Whether you’re visiting with your family, your friends, or your sweetheart, there are plenty of things to do in Punta Gorda. The best part is that everything is just a short drive from our luxury resort! Spend time on the beach, explore nature’s beauty, visit popular attractions, and try award-winning dining. The opportunities for fun and adventure are endless. To make sure you don’t miss any of the action, we’ve put together a list of the top things to do near Palm Breeze Resort in Punta Gorda, FL.
There’s no better way to relax than by sipping on a glass of wine or an ice cold brew! Luckily, you have a number of wineries and breweries nearby to choose from. Here are a few of our favorites:
There’s nothing sweeter than a visit to Punta Gorda Chocolate Wine! This popular wine shop is located downtown and allows visitors to try gourmet chocolate, craft beers, wine, and more. This shop offers wine tastings every Saturday that involves dry and sweet wines, craft beer, meads, ciders, and hard waters.
Ready to sit back and unWined? This wine and beer bar has something for everyone. It offers boutique wines, wine tastings, craft beer, coffee, live music, and more. If you’re hungry, be sure to try some of the Spanish and Mediterranean tapas!
If you’re a wine lover, be sure to stop by the Gilded Grape Winery, which is home to the Wine Bar! The Wine Bar offers a global selection of wines that are made on-site. You can also choose from a variety of craft beers!
From watersports, to nature activities, to museums — there is an attraction for every type of visitor near our Punta Gorda resort! Take a look at some of our favorite attractions below:
This non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center is tucked away into the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor and Ponce de Leon Park. The center and gift shop are open to the public for tours daily! You can learn more about native Florida wildlife.
The Military Heritage Museum honors all who serve and features 20,000+ artifacts, flight simulators, live performances, and more. Some highlights are the Flight Ops Simulator Room, Smokeless Laser Gun Range, and the Training Center.
Hoping to spend some time out on the water? Beach Road Watersports offers kayak rentals, Sea-Doo rentals, and boat rentals. You can also book sunset and dolphin cruises for one-of-a-kind experiences.
One of the best parts about visiting Punta Gorda is being surrounded by the beauty of nature. Whether you want to go for a hike or keep an eye out for wildlife, you’ll be able to do it all close to our resort. Here are some of our favorite things to do:
Ponce de Leon Park overlooks the Charlotte Harbor and is perfect for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors. There are fishing piers, a boardwalk, a playground, and more. One of the most popular spots is the sandy beach area, where many visitors go to watch the sunset or enjoy a picnic.
Bill Coy Preserve is an 80.4-acre preserve that comprises native habitat, like scrubby flatwoods and mesic pine flatwoods. It features a nature trail, birding, and an ADA-accessible launch for canoeing, kayaking, and paddling.
Our resort is conveniently located to dozens of white diamond sand Florida beaches, like Naples, Fort Myers Beach, Boca Grande, Sanibel Island, Englewood Beach and Barefoot Beach. You can splash around in the waves, play in the sand, go snorkeling, go fishing, and so much more. For a fun adventure, go for a dolphin cruise!
These are just some of the many things you can do when you stay with us. We also recommend stopping by popular restaurants for the freshest seafood in the area and beautiful water views while you dine, or exploring some of the top shops for souvenirs. If you want to spend most of your time at our resort, you’re in luck! We also have plenty of entertainment, including pickleball courts, a resort swimming pool and hot tub, a tiki bar, fishing piers, and so much more.
