Punta Gorda sits where the Peace River meets Charlotte Harbor—aka one of Florida’s prettiest, most reliable west-facing sunset stages. Add palm-thatched roofs, toes-in-the-sand seating, and live music, and you’ve got a perfect tiki-bar crawl with golden-hour views.
Below you’ll find the top sunset tiki spots in and around Punta Gorda (plus a floating bonus), with practical notes on parking, music, and what’s open right now.
Quick map tip: for the most dramatic colors, you want a west or southwest horizon over Charlotte Harbor; locations on the Harborwalk and Fishermen’s Village dry beach face the right way.
Punta Gorda Map of Tiki Bars
1) TT’s Tiki Bar (Four Points by Sheraton Harborside)
Why locals love it: Classic “toes in the sand” setup right on Charlotte Harbor, a big tiki roof, pastel Adirondack chairs, and a steady live-music lineup—ideal for lingering through golden hour into the evening. TT’s Tiki Bar
Sunset factor: Direct harbor views with an unobstructed western sky; many seats are oriented right into the glow. Florida Rambler even highlights the Harborwalk section by TT’s for sunset strolling.
Good to know:
- Music calendar posted on their site; check before you go. TT’s Tiki Bar
- Parking can be tight near peak hours; TT’s runs a free golf-cart shuttle on select days to make access easier.
2) Sunset Beach Club (Fishermen’s Village “Dry Beach”)
Why it makes the list: Exactly what the name promises—a tiki-inspired bar on Fishermen’s Village’s sandy “dry beach” with cocktails, snacks, loungers, and a front-row seat to Charlotte Harbor’s nightly show. It’s newish, lively, and purpose-built for sunset.
Sunset factor: West-facing shoreline with palms and loungers arranged for that last-light glow; their social feeds frequently show sunset scenes.
Boaters: Fishermen’s Village has a marina, but day-dock space is limited or unavailable at times during storm recovery—check the latest marina notice if you’re arriving by water.
Parking: Fishermen’s Village advertises complimentary self-parking for on-site guests and is widely described as free/ample for visitors (it can still fill near sunset).
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