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Photo Gallery
It's been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so we've included plenty of the island, the mainland and the beach. We've also included a caption for each image. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the photos as much as we did taking them. Note, if you click on the main image, a new window will open with an expanded view in a self-guided slide show format.
Your daily sunsetActual guest photo of another priceless Palm Island sunset | Gulf front townhouseA view of Dolphin Beach and Cruz Del Sur | A true tropical islandNative vegetation is all around you |
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Wooden bridgeOne of the bridges on the island | Golf cart crossingGolf carts are the primary mode of transportation on the island. Available for rent | Ferry crossingThe Palm Island Transit ferry |
Gopher TortoiseWatch for them on the road at all times please | Pool houseThe Gulf front pool included with Dolphin Beach or Cruz Del Sur | Gulf front poolThe Gulf front pool is next door to our town homes |
Natural beachOur beaches are 100% natural | Amazing beachWhere are all the people? | Best beachA typical bright sunny day on Palm Island |
Private deckYour view from Dolphin Beach or Cruz Del Sur | Gulf of MexicoKayaks are available for rent on the island | Lazy WavesThe Gulf of Mexico is just steps away from any of our homes |
Stump PassA view of Stump Pass at the north end of the island | Dog's lifeAll of our homes are pet friendly | EgretA Snowy Egret wades in for the catch of the day |
Sea turtle nestA protected sea turtle nest on the beach. Turtle season runs from May through October. | Natural beachesSea oats are abundant on the beach | 100% naturalOur beaches are 100% natural |
Florida beachOne of the very best natural beaches in all of Florida | Cruz Del SurYour view from Cruz Del Sur or Dolphin Beach | Azure watersA day at one of the many sand bars is a great way to relax |
Palm Island ResortThe entrance to the Palm Island resort at the north end of the island | Rum BayThe Rum Bay restaurant and bar. Located in the Palm Island resort at the north end of the island | A protected duneOur beach is full of protected natural dunes, which serve as Mother Nature's storm barrier. Please use the dedicated beach paths to access the beach |
Gulf front poolThe pool for guest staying at Cruz Del Sur or Dolphin Beach | Palm Island OspreyAnother guest photo of an Osprey near Bocilla Lagoon | Outdoor diningThe Rum Bay restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating |
Sadie looks onActual guest photo. Sadie keeps an eye out on her beach | Say helloA Grady White makes headway at Stump Pass | Gopher TortoiseNative Gopher Tortoise are abundant on the island and protected. Watch for them on the roads at all times |
Historic Dearborn StreetDearborn Street in Englewood is a nice place to walk through a few shops, grab a cup of coffee and relax | Golf cartsGolf carts are the primary mode of transportation while on the island. Cars are rarely used | Garrett Stuart at Coquina CoveRenowned algae scientist Garrett Stuart visits Palm Island for an educational seminar. |
Ghost CrabA Ghost Crab hole on the beach. You can spot them at night with a flashlight | Don Pedro sunsetActual guest photo while enjoying a "sundowner" on Don Pedro Island | The Great Blue HeronA Great Blue Heron stops by for lunch |
Sea Grape tunnelYour very own private beach access for those staying at Coquina Cove | Dolphin pairA pair of Dolphins surface just offshore on Palm Island | Local FirehouseThe local firehouse and Sheriff station is manned 24 hours a day |
Palm Island TransitCars driving onto the Palm & Don Pedro Island car ferry to return to the mainland | Saying helloA waterside encounter with a curious Dolphin and Labrador Retriever. Yes, this is a real photo! | The Colony DocksOur docks are located across the sand road on Bocilla Lagoon.There is a small sign by the road for the access path that is in-between the blue house (Blue Crab), and the yellow house. Our docks are located directly behind the blue crab, and they are marked with our corresponding unit numbers that are visible from the water. |
Breezy diningBreakfast on the island simply tastes better when you're on vacation | Just hanging aroundOld crabtrap markers as local art | CoconutsCoconuts at the Rum Bay restaurant and bar is a great place for ice cream or a quick snack. The store also includes some convenience items |
Whidden's MarinaFamous Whidden's Marina was founded by Sam Whidden in 1926. A Boca Grande landmark. Amazing history. Still operated by the same family. | Local fishingA local fisherman tries his luck in Bocilla Lagoon. Photo taken from the dock at Coquina Cove. | Englewood Farmer's MarketThe Englewood Farmers Market is every Thursday, October through May. Lots of vendors and very popular. 9am-2pm. |
Blazing sunsetsPicture perfect, just another day on the island | Boca Grande lighthouseThe lighthouse on Boca Grande | Sea urchinA live Sea Urchin on a sandbar |
CoronaPhoto from Dolphin Beach deck | Beach DaisyBeach Daisy grows naturally all over the island | Another blazing sunsetAmazing colors! Sunset on Don Pedro Island |
Gulfview NorthBeachview looking to the north at sunset | Gulfview SouthBeachview looking to the south | Picture perfectDoing nothing is elevated to an art form on the island |
Beach dayActual guest photo. Is it noon yet? | Family timeThe island is a great place to reconnect with family | Idle speedA view of Bocilla Lagoon from the Anne Merry Bridge |
UnretouchedNothing melts the stress away more than a lazy sunset | What a daySand bars are scattered all over the islands and a great way to explore | Don Pedro State ParkDon Pedro Island State Park is about a 15 minute walk to the south |
RomanticOutdoor dining is part of the charm of island living |
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