Guidebook for Punta Gorda
Food Scene
Prime Serious Steak
19665 Cochran BlvdBest steak in town!
Best local coffee and donuts! Bring cash as they do not accept credit cards.
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Abbe's Donut Nook
2150 Tamiami TrailBest local coffee and donuts! Bring cash as they do not accept credit cards.
If you want good BBQ and large quantities, this is a must try. This is a local's hidden gem.
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Wallys Southern Style BBQ
3591 Tamiami TrailIf you want good BBQ and large quantities, this is a must try. This is a local's hidden gem.
Smoke N Pit BBQ
2200 Kings HwyAnother great BBQ spot. Their beans are out of this world delicious!
This is a beautiful restaurant to enjoy the best seafood and scenic views that Punta Gorda has to offer. There is also a beautiful park just next door for a peaceful and quiet stroll near the harbor.
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Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley CtThis is a beautiful restaurant to enjoy the best seafood and scenic views that Punta Gorda has to offer. There is also a beautiful park just next door for a peaceful and quiet stroll near the harbor.
Centrally located in downtown Punta Gorda, this is a quaint and wonderfully delicious family owned restaurant.
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The Perfect Caper
121 E Marion AveCentrally located in downtown Punta Gorda, this is a quaint and wonderfully delicious family owned restaurant.
Donato's
1900 Tamiami TrailGREAT Italian food.
Great pizza!!! (They deliver too!)
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Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
1938 Kings HwyGreat pizza!!! (They deliver too!)
Another great pizza place that delivers!!
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Luigi's Pizzeria & Family restaurant
3883 Tamiami TrailAnother great pizza place that delivers!!
The Captain's Table Restaurant
1200 W Retta EsplanadeBeautiful restaurant!
Beautifully romantic restaurant. A must do for every couple!
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The Waverly Restaurant & Bar
2095 N Beach RdBeautifully romantic restaurant. A must do for every couple!
Drinks & Nightlife
Fat Point Brewing
611 Charlotte StLocal brewery with some great food and beer.
This is one of the best bars in downtown Punta Gorda where EVERYTHING is in walking distance.
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Celtic Ray Public House
145 E Marion AveThis is one of the best bars in downtown Punta Gorda where EVERYTHING is in walking distance.
Comedy club with food and full service bar!
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Visani Restaurant and Comedy Theater
2400 Kings HwyComedy club with food and full service bar!
Exactly what you'd expect out of a peaceful cigar bar. Located in the heart of downtown Punta Gorda and within walking distance of many restaurants and bars!
Fedora's Cigar & Wine Bar
2117 Tamiami TrailExactly what you'd expect out of a peaceful cigar bar. Located in the heart of downtown Punta Gorda and within walking distance of many restaurants and bars!
Local rum distillery with tour schedules and some cool products.
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Alligator Bay Distillers
25522 Marion AveLocal rum distillery with tour schedules and some cool products.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautifully maintained and conveniently located!
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Deep Creek Golf Club
1260 San Cristobal AveBeautifully maintained and conveniently located!
Fish Cove Adventure Golf
4949 Tamiami TrailMini golf right "OTB" (over the bridge) into Port Charlotte.
This is a small wildlife sanctuary that allows you to get up and personal with some of our native species.
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I-Center ye-Wildlife ye-Peace River
3400 Ponce de Leon PkwyThis is a small wildlife sanctuary that allows you to get up and personal with some of our native species.
Public county golf course. Remember to call early for tee times!
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Port Charlotte Golf Club
22400 Gleneagles TerracePublic county golf course. Remember to call early for tee times!
Located in a gated community, this golf course is the best of the best. If tee time is your time, make sure you MAKE TIME for this course.
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Riverwood Golf Club
4100 Riverwood DriveLocated in a gated community, this golf course is the best of the best. If tee time is your time, make sure you MAKE TIME for this course.
This ranch is a 45 minute ride from Punta Gorda and well worth the drive. There is a tour in a covered wagon during which you see buffalo roaming the area. There are also wild boar. Both buffalo and boar meat are available to purchase in the store.
Three Suns Ranch
2351 FL-31This ranch is a 45 minute ride from Punta Gorda and well worth the drive. There is a tour in a covered wagon during which you see buffalo roaming the area. There are also wild boar. Both buffalo and boar meat are available to purchase in the store.
Shopping
This is a very unique and scenic outdoor shopping center. A MUST SEE while in Punta Gorda. You can quite literally spend hours here perusing the local shops, grab an ice cream cone, walk the harbor, and maybe even book a sunset cruise. DO NOT miss out on seeing this great little place.
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Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeThis is a very unique and scenic outdoor shopping center. A MUST SEE while in Punta Gorda. You can quite literally spend hours here perusing the local shops, grab an ice cream cone, walk the harbor, and maybe even book a sunset cruise. DO NOT miss out on seeing this great little place.
A little bit of a hike, but right off the highway and only 45 minutes away. This outdoor outlet is full of amazing deals!
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Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew RdA little bit of a hike, but right off the highway and only 45 minutes away. This outdoor outlet is full of amazing deals!
Essentials
Super clean, organized, and not at all crowded. Located just a few minutes from home.
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Walmart Supercenter
19100 Murdock CirSuper clean, organized, and not at all crowded. Located just a few minutes from home.
Brand new and has everything you need.
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Publix Super Market at Peachland Promenade
24051 Peachland Blvd Brand new and has everything you need.
Parks & Nature
Local's hidden gem for private and beautiful beaches. Don't speed - speed traps are everywhere! This is a treasure and you will not be sorry for making the drive out to this amazing island.
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Boca Grande Beach
Local's hidden gem for private and beautiful beaches. Don't speed - speed traps are everywhere! This is a treasure and you will not be sorry for making the drive out to this amazing island.
Beautiful beaches only a 1/2 hour from home. Plenty of parking and amenities.
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Englewood Beach
Beach RoadBeautiful beaches only a 1/2 hour from home. Plenty of parking and amenities.
Audubon-Pennington Nature Park
1153 Alton RdCute National Audubon park.
Brand new park - great for sightseeing and fishing.
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Charlotte Harbor
Brand new park - great for sightseeing and fishing.
Arts & Culture
If you like muscle cars, you HAVE TO see this place. This place has become one of the largest GM muscle car collections in the nation.
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MUSCLE CAR CITY LLC
10175 Tamiami TrailIf you like muscle cars, you HAVE TO see this place. This place has become one of the largest GM muscle car collections in the nation.
Center For Performing Arts
701 Carmalita StCheck local listings for schedules and ticket pricing.