By water, Port Charlotte is located at the tip of Charlotte Harbor, offering residents quick boating access to the harbor and the Gulf of Mexico.  By car, US 41 and I-75 pass through Port Charlotte, allowing quick north-south access to other Florida locations.

Port Charlotte offers a variety of neighborhoods from comfortable single-family homes, condominiums, and town houses priced under $200,000 to bayfront estates priced over $3,000,000.  Buildable lots are also available.

There are nine golf courses in the immediate Port Charlotte area and seven more within the borders of Charlotte County.

Along the US 41 corridor and at the Port Charlotte Town Center mall, there are numerous restaurants, specialty stores, and national retailers.

Port Charlotte residents can enjoy a wide range of city parks, including the Port Charlotte Beach complex directly on Charlotte Harbor and Tippecanoe Environmental park for nature explorations.

The Cultural Center of Charlotte County offers a wide range of plays, lectures and concerts.  History fans can explore the rich heritage of our area at the Charlotte Harbor Historical Center.