PORT CHARLOTTE BEACH STATE PARK
Parks • Weather • Amenities
November 21, 2024
National Weather Service • Until 2024-11-22T07:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
SUMMARY
Port Charlotte Beach State Park is a beautiful stretch of sand and sea in the state of Florida. There are several good reasons to visit the park, including swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, and fishing. The park also has a playground and volleyball court for kids and adults to enjoy. Some specific points of interest to see include the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve, which is home to a variety of wildlife, and the park's mangrove forests, which are a unique and important ecosystem in the area.
Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the park was once used as a military training site during World War II, and that it is now a popular spot for birdwatching, with over 200 species of birds spotted in the area. The best time of year to visit Port Charlotte Beach State Park is in the fall and winter, when the weather is cooler and the crowds are smaller.
