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FLAGLER COUNTY, located on the upper east coast
of Florida, is 31 miles south of St. Augustine and 24
miles north of Daytona Beach, bordered on the east by 19
miles of Atlantic Ocean. The cities of Flagler Beach and
Beverly Beach, right on A-1-A, offer a relaxed, laid
back, ocean shore atmosphere where visitors and
residents enjoy the Florida fun
and
sun way of life. Interstate 95, Exit 284 at State Route
100 (Bunnell and Flagler Beach) is the closest exit to
the beach from Maine to Miami. Flagler County is only 24
miles from Interstate 4 and is approximately equal
distance between the Orlando and Jacksonville
metropolitan areas. The Intracoastal Waterway, bisecting
the eastern portion of Flagler County, is navigable from
Miami to the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Atlantic Ocean is
accessed at Ponce Inlet to the south or at St. Augustine
to the north.
Major airlines serve the nearby Daytona Beach
International Airport, Orlando
International Airport, and Jacksonville Airport. Private
aircraft and Corporate jet aircraft can land at
the Flagler County Airport off of State Route 100 across from
Flagler Palm Coast High School.
The County’s largest community is
PALM COAST, a thriving
development with a lovely hometown feel. Palm Coast, a
unique city that lives in harmony with
nature is a
paradise set in a forest. Lush native trees and plants
along the parkways are reminiscent of "old
Florida". This charming city near the sea, is known for
its sparkling salt and fresh water canals, the beautiful
Intracoastal Waterway, parks and tree canopied paths
which beckon with every breeze. Palm Coast has numerous
inviting golf courses to test your skill. |