Charlotte Harbor Visitors Guide 2009 - (Page 39) Beach Listings Blind Pass Beach 941-316-1172, 6725 Manasota Key Rd., Manasota Key Blind Pass Beach covers 66 acres of sand dunes, nature trails and shorelines on the Gulf of Mexico and Lemon Bay. Picnic shelters, restrooms, playground. Bikes and Boards 941-474-2019, 966 S. McCall Rd., Englewood 34223 Full-service bicycle shop. Sales, service and rentals. Also renting kayaks, child trailers and tagalongs. Boca Boats, Cruises, Charters and Rentals 888-416-2628, 5800 Gasparilla Rd. (Uncle Henry’s Marina), Boca Grande 33921, www.bocaboat.com Intracoastal and Gulf water dolphin cruises. Private charters. Powerboat, kayak and golf cart rentals. Englewood Beach 941-473-1018, 2100 N. Beach Rd., Englewood Englewood Beach features 12.5 acres of a wide public beach of soft sands and ample amenities. The beach has warm Gulf waters, shells at the wrack line and dolphins. Boardwalk, barbecue grills, picnic shelters, playground, volleyball courts, restrooms, changing facilities. Grande Tours, Inc. 941-697-8825, 12575 Placida Rd., Placida 33946, www.grandetours.com Don Pedro Island State Park 941-964-0375 Don Pedro Island State Park is accessible only by boat and features white sandy beaches great for basking, shelling and fishing. Get there in your own boat, on a charter or via ferry service from Grande Tours in Placida (www.grandetours.com or 941-697-8825). Picnic pavilion, tables, grills, outdoor showers, restrooms. Park fee: $1 per boat. a Kayak tours, rentals, instruction and sales. Located on the water, easy launch to Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve. Tours guided by Florida Master Naturalist. Many choices of boating tours on our catamaran vessels up to 39 passengers. a 941-505-8888, Fishermen’s Village Yacht Basin, Punta Gorda 33950, www.holidazeboatrental.com Relax on the water and cruise or fish Charlotte Harbor, the Peace and Myakka rivers, the ICW, the Gulf or enjoy the secluded beaches on the barrier islands. Multiday/week discounts available. Ad on Back Cover Holidaze Boat Rental Port Charlotte Beach Park 941-627-1628, Pool: 941-629-01 70 4500 Harbor Blvd., Port Charlotte A truly multi-faceted beach experience awaits at Port Charlotte Beach Park, tucked away on the mangrove-laced coast. Tennis courts, a boat ramp, heated swimming pool and more. Beach wheelchairs also available. Holidaze Boat Rental 941-766-9900, 4240 El Jobean Rd., Port Charlotte 33953, www.holidazeboatrental.com Stump Pass Beach State Park 941-964-0375, 900 Gulf Blvd., Englewood At the southern end of Manasota Key is Stump Pass Beach State Park, a pristine coastal habitat with a well-defined trail and fossilized shark teeth. Interpretive signs describe the area’s flora and fauna. Outdoor showers, restrooms, weather shelter. a Relax on the water and cruise or fish Charlotte Harbor, the Peace and Myakka rivers, the ICW, the Gulf or enjoy the secluded beaches on the barrier islands. Multiday/week discounts available. Ad on Back Cover Island Jet Ski Rental 941-474-1 168, Englewood Bait House Marina, 1450 Beach Rd., Englewood 34223 Hourly WaveRunner® rentals, guided dolphin tours, deep sea and bay fishing. Sunset tours. Call for reservations. Boating & Fishing BOAT & KAYAK RENTALS Affinity Tackle 941-697-4343, 2290 Gasparilla Rd., Port Charlotte 33981, www.affinitytackle.com Light tackle and shallow water inshore fishing outfitters. Kayak rentals and store with equipment. CRUISES Boca Boats, Cruises, Charters and Rentals 888-416-2628, 5800 Gasparilla Rd. (Uncle Henry’s Marina), Boca Grande 33921, www.bocaboat.com Intracoastal and Gulf water dolphin cruises. Private charters. Powerboat, kayak and golf cart rentals. Bay Breeze Boat Rental 941-475-0733, 1450 Beach Rd., Englewood 34223, www.baybreezeboats.com Well-maintained boats, pontoons and skiffs. Enjoy Lemon Bay fishing, shelling and sunset cruises. Grande Tours, Inc. 941-697-8825, 12575 Placida Rd., Placida 33946, www.grandetours.com Wildlife, sunset and eco-tour cruises. Charter and private tours also available. Beach Road Watersports 941-475-9099, 1350 Beach Rd., Englewood 34223, www.beachroadwatersports.net Watercraft rental shop offering kayaks, boats, Jet Skis, WaveRunners® and kayak sales. Hersh’s Water Taxi 941-270-0132, P.O. Box 5075, Grove City 34224, www.hershswatertaxi.com Charlotte barrier islands. Family-owned and operated water taxi. Scenic tours and sunsets. Reservations required. 1-800-652-6090 39 http://www.bocaboat.com http://www.grandetours.com http://www.grandetours.com http://www.holidazeboatrental.com http://www.holidazeboatrental.com http://www.affinitytackle.com http://www.bocaboat.com http://www.baybreezeboats.com http://www.grandetours.com http://www.hershswatertaxi.com http://www.beachroadwatersports.net
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