Melinda’s Punta Gorda Guidebook

Melinda
Melinda’s Punta Gorda Guidebook

Golf Courses

deepcreekgc.com
6 locals recommend
Deep Creek Golf Club
1260 San Cristobal Ave
6 locals recommend
deepcreekgc.com
https://www.seminolelakes.net/
Seminole Lakes Country Club
26200 Stillwater Circle
https://www.seminolelakes.net/
https://www.bsgac.org/
Burnt Store Golf & Activity Club
24315 Vincent Ave
https://www.bsgac.org/
https://www.twinislescc.org/
Twin Isles Country Club
301 Madrid Blvd
https://www.twinislescc.org/
https://www.blueheronpines.com/
Blue Heron Pines Golf Club
550 Country Club Dr
https://www.blueheronpines.com/

Food scene

Fisherman's Village is a great place for atmosphere, shopping and dining. There are also boats that leave there for sunset boat tours, sightseeing tours, etc. This is a great spot to go if you want a lot of activities in one place.
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta Esplanade
191 locals recommend
Fisherman's Village is a great place for atmosphere, shopping and dining. There are also boats that leave there for sunset boat tours, sightseeing tours, etc. This is a great spot to go if you want a lot of activities in one place.
Hurricane Charley's Raw Bar & Grill
300 W Retta Esplanade
51 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Peace River Seafood
5337 Duncan Rd
19 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Village Brewhouse
1200 W Retta Esplanade
19 locals recommend
61 locals recommend
Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley Ct
61 locals recommend
23 locals recommend
The Blue Turtle Tavern
139 W Marion Ave
23 locals recommend
Monty's Restaurant & Pizzeria
2515 Tamiami Trail
40 locals recommend
Celtic Ray Public House
145 E Marion Ave
40 locals recommend
Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar
201 W Marion Ave
32 locals recommend
Unfiltered Punta Gorda
321 Taylor Street
7 locals recommend
Riviera Bar and Grill
5500 Deltona Drive
7 locals recommend
25 locals recommend
F.M. Don's
201 W Marion Ave
25 locals recommend
The Wyvern Hotel Punta Gorda- an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
101 E Retta Esplanade
9 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Ice House Pub
408 Tamiami Trail
19 locals recommend
50 locals recommend
TT's Tiki Bar
33 Tamiami Trail
50 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Fat Point Brewing
611 Charlotte St
11 locals recommend
Alligator Creek Bar & Grill
5500 Deltona Drive
Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
33 Tamiami Trail
46 locals recommend
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
321 W Retta Esplanade
46 locals recommend
John Ski's House of Breakfast & Lunch
502 King St
12 locals recommend
The Good Ole Days Coffee & Ice Cream
36 locals recommend
Dean's South of the Border
130 Tamiami Trail
36 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
The Perfect Caper
121 E Marion Ave
19 locals recommend
88 Keys
101 East Retta Esplanade
21 locals recommend
River City Grill
131 W Marion Ave
21 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens
5827 Riverside Dr
15 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Visual Arts Center
210 Maud St
14 locals recommend
Babcock Ranch Preserve - Footprints Trail
42371 Bermont Road
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
211 West Charlotte Avenue
34 locals recommend
Peace River Wildlife Center
3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy
34 locals recommend
Gilchrist Park provides sweeping views of the Charlotte Harbor. Park amenities include a large playground; basketball, tennis and pickleball courts; fishing pier, gazebo, picnic pavilions, and lots of open green space.
27 locals recommend
Gilchrist Park
400 W Retta Esplanade
27 locals recommend
Gilchrist Park provides sweeping views of the Charlotte Harbor. Park amenities include a large playground; basketball, tennis and pickleball courts; fishing pier, gazebo, picnic pavilions, and lots of open green space.

IF YOU ARE ARRIVING BY BOAT

Laishley Park Municipal Marina
120 Laishley Ct
8 locals recommend
This is the only spot in Punta Gorda with a sandy sitting beach. Also has a boat ramp, and is home to the Peace River Wildlife Center.
Ponce de Leon Parkway
Ponce de Leon Parkway
This is the only spot in Punta Gorda with a sandy sitting beach. Also has a boat ramp, and is home to the Peace River Wildlife Center.
Laishley Park Municipal Marina
120 Laishley Ct
8 locals recommend

FOR YOUR 4 - LEGGED FRIEND

Nice dog park :-)
Hounds of Henry
1098 W Virginia Ave
Nice dog park :-)
Laishley Park Pavilions
150 Laishley Court
Pet friendly!

City advice

Getting around

BIKE ROUTES in the area!

For the more adventurous bicycle rider there are four marked on street bicycle routes that range from 17 to 31 miles in length. These routes pass through Punta Gorda and the surrounding countryside, providing enjoyable and challenging rides for the experienced bicyclist. For more info and bike maps, you can use the link below. https://www.peaceriverridersbicycleclub.com/Routes.html
Getting around

FREE BIKE LOAN PROGRAM

There is also a free bike loaner program in the area through the Punta Gorda Civic Association. Click the link below to read how to pursue this option. https://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/visitors/bicycling/free-bike-loaner-program
Getting around

WALKING PATHWAYS AND BOARDWALKS

The Punta Gorda Pathways is a system of approximately 18 miles of bicycle and pedestrian trails that connect the City's neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas. Segments include the Harborwalk, Linear Park, and Shared Use Paths. Follow the link below to see a map of the current pathways. https://www.ci.punta-gorda.fl.us/visitors/punta-gorda-pathways
Getting around

BOAT RENTAL

Pontoon Boat Rental, Kayak Rental, Paddleboard Rental, Tubing, Fishing, & Dolphin Sightings Be the Captain of your own adventure & explore the various places by the water in Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Charlotte Harbor, The Peace River & Barrier Island: such as Boca Grande, Cayo Costa & Cabbage Key. Follow the links to research the companies in the area - https://pgboatrental.com/ https://www.swflboatrental.com/ https://www.yachtingvacations.com/ https://holidazeboatrental.com/ https://www.puntagordasailing.com/
Book before you go

FISHING CHARTERS

https://gofishcharters.com/ https://deep-drop.com/ http://airborneoutdoors.com/ https://kingfisherfleet.com/
Book before you go

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

https://kingfisherfleet.com/ https://swfloridawalkingtours.com/ http://www.greatladycharters.com/ https://peacerivercharters.com/the-nav-a-gator-boat-tours-and-airboat-adventures/ https://www.nav-a-gator.com/marina/ https://babcockranchecotours.com/ http://www.ridingstarranch.org/