Beaches
Visitors come to this secluded beach to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing. Shelling is best during the winter months. A hiking trail passes through five distinct natural communities that provide habitat for many species of wildlife. Covered picnic tables are located along the trail.
Visitors can launch a kayak and paddle around the two islands just east of the park's land base. While at the park, visitors might see West Indian manatees, gopher tortoises, snowy egrets, least terns and magnificent frigate birds. Ranger-led nature hikes are available in the winter.
151 locals recommend
Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf BlvdVisitors come to this secluded beach to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing. Shelling is best during the winter months. A hiking trail passes through five distinct natural communities that provide habitat for many species of wildlife. Covered picnic tables are located along the trail.
Visitors can launch a kayak and paddle around the two islands just east of the park's land base. While at the park, visitors might see West Indian manatees, gopher tortoises, snowy egrets, least terns and magnificent frigate birds. Ranger-led nature hikes are available in the winter.
Beautiful beach - check. Relaxing views - check. Incredible sunsets - check. Englewood Beach in Florida has it all. EarthCam and Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach invite everyone to enjoy a live streaming look at this secluded destination spot on the Gulf coast.
239 locals recommend
Englewood Beach
Beach RoadBeautiful beach - check. Relaxing views - check. Incredible sunsets - check. Englewood Beach in Florida has it all. EarthCam and Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach invite everyone to enjoy a live streaming look at this secluded destination spot on the Gulf coast.
Blind Pass, which is just over the border in Sarasota County, is also known as Middle Beach. It is north of the main circle at Manasota Key and is a beautiful and desirable destination. There are restrooms and showers here, but no lifeguard.
74 locals recommend
Blind Pass Beach
6725 Manasota Key RdBlind Pass, which is just over the border in Sarasota County, is also known as Middle Beach. It is north of the main circle at Manasota Key and is a beautiful and desirable destination. There are restrooms and showers here, but no lifeguard.
Manasota Key Beach
8570 Manasota Key RdBoat Rentals and Services
Freedom Boat Club - Englewood Ainger Creek Marina
2002 Placida Rdhttps://www.freedomboatclub.com/
With all these miles of beautiful beaches and pristine water waiting for you …
Allure Boat Rentals has just the right watercraft for enjoying this entire area known as the “Gem of the Suncoast”. Located on Manasota Key with Lemon Bay as our port-of-call we are only footsteps from Englewood Beach.
Our location puts us and you in the heart of all the watersport action you could ever dream of or desire. Our premium line-up includes Mako Center Console Boats, Yamaha Jet Skis, Bennington Deck Boats, Ocean Kayaks and Chubby's Beach Cruiser bicycles for onshore excursions! So whether you have your mind set on catching “the big one” or dashing and playing across the glistening near-shore waves or merely taking a leisurely trip exploring the backwaters…Allure Boat Rentals has just the right watercraft for you.
30 locals recommend
Allure Boat Rentals
1937 Beach RdWith all these miles of beautiful beaches and pristine water waiting for you …
Allure Boat Rentals has just the right watercraft for enjoying this entire area known as the “Gem of the Suncoast”. Located on Manasota Key with Lemon Bay as our port-of-call we are only footsteps from Englewood Beach.
Our location puts us and you in the heart of all the watersport action you could ever dream of or desire. Our premium line-up includes Mako Center Console Boats, Yamaha Jet Skis, Bennington Deck Boats, Ocean Kayaks and Chubby's Beach Cruiser bicycles for onshore excursions! So whether you have your mind set on catching “the big one” or dashing and playing across the glistening near-shore waves or merely taking a leisurely trip exploring the backwaters…Allure Boat Rentals has just the right watercraft for you.
Have you been dreaming of a vacation to Florida lately? Come explore the shore in Sarasota and Charlotte County, FL. The water is clear and glistening, the sand is soft and warm, and Beach Road Watersports is waiting to make your trip a success with a great Boat, Kayak, Stand up paddle board, or Sea-Doo rental, or relaxing Sunset Tour! We’ve been voted #1 in the area for boat and waverunner rentals, and we promise to match or beat any competitor’s price. Check out our huge selection of rentals and Book Online to reserve your next experience on the water!
24 locals recommend
Beach Road Watersports
1350 Beach RdHave you been dreaming of a vacation to Florida lately? Come explore the shore in Sarasota and Charlotte County, FL. The water is clear and glistening, the sand is soft and warm, and Beach Road Watersports is waiting to make your trip a success with a great Boat, Kayak, Stand up paddle board, or Sea-Doo rental, or relaxing Sunset Tour! We’ve been voted #1 in the area for boat and waverunner rentals, and we promise to match or beat any competitor’s price. Check out our huge selection of rentals and Book Online to reserve your next experience on the water!
Abe's Boat Rentals
6950 Placida Roadhttps://www.abesboatrentals.com/
SWFL Boat Rental
3623 Montclair Cirhttps://www.swflboatrental.com/
Gasparilla Marina
15001 Gasparilla Rdhttps://gasparillamarina.com/
Fishing
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/
From April until August, anglers come from all over the world in pursuit of the tarpon. During May and June, the tarpon run heats up, and you can see these beauties in their feeding frenzy from the shore. Affectionately known as the Silver King... the tarpon has long been a favorite among game anglers.
167 locals recommend
Boca Grande
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/
From April until August, anglers come from all over the world in pursuit of the tarpon. During May and June, the tarpon run heats up, and you can see these beauties in their feeding frenzy from the shore. Affectionately known as the Silver King... the tarpon has long been a favorite among game anglers.
Shallow water and bay fishing
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/#!categoryid=1306&subcategoryid=&status=
Nearshore fishing:
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/
37 locals recommend
Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
570 Bay Park BlvdShallow water and bay fishing
https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/#!categoryid=1306&subcategoryid=&status=
Nearshore fishing:
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/
Golf
18 holes over 3,976 yards with a par of 60 (Public)
https://www.oystercreekgolfclub.com/
8 locals recommend
Oyster Creek Golf Country Club
6651 Oriole Blvd18 holes over 3,976 yards with a par of 60 (Public)
https://www.oystercreekgolfclub.com/
18 holes over 6,188 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
https://www.bocaroyale.com/
11 locals recommend
Boca Royale Golf & Country Club
1601 Englewood Rd18 holes over 6,188 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
https://www.bocaroyale.com/
Red: 9 holes over 3,309 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
White: 18 holes over 3,145 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
Blue: 18 holes over 3,190 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
https://www.myakkapinesgolfclub.com/
19 locals recommend
Myakka Pines Golf Club
2550 S River RdRed: 9 holes over 3,309 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
White: 18 holes over 3,145 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
Blue: 18 holes over 3,190 yards with a par of 36 (Public)
https://www.myakkapinesgolfclub.com/
Palms: 18 holes over 6,511 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
Hills: 18 holes over 6,304 with a par of 72 (Public)
Long Marsh – 27 holes (public)
Pinemoor - 18 holes (public)
The Links – 18 holes over 4,197 yards with a par of 63 (Public)
https://www.rotondagolf.com/rates
11 locals recommend
Rotonda Golf & Country Club The Palms Course
266 Rotonda CirPalms: 18 holes over 6,511 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
Hills: 18 holes over 6,304 with a par of 72 (Public)
Long Marsh – 27 holes (public)
Pinemoor - 18 holes (public)
The Links – 18 holes over 4,197 yards with a par of 63 (Public)
https://www.rotondagolf.com/rates
18 holes over 3,641 yards with a par of 59 (Public)
http://www.thecoveofrotonda.com/
14 locals recommend
The Cove of Rotonda Golf Center
12455 S Access Rd18 holes over 3,641 yards with a par of 59 (Public)
http://www.thecoveofrotonda.com/
18 holes over 6,938 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
https://www.riverwoodgolfnc.com/
14 locals recommend
Riverwood Golf Club
4100 Riverwood Drive18 holes over 6,938 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
https://www.riverwoodgolfnc.com/
18 holes over 7,344 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
https://www.sarasotanationalgolf.com/
Sarasota National Golf Course
25510 National Boulevard18 holes over 7,344 yards with a par of 72 (Public)
https://www.sarasotanationalgolf.com/
18 holes over 2,781 yards with a par of 54 (Public)
https://www.veniceeastgc.com/
7 locals recommend
Venice East Golf Course
107 Venice E Blvd18 holes over 2,781 yards with a par of 54 (Public)
https://www.veniceeastgc.com/
Local Sports
Recipient of the USA Today 2014 Readers' Choice Award for Best Spring Training Facility, Charlotte Sports Park is a state-of-the-art facility with a baseball boardwalk ringing the outfield, family-friendly kids play area, upgraded concession stands and a top-notch team store. The Rays Inaugural Spring Training Season in Charlotte County in 2009 featured record-breaking crowds, as the Rays set a franchise record for single-season home attendance. During the 2018 Spring season, the attendance record was broken for the largest single-game crowd at Charlotte Sports Park.
https://www.mlb.com/rays/spring-training/ballpark
25 locals recommend
Charlotte Sports Park
2300 El Jobean RdRecipient of the USA Today 2014 Readers' Choice Award for Best Spring Training Facility, Charlotte Sports Park is a state-of-the-art facility with a baseball boardwalk ringing the outfield, family-friendly kids play area, upgraded concession stands and a top-notch team store. The Rays Inaugural Spring Training Season in Charlotte County in 2009 featured record-breaking crowds, as the Rays set a franchise record for single-season home attendance. During the 2018 Spring season, the attendance record was broken for the largest single-game crowd at Charlotte Sports Park.
https://www.mlb.com/rays/spring-training/ballpark
2012 marked the third consecutive Spring Training for the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota and the second in the renovated Ed Smith Stadium. With its modern amenities mixed with historical Florida architecture, Ed Smith Stadium has truly become "Birdland South."
https://www.mlb.com/orioles/spring-training/ballpark
54 locals recommend
Ed Smith Stadium
2700 12th St2012 marked the third consecutive Spring Training for the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota and the second in the renovated Ed Smith Stadium. With its modern amenities mixed with historical Florida architecture, Ed Smith Stadium has truly become "Birdland South."
https://www.mlb.com/orioles/spring-training/ballpark
Sightseeing
Riding The Waves
6950 Placida Roadhttps://www.ridingthewaves.net/
Lemon Bay Conservancy, Inc.
1765 Manor Roadhttps://www.glassbottomrentals.com/
Water sports rentals
SUP Englewood
8450 Placida Roadhttps://supenglewood.com/
Glass Bottom Rentals- Boca Grande
5810 Gasparilla Rdhttps://www.glassbottomrentals.com/