Charlotte Harbor Vacation Rentals, Homes, Condos, Villas and Beach Rentals
Charlotte Harbor
was recently ranked as one of “America’s Top Ten Places to Sail,” in SAIL Magazine. Located along Florida’s Southwest Gulf Coast, between Sarasota and Naples, Charlotte County was first settled by Hernando Desoto in 1536. Voted by Money Magazine as “Best Place to Live in the South,” this unique harbor with its barrier islands and beach communities has also become a favored vacation destination for many people. It offers miles of sparkling turquoise waters and soft, white sandy beaches to play in, aquatic preserves, hundreds of hiking trails, an abundance of marine and wildlife, clean air, lots of sunshine and a very special old-fashioned hospitality. A few of the more unique things to do in Charlotte Harbor include taking an evening sunset cruise, watch dolphins on a dolphin sight and sound tour, learn to sail on the shimmering waters of the Gulf, eat fresh citrus fruit you pick yourself, and take a wildlife buggy tour through an unspoiled cypress swamp. Also available are bike rentals, kayak and canoe rentals, birdwatching, wilderness and aquatic tours. Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands also offer many art galleries, waterfront boutiques, antique shops and flea markets in the many fishing villages and oceanfront towns in the area. It’s little wonder Charlotte Harbor is often referred to as the state’s “best kept secret.”
The Southwest Region of Florida, between Sarasota and Fort Myers, has comfortable weather year round. At 5 to 25 feet above sea level, the region has a subtropic climate that is checked by the tempering influence of the Gulf of Mexico. The Peace River, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, contributes to the hot and humid climate in the summertime (but it's not unbearable due to cooling Gulf breezes.)Prevailing winds are normally 12-18 mph. The rainy season lasts from June through September, with rain spread fairly evenly throughout those months. Thunderstorms tend to pop up quickly but also dissipate just as quickly, with the sunshine quickly returning. The winters are lovely with warm afternoons and mild evenings and much less rain. Hurricane season generally runs late summer through late October in the Gulf of Mexico.
Month
High Temp
Low Temp
Rainfall
Ocean Temp
January
74°F
52°F
2.21 in.
65°F
February
76°F
53°F
2.32 in.
65°F
March
80°F
57°F
2.73 in.
70°F
April
84°F
60°F
1.70 in.
76°F
May
88°F
66°F
3.15 in.
81°F
June
91°F
71°F
8.45 in.
85°F
July
91°F
73°F
7.78 in.
87°F
August
91°F
73°F
7.82 in.
87°F
September
90°F
72°F
6.75 in.
85°F
October
86°F
66°F
3.12 in.
80°F
November
80°F
59°F
1.88 in.
72°F
December
76°F
54°F
1.77 in.
66°F
Charlotte Harbor Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Southwest Florida International airport (RSW) located about 34 miles southeast of Charlotte Harbor in Fort Myers, Florida, the Sarasota Bradenton International airport (SRQ) located approximately 42 miles northwest of Charlotte Harbor in Sarasota / Bradenton, Florida, the Lakeland Linder Regional airport (LAL) located roughly 71 miles north of Charlotte Harbor in Lakeland, Florida, and finally the Tampa International airport (TPA) located around 75 miles northwest of Charlotte Harbor in Tampa, Florida.
Charlotte Harbor Attractions
While staying in your Charlotte Harbor Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Kidstar Park
Port Charlotte
FL
5.6 mi.
King Richards Medieval Family Fun Park
Naples
FL
58.9 mi.
Busch Gardens Tampa
Tampa
FL
72.5 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
Winter Haven
FL
75.5 mi.
Celebration Station
Clearwater
FL
83.0 mi.
Water Parks
Adventure Island
Tampa
FL
72.5 mi.
Water Mania
Kissimmee
FL
100.7 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard Beach
Lake Buena Vista
FL
104.4 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon Lagoon
Lake Buena Vista
FL
104.4 mi.
Walt Disney World Water Country
Lake Buena Vista
FL
104.4 mi.
Buccaneer Bay
Spring Hill
FL
109.2 mi.
Wet N' Wild
Orlando
FL
117.1 mi.
Golf Courses
Blue Heron Pines
Punta Gorda
FL
3.2 mi.
Chip Shot Par 3 Golf Course
Punta Gorda
FL
3.2 mi.
Punta Gorda Country Club
Punta Gorda
FL
3.2 mi.
Seminole Lakes
Punta Gorda
FL
3.2 mi.
Deep Creek Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
3.3 mi.
Duffys Golf Center
Port Charlotte
FL
3.3 mi.
Eagle Point Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
3.3 mi.
Maple Leaf Estates Golf Course
Port Charlotte
FL
3.3 mi.
Port Charlotte Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
3.3 mi.
Riverwood Golf Club
Port Charlotte
FL
3.3 mi.
Victoria Estates
Port Charlotte
FL
3.3 mi.
Bobcat Trail Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
9.9 mi.
Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
9.9 mi.
Sabal Trace Golf & Country Club
North Port
FL
9.9 mi.
Woodhaven Golf Center
North Port
FL
9.9 mi.
Long Marsh Golf Club
Rotonda
FL
13.5 mi.
Lemon Bay Golf Club
Englewood
FL
17.6 mi.
Myakka Pines Golf Club
Englewood
FL
17.6 mi.
Oyster Creek Golf & Country Club
Englewood
FL
17.6 mi.
Wildflower Country Club
Englewood
FL
17.6 mi.
Alden Pines Country Club
Bokeelia
FL
18.6 mi.
Jacaranda Golf Club
Plantation
FL
19.9 mi.
Del Tura Country Club
North Fort Myers
FL
20.9 mi.
El Rio Golf Club
North Fort Myers
FL
20.9 mi.
Herons Glen Championship Golf & Country Club
North Fort Myers
FL
20.9 mi.
Lochmoor Country Club
North Fort Myers
FL
20.9 mi.
Sabal Springs Golf & Racquet Club
North Fort Myers
FL
20.9 mi.
761 Golf
Arcadia
FL
22.0 mi.
Arcadia Municipal Golf Course
Arcadia
FL
22.0 mi.
Live Oak RV Golf Course
Arcadia
FL
22.0 mi.
State Parks
Don Pedro Island State Park
FL
16.7 mi.
Port Charlotte Beach State Park
FL
17.3 mi.
Stump Pass Beach State Park
FL
17.5 mi.
Gasparilla Island State Park
FL
20.3 mi.
Cayo Costa State Park
FL
22.6 mi.
Myakka River State Park
FL
24.6 mi.
Oscar Scherer State Park
FL
28.3 mi.
Caloosahatchee River State Park
FL
30.6 mi.
Lake Manatee State Park
FL
38.9 mi.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
FL
39.4 mi.
Museums
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Sarasota
FL
38.7 mi.
(Art)
Zoos and Aquariums
Busch Gardens
Tampa
FL
72.5 mi.
Florida Aquarium
Tampa
FL
72.5 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological Garden
Tampa
FL
72.5 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological Park
Lake Buena Vista
FL
104.4 mi.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Lake Buena Vista
FL
104.4 mi.
The Living Seas
Lake Buena Vista
FL
104.4 mi.
Sea World of Orlando
Orlando
FL
117.1 mi.
Brevard Zoo
Melbourne
FL
118.6 mi.
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