Flagler Beach and Palm Coast Area Beaches

By VISIT FLORIDA staff
Published: November 13, 2007
Last Updated On: September 20, 2011

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Your guide to Flagler Beach/Palm Coast area beaches

Editor's note: Beaches and parks are listed geographically from north to south.

Beaches with this symbol have beach wheelchairs available, either provided as a courtesy, or available for (prearranged) rent and delivery from private companies.

Discover 19 miles of quiet beaches, historic ruins, subtropical forests and the majestic Atlantic Ocean. Located between world-famous Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, this area is low on crowds and high on what Florida beaches are all about - sparkling, warm waters and soft sand.

Flagler Beach Municipal Boardwalk and Pier is the local gathering area and features restaurants, gift shops, recreational facilities and beach wheelchairs.

Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
This 425-acre park is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River. Ocean waves have washed away the sand, exposing coquina rock and creating a picturesque boulder-strewn beach in one section, perfect for exploring tidal pools. This park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, and there is plenty to explore on foot or by bike. There are beautiful formal gardens well-known for their azaleas, camellias and roses. Take a break for a picnic lunch, or head to the beach for some sunbathing or fishing. The park has covered pavilions, grills and restrooms.

Flagler Beach
Flagler Beach features six miles of un-crowded, car-free shoreline. There are four public parks in the area - Veterans Park, Wickline Park, Silverlake Park and Wadsworth Park. All four parks have restrooms and showers. Flagler Beach Municipal Pier is the local gathering area and features restaurants, gift shops, recreational facilities and beach wheelchairs. Watch locals catch dinner or the surfers catch some of the best waves in the area. Whether you choose to sunbathe, search for shells or turtle watch, this is an ideal spot to spend a quiet vacation. Nearby Palm Coast is also home to five parks – Jungle Hut Road Park, Malacompra County Park, Old Salt Road Park, Varn Park and River to Sea Preserve – that also have restrooms and showers.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
This 144-acre park features campsites, a nature trail, grills, a boat ramp and unlimited access to sun-kissed beaches with warm, golden sand. The area is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. During low tide, the broad shell-strewn beach becomes a favorite feeding area for many shore birds, so be sure to bring your camera. Dune walkovers provide access to the swimming area while protecting the fragile dune system.