“My Happy Place”
Food scene
They have good food and drinks and they are not overpriced. They also have live music.
51 locals recommend
Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill
300 W Retta EsplanadeThey have good food and drinks and they are not overpriced. They also have live music.
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
321 W Retta EsplanadeGreat Food and Drinks
There are shops and restaurants here. Also boat tours and a marina. We have enjoyed the food at every restaurant we have been too. Great water views and usually can spot a few dolphins.
13 locals recommend
Fishermens Village
There are shops and restaurants here. Also boat tours and a marina. We have enjoyed the food at every restaurant we have been too. Great water views and usually can spot a few dolphins.
They have an outdoor Tiki Baer with live entertainment, food and Boater's access
7 locals recommend
Riviera Bar and Grill
5500 Deltona DriveThey have an outdoor Tiki Baer with live entertainment, food and Boater's access
They are located in Fishermen’s Village and have great food. They also have a large drink selection.
19 locals recommend
Village Brewhouse
1200 W Retta EsplanadeThey are located in Fishermen’s Village and have great food. They also have a large drink selection.
This restaurant and bar usually always has great music. They have an outdoor entertainment area that usually host a live band.
28 locals recommend
The Twisted Fork
2208 El Jobean RoadThis restaurant and bar usually always has great music. They have an outdoor entertainment area that usually host a live band.
City/town information
They have a beautiful beach and lots of little restaurants and bars. You can park by the beach and walk right across the street to eat and drink. It is all close,
40 locals recommend
Englewood
They have a beautiful beach and lots of little restaurants and bars. You can park by the beach and walk right across the street to eat and drink. It is all close,
Marinas and Parks
There is a boat ramp and parking. There is also a fishing pier and it connects to the Harbor Walk.
27 locals recommend
Laishley Park
There is a boat ramp and parking. There is also a fishing pier and it connects to the Harbor Walk.
The Municipal Marina is located in Laishley Park on the shoreline of Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River. Charlotte Harbor, the second largest harbor in the State of Florida, offers world-class fishing and access into the Gulf of Mexico at the vicinity of Boca Grande.
The Marina has the capacity for 142 vessels for year round docking and up to 172 vessels during certain authorized community events, fishing pier, and a public boat launch. It features a Day Room, a Boater's Bathrooms which include showers, and as well as a bait shop. The property also includes a large Community Room which hosts community groups, private functions, civic and corporate meetings.
The docking structures located on the public lands are under lease from the Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. As a condition of that lease, 90 percent of the slips must be available to recreational vessels to rent on a first-come first-serve basis.
Persons denied equal right to rent or use the docking structures included within Sovereignty Submerged Land Lease No. 080000095 may file a complaint with the Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station No. 49., Tallahassee Florida 32399-3000.
Call (850) 245-2118
8 locals recommend
Laishley Park Municipal Marina
120 Laishley CtThe Municipal Marina is located in Laishley Park on the shoreline of Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River. Charlotte Harbor, the second largest harbor in the State of Florida, offers world-class fishing and access into the Gulf of Mexico at the vicinity of Boca Grande.
The Marina has the capacity for 142 vessels for year round docking and up to 172 vessels during certain authorized community events, fishing pier, and a public boat launch. It features a Day Room, a Boater's Bathrooms which include showers, and as well as a bait shop. The property also includes a large Community Room which hosts community groups, private functions, civic and corporate meetings.
The docking structures located on the public lands are under lease from the Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. As a condition of that lease, 90 percent of the slips must be available to recreational vessels to rent on a first-come first-serve basis.
Persons denied equal right to rent or use the docking structures included within Sovereignty Submerged Land Lease No. 080000095 may file a complaint with the Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station No. 49., Tallahassee Florida 32399-3000.
Call (850) 245-2118
Ponce De Leon Park
3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwyhttps://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/visitors/ponce-de-leon-park
Sightseeing
Running for two & a half miles along the beautiful Charlotte Harbor shoreline Harborwalk connects Bayfront Health to Fishermen’s Village. With Mangrove forests, sweeping vistas, shops, waterfront dining, historical sites, and Laishley & Gilchrist Parks there is always something to see and do along this vibrant pathway.
11 locals recommend
Harborwalk
400 W Retta EsplanadeRunning for two & a half miles along the beautiful Charlotte Harbor shoreline Harborwalk connects Bayfront Health to Fishermen’s Village. With Mangrove forests, sweeping vistas, shops, waterfront dining, historical sites, and Laishley & Gilchrist Parks there is always something to see and do along this vibrant pathway.
The Mission of the Peace River Wildlife Center is to contribute to the survival of native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and education. The Center and our gift shop is open to the public for tours everyday from 11a – 4p and our hospital accepts wildlife intakes from 8a – 5p everyday, 7 days per week, 365 days per year including all holidays. We do not charge an admission fee but donations are greatly appreciated and needed to support our mission. Your donations and gift store purchases go directly to the care of our wildlife patients and residents. The PRWC does not receive any federal government support. The costs involved in maintaining these educational displays and to feed almost 120 permanent residents and more than 2,500 patient admissions annually is nearly $80,000 per year. All of the Peace River Wildlife Center’s expenses are met through donations, our recycling program, gift shop sales and small grants. PRWC’s mission is carried out primarily by volunteers
34 locals recommend
Peace River Wildlife Center
3400 Ponce de Leon PkwyThe Mission of the Peace River Wildlife Center is to contribute to the survival of native Florida wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation and education. The Center and our gift shop is open to the public for tours everyday from 11a – 4p and our hospital accepts wildlife intakes from 8a – 5p everyday, 7 days per week, 365 days per year including all holidays. We do not charge an admission fee but donations are greatly appreciated and needed to support our mission. Your donations and gift store purchases go directly to the care of our wildlife patients and residents. The PRWC does not receive any federal government support. The costs involved in maintaining these educational displays and to feed almost 120 permanent residents and more than 2,500 patient admissions annually is nearly $80,000 per year. All of the Peace River Wildlife Center’s expenses are met through donations, our recycling program, gift shop sales and small grants. PRWC’s mission is carried out primarily by volunteers
https://www.alligatorbaydistillers.com/
Florida handcrafted microdistillery aiming to produce quality cane-to-bottle and grain-to-bottle spirits. Located in beautiful Punta Gorda, FL, our Floridian rums are produced using 100% Florida cane molasses sourced from local sugar mills.
10 locals recommend
Alligator Bay Distillers
25522 Marion Avehttps://www.alligatorbaydistillers.com/
Florida handcrafted microdistillery aiming to produce quality cane-to-bottle and grain-to-bottle spirits. Located in beautiful Punta Gorda, FL, our Floridian rums are produced using 100% Florida cane molasses sourced from local sugar mills.