Vanessa's Guidebook
Food Scene
Fun casual spot close to home with cheap drinks. Very casual. Similar to a biker bar. Live music certain nights.
9 locals recommend
Gatorz Bar and Grill
3816 Tamiami TrailFun casual spot close to home with cheap drinks. Very casual. Similar to a biker bar. Live music certain nights.
Great spot to eat with good food and Punta Gorda Harbor views. Large tables to seat 6 people comfortably.
61 locals recommend
Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley CtGreat spot to eat with good food and Punta Gorda Harbor views. Large tables to seat 6 people comfortably.
Fine dine with live music. Pricey but worth it for quality of food, professional service, plus live music.
9 locals recommend
JD's Bistro & Grille
1951 Tamiami TrailFine dine with live music. Pricey but worth it for quality of food, professional service, plus live music.
Casual happy hour spot with good food and ocean ambiance. Opens 11am so great for brunch/lunch too.
19 locals recommend
Village Brewhouse
1200 W Retta EsplanadeCasual happy hour spot with good food and ocean ambiance. Opens 11am so great for brunch/lunch too.
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub
3877 Clark RdCasual spot near home for a few drinks.
Sightseeing
Fun touristy spot with shops and dining along waterfront.
191 locals recommend
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeFun touristy spot with shops and dining along waterfront.
A must-experience public beach at Manadota Key. There are nearby restaurants too. We have seen people grab to-go cocktails from restaurants and walk across street to beach spots.
239 locals recommend
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadA must-experience public beach at Manadota Key. There are nearby restaurants too. We have seen people grab to-go cocktails from restaurants and walk across street to beach spots.
Wellness
Local park close to home with playground, exercise stations, and walking/biking trails. There are a few bridges with views of turtles and birds. Free Zumba classes with Maryanne at gazebo during winter months.
Larry Taylor Kiwanis Park
501 Donora StLocal park close to home with playground, exercise stations, and walking/biking trails. There are a few bridges with views of turtles and birds. Free Zumba classes with Maryanne at gazebo during winter months.