Guidebook for Rotonda West
Essentials
Publix Super Market At Cape Haze
8725 Placida RdWinn-Dixie
1951 S McCall RdOpen 24 hours, so useful to stop by for essential groceries no matter what time you arrive or choose to go shopping.
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Walmart Supercenter
2931 S McCall RdOpen 24 hours, so useful to stop by for essential groceries no matter what time you arrive or choose to go shopping.
Food Scene
Great food, traditional Florida decor, fabulous views over marina, wonderful sunsets and chance to stroll along the boardwalk after meal to help the meal go down.
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Leverock's Restaurant
7092 Placida RdGreat food, traditional Florida decor, fabulous views over marina, wonderful sunsets and chance to stroll along the boardwalk after meal to help the meal go down.
Denny's
3701 Bee Ridge RdGreat value diner, great coffee, lovely breakfasts
Waterside bar and food, sip cocktails by the marina and watch the boating life come and go
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Gasparilla Marina
15001 Gasparilla RdWaterside bar and food, sip cocktails by the marina and watch the boating life come and go
Great seafood, cocktails and fabulous views over Charlotte Harbour at Placida. Arrive by boat and pull up to the dedicated jetty. After your meal, have a stroll on the jetty and boardwalk over the water and watch the sunset. Restaurant famed as location for iconic scene with Denzel Washington in the movie 'Out of Time'.
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Fishery Restaurant
13000 Fishery RdGreat seafood, cocktails and fabulous views over Charlotte Harbour at Placida. Arrive by boat and pull up to the dedicated jetty. After your meal, have a stroll on the jetty and boardwalk over the water and watch the sunset. Restaurant famed as location for iconic scene with Denzel Washington in the movie 'Out of Time'.
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic lighthouse set in glorious beaches looking out over Charlotte Harbour and the Gulf Islands. Interesting Museum, great views from lighthouse and surrounding beaches, fabulous wildlife, romantic sunsets
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Port Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum
880 Belcher RdBeautiful historic lighthouse set in glorious beaches looking out over Charlotte Harbour and the Gulf Islands. Interesting Museum, great views from lighthouse and surrounding beaches, fabulous wildlife, romantic sunsets
Beautiful beaches, good facilities, fishing pier with great views and wildlife, iconic Gasparilla Lighthouse.
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Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher RdBeautiful beaches, good facilities, fishing pier with great views and wildlife, iconic Gasparilla Lighthouse.
Fishermens Village Resort
1200 W Retta EsplanadeQuaint shops, restaurants and coffee shops
Parks & Nature
Easy access and good facilities, fabulous views, diverse wildlife, peace and quiet, amazing sunsets
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Stump Pass Beach State Park
900 Gulf BlvdEasy access and good facilities, fabulous views, diverse wildlife, peace and quiet, amazing sunsets
Fantastic wildlife refuge on Sanibel Island, see iconic Florida wildlife and rare sightings too. Informative visitor centre, trail bus rides with ranger, drive route, canoeing on waterways, paths to walk in amongst the wildlife and mangroves
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J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveFantastic wildlife refuge on Sanibel Island, see iconic Florida wildlife and rare sightings too. Informative visitor centre, trail bus rides with ranger, drive route, canoeing on waterways, paths to walk in amongst the wildlife and mangroves
Discover ancient swamp and wildlife with a ranger in a swamp buggy, good visitor centre, get up close and personal with a baby alligator and other wildlife.
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Babcock Ranch Preserve
Discover ancient swamp and wildlife with a ranger in a swamp buggy, good visitor centre, get up close and personal with a baby alligator and other wildlife.
Fascinating wildlife rescue centre, with resident birds and rehabilitation hospital. Excellent and informative talks with volunteers and chance to see beautiful birds up close.
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Wildtierschutzzentrum Peace River
3400 Ponce de Leon PkwyFascinating wildlife rescue centre, with resident birds and rehabilitation hospital. Excellent and informative talks with volunteers and chance to see beautiful birds up close.
Lovely boardwalks through the mangroves, fishing pier, fantastic views over Charlotte Harbour, park and beach for the children and good parking. Don't forget to see the tree crabs besides the boardwalks!
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Ponce De Leon Park
3400 Ponce de Leon PkwyLovely boardwalks through the mangroves, fishing pier, fantastic views over Charlotte Harbour, park and beach for the children and good parking. Don't forget to see the tree crabs besides the boardwalks!
Arts & Culture
Several craft shops, artist studios and community market selling lovely Florida decor and gifts and art, access to boat trips and fishing pier for getting out on the water, traditional Florida-style restaurant 'The Fishery' with iconic views over the harbour and lovely seafood.
Placida
Several craft shops, artist studios and community market selling lovely Florida decor and gifts and art, access to boat trips and fishing pier for getting out on the water, traditional Florida-style restaurant 'The Fishery' with iconic views over the harbour and lovely seafood.
Historic district, iconic Florida style houses and community
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Punta Gorda History Park
501 Shreve StHistoric district, iconic Florida style houses and community
Shopping
Fantastic market, specialising in delicious artisan food and local produce and local crafts, wonderful community atmosphere and live music, great surrounding independent shops.
Dearborn Corner Market
598 W Dearborn St.Fantastic market, specialising in delicious artisan food and local produce and local crafts, wonderful community atmosphere and live music, great surrounding independent shops.
Entertainment & Activities
Great local baseball stadium, check out when the Stone Crabs are playing or when major league teams like Tampa Bay Rays are practising!
Stone Crabs Front Offices
Ester AvenueGreat local baseball stadium, check out when the Stone Crabs are playing or when major league teams like Tampa Bay Rays are practising!