Charlotte Harbor, Florida
Charlotte Harbor is a community of 4,239 people in Charlotte County, Florida.
Why visit Charlotte Harbor
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 14 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barron Collier Bridge, Gilchrist Bridge, Charlotte High School and A. C. Freeman House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Charlotte Harbor
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Charlotte Harbor
Charlotte Harbor is a census-designated place (CDP) in Charlotte County, Florida, United States. The name Charlotte Harbor also refers to Charlotte Harbor (estuary) and Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park, a 42,000-acre (17,000 ha) preserve with 70 miles (110 km) of shoreline along Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte County.
From the Wikipedia article Charlotte Harbor, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Barron Collier Bridge
Bridge · 1.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks15
Charlotte High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic school in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
1250 Cooper St, Punta Gorda
A. C. Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic home in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Clarence L. Babcock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
H. W. Smith Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic site in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Mott Willis Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, USA
Old First National Bank of Punta Gorda
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic bank in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Atlantic Coast Line Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic depot in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Ice Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic ice plant in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic woman's club in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Villa Bianca
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic home in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda MPS
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes14
Chubby'z Sports Bar & Grill
Restaurant · Burger, American, Wings · 1.6 mi
4109 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Sa 11:00-26:00; Su 11:00-12:00
Pioneers Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
4560 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Rita's Italian Ice
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.3 mi
4255 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Tasty Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
4265 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Kiwami
Restaurant · Sushi, Ramen, Japanese · 1.3 mi
4233 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:30
Mercer's Fresh Roasted Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
4678 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Mo-Sa 06:30-16:00
2 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Port Charlotte
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
4056 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
School · 3.6 mi
26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda
Meadow Park Elementary School
School · 4.4 mi
3131 Lake View Blvd, Port Charlotte
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
School · 3.4 mi
22100 Breezeswept Ave, Port Charlotte
Healthcare3
Map of Charlotte Harbor
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°F | 52°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 80°F | 55°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 83°F | 58°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 87°F | 62°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 67°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 93°F | 73°F | 9.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 8.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 75°F | 9.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 74°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 89°F | 68°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 83°F | 60°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 79°F | 56°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Punta Gorda 4 Ese (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Charlotte County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Port Charlotte 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Charlotte Park 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Punta Gorda 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- North Port 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Rotonda 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- Englewood 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Grove City 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Manasota Key 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- North Fort Myers 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Cape Coral 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Punta Gorda FL Charlotte HS01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda Ice Plant, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda FL Villa Bianca01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda Residential District house 8, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda Atlantic Coast Line Depot 2, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A. C. Freeman House, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda FL Babcock House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old First National Bank of Punta Gorda, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda Woman's Club 2, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H. W. Smith Building, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda FL Military Aviation msm01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barron Collier Bridge, Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilchrist Bridge, Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 3.0
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