Palm Coast is Florida’s laid-back coastal escape: quiet beaches, scenic trails, and waterfront sunsets that make you slow down and breathe deeper. It’s the kind of place where every day feels like the weekend.

Picture this: I’m biking along the Lehigh Trail with the ocean breeze at my back, stopping for a picnic under moss-draped oaks—and I haven’t checked my email once.

When I want a beach day without the crowds, Jungle Hut Park offers soft sand, gentle waves, and dolphins playing offshore. For a dose of nature, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park blends coquina rock beaches with blooming rose gardens and centuries-old live oaks. And when the day winds down, I head to the European Village for live music, local eats, and that perfect coastal evening vibe.

"Unplug, unwind, and soak it in—Palm Coast is the Florida you didn’t know you needed."

Best Palm Coast Activities & Attractions:

Admire Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

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Admire Washington Oaks Gardens State Park -                                    

Step Into Florida’s Farming Past at the Florida Agricultural Museum

Florida Agricultural Museum

Step Into Florida’s Farming Past at the Florida Agricultural Museum -                                    

Catch a Show at Flagler Auditorium

Flagler Auditorium

Catch a Show at Flagler Auditorium -                                    

In Summary...

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