Palm Coast, Florida, is a coastal community in Flagler County, Florida. Nestled on the Atlantic coast between Daytona Beach and St. Augustine, this hidden gem is building a reputation for its natural beauty and its world class golf. The area offers a laid-back coastal atmosphere with historical sites, outdoor activities, local cuisine, and natural sanctuaries like Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.
Palm Coast’s beaches feature coquina rock formations. Coquina, the Spanish word for “tiny shell,” is a naturally occurring rock and sand composed of tiny, compacted shell fragments from ancient marine life and formed over millions of years. The coquina rock creates a distinct, cinnamon-colored sand that is a hallmark of this area’s beaches. Only 20 miles north in St. Augustine is the Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fort in the United States which was built entirely with coquina rock.
Florida’s Palm Coast is a nature lover’s paradise with the wildlife-rich Intracoastal Waterway and the fauna and flora of the Atlantic Ocean beaches. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle in beautiful surroundings with historic oaks, towering pines and indigenous vegetation. Get away from the grind and unwind at any of the Palm Coast’s parks, preserves and trails showcasing pristine Florida landscapes.
Golf courses like the Ocean Course at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa define the area as an excellent golfing destination. The award-winning, Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course is known for its six signature holes directly on the Atlantic Ocean. Its challenging four-hole finish is nicknamed “The Bear Claw” – the most challenging of the whole course.
