📍 Local Adventures – Right in Your Backyard 🌴
🏀 Sports & Entertainment
Charlotte Sports Park — catch Tampa Rays spring training games and minor league baseball right in Port Charlotte.
Treasure Lanes Bowling & Arcade, Kidstar Park, and the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall & movie theater offer plenty of family fun just a short drive away.
Several golf courses nearby, including Maple Leaf Golf & Country Club and Kings Gate Golf Club, for guests who love to tee off in the sunshine.
🌿 Outdoor & Nature Activities
Tippecanoe Environmental Park (2400 El Jobean Rd.) — 380 acres of trails through oak scrub, wetlands, and mangroves with a 2.4-mile loop for walking or bird-watching.
Cape Haze Pioneer Trail — an 8-mile paved trail running south from western Port Charlotte toward Placida, perfect for biking or jogging.
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park — explore coastal habitats, kayak the estuaries, or enjoy a peaceful nature walk with incredible wildlife viewing.
⛵ Boat Launches & Water Access
El Jobean Boat Ramp (4224 El Jobean Rd.) — public ramp with restrooms and easy access to Charlotte Harbor.
Port Charlotte Beach Park Boat Ramp (4500 Harbor Blvd.) — boat and kayak launch with docks, restrooms, and plenty of parking.
Spring Lake Park (3520 Lake View Blvd.) — a local favorite with a boat ramp, green space, and waterfront views for relaxing or launching small crafts.
🏖 Beaches & Waterfront Spots
Port Charlotte Beach Park — bayfront beach with a fishing pier, boardwalk, canoe/kayak launch, sand volleyball, tennis, and shaded picnic areas.
Englewood Beach (Manasota Key) — a Gulf Coast gem just a short drive away, great for shelling, swimming, and sunset watching.
Don Pedro Island State Park — a pristine barrier island accessible by boat, with unspoiled beaches and nature trails for a peaceful day trip.