Port Charlotte, a mid-sized town of Charlotte County, is an excellent example of all that makes Southern Florida an excellent vacation destination. Guests of Port Charlotte vacation rentals, homes, and condos can explore all sorts of opportunities, from the typical to the extraordinary. There are miles upon miles of rivers, beachfront, and sand, all of which have their own unique attractions. Port Charlotte is home to thousands of privately owned boats, sailing schools, charter cruises, and deep-sea fishing expeditions, as well as more than two dozen marinas. The surrounding area also boasts more than a dozen beaches, great places to windsurf and kayak, and many species of fish.
Port Charlotte is also home to a federal wildlife refuge, so nature enthusiasts have a chance to see the wildlife and plants of Florida in their natural habitats. Port Charlotte Beach State Park is another popular destination, as is the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center, an attraction that encompasses several hundred miles and is filled with trails, picnic areas, and educational opportunities. Guests of Port Charlotte vacation rentals and homes can also stop by the twenty one golf courses, ten tennis courts, and the spring training center of the Texas Rangers.