 1890, the lighthouse has a historical museum inside which can be visited Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00am-4:00pm and Sundays noon-4:00pm.
Boca Grande Rear Range Lighthouse
The Range Light is the most prominent feature of the island’s skyline—and a fascinating lighthouse that was built in New Jersey before making its way to Gasparilla Island. Lighthouse aficionado Karl Gagnon summited the tower on his first attempt.