Guidebook for Punta Gorda

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Guidebook for Punta Gorda

Food Scene

Great authentic food and atmosphere
46 locals recommend
Carmelo's Italian Ristorante
321 W Retta Esplanade
46 locals recommend
Great authentic food and atmosphere
Great food, outside seating and authentic atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Celtic Ray Public House
145 E Marion Ave
40 locals recommend
Great food, outside seating and authentic atmosphere.
Cool atmosphere and great cocktails. Also attached to Italia restaurant which we have not yet tried, but gets great reviews.
21 locals recommend
River City Grill
131 W Marion Ave
21 locals recommend
Cool atmosphere and great cocktails. Also attached to Italia restaurant which we have not yet tried, but gets great reviews.
Quiet atmosphere and good food. They sometimes have live music, but always good service.
23 locals recommend
The Blue Turtle Tavern
139 W Marion Ave
23 locals recommend
Quiet atmosphere and good food. They sometimes have live music, but always good service.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good food, full bar and nightly bands
36 locals recommend
Dean's South of the Border
130 Tamiami Trail
36 locals recommend
Good food, full bar and nightly bands

Sightseeing

Many boat excursions including fishing, sunset cruises, Cabbage Key's famous "Cheeseburgers in Paradise", or trip to Cayo Costa for a day at the beach. You're sure to see dolphins along the way
23 locals recommend
King Fisher Fleet
1200 W Retta Esplanade
23 locals recommend
Many boat excursions including fishing, sunset cruises, Cabbage Key's famous "Cheeseburgers in Paradise", or trip to Cayo Costa for a day at the beach. You're sure to see dolphins along the way

Shopping

Unique shopping stores where local tourist find many treasured souvenirs....and the ice cream isn't bad either! Check out Harpoon Harry's for great sunsets and inexpensive meals on the water.
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta Esplanade
191 locals recommend
Unique shopping stores where local tourist find many treasured souvenirs....and the ice cream isn't bad either! Check out Harpoon Harry's for great sunsets and inexpensive meals on the water.

Essentials

20 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Punta Gorda Crossing
2310 Tamiami Trail
20 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

Hundreds of cars of every description. Antique, classic, muscle, a 50's style diner, classic car dealership, gift shop, and a specialty car parts store.
21 locals recommend
MUSCLE CAR CITY LLC
10175 Tamiami Trail
21 locals recommend
Hundreds of cars of every description. Antique, classic, muscle, a 50's style diner, classic car dealership, gift shop, and a specialty car parts store.

Everything Else

Very educational, up front and personal with the wildlife that this sanctuary takes care of. They ask for donations to help with the cost. Gift shop on site for souvenirs or refreshments. Be sure to stay for feeding time
34 locals recommend
Peace River Wildlife Center
3400 Ponce de Leon Pkwy
34 locals recommend
Very educational, up front and personal with the wildlife that this sanctuary takes care of. They ask for donations to help with the cost. Gift shop on site for souvenirs or refreshments. Be sure to stay for feeding time