Windward Travel Guide
Placida
Popular places to visit
Little Gasparilla Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Little Gasparilla Island Beach during your trip to Placida? Wander the marina and beaches in this relaxing area.
Don Pedro Island Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Don Pedro Island Beach during your trip to Placida?
Don Pedro Island State Park
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Don Pedro Island State Park during your travels in Placida. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Top hotels in Windward
Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection Hilton
All Staff very helpful and friendly. Great location with areas to shop nearby. Easy drive to the beach.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Port Charlotte/Punta Gorda
Parking was great room smelled like dog pee
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice
The hotel is central to everything Sarasota and they have various equipment to assists your stay such as beach chairs and umbrellas, sifting equipment for shark tooth hunting, floats, and many other things. They also have delicious cookies at night and the breakfast is delicious and fun for the kids ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
The Suites at Fishermen’s Village- 2 Bedroom Suites
The rooms were nice and spacious. Also had large bathrooms, which was great. Unfortunately it smelled like rotten eggs from about 10 pm until we checked out the next day at 11 am
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Island Sun Inn & Suites - Historic Venice & Beach Getaway
Staff very friendly and professional. Clean room, just needed updates to property
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Punta Gorda/Port Charlotte
Everything was as expected
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Windward
Cape Haze
Travellers like the parks in Cape Haze, and Don Pedro Island Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Placida Bay
While there might not be top attractions in Placida Bay, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina.
Rotonda Sands
While there might not be top attractions in Rotonda Sands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Don Pedro Island Beach.
Coral Creek
When in Coral Creek, you can plan a visit to Gasparilla Marina and Little Gasparilla Island Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Palm Island
If you're spending some time in Palm Island, Don Pedro Island Beach and Lemon Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Rotonda Meadows
Rotonda Meadows might not have many top sights, but Little Gasparilla Island Beach and Gasparilla Marina are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
