Overview
Englewood is a city with a bustling art community, authentic beach town atmosphere, and an abundance of aquatic activities on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida. In 2020, it was home to 21,000 people.
4 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Englewood
Stump Pass Beach State Park
Indian Mounds Park
Boat ramp and trails.
Blind Pass Beach
Canoeing and trails.
Lemon Bay Playhouse
Take in a play or concert.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 52°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Venice)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PGD Punta Gorda Airport, Punta Gorda — 22 mi away. Directions
- SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota/Bradenton — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions
Englewood is a 30-minute drive south from Sarasota/Bradenton Regional Airport (SRQ), a 60-minute drive north from Fort Myers Regional Airport (RSW), and a 75 minute drive south of Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Stump Pass Beach State Park, Indian Mounds Park
- Lunch Cafe 776
- Afternoon Lemon Bay Playhouse, Blind Pass Beach
- Evening Englewood Billiards and Brew
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Understand
Englewood is enclosed on three sides by the Gulf of Mexico and the larger cities of Venice and Port Charlotte, which both have more shopping and action, but the beaches aren't as nice. Englewood has the necessities including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Publix, and Bealls.
Folklore has it that in the 1920s, a candidate for mayor promised that if elected, he would guarantee to have the US 41 run through town. Venice and Port Charlotte took off instead.
Get in
Englewood is a 30-minute drive south from Sarasota/Bradenton Regional Airport (SRQ), a 60-minute drive north from Fort Myers Regional Airport (RSW), and a 75 minute drive south of Tampa International Airport (TPA).
Englewood is accessible from I-75 from exit 191 River Rd and to a lesser extent 193 Jacaranda Blvd.
Get around
You'll need to get a rental car from the airport as public transportation is nearly non-existent, and is impossible to use from town-to-town.
See
Popular entertainment includes the beach, restaurants, and a small shopping district located primarily along Dearborn Street.
Do
- Englewood Beach
Buy
- Lots of Florida trinket stores on Beach Road.
- Also, historic Dearborn street has galleries, shops and restaurants.
Eat
Eat Cafe 776
Great fish and chips. Huge servings making the "plate charge" for an extra plate worth every penny. You'll still take home leftovers.
Drink
Drink Englewood Billiards and Brew
Sleep
Englewood isn't big on hotel chains, but it offers a variety of beach resorts.
Go next
- To the northwest is Venice, Florida and, farther away, the Sarasota/Bradenton/Anna Maria Island metropolitan area.
- Over a causeway to the east is Port Charlotte, one of the main cities in this region of the state.
Nearby
Little Gasparilla Island
City / town · 1 listings · 10 mi away
Venice
City / town · 8 listings · 11 mi away
Port Charlotte
City / town · 9 listings · 15 mi away
Boca Grande
City / town · 7 listings · 16 mi away
Punta Gorda
City / town · 13 listings · 19 mi away
Siesta Key
City / town · 9 listings · 26 mi away
Sarasota
City / town · 55 listings · 28 mi away
Pine Island
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