Fun Places

The suggested beaches and parks below are those frequented and favorited by the staff at Courageous Beach Gear, typically paddling on days with winds below 10mph. Indian Mound Park usually has calmer waters as it is located on the coast of Lemon Bay, There are many other parks that offer kayaking and paddling throughout Charlotte & Sarasota County.

Englewood Beach

Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park was built in 2001. This pristine beach offers white sand, sparkling blue waters, and spectacular sunset views year round. Destination is approx – 40 miles South of Sarasota Airport – 30 miles East of Punta Gorda Airport

Solodev. (n.d.). Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park. Charlotte County, FL. https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/departments/community-services/parks/all-parks/englewood-beach-at-chadwick-park.stml

Indian Mound Park

Indian Mound provides a rare opportunity to visit a significant Indian Mound site. The contoured landscape is a direct result of Indian habitation. The Indians were attracted to this spot for the availability of resources on land and in the bay. The suitability of this spot for early inhabitation is still evident to park visitors today. Destination is approx – 40 miles South of Sarasota Airport – 30 miles East of Punta Gorda Airport

Indian mound park. Visit Sarasota County. (n.d.). https://www.visitsarasota.com/beaches-parks/indian-mound-park

Manasota Beach

Manasota Key is a beautiful beach and eco destination south of Sarasota and Venice, where you can explore rarely beautiful and tucked away sections of beach and eco-habitat without the hassles of a well-hyped beach. Destination is approx – 36 miles South of Sarasota Airport – 41 miles East of Punta Gorda Airport

March 7, 2021 – Matt Murphy. (n.d.). Get in on the secret of manasota key. Visit Sarasota County. https://www.visitsarasota.com/article/get-secret-manasota-key

Venice Beach

Venice Beach provides a scenic view of the Venice Public Fishing Pier and many opportunities to see dolphins and shorebirds. The beaches along Venice are home to a large number of marine turtle nests between the months of May and October. Destination is approx – 28 miles South of Sarasota Airport – 38 miles East of Punta Gorda Airport

Venice Beach, Florida | Venice, FL. (n.d.). https://www.venicegov.com/visiting/venice-beach

Blind Pass aka Middle Beach

Blind Pass sits on Beach Road between Englewood Beach and Manasota Beach. It offers a similar landscape and experience as its neighboring beaches as well as restrooms and a modest parking lot.

Stump Pass

Stump Pass sits at the end of Beach Road and offers a small parking lot with a fee to park.