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Palm Coast is the largest city in Flagler County, on Florida's northeast coast between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. It began in the late 1960s as a planned community laid out by ITT along a network of saltwater canals, became a city in 1999, and is known for its golf courses, green spaces and quiet, natural feel.
The area's highlights are mostly outdoors. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park pairs formal gardens and live oaks beside the Matanzas River with a striking beach of orange coquina rock on the Atlantic. Princess Place Preserve protects a historic 1880s hunting lodge on Pellicer Creek, and Bings Landing on the Intracoastal Waterway holds the ruins of the Mala Compra plantation.
Miles of paved trails, including the Lehigh Trail and paths through Graham Swamp, link parks and neighborhoods, and Waterfront Park and Long Creek Nature Preserve are good for paddling and sunsets. Hammock Beach Resort offers oceanfront golf, while St. Augustine, Marineland and Flagler Beach are all a short drive away.
A state park stretching from the Matanzas River to the Atlantic, with formal gardens, ponds and huge live oaks on the river side and a rocky beach of orange coquina boulders on the ocean side. Visit the beach at low tide to see tide pools among the rocks, and allow time to stroll the gardens.
A city nature preserve on Long Creek with boardwalks through hammock and marsh, an observation area and a launch for kayaks and paddleboards into the quiet tidal creek. It is a peaceful place to see wading birds. Paddle on an incoming tide for easier going.
A water management district conservation area with hiking trails, boardwalks and a network of mountain bike trails through hardwood swamp and pine flatwoods. It is popular with local riders. Trails can be wet after rain, so wear shoes that can get muddy and carry water.
A large Flagler County preserve on Pellicer Creek and the Matanzas River, home to a rustic 1880s hunting lodge, the oldest intact structure in the county, with guided tours on a limited schedule. Trails, canoe launches and campsites surround it. Bring insect repellent in warm months.
A county park on the Intracoastal Waterway with a boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic shelters and the coquina ruins of the Mala Compra plantation, with signs explaining its history. It is a pleasant stop for a riverside picnic. Come late in the afternoon for soft light over the water.
A city park on the Intracoastal Waterway with a fishing pier, boardwalk, picnic pavilions, a playground and a section of paved trail along the water. It is one of the best places in town to watch the sunset. Look for dolphins and manatees in the waterway.
A paved multi-use trail built on an old railroad bed, running for several miles through shady pine and hardwood forest in the heart of Palm Coast. It is excellent for cycling, running and walking. Connect to the Graham Swamp trails for a longer outing.
An oceanfront resort on the Atlantic with a well-known links-style golf course along the dunes, a second course inland, pools and restaurants. Non-guests can book golf and dine at its restaurants. The nearby public beach accesses on the Hammock offer quieter sand and surf.
A Mediterranean-style complex with restaurants, cafes and small shops set around a central courtyard, which hosts live music, outdoor movies and seasonal events. It is a relaxed place for dinner and an evening out. Check the events calendar for music nights.
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