Gasparilla Island State Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Gasparilla Island State Park
Gasparilla Island State Park is a lovely beach-side park that offers tremendous opportunities for outdoor recreation. Relax by the white sandy waterfront or explore the subtropical rainforest habitat known as the Boca Grande Hammock. Visitors of the park can take part in a variety of activities from scuba diving and kayaking to fishing and bird watching. For landlubbers, many excellent hiking trails exist winding through mangrove forest and across ancient sand dunes.
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Boca Grande Causeway
12.46km from Gasparilla Island State Park
The Boca Grande Causeway consists of three bridges and crosses Gasparilla Sound over 2.5 miles, providing the only vehicular access to the island.
Don Pedro Island
15.86km from Gasparilla Island State Park
Don Pedro Island is a brilliant shipwreck-diving haven and secluded beach escape. It’s home to two gorgeous beaches: North Beach and South Beach. All of this is nestled within a state preserve abundant with natural beauty and wildlife. Snorkelers love Don Pedro Island for its extensive variety of aquatic life, including sea turtles, barracudas, moray eels, snook, permit, spadefish and tarpon just to name a few. The waters are crystal clear and often feature visibility of up to 100ft!
Don Pedro Island State Park
15.9km from Gasparilla Island State Park
Don Pedro Island State Park is only accessible by boat and is open from 8:00 am till sundown year-round.
Cape Haze Pioneer Trail
16.24km from Gasparilla Island State Park
The Cape Haze Pioneer Trail, is the perfect getaway for outdoor adventurers. Stretching 12 miles from Placida Harbor to Gasparilla Road and covering a variety of scenic landscapes ranging from wetlands to beaches, this trail offers something for all levels of hikers and bikers. From sunbathing on one of the many sandy shorelines to wildlife spotting in pristine wildlife habitats, trekkers will find plenty of opportunities to explore the natural beauty surrounding this coastal paradise.
Little Gasparilla Island
18.37km from Gasparilla Island State Park
Little Gasparilla Island is connected with Don Pedro Island to the north by a thin strip of beach and mangrove swamp.
Gasparilla Island Water Association
18.99km from Gasparilla Island State Park
Gasparilla Island gets its name from the legendary pirate captain José Gaspar ("Gasparilla" 1756–1821), who had his base on the island and purportedly hid his fabulous treasure there.
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For more information about Gasparilla Island State Park, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gasparilla_Island_State_Park