Top Things to do in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands
Top Hotels in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands
- 1. Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
- 2. Hampton Inn Port Charlotte
- 3. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Punta Gorda Harborside
- 4. The Suites at Fishermen's Village
- 5. The Wyvern Hotel
- 6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Charlotte, FL
- 7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Punta Gorda, an IHG Hotel
- 8. Pearl Beach Inn
- 9. Knights Inn Port Charlotte
- 10. PG Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Things to do in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, Southwest Gulf Coast: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Discover the best top things to do in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands, United States including Sugar Island Cupcakes, Sandman Books, The Potters Studio and Gallery, Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles, Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay, Punta Gorda Chocolate & WIne, Copperfish Books, Jack Vartanian Stoneware Pottery, Anderson's Bead Room, Waves of Light.
Restaurants in Charlotte Harbor & the Gulf Islands
1. Sugar Island Cupcakes
2. Sandman Books
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 97 reviews
Sandman Books is an award-winning independent bookstore with new books, used books, and rare books; as well as puzzles, cards and gifts. Home to the Book Arch, made of recycled books, and bookstore cat in residence Kitty Wan Kenobi. Sandman Books hosts the David W Sussman Gallery, featuring Florida art and photography.
Reviewed By kimberlyc242018 - Punta Gorda, United States
This gem of a bookstore is filled with not just a great selection of books, but all kinds of gift items, curiosities, puzzles, and interesting media. You can find old, rare books, a treasure trove of titles from a tried and true or favorite author, and sections for any interest you can think of. The atmosphere is relaxing, and you can often spy the friendly Kitty Wan Kenobi, relaxing in various places around the store. There are many books from local authors, and Books to help you learn about Florida gardening, fishing, and local wildlife, as well as the history of the area. The owners and staff are friendly and helpful, and the book buyback program is great for earning store credits for your next trip to this wonderful bookstore. Every time my daughter visits, Sandman Bookstore is on her list of must-dos, and I’m happy to oblige!
3. The Potters Studio and Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
4. Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
We have found the perfect combination for a great candle with a long burn time and a high degree of scent. Our clean burning, triple scent candles, fill any room with a rich aromatic scent and throw off a warm glow from the elegant glass jars . We use the highest grade and purest wax on the market. All of our candles are double wicked, allowing for the "best of the best" scent!
5. Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By gm5Iawya
The quality of the art will take your breath away. Paintings, jewelry, seashell creations, pottery--all individually crafted with skill & creativity. Wonderful place to browse & BUY!
6. Punta Gorda Chocolate & WIne
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine showcases the highest quality of artisanal chocolates that you will ever taste along with distinctive, extraordinary wines and craft beers not found in mainstream stores that are high in value yet reasonably priced!
Reviewed By postcard-pedro - Indianapolis, United States
Friendly people with chocolate that looks like works of art that's made right there in the store. More important is the free wine, beer and chocolate tasting every Saturday.
7. Copperfish Books
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Copperfish Books is an independent bookstore located in historic downtown Punta Gorda, Florida. Come browse our new, gently used, and antique books, greeting cards, and gifts. Free parking in our lot.
Reviewed By 6ellenl - Fort Myers, United States
This is a wonderful bookstore featuring great reads for all ages, fun gifts and a first-rate staff. You can find all varieties of new books, some gently used books and categories for local authors, travel, children, lots of fiction and more. It’s fun to browse around this store.
8. Jack Vartanian Stoneware Pottery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Stoneware Pottery was established by Master Potter Jack Vartanian. The studios are intended for experienced potters to create and design original hand made functional and decorative wares. Each studio has a showroom with the potters work of sale including mugs, casseroles, bowls, vases, platters, planters, and many more unique items. Our pottery is food safe, lead free, microwave, oven safe.
9. Anderson's Bead Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The largest bead and jewelry store in all of Florida. Thousands of items in all colors, styles, sizes, and colors. Everything you need to create your own jewelry, arts & crafts, or projects. Check out our Instagram and Facebook too!
10. Waves of Light
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Waves of Light online store. Here to assist you in all your Metaphysical and spiritual needs. Feel free to scroll through our items and contact us if there is something you do not see. Products change daily to weekly continue to check back for new inventories. Check our Services page to see the services offered (Readings, Reiki, Vajra, Violet Flame, Stone Programming and Psychic Dev)
