Welcome Back to the Beach!
The southern entrance to the parking lot of our most popular sandy spot, Englewood Beach, has reopened, allowing pedestrian access to the beach! This means plenty of white sand, gentle waves from the Gulf, and lots of colorful shells and fossilized shark teeth.
There are also some great Englewood Beach restaurants within walking distance! Having food and drink (and often, live entertainment) so close means you can spend your entire day soaking up the relaxation.
Getting There
Parking spaces at the beach are currently limited, but thanks to Charlotte County Transit’s “park and ride” service, you can park at Tringali Community Center, at 3460 N. Access Road, and ride to the beach in comfort. The bus will drop you off across the street from the pedestrian beach access. Click here for more information on rules and regulations for Charlotte County Transit's Beach Shuttle.
Shuttle Timing
The beach shuttle will run Monday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm. The shuttle will depart Tringali Park at the top of each hour, and depart Chadwick Park at the bottom of each hour. The last pick up from Chadwick Park will be at 3:30 pm.
Amenities and Safety
While the remainder of Englewood Beach Park, including the restrooms, showers, and beach wheelchair access, remains closed for the time being, portable toilets will be available for your convenience. Please only use designated “dune walk-through” access points and be diligent and alert for hazards.
Other Beaches
The landside portion of Don Pedro Island State Park is open. The island side of the Park on Don Pedro Island is closed at this time. Keep an eye out for its reopening to make plans to enjoy this natural wonder. It is one of the Florida islands accessible by boat only and features a mile of sandy beach, a large picnic pavilion, hiking trails, and restroom facilities. Swimming and snorkeling are a joy in the clear waters, and the peace is plentiful, along with the shells and fossilized shark teeth.
Stump Pass Beach State Park is closed at this time. Once it reopens, you can expect a nice, quiet walk, a picturesque and secluded beach, excellent beach fishing, and more sandy treasures than you’ve ever seen. It’s tradition to add a shell to the driftwood stumps on the beach and make a wish.
