The small affluent community of Boca Grande sits on Gasparilla Island in southwest Florida overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Boca Grande offers plenty of weekend water activities including swimming, sailing, snorkeling, and fishing. Gasparilla Island State Park houses the restored Port Boca Grande Lighthouse built in 1890. Tourists can easily get around by bicycle or golf cart, and the island also hosts its own bike trail for a chance to take in scenic views of beaches and wildlife. Visitors can also jump on a boat to access Cayo Costa State Park, a nearby nine-mile island filled with gorgeous beaches and acres of pine trees.

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