Our beautiful beaches are a huge draw, but there are also many activities to experience and sights to see away from the sand and surf. Find inspiration for your non-beach time in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach: Visit the Largest Reptile Zoo in the World IguanaLand in Punta Gorda has over 230 reptiles…
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As we're reminded every May during National Safe Boating Week, every person who sets foot on a boat of any kind is encouraged to wear a life jacket. To help ensure that everyone aboard a boat is safe, there are free life jacket loaner stations across the area. These life jacket stations are…
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Once you get here, you’ll be so relaxed, you’ll feel like you’re on the ultimate staycation! Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach offers several different vibes, depending on where you stay. Englewood, Cape Haze, and Placida are laid back, Punta Gorda is casually elegant, Port Charlotte is an easygoing and…
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You don't have to travel across the globe to experience moments of sublime relaxation or excitement, just head down to Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. We're easy to get to, but we offer amazing experiences on par with some exotic far-flung locales. You'll revel in our pristine nature, uncrowded beaches…
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Summer means longer days that are perfect for exploring the natural beauty of Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach while enjoying those extra hours of sunshine. If you've got your dog with you and are looking for some good walks to entertain you both, keep reading! Pre-Walk Tips Set out either early in…
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For those who like to keep active while on vacation or traveling for business, we’ve got one of the most scenic walks, or runs, in all Southwest Florida. In the matter of an hour, you can not only get your workout in but also enjoy the pristine scenery of our expansive Charlotte Harbor. The double…
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Harborwalk in Punta Gorda is an outdoor adventure buffet from end to end and I am about to taste its delights. While gathering my camera, sunhat and sunglasses, a couple walks by my parked car, straw hats at a jaunty angle, a bounce in their stride and water bottles by their sides. Their body…
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According to Google, a tour is “a journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited,” while a tourist is “a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.” Pleasure being the common word, if yours is exploring the outdoors, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is the right place…
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Outsiders—those who love being outdoors and adventuring off the beaten path—can easily find their adventuring joy in in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach, the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast. Want to jump out of an airplane? We have that. Want to explore on a zippy little jet ski or meander on a…
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