Charlotte County is located on the West Coast of Florida between the Peace and Myakka rivers, and surrounding Charlotte Harbor (the 3rd largest estuary in Florida). Boaters have easy access to both Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico from approximately 165 miles of navigable waterways. You can literally access the harbor in minutes! Travel by boat in Florida is easy due to the intra-coastal network of waterways. There are waterfront properties available in every community, from exclusive beach front homes on the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor to properties on the saltwater canals, rivers, and fresh water canals.