About Punta Gorda Isles
Punta Gorda Isles is Located in Charlotte County Florida. Weather in Charlotte County is beautifully moderate, with mostly tropical temperatures averaging 75° year round. The lowest temperatures are in January and the highest temperatures are in July. Our annual rainfall averages just around 49 inches, with 2/3 occurring during the summer afternoons in July through September.
Charlotte County, Florida, is home to some of the state's least-crowded and breathtaking beaches. Known as a boaters paradise, Charlotte County boasts wildlife adventures, boating tours, several golf courses, historic attractions and over 60 parks. So whether you're here for a week, a month or a lifetime, Charlotte County has the activities to suit your needs.
A Few of the Area Attractions and Tours:
Babcock
Wilderness Adventure
800-500-5583
8000 State Road 31, Punta Gorda
Experience the thrill of watching
panthers, alligators and more in their natural habitat, all within
a few yards! Enjoy real Florida as you travel in a comfortable
swamp buggy high above the dark waters of the 8,000 acre Telegraph
Cypress Swamp. Highly skilled naturalists will guide you through
an exciting eco-tour adventure.
Blanchard House - African American Heritage Museum
941-639-2914
406 Martin Luther King Blvd., Punta Gorda
Bowland
Port Charlotte
941-625-4794
3192 Harbor Blvd. Port Charlotte
Bowling and restaurant.
Capt.
Don Cerbone Memorial Skate Park
941-575-9253
6905 Florida Street, Punta Gorda
Safe and supervised skate park for skaters, skateboarders and BMX
riders. Protective gear rentals available.
Charlotte County Fair Association
941-629-4252
2333 El Jobean Road,
Port Charlotte
Fairgrounds, festivals and concerts.
Charlotte County Historical Center
941-629-7278
22959 Bayshore Road, Charlotte Harbor
Interactive museum offers changing exhibits and programs related
to Charlotte County history and natural history.
Charlotte
County Speedway
941-575-RACE
8655 Piper Road, Punta Gorda
Charlotte County Speedway, a 3/8-mile asphalt track with figure
eight, features Saturday night racing action from Labor Day until
the end of June, along with special events throughout the year.
El Jobean Historical Properties Inc.
941-627-3344
4470 Nutsedge Road, El Jobean
Federal historic landmarks, great food, live entertainment Thursday
- Sunday. Museum free to public.
El Jobean Post Office & General Store
941-627-3344
4370 Garden Road, El Jobean
Museum depicting history of Southwest Florida and local community.
Fish Cove Miniature Golf
941-627-3344
4949 Tamiami Trail, Charlotte Harbor
Thirty-six holes of mini golf overlooking Charlotte Harbor. Snack
bar and game machines available.
Grande
Tours, Inc.
941-697-8825
12575 Placida Road, Placida
Boating, kayaking, fishing and trolley tours, photography ops and
sea life excursions.
Historic Train Depot
941-639-6774
1009 Taylor Road, Punta Gorda
Built in 1928 and recently restored, this is the only remaining
of six depots built in Mediterranean/Spanish style.
Military
Heritage & Aviation Museum
941-575-9002
100 Madrid Blvd. Punta Gorda
Open Mondays thru Saturdays 10 AM to 6 PM.
Punta
Gorda History Park
941-639-1887
501 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda
Contains historic buildings, including the original city jail, moved
to the park to avoid demolition.
Treasure Lanes
941-625-3930
1059 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Bowling center.
 Charlotte
County’s beaches are one of Florida’s Best-Kept Secrets
– easily accessible yet quiet and remote enough to attract
abundant bird life, dolphins, sea turtles and other wildlife. There
are no big crowds here, just plenty of white sand and gentle waves
from the Gulf of Mexico. Our beaches are decorated with colorful
shells and if you like to fish, Charlotte County’s beaches
are great spots to cast into the surf or cruise the shoreline in
your boat in search of snook, tarpon, mackerel, whiting and more.
Chadwick
Park/Englewood Beach
941-473-1081
2100 N. Beach Road, Englewood
Sixteen-acre beachfront park with pavilion, boardwalk, barbecue
grills, picnic shelters, playground, volleyball courts, fishing,
basketball and restrooms.
Don
Pedro Island State Park
941-964-0375
Cape Haze
This barrier island park features a one-mile white sandy beach
on the Gulf of Mexico. Accessible only by boat. Docks are on the
bay side via a channel from green marker #35. Facilities include
a pavilion, tables, grills, outdoor showers and restrooms.
Port
Charlotte Beach Park
941-627-1628
4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte
www.charlottecountyfl.comAmenities include a boat ramp, fishing
pier, picnic shelters, playground, recreation center with room
rentals available, restrooms, heated swimming pool, tennis courts,
volleyball courts, canoe/kayak access, bbq grills, basketball,
bocci and horseshoes.
Stump
Pass Beach State Park
941-964-0375
900 Gulf Blvd., Englewood
At the southernmost end of Manasota Key, this park is a great
place for sunbathing, shelling and fishing. Amenities include
outdoor showers, restrooms and a weather shelter.
Boating:
Whether you want to rent a boat or hire a professional guide, Charlotte County has a boat or charter to fit your needs. From self propelled to jet propelled, boating on Charlotte County waters is great way to relax.
Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands has emerged as one of the world’s top sport fishing destinations. From back bay fishing in the shallows to deep sea excursions in the Gulf of Mexico, Charlotte’s incredible diversity of spectacular fishing is hooking anglers from around the world. Tarpon, snook, redfish, barracuda, cobia, grouper and many other species of sport and game fish commute between the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor.
Golf:
Lemon
Bay Golf Club
941-697-3729
9600 Eagle Preserve Drive, Englewood
Par 72, 6,180 yards. Open to the public May 1 - September 30.
Long Marsh
Golf Club
941-698-0918
20 White Marsh Road, Rotonda
Par 72, 7,120 yards.
Oyster
Creek Golf & Country Club
941-475-0334
6651 Oriole Blvd., Englewood
Par 60, 4,000 yards.
Rotonda Hills Golf Course
941-697-2414
100 Rotonda Circle, Rotonda
The Hills, The Palms, The Links, Par 72, 7,120 yards.
Wildflower Golf Club
941-697-1200
3120 Gasparilla Pines Blvd., Englewood
Par 62.
Information from the Charlotte County Economic Development Office
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