Cayo Costa State Park
A barrier island located off of the Gulf Coast of Florida, Cayo Costa State Park features pristine beaches, untamed pine forests and plenty of natural treasures across 2,246 acres for you and your family to explore. Only accessible by boat, visitors to the state park can fish, shell, birdwatch, swim, snorkel, and more. Camping is not available on the island at this time and visits are restricted to day trips only. Whether you’re a repeat or first-time visitor you’ll enjoy an unspoiled paradise.
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Day Trips To Cayo Costa State Park with Captiva Cruises
Embark on a beautiful adventure for a day trip to Cayo Costa State Park with Captiva Cruises. The 3-hour trip includes approximately two hours on the beach with a 30-minute boat ride each way. When the boat arrives on the island, guests will depart and board the boat by a 4-step ladder near the water’s edge. Guests should be prepared to be in knee-deep water when boarding and deboarding the boat.
Once on Cayo Costa beach, guests are invited to enjoy the water, relax in the sand, stroll the beach to look for shells, birds and wildlife or fish from the shore. Guests are encouraged to bring along food, drinks, small coolers, chairs, umbrellas, towels, sunscreen, snorkels, fishing rods (and a fishing license too if applicable) and anything else they would like to be comfortable at the beach. The boat, which includes a bathroom, will stay at the island while you explore.
Book Your Day Trip to Cayo Costa State Park
Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. Cayo Costa State Park is only accessible by boat and cruises do sell out. Please be advised that cruise schedules are subject to change.
