Palm Coast
Nestled on Florida’s Northeast Coast between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, Palm Coast is a family-friendly destination featuring picturesque beaches, parks, museums, and world-class golf courses.
Families of all ages will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Palm Coast’s parks and beaches, where visitors can enjoy the water, fish, hike the trails, paddle, and look for dolphins in the distance. Even four-legged family members can join in the fun — Bay Drive Park, Jungle Hut Park, and MalaCompra Park are all among the area’s pet-friendly beach parks. The city’s location on the Intracoastal Waterway and 70 miles of saltwater and freshwater canals make it an anglers’ paradise, and pier, surf, or shore fishing can yield a variety of desirable species, including snapper, snook, red drum, and flounder.
Among Palm Coast’s can’t-miss parks and attractions are Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, which has lush formal gardens as well as hiking and biking trails, and the Florida Agricultural Museum, where visitors can ride horses, take guided tours of the grounds, see historic buildings, go for wagon rides, and see farm animals up close. Families will also enjoy finding the colorful sea turtle sculptures placed throughout the area along the Flagler County Cultural Council Turtle Trail, which combines public art with a scavenger hunt-style adventure.
Golfers of all skill levels will find plenty of places to tee off, from the municipal course at Palm Harbor Golf Club to some of the top golf courses in the state, including the Jack Nicklaus-designed Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Resort & Spa and Pine Lakes Golf Club,
Plan your trip to Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches.
BEACHES
Swim, surf, fish, and ride horses at the beach.
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
- Bay Drive Park
- Jungle Hut Park
- Old Salt Park
- MalaCompra Park
- More beaches
FAMILY FUN
See dolphins, visit the parks, and check out kid-friendly attractions.
MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
See live theater performances and visit the art galleries.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Find outdoor activities for every kind of adventurer at Palm Coast parks and beaches.
- Parks
- Horseback riding on the beach
- Hiking and biking
- Birding
- Bike and water sport rentals
- Boating and fishing
- Paddling
- Surfing
WATERWAYS
The 23-mile-long Matanzas River runs through Palm Coast.
ACCESSIBILITY
Explore the area’s accessible parks and attractions.
DINING
Enjoy delicious crepes, fresh seafood, hearty breakfasts, delectable deli sandwiches, and more.
SHOPPING
Browse the many shops of European Village.
SPAS
Relax with a massage or spa treatment.
GOLF
Play all year long on the area’s world-class golf courses.
PET-FRIENDLY ADVENTURES
Visit dog-friendly beaches, hotels, parks, restaurants, and stores.
- Jungle Hut Park
- Old Salt Park
- MalaCompra Park
- More pet-friendly things to do
- Pet-friendly places to stay
PLACES TO STAY
Choose from a wide variety of accommodations, from waterfront resorts to campgrounds
60 Seconds in Palm Coast & The Flagler Beaches
Quick Facts
Old Florida festivals and fun mural tour
Nearest Airport
PALM COAST BUSINESS LISTINGS
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