Historic Punta Gorda welcomes you! In one of the US largest harbors you’ll find historic Punta Gorda, aka the “Fat Point”. This adorable small town is known as a hidden treasure of Florida thanks to plenty of natural attractions and friendly locals who go at their own pace. Centrally located between Sarasota to the north and Fort Myers to the south, Punta Gorda is a delightful location within a comfortable driving distance from Tampa, Orlando and Miami. Old-world Florida at its best!
There are hundreds of Punta Gorda vacation rentals available on our site. Look through our inventory and choose one of our beach condos on Punta Gorda that meets all your unique requirements. Whether it’s an oceanfront home or a mansion that fits multiple families, we’ll have it on our site.
Climate You’re coming to Punta Gorda to enjoy sun, surf, and sand (including 129 square miles of sparkling waters) -- and you’ll get that no matter when you’re here. It’s a comfortable 80 degrees on average, with the summer a little hotter and stickier than the other seasons. Watch out for a passing heavy thunderstorm in the summer too, but don’t worry too much, it will pass rather quickly.
Punta Gorda is frequently
the warmest location in the continental U.S. on any given day from November to February. Over the past three years, Punta Gorda had the highest temperatures on 41 days, beating out more well known destinations like Miami, Naples and even Key Largo (according to National Weather Service statistics).
Top activities and attractions Punta Gorda is a paradise for fisherman, sun-bathers, and shoppers alike. As the only incorporated city of Charlotte County, Florida, Punta Gorda is the vibrant engine of the area. It boasts wonderful restaurants, marinas and a pace of life that people from around the world come to enjoy.
And honestly, almost everything is waterfront property. Streets lined with huge royal palms, beautifully restored period homes with wide verandas, brick lanes, street lamps and benches leave an old-Florida atmosphere everywhere you look.
Near the historic district of Punta Gorda, you will find
Fishermen's Village. This unique waterfront destination includes gift, clothing, and specialty shops, seven restaurants, a military heritage museum, a 98-slip marina and fully furnished luxury villas.
This is an extremely bikeable city. With free rental shops all around, plus paved sidewalks and perfect weather, bikes are a perfect way to see the city. But, if you love classic cars, the Muscle Car City Museum showcases an incredible array of unique hot rods.
Spend more time outside at Ponce De Leon Park, where picnic facilities, a boardwalk, and man made beach await. There’s also the Peace River Wildlife Center within with dozens of bird species to see plus more walking trails. The best part? It’s all free!
Punta Gorda was named as one of the top 10 "Best Small Cities to Live In" by Money Magazine in 1996 and again in 2003. Men’s Journal recently rated Punta Gorda as one its "Best Places to Live". Forbes magazine placed Punta Gorda on its list for "Top 10 Small Metropolitan Areas" while MSN ranked Punta Gorda as one its overall "Best Places to Live".
Food & Drink Get ready to grub in Punta Gorda. There are nearly 100 eateries ready to serve up breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, or all the above! The Orange House Wine Bar is the perfect place to wind down after a long day of activities. Listen to some local performers and sip on a glass (or make it a whole bottle) of many available vintages.
Every meal is a memory at The Perfect Caper. It’s the finest of dining available on Punta Gorda, so bring your taste buds and your wallet. For traditional Italian, make a reservation at Carmelo’s. And for delicious pub food,
The Celtic Ray Public House is the best choice in the town.
For breakfast, start your day off on the right foot at John’s Ski House, you’ll love it. Lastly, treat your taste buds at Zoet Sweet Boutique where you’ll want to taste the homemade ice cream!
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