DreamView / Port Charlotte Guidebook

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DreamView / Port Charlotte Guidebook

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This Guidebook offers just some of our favorite places ....including restaurants, shopping, local tours, golf, cocktails, beaches, siteseeing, etc.... If you have any questions or want other recommendations, please let us know and we'll be happy to make suggestions.
Excellent southern style BBQ favorites ... rib tips ✔ fried ochre ✔ sweet tea ✔ delicious BBQ and good service! http://wallyssouthernbbq.com/
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wallys Southern Style BBQ
3591 Tamiami Trail
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Excellent southern style BBQ favorites ... rib tips ✔ fried ochre ✔ sweet tea ✔ delicious BBQ and good service! http://wallyssouthernbbq.com/
Just over the bridge in Punta Gorda, no frills, outdoor bar offering live music and lots of outdoor patio seating. outdoor live music ✔️ Tex-Mex menu ✔️ very casual ✔️ https://deanssouthoftheborder.com/
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dean's South of the Border
130 Tamiami Trail
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Just over the bridge in Punta Gorda, no frills, outdoor bar offering live music and lots of outdoor patio seating. outdoor live music ✔️ Tex-Mex menu ✔️ very casual ✔️ https://deanssouthoftheborder.com/
Fun little waterfront tiki beach bar just over the bridge in Punta Gorda (look for all the colorful beach chairs). This spot is just next door to Laishley Park featuring many fun local events (live music, festivals, food, etc). Great spot for watching sunsets with a cold beverage! waterfront ✔️ live nearby music events ✔️ https://www.ttstikibarwaterfrontharborside.com/
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TT's Tiki Bar
33 Tamiami Trail
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fun little waterfront tiki beach bar just over the bridge in Punta Gorda (look for all the colorful beach chairs). This spot is just next door to Laishley Park featuring many fun local events (live music, festivals, food, etc). Great spot for watching sunsets with a cold beverage! waterfront ✔️ live nearby music events ✔️ https://www.ttstikibarwaterfrontharborside.com/
Anniversary dinner? Special Bday? Just want a break from Margaritaville? The Perfect Caper offers fine dining options and service and a decent wine selection. Located just over the bridge in Punta Gorda. Try the Pig & Fig! upscale menu ✔️ 10 min drive from house ✔️ https://theperfectcaper.com/
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Perfect Caper
121 E Marion Ave
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anniversary dinner? Special Bday? Just want a break from Margaritaville? The Perfect Caper offers fine dining options and service and a decent wine selection. Located just over the bridge in Punta Gorda. Try the Pig & Fig! upscale menu ✔️ 10 min drive from house ✔️ https://theperfectcaper.com/
Lots of yummy flavors and topping options ...(similar to Baskin Robbins, but better). https://howards-hersheys-ice-cream.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
Howard's Hershey's Ice Cream
1700 Tamiami Trail
Lots of yummy flavors and topping options ...(similar to Baskin Robbins, but better). https://howards-hersheys-ice-cream.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral
If you're looking for a great classic ($$) steak/steakhouse meal...great wine selection, just go. You'll leave STUFFED! great classic steakhouse dinner ✔️ popovers with cinnamon butter ✔️ Bring a sweater....their A/C is no joke. https://primeserioussteak.com/newsite/
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Prime Serious Steak
19665 Cochran Blvd
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're looking for a great classic ($$) steak/steakhouse meal...great wine selection, just go. You'll leave STUFFED! great classic steakhouse dinner ✔️ popovers with cinnamon butter ✔️ Bring a sweater....their A/C is no joke. https://primeserioussteak.com/newsite/
Great views! Nearby waterfront dining (great sunsets) . Yummy unusual cocktails, seafood/sushi and Japanese inspired cuisine. Lobster bisque ✔️ https://thepierpg.com/
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Pier PG
1200 West Retta Esplanade
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great views! Nearby waterfront dining (great sunsets) . Yummy unusual cocktails, seafood/sushi and Japanese inspired cuisine. Lobster bisque ✔️ https://thepierpg.com/
What's NOT to love? Semi casual beachfront ✔️ Pina Coladas ✔️ excellent summer sunsets ✔️ http://southbeachbarandgrill.com/
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Beach Bar & Grille
760 Gulf Blvd
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
What's NOT to love? Semi casual beachfront ✔️ Pina Coladas ✔️ excellent summer sunsets ✔️ http://southbeachbarandgrill.com/
Authentic lobsta rolls (clawmeat on a buttery toasty roll) ✔️ Across the street from Manasota Key beach ✔️ https://lockandkeyrestaurant.com/
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lock 'N Key Restaurant
2045 N Beach Rd
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Authentic lobsta rolls (clawmeat on a buttery toasty roll) ✔️ Across the street from Manasota Key beach ✔️ https://lockandkeyrestaurant.com/
Hands down, the best pizza /Italian cuisine in Port Charlotte. There's usually a wait for dinner, but it's worth it. huge portions ✔️ delicious homemade food ✔️ pasta and lasagna ✔️ https://bellanapoli1938.com/
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
1938 Kings Hwy
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hands down, the best pizza /Italian cuisine in Port Charlotte. There's usually a wait for dinner, but it's worth it. huge portions ✔️ delicious homemade food ✔️ pasta and lasagna ✔️ https://bellanapoli1938.com/
Nice public course, good food and friendly staff
Riverwood Golf Course - Port Charlotte
4100 Riverwood Drive
Nice public course, good food and friendly staff

Sightseeing

Great place to get up close and personal with some of Florida's rescued marine life. The playful sea otters are adorable! Sea turtles ✔️ Manatees ✔️ Sharks ✔️ Approx 1.25 hour NW in Sarasota. https://mote.org/
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Laboratorio y Acuario Mote Marine
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
532 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great place to get up close and personal with some of Florida's rescued marine life. The playful sea otters are adorable! Sea turtles ✔️ Manatees ✔️ Sharks ✔️ Approx 1.25 hour NW in Sarasota. https://mote.org/
Visit this 6400 acre refuge on Sanibel Island and experience the wild beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast. Learn about Florida's ecosystems, migratory birds and efforts to conserve endangered wildlife. Check tide schedules before planning your visit - LOW TIDE will provide the best tour! https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Drive
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Visit this 6400 acre refuge on Sanibel Island and experience the wild beauty of Florida's Gulf Coast. Learn about Florida's ecosystems, migratory birds and efforts to conserve endangered wildlife. Check tide schedules before planning your visit - LOW TIDE will provide the best tour! https://www.fws.gov/refuge/JN_Ding_Darling/plan_your_visit/hours.html
Enjoy a wide variety of boat tours cruising the Gulf all day to several beautiful nearby locations Boat launch is 10 min away in Fishermens Vllg ✔️ Sunset cruise is a favorite ✔️
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
King Fisher Fleet
1200 W Retta Esplanade
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Enjoy a wide variety of boat tours cruising the Gulf all day to several beautiful nearby locations Boat launch is 10 min away in Fishermens Vllg ✔️ Sunset cruise is a favorite ✔️
Our favorite beach! 30 min drive ✔️ Quiet/ clean ✔️ Easy parking ✔️ Have a cocktail and a lobsta roll across the street at Lock N Key ✔️
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manasota Key
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite beach! 30 min drive ✔️ Quiet/ clean ✔️ Easy parking ✔️ Have a cocktail and a lobsta roll across the street at Lock N Key ✔️
Our 2nd favorite beach! 40 min drive, Clean and beautiful ✔️ Easy parking ✔️ Great shopping and dining area ✔️ Ciao Gelato ✔️ https://ciaogelato.business.site/
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa Venice
101 The Esplanade S
232 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our 2nd favorite beach! 40 min drive, Clean and beautiful ✔️ Easy parking ✔️ Great shopping and dining area ✔️ Ciao Gelato ✔️ https://ciaogelato.business.site/
Ranked one of the world's most beautiful beaches- definitely worth a visit. It's about an hour drive (to Sarasota) but the HUGE beach with its cool white quartz sand and warm turquoise water is really something to experience while you're visiting SW Florida. Very popular area with lots of fun beachy shops and dining to enjoy. Must see world famous beach ✔️ lots to see and do in Sarasota ✔️ Grab a frozen concoction at the Daiquiri Deck ✔️ https://www.daiquirideck.com/
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Siesta Key
400 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ranked one of the world's most beautiful beaches- definitely worth a visit. It's about an hour drive (to Sarasota) but the HUGE beach with its cool white quartz sand and warm turquoise water is really something to experience while you're visiting SW Florida. Very popular area with lots of fun beachy shops and dining to enjoy. Must see world famous beach ✔️ lots to see and do in Sarasota ✔️ Grab a frozen concoction at the Daiquiri Deck ✔️ https://www.daiquirideck.com/
How lucky are we? Walk just across the street to The William R Gaines Veterans Memorial Park. Nature trails ✔️ Fishing ✔️ Kayaking ✔️ Bird and wildlife watching ✔️ Tennis courts ✔️ Playground and picnic areas ✔️ https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/community-services/parks/all-parks/william-r-gaines-jr-veterans-memorial-park.stml
William R Gaines Jr Veterans Memorial Park
20499 Edgewater Drive
How lucky are we? Walk just across the street to The William R Gaines Veterans Memorial Park. Nature trails ✔️ Fishing ✔️ Kayaking ✔️ Bird and wildlife watching ✔️ Tennis courts ✔️ Playground and picnic areas ✔️ https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/community-services/parks/all-parks/william-r-gaines-jr-veterans-memorial-park.stml

Neighborhoods

Fishermen's Village is a hub for several leisurely waterfront activities in the Port Charlotte/ Punta Gorda area. 10 min drive ✔️ Open air shopping ✔️ Waterfront dining ✔️ Boat tours ✔️ Easy free parking & boat in-boat out docking ✔️ https://www.fishermensvillage.com/
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishermens Village
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fishermen's Village is a hub for several leisurely waterfront activities in the Port Charlotte/ Punta Gorda area. 10 min drive ✔️ Open air shopping ✔️ Waterfront dining ✔️ Boat tours ✔️ Easy free parking & boat in-boat out docking ✔️ https://www.fishermensvillage.com/