Flagler County Location
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Flagler County is located midway between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, bordered on the east by 19 miles of Atlantic coast beaches. Exit 284 on Interstate 95 is the closest exit to the beach all the way from Maine to Miami. One of Florida’s newest “hot” destinations, Flagler County is one of the fastest growing counties anywhere in the nation, and attracts families, as well as retirees. It offers peaceful, uncrowded beaches, subtropical forests, historic spots, tranquil waterways and the spectacular Atlantic Ocean, along with a year round mild climate, first-class recreational facilities and close proximity to cultural centers and five star resorts. Oranges, sugar and steamboats created the small coastal towns in Flagler County and their preserved downtown areas recall the heyday of “Old Florida.” For a taste of the bygone era, stroll the Flagler Beach Historical District and Museum, the Holden House Museum, Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park and the Florida Agricultural Museum, which is an outdoor, living history park currently under development. Charming outdoor restaurants and cafes, quaint shops, hotels and bed and breakfast inns, along with small town festivals and special events, makes the area an attractive tourist spot. The communities of Flagler County are Bunnell, Marineland, Flagler Beach and Palm Coast. The real estate market is vast and varied in Flagler County, everything from fabulous beachside condominium communities, luxurious golf communities, single family homes, long and short term rentals. Below is a brief description of each of the four areas of Flagler County.
Bunnell is the oldest city in the county and the county seat. It is host to the annual Cracker Day Rodeo in March and home to the Holden House Museum, numerous antique and thrift shops and the Flagler Auditorium, which offers cultural activities such as theater and symphony.
Marineland is most well known for being home to the world's first Oceanarium, which, for more than sixty years, has been home to over 70 different marine species.
Flagler Beach is a tranquil, seaside village with six miles of ocean frontage. Charming beach shops and restaurants and cafes and an old-fashioned town square add to the charm. Flagler Beach boasts an 804-foot Boardwalk and Pier.
Palm Coast is home to 8 golf courses and has been called “the Pebble Beach of the East.” In addition, it offers both fresh and saltwater fishing, boating along the Intracoastal Waterway, a boat launch and picnic facilities. The oldest standing homestead in Flagler County is located at Palm Coast, and contains a 1,500 acre preserve with hiking and horseback riding trails, wetlands and marshes that contain a variety of birds and wildlife.
Flagler County Accommodations:
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Flagler Beach accommodations range from convenient hotels and motels to luxurious spas and golf resorts. Vacation rentals such as beachfront cottages, apartments, condos and townhouses are also available. It all depends on your particular budget and preferences. When looking for the perfect place to stay, be sure to include the surrounding towns of Palm Coast, Bunnell and Marineland in your search. For those looking for the utmost in luxury and pampering, you might choose to stay at one of Flagler County’s five-star resort spas, overlooking the stunning Atlantic coastline. You’ll find accommodations that feature private balconies that overlook the ocean or golf course, beautifully decorated with refined elegance. These types of accommodations include amenities such as daily delivery of newspaper, maid service, fitness center access, personal concierge service and much more. One, two, three or four bedroom suites are available – some of these resort spa suites are larger than many homes! For something a little more down to Earth, Flagler Beach also has lots of vacation rentals, hotel inns and cottages that are perfect for families and offer beach access, beachfront views or are located near downtown. Many are turnkey – all you need to do is bring your suitcase. For convenience, choose to stay in town, within walking distance to everything, shopping, restaurants, post office, the famous Flagler fishing pier and the Friday Farmer’s Market. If you are more interested in seclusion than being in the center of things, Flagler Beach is home to a romantic and peaceful Caribbean style beachfront inn that provides one and two-bedroom suites, as well as efficiencies. Here you can enjoy a heated swimming pool, beautiful gardens with fountains, and a private walkover dune that takes you directly to the beach. Other clean, comfortable hotels and motels that offer standard amenities such as cable TV, outdoor pools and kitchenettes are also available for those on a budget. Several national chain hotels can also be found in the Flagler Beach area.
If camping is your style, there is a campground located in historic Bunnell, which is just seven miles from Flagler Beach. The campground is carved out of a beautiful pine forest and is surrounded by a white ranch fence on the shore of Hog Pond. Three signature golf courses, restaurants and miles of sandy beach are nearby.
Flagler Beach makes a convenient location to base your Florida Atlantic Coast vacation. It’s just a short drive to Daytona and St. Augustine, America’s oldest city. Just some of the nearby attractions include the Princess Place Preserve, Washington Oaks State Park, Marineland, Daytona’s “World’s Most Famous” beach, the Daytona International Speedway and Flea Market, Historic St. Augustine, the Kennedy Space Center and Blue Springs State Park. Disneyworld and Epcot are an easy day trip from Flagler Beach.
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Attractions
Flagler Beach offers visitors a myriad of attractions from outdoor recreation to an old-fashioned farmer’s market and wildlife viewing. Six miles of pristine beach invites you to swim, surf, sun or engage in sandcastle building or searching for the perfect shell. Lifeguards are on duty at the beach Memorial Day to Labor Day. Other recreational sports available in the area include kayaking, snorkeling, golf and tennis. Nineteen miles of bicycling trails are available along scenic A1A, which meander along the Atlantic Ocean and through oak-lined hammocks. Flagler Beach has also always been a popular place to fish. You can cast off from the 804-foot municipal pier or surf at the ocean’s edge. Try your luck at catching flounder, redfish, snapper, snook, sheepshead, tarpon and other species. There is a boat launch at the county boat dock and at the nearby State Park. In Flagler Beach, you can walk west from downtown over a new high-rise bridge that crosses the Intracoastal Waterway for a great view of the wetlands, ocean and village. Eco-tours are available from Wickline Park to Flagship Harbor Park. The Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area is a fascinating place where sea turtles come to lay their eggs May through September, and many species of songbirds can be spotted during the fall migration period. Bulow Plantation is another favorite spot for bird watchers, where a scenic walking trail leads visitors to the ruins of an old sugar mill. In addition to all of this, Flagler Beach has two public tennis courts and a 9-hole golf course, with several other 18-hole courses located within the county.
Outdoor sports are not the only attraction in Flagler Beach. Many visitors come here just for the peaceful ambiance and the charming shops and restaurants. This is definitely a town for walking, where everything is within easy reach. Amble about the outdoor cafes and pubs, gift shops and surf shops. Flagler Beach is host to an old-fashioned farmer’s market held in the center of town. The farmer's market is open every Friday and Saturday year round from sunrise until mid afternoon. Local artists sell everything from pottery, etched glass, natural soap and body products, handcrafted designer fabric bags and clothes. Other vendors sell restaurant quality crab cakes and coconut shrimp, dips and salad dressings,soy organic candles, fresh grown organic produce, Amish bakery items, pies, meats, cheeses and butter. The Princess Place Preserve is a unique historical attraction in Flagler Beach that contains the oldest standing homesite in the county. A Russian Prince and his wife once occupied this “lodge” in the late 19th century. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail East Florida Section. Marineland of Florida, the world’s first Oceanarium is also located in Flagler Beach. It contains an aquatic area for performing dolphins, a motion picture studio and a renowned research laboratory. Other eco-tourism spots include Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve Corridor, the River to Sea Preserve (located right next to Marineland,) and Graham’s Swamp Conservation Area, which contains over two miles of hiking trails and bicycling trails, bird watching, nature study, bank fishing and camping.
