Sure, sometimes it’s nice to stick the usual beach on a hot summer afternoon…you know the one that you almost always go to as your reliable beach-day-outing. But what if we told you there are other options worth exploring in Florida that will level up your next sandy day out? We’ve talked before about remote beaches in Florida, but here is one of those underrated beaches that deserve way attention that it gets.

Gasparilla Island is a small beach town with a population of around 1,200 residents.
TripAdvisor Lilian_Rossini
With just over 7-miles of sandy, sugary white beaches, there is a reason why this beautiful town remains a highlight for all who visit.
TripAdvisor otseng
A lot of visitors to Gasparilla Island State Park enjoy the experience because it makes them feel like they’ve stepped onto the beaches of the Caribbean.
TripAdvisor klbc1977
But beyond just the beauty of the beach and the rolling tide, Gasparilla Island is also a true gem for being filled with old Florida charm.
TripAdvisor Gem Landfelder
One of the major highlights of visiting this underrated beach is taking a stroll through the lighthouse museum and enjoying a little slice of history.
TripAdvisor Laura S.

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Visiting both the lighthouse museum and the actual lighthouse itself is just an added bonus to the beauty of this beach.
TripAdvisor TerryMiamiFlorida
Additionally, spending the afternoon searching for unique and in-tact seashells rolling in from all over the world can level up the entire experience.
TripAdvisor MonicaMonik
Keep an eye out while you’re on the beach for dolphins riding the tides in the distance, or ospreys soaring the skies.
TripAdvisor JDHoss
Or simply wait until the sun begins its decent and tucks away softly under the yellow-hued horizon.
TripAdvisor Laura S.
When you think of the perfect afternoon beachside, you’ll surely want clear blue water, soft, pillowy sand, sunshine high overhead and miles of beach in every direction…
TripAdvisor Ruthi K.
Gasparilla Island gives you that and more, every time you visit.
TripAdvisor Vickie W.

The way to get to Gasparilla Island State Park is via the Boca Grande Causeway at C.R. 775, Boca Grande, FL. The park is open from 8 a.m. to sundown 365 days a year. The admission fees for entry are $3.00 per vehicle, $2 for pedestrians and cyclists. To find out more information about Gasparilla Island State Park, visit the website.

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