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
Charlotte County Fair Association
941-629-4252
2333 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte
Fairgrounds, festivals and concerts.
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.
Fisherman's Village
MARINA DOCK AGE MAGAZINE has named the Fisherman's Village Yacht Basin the 2008 marina of the year. With a multitude of boutiques and dining options, Fisherman's Village is truly the area's most unique waterfront area. Center Stage is host to the area's best bands and musicians every Friday and Saturday evening year round.
Grande Tours, Inc.
941-697-8825
12575 Placida Road, Placida
Boating, kayaking, fishing and trolley tours, photography ops and sea life excursions.
Ilses Yacht Club
Two elegant dining rooms accommodate up to 250 people and Commodore's Bar and Grill accommodates up to 60. The full-service marina has 44 permanent slips and several transient slips. Four HarTru Tennis Courts are among the finest in the area and support a tennis program ranging from beginners to competitive league play. The Bridge Building adjacent to the clubhouse houses a fitness center, billiards room, library, dockmaster's office, visiting boater shower facilities and two activity rooms that are used for floor exercises and table games.
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.
Ponce de Leon Park
10 acres on Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Inlet, ¼ mile raised boardwalk through wetland area, educational signage, boat ramp, boat trailer parking, two fishing piers, playground, man-made beach, shelter, restrooms, picnic tables, Peace River Wildlife Center, parking and beautiful view.
St. Andrews Golf Club
The limited number of members at St Andrews is unique as it affords our members and guests ready availability to the golf course at almost any time of the day. The 18-hole, 6103 yard, par 71, course was designed by Ron Garl, a leading Florida golf course architect. A lunch and dinner variety is also designed to satisfy the most discriminating tastes.
Beaches:
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.
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