Flagler Beach Municipal Pier
The historic pier at 215 S. Oceanshore Blvd. dates to 1928 and is closed while a new concrete pier is built. Check with the City of Flagler Beach for the reopening date.
Source: visitflagler.comArea guide · Also: St. Johns · Volusia · Putnam
Area guideWhy Flagler?
The beach, big parks and an easy drive to everywhere. Here's what Flagler County offers, with links to the official sources so you can dig deeper.
Bunnell is the county seat. The county was created in 1917 from parts of Volusia and St. Johns counties and is named for railroad builder Henry Flagler.Source: flaglersheriff.com
Population: 140,360 (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025), up 21.7% from the April 2020 base of 115,378.Source: census.gov
19 miles of sandy Atlantic beaches with 73 public beach accesses.Source: floridadep.gov
Cities and towns: Palm Coast (the largest, incorporated 1999), Flagler Beach, Bunnell, Beverly Beach and part of Marineland.Source: palmcoast.gov
On Florida's northeast coast along I-95: About 30 minutes to Daytona Beach International Airport, 45 minutes to Orlando Sanford, 60 minutes to Jacksonville International and 90 minutes to Orlando International.Source: visitflagler.com
State Road A1A through the county is part of the 72-mile A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway, named an All-American Road in 2021.Source: floridascenichighways.com
Photo: Flagler Beach and pier · DXR, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Why Flagler
- 19 miles of Atlantic beaches, many with rocky coquina shorelines.Source: visitflagler.com
- The A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway runs up the coast and ends in the south at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area in Flagler Beach.Source: floridascenichighways.com
- Palm Coast has 130+ miles of connected walking and biking trails and 70 miles of saltwater and freshwater canals.Source: palmcoast.gov
- County parks have miles of trails, boat and kayak launch sites, beachfront parks, and tennis, basketball, volleyball and pickleball courts that are free to use.Source: flaglercounty.gov
- State parks listed for the county include Washington Oaks Gardens, Gamble Rogers, Bulow Plantation Ruins, Bulow Creek and Haw Creek Preserve.Source: floridadep.gov
- The Intracoastal Waterway runs the length of the county, with waterfront parks, boat ramps and fishing piers.Source: palmcoast.gov
Beaches & waterfront
Flagler Beach (city beach)
Beach bonfires are allowed with a free permit from November 1 to April 30, and leashed dogs are allowed between N. 10th St. and S. 10th St.
Source: visitflagler.comGamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
A 145-acre barrier-island park between the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway at 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, with beach, fishing, paddling and camping.
Source: floridastateparks.orgVarn Park
An 8-acre county beach park at 3665 N. Oceanshore Blvd., just north of Flagler Beach, with wheelchair beach access, restrooms and outdoor showers.
Source: flaglercounty.govMalaCompra Park
A beachfront county park at 115 Malacompra Rd., Palm Coast, with coquina rock formations, restrooms and an outdoor shower. The county notes the beach is not suitable for swimming.
Source: flaglercounty.govOld Salt Park
A beachfront county park at 200 16th Rd., Palm Coast, with coquina rock formations and a spot for whale watching.
Source: flaglercounty.govJungle Hut Park
A 2-acre county park at 125 Jungle Hut Rd. in the Hammock, with a dune walkover to the beach, restrooms and outdoor showers.
Source: flaglercounty.govRiver to Sea Preserve
About 90 acres at 9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland, running from the Atlantic beach to the Matanzas River, with beach access, a boardwalk and a kayak launch.
Source: flaglercounty.govBings Landing
An 8-acre county park on the Intracoastal Waterway at 5862 N. Oceanshore Blvd., with a boat launch, fishing pier and the archaeological site of the Mala Compra Plantation.
Source: flaglercounty.govWaterfront Park
A 20-acre City of Palm Coast park on the Intracoastal at 150 Waterfront Park Rd., with a fishing pier, floating boat dock and picnic pavilions.
Source: palmcoast.govParks, trails & nature
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Formal gardens and an oak hammock, plus a beach lined with coquina rock formations, at 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast.
Source: floridastateparks.orgBulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
150 acres at 3501 Old Kings Rd., Flagler Beach, with the coquina ruins of a sugar mill destroyed in the Second Seminole War (1836) and a boat ramp onto Bulow Creek.
Source: floridastateparks.orgPrincess Place Preserve
About 1,500 acres at 2500 Princess Place Rd., Palm Coast, on the Matanzas River and Pellicer Creek, with trails, equestrian trails, camping, a kayak ramp and historic lodge tours.
Source: flaglercounty.govLehigh Trail
A paved multi-use trail on about 8 miles of a former railroad corridor, from U.S. 1 north of Bunnell through Graham Swamp to the trailhead at 5875 Colbert Ln., Palm Coast.
Source: flaglercounty.govGraham Swamp Preserve
More than 2,500 acres, mostly wetland hardwood swamp. The west entrance at 1125 Old Kings Rd. N. has a trail and fishing dock.
Source: flaglercounty.gov · flaglercounty.govHaw Creek Preserve (Russell Landing)
A 1,005-acre preserve of cypress and hardwood swamp in western Flagler County at 2007 County Road 2007, Bunnell, with a boardwalk and boat and kayak launch.
Source: flaglercounty.govBetty Steflik Memorial Preserve
320 acres of salt marsh, maritime hammock and black mangrove at 815 Moody Ln., Flagler Beach, with trails, a boardwalk and a fishing pier next to the Moody Boat Launch.
Source: flaglercounty.govLong Creek Nature Preserve
A 9-acre city preserve at 1050 Palm Harbor Pkwy., Palm Coast, with a boardwalk, shell trails and paddling access to Palm Coast's saltwater canals.
Source: palmcoast.govPellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve
A salt marsh and creek system in the north of the county, known for kayaking and canoeing.
Source: floridadep.govSt. Joe Walkway and Linear Park
Palm Coast trails listed on the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail.
Source: palmcoast.govCentral Park in Town Center
A City of Palm Coast park at 975 Central Ave. with a half-mile brick path around a central fountain and an amphitheater area used for events.
Source: palmcoast.govThings to do & events
Marineland Dolphin Adventure
A marine life attraction at 9600 N. Oceanshore Blvd., in operation since 1938 and now run by a nonprofit, offering dolphin encounters and education programs.
Source: marineland.netFitzgerald Performing Arts Center at Flagler Auditorium
A 1,000-seat performing arts venue at 5500 E. Hwy. 100, Palm Coast, on the Flagler-Palm Coast High School campus, hosting concerts, comedy and touring shows. It opened in 1991.
Source: flaglerentertainment.com · flaglerlive.comHammock Beach Golf Resort
The Jack Nicklaus Ocean Course and the Tom Watson Conservatory Course. The resort says six of its holes sit right on the Atlantic.
Source: hammockbeach.comPalm Harbor Golf Club
A daily-fee municipal course run by the City of Palm Coast at 20 Palm Harbor Dr., redesigned in 2009.
Source: palmcoast.govIndian Trails Sports Complex
A city complex at 5455 Belle Terre Pkwy. with baseball, softball and multi-use fields that hosts local, regional and state tournaments.
Source: palmcoast.govWashington Oaks monthly events
First Friday Garden and History walks and Second Saturday Plant Sales. The park also hosts an Earth Day celebration and Holiday in the Gardens.
Source: floridastateparks.orgFebruary
The Palm Coast Strawberry Festival and the Native American Festival (Princess Place Pow Wow).
Source: visitflagler.comApril
Flagler County Fair and Youth Show, and Turtle Fest.
Source: visitflagler.comMay
Palm Coast Songwriters Festival, Cycle Flagler and the May Day Surf Classic.
Source: visitflagler.comOctober
Creekside Music & Arts Festival and Biketober Fest.
Source: visitflagler.comDecember
Palm Coast Holiday Boat Parade, Holiday at the Beach and Christmas Parade in Flagler Beach, and Holiday in the Gardens at Washington Oaks.
Source: visitflagler.comWeekly farmers markets
Palm Coast on Sundays at European Village and Flagler Beach on Saturday mornings.
Source: visitflagler.comWhere Dave eats
My own favorites, nobody paid to be here. Call ahead for hours.
Romero's Tuscany by the Sea
Italian, with fresh pasta, across from the pier.
308 S Ocean Shore Blvd
Next Door Beach Bistro
Seafood, steaks and cocktails on A1A, next to the Golden Lion.
509 N Ocean Shore Blvd
Ohana Food Co.
Poke and rice bowls, smoothie bowls and fresh juices.
107 N Central Ave
Swillerbees Craft Donuts & Coffee
Craft donuts in rotating flavors, plus espresso.
205 N Central Ave
Yes Coffee Co.
Locally owned craft coffee shop.
213 S 2nd St
Tram's Café
Vietnamese: banh mi, pho and bubble tea.
“Go for the banh mi.”
101 Palm Harbor Pkwy, B117
Turtle Shack Cafe
Casual seafood café, now in European Village.
“Get the fish sandwich.”
101 Palm Harbor Pkwy
Mamaling Asian Street Food
Pan-Asian street food: pho, ramen, curries, steamed buns.
1280 Palm Coast Pkwy SW
El Pollo Colorao
Puerto Rican: pernil, mofongo, rotisserie chicken.
227 St. Joe Plaza Dr
Osteria Rustica
Small Italian restaurant, dinner only.
4750 E Moody Blvd (SR 100), Suite 108
The Bantam Chef
A no-frills Bunnell fixture since the 1970s.
“For a crazy Flagler experience.”
101 E Court St
Towns & neighborhoods
Every town has its own feel. For any address, you can see what nearby homes actually sold for, or browse what's for sale right now.
Palm Coast
The county's largest city, incorporated in 1999, with City Hall at 160 Lake Ave., 130+ miles of trails and 70 miles of canals.
Source: palmcoast.govPalm Coast "sections"
ITT began developing Palm Coast in 1969. Its neighborhoods are known by lettered sections (P-section, B-section and so on), and the streets in each section start with the same letter.
Source: askflagler.comPalm Harbor
On Palm Coast's east side, with saltwater canals linked to the Intracoastal Waterway. Home to the city-run Palm Harbor Golf Club and Long Creek Nature Preserve.
Source: askflagler.com · palmcoast.govOther named Palm Coast neighborhoods
Pine Lakes (central), Belle Terre and Pine Grove (central, near Palm Coast Pkwy.), Lehigh Woods (south side, near I-95), Seminole Woods (south end), Cypress Knoll and Quail Hollow (west).
Source: askflagler.comMatanzas Woods
North Palm Coast, served by the I-95 Exit 293 interchange at Matanzas Woods Pkwy., which opened in 2016.
Source: observerlocalnews.com · flaglerlive.comIndian Trails
Palm Coast area along Belle Terre Pkwy., home to the city's Indian Trails Sports Complex.
Source: palmcoast.govTown Center
Palm Coast's downtown district, home to Central Park and The Stage at Town Center.
Source: palmcoast.gov · palmcoast.govGrand Haven
A planned community on the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Coast with its own community development district (amenity centers and a village center), plus the private Grand Haven Golf Club, a Jack Nicklaus course that opened in 1998 with three holes along the Intracoastal.
Source: grandhavencdd.org · nicklausdesign.comHammock Dunes
An oceanside community served by the Dunes Community Development District, which runs the Hammock Dunes toll bridge (opened 1988) linking the barrier island to Palm Coast Pkwy. and I-95.
Source: dunescdd.orgThe Hammock
The oceanside area along A1A where county beach parks include Jungle Hut Park and Hammock Community Park, which is a short walk from the beach.
Source: flaglercounty.gov · flaglercounty.govFlagler Beach
An oceanfront city on A1A, first called Ocean City and incorporated as a town on April 16, 1925. It became a city in 1963.
Source: observerlocalnews.comBunnell
The county seat, incorporated in 1913 and named for early settler Alvah Bunnell. City Hall is at 2400 Commerce Pkwy.
Source: observerlocalnews.com · bunnellcity.usBeverly Beach
A small town on the barrier island between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal, about 1.1 miles long, with A1A running through it. Incorporated in 1955.
Source: mybeverlybeach.orgMarineland
A town on A1A south of St. Augustine, incorporated in 1940 around the 1938 Marine Studios attraction. Fewer than 20 residents.
Source: townofmarineland.orgPlantation Bay
A community developed by homebuilder ICI. Water comes from a county-owned utility.
Source: observerlocalnews.comSchools & education
School grades and report cards come straight from the Florida Department of Education. School zones can change from year to year, so always confirm a specific address with the school district before you buy or rent.
- Flagler County School District ("Flagler Schools"), official site. ↗
- School zone lookup ↗The district's SchoolSite Locator finds a home's zoned schools by address. flaglerschools.com
- Florida school grades (FLDOE, "Florida School Accountability Reports," 2026 grades posted). ↗
- School and district report cards ↗FLDOE's "Know Your Schools" site.
- Public high schools ↗Flagler-Palm Coast High School and Matanzas High School, plus the district's Flagler Virtual (iFlagler) program. web03.fldoe.org
- New student enrollment. ↗
- Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus ↗3000 Palm Coast Pkwy. SE, offering an Associate of Arts, the Associate Degree Nursing program and other programs.
Health care
- AdventHealth Palm Coast ↗60 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Palm Coast.
- AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway ↗The county's second hospital (100 beds), at 1 AdventHealth Way between U.S. 1 and Belle Terre Pkwy. It opened August 2, 2023.
Getting around
- Airline airports by drive time ↗Daytona Beach International about 30 minutes south, Orlando Sanford about 45 minutes, Jacksonville International about 60 minutes north, and Orlando International about 90 minutes.
- Flagler Executive Airport (FIN) ↗A county-owned general aviation airport at 201 Airport Rd., Palm Coast, with no scheduled airline service.
- I-95 runs through the county, including the Exit 293 interchange at Matanzas Woods Pkwy. in north Palm Coast. ↗
- A1A runs along the coast as part of the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway. ↗
- U.S. 1 runs north–south inland; the Lehigh Trail begins at U.S. 1 north of Bunnell. ↗
- Public transit ↗Flagler County Public Transportation is a door-to-door, shared-ride service within the county ($2 each way). Riders apply first, and rides are booked at 386-313-4100.
Newcomer essentials
- Flagler County government. ↗
- City of Palm Coast. ↗
- City of Flagler Beach. ↗
- City of Bunnell. ↗
- Flagler County Property Appraiser (parcel lookup; its map has a FEMA flood layer). ↗ flaglercounty.gov
- Flagler County Tax Collector ↗Driver licenses and ID cards, vehicle and vessel registration, and property tax payments.
- Flagler County Supervisor of Elections. ↗
- Water and sewer (Palm Coast) ↗Palm Coast Utilities supplies drinking water, wastewater and reclaimed water. Apply for service online. palmcoastgov.com
- Water and sewer (Hammock Dunes area) ↗Dunes Community Development District.
- Electric ↗FPL (Florida Power & Light) serves almost all of Palm Coast; confirm the provider for a specific address. fpl.com
- Flood zone lookup ↗The county's flood zone page links to the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and county maps. msc.fema.gov
- Hurricane evacuation zone lookup (county address lookup map). ↗
- County GIS maps and data. ↗
- Flagler County Public Library ↗Palm Coast Library (2500 Palm Coast Pkwy. NW) and Bunnell Library @ NEXUS (2199 Commerce Pkwy.).
Fun facts
- Marineland opened in 1938 as Marine Studios, the world's first oceanarium, and drew Hollywood filmmakers to shoot underwater footage. The town around it was incorporated in 1940.Source: townofmarineland.org
- Princess Place Preserve's lodge, built by Henry Cutting (who bought the land in 1886), is the county's oldest intact structure, and the site has Florida's first in-ground swimming pool. The name comes from Cutting's widow, who married an exiled Russian prince.Source: flaglercounty.gov
- Flagler Beach was first called Ocean City and voted to incorporate in 1925.Source: observerlocalnews.com
- Bings Landing was once home to Joseph Hernandez, Florida's first congressional representative and first Hispanic member of Congress. His Mala Compra Plantation was destroyed in 1836.Source: flaglercounty.gov
- The Lehigh Trail follows an old railroad corridor and ends near the site of the former Lehigh Portland Cement Company.Source: flaglercounty.gov
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