Palm Coast Flagler County

Flagler Beach is one of the hidden gems of Florida located just ff the beaten path of Route A1A.  While there are certainly more populated beaches that cater to the tourism industry in Florida, Flagler Beach is not a destination for those seeking a large amount of fellow tourists and hectic nightlife.  When you lay out on a blanket on Flagler Beach, the closest beach-goers near you may be yards or even miles away.

The town of Flagler Beach, Florida is located in Flagler County between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.  It is nestled right between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach and about an hour-and-a-half south of Jacksonville and about an hour east of Orlando.  The population of Flagler Beach is just over 5,000 and that’s the way most residents prefer it, though that number will inevitably increase with the booming population and job growth of nearby Palm Coast.  However, with strict city ordinances that restrict any development on the ocean side of A1A there isn’t much danger of Flagler Beach’s serene beach views being tainted by overdevelopment any time soon.

Flagler Beach was incorporated in 1925 and was originally a small fishing village.  In that time, it has grown but not enough to lose its original small community charm.  The town is located just six miles from the beaches and has many of the amenities of larger cities though it can still be described by residents of large metropolitan areas as “quaint.”  The city has fine dining restaurants, gift shops, and marinas.

Flagler Beach also has several small marinas that are an ideal place to keep a boat or have it serviced.  Just a few miles offshore is some of the best fishing in the Atlantic and fishermen regularly come back to dock with coolers full of Mahi-mahi, Tuna, and occasionally Marlin.

The beach is Flagler Beach’s main attraction, however, and stretches for miles uninterrupted by throngs of tourists, snack vendors and public bathrooms.  While this may be a hindrance for vacationers who enjoy the bustling energy of large crowds and having every convenience near them, it is a very nice alternative for those who simply wish to sunbathe without the distractions.  Flagler Beach is an ideal destination for tourists that are looking to escape the daily grind and troubles of every day life because of its separation from the crowds and the big cities while still providing many of the conveniences of home – to an extent.

As with most cities and towns in Florida, golf is a big attraction in Flagler Beach as well.  The public course of Ocean Palm Golf Club in Flagler Beach features nine golf holes over 2,300 yards with a par of 33.  However, there is an abundance of golf courses located very near Flagler Beach as well – 24 within 17 miles, some of which are world-renowned, award-winning courses designed with the help of the very biggest names in golf such as Arnold Palmer.

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