On Cape Haze Peninsula where the white sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico meet Lemon Bay, you'll discover Englewood, a charming beach community ready to welcome you to cool tropical breezes and warm hospitality. Englewood has a diverse collection of activities, from pristine nature parks, great restaurants and a thriving art community to swimming, boating, fishing and golf.
Here you can sink your toes into soft white sand while searching for exotic seashells or come face-to-face with a gopher tortoise on an exhilarating hike through Cedar Point - not to mention watching dolphins frolic on a dolphin sight and sound tour.
Charlotte County's beaches are one of Florida's best-kept secrets - easily accessible yet quiet and remote enough to attract abundant bird life, dolphins, sea turtles and other wildlife. There are no big crowds here, just plenty of white sand lapped by gentle waves from the Gulf of Mexico decorated with colorful shells.
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
A quiet antithesis to the crowds and commotion of the Florida most families know, it boasts vast expanses of water and land protected from development.
