Downtown Punta Gorda is mentioned in conversation with superlatives such as charming, quaint, and friendly. A great way to get taste of what our restaurants and taverns have to offer is an entertaining “Pub Crawl” type self-guided exploration through the charming, walkable Downtown. To get you…
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One of the benefits of being on vacation is that you can hit the hay whenever you want. Going to bed and getting up early is great when you have a full day of outdoor adventure planned, but don’t forget to indulge in a fun night out or two, with a luxurious sleep-in the next morning. (May we suggest…
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Punta Gorda’s culinary vibe encompasses everything from casual elegance and gourmet palate pleasers to homey, family-friendly atmospheres and new twists on old favorites. Taking advantage of the many great outdoor eating spaces—ranging from gardens to rooftops to terraces and patios—also means…
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When it comes to bars and breweries, the best options aren’t found only in big cities. In the small, Southwest Florida coastal towns of Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte, there are many places (well-known and unheard of) where you can wet your whistle and have a good time. Here are some of our favorite…
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The choices are abundant. It really all depends on what you’re craving. In Port Charlotte, independent restauranteurs revel in their own creativity and can-do spirit, which means a wide variety of delectable eateries for all lucky diners. Atmosphere run the gamut from rockin’ to elegant, and each…
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A large part of the appeal of Old Florida is the laid-back and beachy vibe. Think small, family-owned businesses, friendly people, and an unhurried pace…like a Jimmy Buffet song. Lucky for us, that ambiance is alive and well in Englewood, Cape Haze, and Placida, especially in the restaurants. With a…
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A good rule of thumb for any vacation is to eat where the locals do. Since you may not know any of our locals (yet), here are just a few of their secrets to get you up and at ‘em with a great breakfast: Punta Gorda Perch 360: Enjoy the ultimate views of Punta Gorda and Charlotte Harbor at Perch…
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No matter how often you might make excuses for skipping it in your standard morning routine, there's just something about breakfast when you're in vacation mode. You know… that mouth-watering aroma of bacon frying up in a pan, the sound of fresh-ground coffee dripping into a glass carafe, and a…
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Food trucks are thriving in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, and they offer a great way to grab a gourmet bite when you’re out and about. Some may think the terms “food truck” and “gourmet” don’t go together, but as many food truck chefs continually work to perfect their recipes and their menus, we're…
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The dining scene in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is an eclectic mix of seafood shacks, sidewalk cafés, waterfront eateries, fine dining establishments, burger joints and sports bars, sweet spots, and almost anything else you can think of. In fact, in 2020 Punta Gorda was ranked #2 in the USA Today…
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