Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda is a city of 20,278 people in Charlotte County, Florida, founded in 1882.
Why visit Punta Gorda
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 58 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Barron Collier Bridge, Gilchrist Bridge, Charlotte High School and H. W. Smith Building.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Punta Gorda
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda (; English: Fat Point) is a city located in Southwest Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Charlotte County. As of the 2020 census, Punta Gorda had a population of 19,471. Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area, part of the North Port-Bradenton Florida combined statistical area.
From the Wikipedia article Punta Gorda, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Barron Collier Bridge
Bridge · 3.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks28
Charlotte High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic school in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
H. W. Smith Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic site in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
A. C. Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic home in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Clarence L. Babcock House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic building in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Mott Willis Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic building in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, USA
Old First National Bank of Punta Gorda
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic bank in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Atlantic Coast Line Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic depot in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Ice Plant
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic ice plant in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Residential District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic district in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Punta Gorda Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic woman's club in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Villa Bianca
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic home in Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Blanchard House Museum
Museum · 3.2 mi
Museum in Charlotte County, Florida
406 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Punta Gorda
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
Baily Brothers Park
Park · 3.2 mi
361 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Punta Gorda
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes58
Dean's South of the Border
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.1 mi
130 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda
Mo-Fr 08:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,08:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,08:00-23:00
Isabel & Annabel's
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
201 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Mo-We 11:00-20:00; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00
Nino's Bakery
Restaurant · Breakfast, Sandwich · 2.0 mi
3078 Cooper Street, Punta Gorda
Tu-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
Toula's
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.0 mi
119 West Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-15:00
The Perfect Caper
Restaurant · 3.1 mi
121 East Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda
Mo-Su 16:00-21:00; We,Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 16:00-22:00
46 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Budget Inn-Punta Gorda
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
1520 Tamiami Trail, Charlotte Park
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School
School · 3.6 mi
26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda
Healthcare2
Charlotte Behavioral Health Care
Hospital · 3.0 mi
1700 Education Avenue, Punta Gorda
Map of Punta Gorda
157 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 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- North Port 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Cape Coral 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- North Fort Myers 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Englewood 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Fort Myers 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Cypress Lake 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Iona 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Gateway 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Lehigh Acres 33 mi southeast, about 53 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 City Hall, Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Punta Gorda FL Charlotte HS01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H. W. Smith Building, Wknight94, 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
- 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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