Palm Coast FL is the perfect relaxing vacation getaway. It offers an impressive combination of top ranked golf resorts, miles of sandy beaches and beautiful nature preserves. In Palm Coast along the marshlands and estuaries on Florida’s Great Birding Trail you may spot rare and endangered birds. Birding and photography of such birds as wood stork, great blue heron, osprey and roseate spoonbills to name a few are some favorite activities for nature lovers in this beautiful part of the state of Florida.
Palm Coast FL is abundant with wildlife, in fact Palm Coast has been designated the most productive ecosystem in the world.
Where is Palm Coast Florida?
Palm Coast FL is located on the scenic Atlantic side of the state of Florida in northeastern Flagler County. Palm Coast is situated between the cities of St Augustine, 25 miles to the north and Daytona Beach, 30 minutes to the south.
Things To See & Do in Palm Coast Florida
Popular activities in Palm Coast FL include fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway, surf fishing in the Atlantic Ocean, golfing on a Jack Nicklaus designed course, visiting a beach or two and taking a leisurely stroll through formal gardens.
Shop, Eat, Relax at the European Village of Palm Coast
The European Village at Palm Coast Florida is a one stop area for dining, shopping and entertainment. Shop, eat and relax! Grab a bite to eat or perhaps your favorite cocktail at one of the restaurants, bars or cafes. The European Village has 7 restaurants, 9 shops, 5 bars, 5 offices, and 1 cafe. It is designed to resemble a charismatic European Village centered around the town plaza. Where we stayed in Palm Coast was within walking distance to the Village. The Village was decked out for the holidays which was especially cheerful and inviting.
Relax on the Beach at Old Salt Park
Old Salt Park Palm Coast, Florida is a beachfront park within the Ocean Hammock Resort. We enjoyed relaxing on the beach and surf fishing while vacationing in Palm Coast. The Atlantic shore is beautiful! You will find fishing, sunbathing, picnicking, and whale watching to be popular activities here. February seems to be the best month for whale sightings, but whales are present and spotted from December to March each year. Bird watchers will also enjoy the many species of shore birds that frequent this area.
Explore Scenic Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is definitely worth visiting and is on our list of places we would like to return to. Named a Florida State Parks “National Gold Medal Winner” it is America’s first two-time winner!
Once a plantation dating to the early 1800s it was previously owned by a distant relative of President George Washington. The park is divided into two separate sections: a lush historic gardens on the west side of State Road A1A and a beach shoreline on the east Atlantic Ocean side of State Road A1A. The beach is located across the street from the gardens. The shoreline here is lined with fascinating coquina rock formations. We found Washington Oaks Gardens Park to be exceptionally beautiful.
Enjoy a Day Surf Fishing in the Atlantic Ocean
Where to Stay in Palm Coast Florida
We stayed at the Legacy Vacation Resorts in Palm Coast while vacationing and we highly recommend this resort. Here you will find all the comforts of home as well as a long list of amenities to make your stay fun, comfortable and relaxing. All units are fully furnished 2 bedroom suites that were spotlessly clean. Read our review and see our pictures of the Legacy Vacation Resorts in Palm Coast here.
Legacy fire pit
Relax around the fire pit at the Legacy Vacation Resorts, play tennis, enjoy the exersize room or play a game of miniature golf. You’ll find plenty of amenities here to keep you entertained!
The Legacy is located in the heart of one of the finest golf destinations in the world! And for non-golfers you can enjoy the areas parks, nature preserves, hiking, biking and beaches.
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