Southwest Florida International Airport 1 hr 1
Blind Pass Beach (33 min)
Narrow gulf-side beach & bayside lagoon with fishing dock, canoe launch & mangrove trails. Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center (27 min)
Natural waterfront area with paved & unpaved trails, a boat ramp, picnic areas & a nature center. Myakka State Forest (16 min)
This flatwood area boasts riverside camping, hiking & equestrian trails, fishing & native wildlife. Cultural Center of Charlotte County (20 min) Don Pedro Island State Park (21 min)
Protected island with a beach, snorkeling, a network of hiking trails & endangered species habitat. Cabbage Key (46 min)
Golf carts provide transportation on this car-free barrier island with a scenic stretch of beach. Manasota Key Beach (31 min)
Wide sandy beach rimmed with tropical foliage & trails, plus boat ramps & fishing on the sound side. Centennial Park (13 min) Englewood Beach (22 min)
Wide stretch with volleyball courts & a fishing pier, popular for collecting sharks' teeth & shells. Cabbage Key (46 min)
Golf carts provide transportation on this car-free barrier island with a scenic stretch of beach. Stump Pass Beach State Park (25 min)
Mile-long secluded swimming beach & a trail that runs through 5 different natural communities. Chadwick Park at Englewood Beach (22 min)
White sandy beach with boardwalks, playground, volleyball & basketball courts & picnic shelters. Bayshore Live Oak Park (22 min)
Scenic coastline with trails, a playground & picnic pavilions, plus fishing piers & boat access. Warm Mineral Springs Park (19 min)
Natural swimming pool consisting of a wide sinkhole filled with mineral-rich, 87°F spring water. Port Charlotte Beach Park (20 min)
Scenic waterfront space with boat ramps, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a dog park. | 
