Rivers and the Gulf of Mexico provide the Charlotte Harbor region with waterfront to spare.

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The second largest estuary in Florida (after Tampa Bay), Charlotte Harbor centerpieces a water-centric world that hides from the mainstream. Its Gulf islands lie well off the main arterials, insuring that they remain hidden and overflowing with old Florida character. 

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Oldest and main among the fishing-oriented communities of Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda began its life in the 1880s as a deepwater sea port and railroad resort town. Situated at the mouth of the Peace River, its old mansions, remembering a heyday of high living, line the waterfront across from lovely Gilchrist Park. The park today serves as a gathering spot for strollers, bikers and the occasional evening musical jam session. Fishermen's Village, another popular shopping venue, occupies an old crab-packing plant on the water. On the other side of the Peace River, the quiet little town of Charlotte Harbor faces Punta Gorda with its charming little motels, a fishing pier park, a miniature golf course, and the Charlotte County Historic Center.

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A new project is on the way bringing the first premier resort to the Charlotte Harbor. Allegiant Travel Company is excited to introduce its next innovation by seamlessly connecting the journey with a one-of-a-kind destination: Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor.