Location: Florida South Central Gulf Coast < Florida < USA
Nearest Airport:
Fort Myers at 60
Miles
Nearest Ferry:
Palm Island Ferry at 1
Miles
Nearest Motorway:
State Road 775 at 1
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 10
Metres
Car: necessary
The ferry to Palm Island is located 5 miles south of Englewood and 5 miles north of Boca Grande on State Road 775. The only access to Palm Island is via private boat, Palm Island Transit car ferry and water taxi. Over the years, Palm Island, Knights Island, Don Pedro Island and Little Gasparilla Island have become interconnected on the beach side. However, Don Pedro State Park occupies the middle part of the island separating what is known as Palm Island from Little Gasparilla Island. There is no auto access from Palm Island to Little Gasparilla Island. Palm Island also features several lagoons and harbors, a restaurant and small store. Each year, the island hosts an art festival. Within one mile of the ferry are several restaurants, two marinas, Freedom Boat Club, one semi-private golf course, a supermarket and post office.