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The pizza is excellent. Not your typical run of the mill stuff. You can tell this is hand made with care. The pizzas are generous. Their largest size easily fed our family of four. There is also a great local beer selection and a fun funky decor.
We have experienced live music on multiple occasions which is always great. If your looking for a fun, family friendly pizza joint, don’t hesitate. This place won’t disappoint
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Pioneers Pizza
4560 Tamiami TrailThe pizza is excellent. Not your typical run of the mill stuff. You can tell this is hand made with care. The pizzas are generous. Their largest size easily fed our family of four. There is also a great local beer selection and a fun funky decor.
We have experienced live music on multiple occasions which is always great. If your looking for a fun, family friendly pizza joint, don’t hesitate. This place won’t disappoint
We always have a great meal and a great time at Visani’s! The atmosphere is classy and fun! The food is top notch and the comedien’s do what they came to do—make us laugh! We came three times in four months this season…we always enjoy!!
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Visani Restaurant and Comedy Theater
2400 Kings HwyWe always have a great meal and a great time at Visani’s! The atmosphere is classy and fun! The food is top notch and the comedien’s do what they came to do—make us laugh! We came three times in four months this season…we always enjoy!!
This place is awesome and great for family. Great food and service!
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TT's Tiki Bar
33 Tamiami TrailThis place is awesome and great for family. Great food and service!
The food was very good here. The skinny margarita was delicious. I highly recommend it if you love Mexican food. Keep in mind..the medium size is large!
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Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
2390 Tamiami TrailThe food was very good here. The skinny margarita was delicious. I highly recommend it if you love Mexican food. Keep in mind..the medium size is large!
Great food and great service. This is my go to sushi restaurant in Port Charlotte Florida, and it never disappoints.
Sushi bar is awesome but when with guests who do not eat sushi table service is excellent. Highest rating for food & service.
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Fin Sushi & Grill
24123 Peachland BlvdGreat food and great service. This is my go to sushi restaurant in Port Charlotte Florida, and it never disappoints.
Sushi bar is awesome but when with guests who do not eat sushi table service is excellent. Highest rating for food & service.
If you haven't experienced this place yet, put it on your calendar for your next date night. Everything was absolutely fabulous. Our server was polite and friendly while providing quality service. The atmosphere is perfect for having the perfect date or celebrating with family.
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Prime Serious Steak
19665 Cochran BlvdIf you haven't experienced this place yet, put it on your calendar for your next date night. Everything was absolutely fabulous. Our server was polite and friendly while providing quality service. The atmosphere is perfect for having the perfect date or celebrating with family.
WOW! All you can eat blue crabs! Fresh is the word.. Cool little place with delicious food and plenty of it. Love this place! You can see the crabbers pull in while you eat with FRESH blue crabs. The food is excellent & the environment is fun & friendly. Has the awesome old Florida fresh seafood look & feel which is rare these days. Definitely recommend!!
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Peace River Seafood
5337 Duncan RdWOW! All you can eat blue crabs! Fresh is the word.. Cool little place with delicious food and plenty of it. Love this place! You can see the crabbers pull in while you eat with FRESH blue crabs. The food is excellent & the environment is fun & friendly. Has the awesome old Florida fresh seafood look & feel which is rare these days. Definitely recommend!!
City/town information
Port Charlotte, Florida, is located about halfway between Fort Myers and Sarasota (just over the bridge from Punta Gorda) and it provides quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, Charlotte Harbor, and miles of natural shoreline. It boasts sunny days, coastal living and is home to seven of the 21 golf courses located in Charlotte County.
Everything from the weather to the friendly community to the numerous attractions adds to the allure of this small-town community. The lifestyle is what most people come here for and the reason Port Charlotte is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in Florida.
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Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte, Florida, is located about halfway between Fort Myers and Sarasota (just over the bridge from Punta Gorda) and it provides quick access to the Gulf of Mexico, Charlotte Harbor, and miles of natural shoreline. It boasts sunny days, coastal living and is home to seven of the 21 golf courses located in Charlotte County.
Everything from the weather to the friendly community to the numerous attractions adds to the allure of this small-town community. The lifestyle is what most people come here for and the reason Port Charlotte is consistently voted as one of the best places to live in Florida.
Punta Gorda is draped along Peace River where it meets Charlotte Harbor. From the streets lined with elegant royal palms to the lovingly-restored period homes in the Historic District, Punta Gorda exudes a tangible Old Florida vibe. You’ll find a lot of divine views as many restaurants, hotels, and parks are located on the waterfront.
Speaking of dining, Punta Gorda finished second in the nation in 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards - Best Small Town Food Scene. If you like seafood, you’ll love it here, but there’s so much more. The variety and quality of dining experiences available to visitors cannot be overstated.
Things to do in Punta Gorda are almost endless. Most restaurants feature live music, and there are plenty of unique shopping experiences, both in downtown Punta Gorda and the famous Fishermen’s Village. This is also a very artful city, with galleries galore, historic murals all throughout the town, and the spectacular Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, a singular merging of world-class art and amazing nature that has to be experienced to be believed. Add in the Military Heritage Museum, nature tours and sanctuaries, boating, fishing, biking, and more, and you can see that this little town offers big fun.
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Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda is draped along Peace River where it meets Charlotte Harbor. From the streets lined with elegant royal palms to the lovingly-restored period homes in the Historic District, Punta Gorda exudes a tangible Old Florida vibe. You’ll find a lot of divine views as many restaurants, hotels, and parks are located on the waterfront.
Speaking of dining, Punta Gorda finished second in the nation in 2020 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards - Best Small Town Food Scene. If you like seafood, you’ll love it here, but there’s so much more. The variety and quality of dining experiences available to visitors cannot be overstated.
Things to do in Punta Gorda are almost endless. Most restaurants feature live music, and there are plenty of unique shopping experiences, both in downtown Punta Gorda and the famous Fishermen’s Village. This is also a very artful city, with galleries galore, historic murals all throughout the town, and the spectacular Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, a singular merging of world-class art and amazing nature that has to be experienced to be believed. Add in the Military Heritage Museum, nature tours and sanctuaries, boating, fishing, biking, and more, and you can see that this little town offers big fun.
Beach
This pristine beach offers white sand, sparkling Gulf waters, and spectacular sunset views year-round.
Beach necessities (chairs, umbrellas, etc.) available via on-site vendor "The Beach Guy." Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge, on a help-yourself basis, 7 days a week, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Amenities include a 900-foot boardwalk with three covered lookouts, accessible parking and restroom facilities, showers, water stations, volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, playground area, four small shelters with picnic table and grill, and three large pavilions, all of which contain picnic tables and charcoal grills.
The pavilions are available to rent for birthday parties, family reunions, corporate parties, large picnics, and other special events.
Parking is .75¢ per hour, payable via the Park Mobile app or with a Charlotte County Parking Pass.
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Englewood Beach
Beach RoadThis pristine beach offers white sand, sparkling Gulf waters, and spectacular sunset views year-round.
Beach necessities (chairs, umbrellas, etc.) available via on-site vendor "The Beach Guy." Beach wheelchairs are available free of charge, on a help-yourself basis, 7 days a week, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm.
Amenities include a 900-foot boardwalk with three covered lookouts, accessible parking and restroom facilities, showers, water stations, volleyball courts, basketball court, horseshoe pits, playground area, four small shelters with picnic table and grill, and three large pavilions, all of which contain picnic tables and charcoal grills.
The pavilions are available to rent for birthday parties, family reunions, corporate parties, large picnics, and other special events.
Parking is .75¢ per hour, payable via the Park Mobile app or with a Charlotte County Parking Pass.
At the southwest corner of Charlotte County there is a mile of beach where seashells and shark teeth wash up, and anglers fish the surf for prize catches. Visitors can enjoy an excellent view of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a stretch of undeveloped Florida coastline. Visitors come to this secluded beach to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing; shelling is best during the winter months. A hiking trail passes through five distinct natural communities that provide homes for many species of wildlife; covered picnic tables are located along the trail. While at the park, visitors might see West Indian manatees, gopher tortoises, snowy egrets, least terns, and magnificent frigatebirds. Ranger-led turtle walks and beach nature walks are available in the summer. Located at the south end of Manasota Key off I-75, exit 191.
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Parque Estatal de la Playa de Stump Pass
900 Gulf BlvdAt the southwest corner of Charlotte County there is a mile of beach where seashells and shark teeth wash up, and anglers fish the surf for prize catches. Visitors can enjoy an excellent view of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as a stretch of undeveloped Florida coastline. Visitors come to this secluded beach to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing; shelling is best during the winter months. A hiking trail passes through five distinct natural communities that provide homes for many species of wildlife; covered picnic tables are located along the trail. While at the park, visitors might see West Indian manatees, gopher tortoises, snowy egrets, least terns, and magnificent frigatebirds. Ranger-led turtle walks and beach nature walks are available in the summer. Located at the south end of Manasota Key off I-75, exit 191.
The Port Charlotte beaches off the Gulf of Mexico provide year 'round excellent saltwater fishing in the waters adjacent to the park and in the deep waters of Boca Grande Pass. There is a two picnic area near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890 and the oldest building on Gasparilla Island. Enjoy time swimming, shelling and picnicking around this area. There are dangerous currents in the pass; however, so swimming is not permitted in this area.
Wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Parque Estatal de la Isla Gasparilla
880 Belcher RdThe Port Charlotte beaches off the Gulf of Mexico provide year 'round excellent saltwater fishing in the waters adjacent to the park and in the deep waters of Boca Grande Pass. There is a two picnic area near the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse, built in 1890 and the oldest building on Gasparilla Island. Enjoy time swimming, shelling and picnicking around this area. There are dangerous currents in the pass; however, so swimming is not permitted in this area.
Wheelchairs available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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Activities & the Arts
Even though it has the looks and feel of a small town, there’s a lot to do in and around Port Charlotte. You can check out a local concert, art fair, or other events at the Cultural Center of Charlotte County or head over the bridge to Punta Gorda, a charming “Old Florida” fishing village with great arts, culture, and food scene!
Baseball Spring Training is popular throughout Florida, and Port Charlotte is home to the Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training. Charlotte Sports Park is to a state-of-the-art facility with a baseball boardwalk that rings the outfield, upgraded concession stands.
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Activities
Port Charlotte Beach
Bayshore Live Oak Park
Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
Hop across the bridge to explore charming Punta Gorda!
Family-fun escape rooms, bowling alleys and movie theaters
Fishing Charters
Sunset Cruises
Kayaking & Boating
Audubon-Pennington Nature Park
Shopping & dining in the town center
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21+ Golf Courses in the Port Charlotte Area
With seven of the 21 golf courses in Charlotte County being found in the small city, including two courses that have been ranked 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest, the area welcomes golf lovers with spectacular landscapes. golf fans are likely to be delighted with the choices here.
Below are just a few of the most popular golf courses in Port Charlotte:
Kings Gate Golf Club
Port Charlotte Golf Club
The Cove of Rotonda Golf Center
Riverwood Golf Club
Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club
Charlotte Harbor National Golf Club
Kingsway Country Club
Deep Creek Golf Club