Guidebook for Port Charlotte and area
Food, Drinks & Nightlife
Dean's South of the Border
130 Tamiami TrailGreat live music 7 nights a week
Outdoor sports bar great to catch your favorite baseball or a football game
The End Zone Sports Grille
2440 S McCall RdOutdoor sports bar great to catch your favorite baseball or a football game
Located right across from Englewood beach! Good food and a great place to have a drink after a day on the beach. Live music 7 days a week
159 locals recommend
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdLocated right across from Englewood beach! Good food and a great place to have a drink after a day on the beach. Live music 7 days a week
located right on the water at Stump Pass. Great place to watch the sunsets.
56 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass
260 Maryland Avenuelocated right on the water at Stump Pass. Great place to watch the sunsets.
Is expensive......but great place to eat inside or out and huge menu with fantastic food!
135 locals recommend
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdIs expensive......but great place to eat inside or out and huge menu with fantastic food!
Prime Serious Steak
19665 Cochran BlvdFantastic steaks and food
Entertainment & Activities
MUSCLE CAR CITY LLC
10175 Tamiami TrailCar museum
Food Scene
Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill
2390 Tamiami TrailFantastic Mexican food and giant margaritas!!
Mercers Fresh Roasted Coffees
4678 Tamiami Trailthe best coffee shop around.
Small quaint Italian place with great food. Garlic bites are awesome! Make reservations they are always packed.
21 locals recommend
Nicola's Italian Kitchen
4343 S Access RdSmall quaint Italian place with great food. Garlic bites are awesome! Make reservations they are always packed.
John Ski's House of Breakfast & Lunch
502 King StGreat breakfast place
Great breakfast place to try. You can eat inside or outside. Very friendly staff. ***there is a toll to get over bridge to Boca
Outlet Restaurant
1251 12th Street EastGreat breakfast place to try. You can eat inside or outside. Very friendly staff. ***there is a toll to get over bridge to Boca
Pink Elephant
491 Bayou AveLive music and outdoor seating in Boca Grande
Shopping
Good place to go shopping and grab lunch or an ice cream
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeGood place to go shopping and grab lunch or an ice cream
Great place to enjoy a day of gift shopping. Recommend stopping at the daiquiri deck for a frozen cocktail to cool you down!
71 locals recommend
Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice AveGreat place to enjoy a day of gift shopping. Recommend stopping at the daiquiri deck for a frozen cocktail to cool you down!
Beaches
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadGreat beach 30 min from house
Many great beaches to relax and soak up the sun. ***There is a toll to get over the bridge***
167 locals recommend
Boca Grande
Many great beaches to relax and soak up the sun. ***There is a toll to get over the bridge***
A bit of a drive ( 1 hour ) but huge beach with lots of places to eat. Vote one of the best beaches in Florida
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
A bit of a drive ( 1 hour ) but huge beach with lots of places to eat. Vote one of the best beaches in Florida
Sightseeing
Kayak the peace river! You will see alligators, snakes, birds and outdoor wildlife at it's best. This is worth the drive!
14 locals recommend
Canoe Outpost-Peace River, Inc
2816 NW Co Rd 661Kayak the peace river! You will see alligators, snakes, birds and outdoor wildlife at it's best. This is worth the drive!
Myakka State Forest
2000 S River RdWalking, canoeing and great outdoor activities