Punta Gorda, Charlotte Harbor, Florida

Punta Gorda is nestled along the Peace River at the entrance to Charlotte Harbor in southwest Florida, north of Fort Meyers and south of Sarasota. This charming riverfront town boasts beautifully restored period homes, grand topical foliage plus cobblestone streets and street lamps that create an old-Florida feel. If you are looking for a vacation on the water, Punta Gorda is the place, with nearly every vacation home and condo rental, resort and amenity or service situated on or very near the shoreline. Fish, swim, sail, sunbathe and revel in the great local dining and sight seeing you will find here in Punta Gorda. One of nine coastal communities in the Charlotte Harbor area, Punta Gorda is ideal for the vacationer looking to have it all - fresh and salt water activities, great dining, historical and ecological offerings, arts and cultural events, it's all here. Oh, and there are some pretty great sunsets too, if you're into mesmerizing natural beauty!