Palm Coast snuggles the Atlantic coast of Florida in an almost perfect spot. Just south of Jacksonville and St. Augustine, and north of Daytona Beach plus offers up the best of the northern coast.
Palm Coast is smaller than its neighbors to the north and south and provides a more relaxing and less hurried experience for those visitors who just want to chill out and be mellow. The beaches of Daytona Beach can be crowded and noisy, especially on weekends as can be Jacksonville. Those looking for quiet white sand and perfect blue sky will find it in the Flagler County area. All told, there are 19 miles of beach in the Palm Coast area with many locations open to the public for surfing, snorkeling or just laying in the sand.
If exploring tide pools and rocky shores is your thing, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is the place to go. Located just north of the city of Palm Coast, Washington Oaks encompasses 425 acres and includes pavilions and grills. The beach, although the sand has washed away over time, offers up great fishing and sunbathing. The park itself is a great place to bird watch and is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Explore the formal gardens filled with sub-tropical flowers like azaleas, roses, and camellias.
Flagler Beach to the south sports five parks- River to Sea Preserve, Varn Park, Jungle Hut Road Park, Old Salt Road Park, and Malacompra County Park where you can walk, bike or just enjoy the sunshine. The beach itself is six miles long and vehicles are not allowed. The municipal boardwalk and pier provide a central gathering place for beachgoers, with restaurants, food stalls and gift shops surrounding it. A great beach for sunbathing beside the ocean.
Beverly Beach sits south of the city and north of Flagler Beach. This tiny resort town is a popular RV destination on trips south down the I-95. The full services RV park is close to the public beach which is uncrowded and quiet most days of the year. There are some great fishing spots along the beach for in-shore redfish and sea trout.
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