Port Charlotte is located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida between Sarasota and Fort Myers. There are 3 major airports within a 100 mile radius, Tampa, Fort Myers and Sarasota, and a smaller airport in Punta Gorda which is only about 20 minutes away.
Charlotte Harbor includes one of the world’s largest protected marine estuaries encompassing 270 square miles. Charlotte Harbour is one of 'Sail' magazines '10 Greatest Places to Sail' and first class boating is available throughout the area. You can also explore waterways by canoe and cycle the many nature trails. Other local activities include diving, jet skiing, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, wind-surfing, water skiing, boat hire, shopping, numerous fantastic restaurants catering for all tastes! The area is perfect for fishing, both deep sea and coastal with many places offering equipment, boat rental and fishing trips. The world Tarpon championships are held in this area.
Other than Port Charlotte Beach their are many fantastic beaches close by including Manasota, Englewood, Don Pedro Island, Stump Pass beach, unspoilt Gasparilla Island & Boca Grande, Venice Beach, Siesta Key, Fort Meyers Beach plus other exclusive islands such as Captiva and Sanibel Islands.
The Tampa Bay Rays make the Port Charlotte Sports Park their home for spring training each year. Choose from over 20 courses that are within 20 miles of our home 3 of these are Championship standard.
Other local activities include diving, jet skiing, tennis, walking, sailing, cycling, fishing, horse riding, wind-surfing, water skiing, boat hire, shopping, numerous fantastic restaurants catering for all tastes - especially fish! The area is a haven for fishing, both deep sea and coastal with many places offering equipment, boat rental and fishing trips. Try deep-sea fishing for Marlin off Boca Grande island, which is where the world Tarpon championships are held.
5 min to Port Charlotte Town Center
15 min to Punta Gorda / Charlotte County Airport / Charlotte Cultural Center
45 min from Ft Myers international Airport
30 min to Englewood Gulf beaches
45 min to Sarasota - Fabulous Ringling Museum of Art and sailing
45 mon Siesta Keys Beach - fine white powdered sandy beach
40 min to Boca Grande Island - Golf, beaches and banyan trees!
35 to Sanibel Island - Beautiful!
1 1/2 hrs to Tampa / Tampa Airport / Bush Gardens
1- 1 1/2 hour to Naples / Everglades - A must see.
2 - 2 1/2 hrs to Fort Lauderdale / Miami Beach
2 1/2 hours to Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studio – Orlando
1 3/4 hours to CypressGardens