PUNTA GORDA/ENGLEWOOD BEACH VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU
Port Charlotte, FL
Our Best Side Is Outside
If your happy place is waterside, reeling in a big one, then you’ll want to drop your line in Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach. From Charlotte Harbor to Boca Grande Pass, unrivaled freshwater, inshore and offshore fishing awaits, with plentiful guides, charters, marinas, tackle and launch areas. So come get on the fish and enjoy a getaway that’s off the charts.
Located on Florida’s coveted Southwest Gulf Coast, halfway between Tampa and Naples, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach is a charming collection of coastal communities surrounding the state’s second largest harbor. Florida’s premier year-round eco-tourism destination, the area offers pristine, unspoiled beauty. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach showcases a variety of vibrant experiences. From beaches to boating, hiking to harbor tours, fishing to nature discovery; the destination celebrates the active traveler in search of relaxation and unlimited discovery. Known as the Tarpon Capital of the World, it features miles of pristine shoreline including river passages, a mangrove-edged harbor and multiple natural Gulf beaches.