A Taste of Flagler Beach
BEST FLORIDA RETIREMENT CITIES
If you thought the infamous builder of the Florida East Coast Railway, Henry Flagler was responsible for all of the overpopulated, overdeveloped areas in Florida, here is a different place named in his honor. We believe one of the best Florida retirement cities, Flagler Beach is located a bit north of Daytona Beach in the Palm Coast area and is a breath of fresh air away from the crowded beach towns of the Sunshine State. Flagler Beach and the Palm Coast area harken back to the days when the East coast of Florida was a continuous ribbon dotted with charming villages on the water. Six miles of sandy Atlantic oceanfront comprise Flagler Beach, its nickname is "Florida Peaceful Beach", the Intracoastal Waterway is on the opposite side of this barrier island.
The Palm Coast and Flagler Beach are on the rise in popularity as a destination for retiring Boomers. New homes in Palm Coast FL are going up and for good reason. Bloomberg Magazine ranked Flagler Beach in the top 50 as one of America's Best Affordable Places to Retire. Perhaps a more fitting accolade is the naming of Flagler Beach as one of Florida's Top Four "Beach Hideaways" by Where to Retire Magazine. The current population of Flagler Beach is 4,500 or so and going up. But, what's not to like - 20 minutes north of Daytona's airport and a world away from traffic and congestion, there are still great restaurants and some unique dining experiences in the area.
Waterfront dining is a favored sport on barrier islands and Flagler Beach is no exception to this rule. Restaurants near Palm Coast run the gamut from shack to the mansion and cheap to pricey. There are at least 100 restaurants in the Palm Coast area and any cuisine is available, choices run from sushi to seafood, Mexican to Thai and a great selection of Meditteranean inspired eateries serving New York to Italian style pizza.
Here is a taste of dining experiences in the area.
- Atlantic Grille at the Club at Hammock Beach
The Lodge at Hammock Beach Resort, 105 16th Rd E, Palm Coast, FL 3213
Located in a Golf Resort, this oceanfront restaurant serves steaks, seafood and American Cuisine with a slight Southern accent, Shrimp and Grits are a favorite entree.
- Oceanside Beach Bar and Grill
1848 South Oceanshore Boulevard, Flagler Beach, FL32136
Mediterranean inspired food famous for pizza, Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- High Tides at Snack Jacks
2805 S. Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
This is an open air waterfront restaurant open for lunch and dinner specializing in seafood.
- Belly Bob's Sandwich Shop
1842B S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Open for lunch only, this very popular deli/restaurant is known for Cuban Sandwiches and Chicken Salad
- Flagler Beachfront Winery
611 N Oceanshore Bvld, Flagler Beach, FL 32136
This is a Flagler Beach's answer to the Tapas craze. Tapas, as well as lunch and dinner are served overlooking the water with paired wines and beers. Wines are made on premises with imported grapes.
- By the Sea Cafe
1536 S Oceanshore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL
By the Sea Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch only and takes the weekend on Monday and Tuesday. Very popular for waterfront dining in the early morning featuring cooked to order egg dishes and breakfast and brunch.
- Funky Pelican
215 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach, FL 32136
Open all day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner on the beach, the Funky Pelican is known for Bloody Marys, Lobster Tacos and it's Fish Rueben sandwich.
Come get a slice of Old Florida at Flagler Beach and check out the restaurants near Palm Coast. After lunch, take a tour of the new homes in Palm Coast FL. We believe this area is one of the best Florida retirement cities. New homes in Palm Coast FL start in the low $100,000's and go up from there.
Fall is a great time to explore Flagler Beach, the heat of summer is gone yet a day at the beach is still on the menu. The snowbirds won't arrive until winter sets in up north, so venues are not crowded and it is easy to try any sort of dining that peaks your fancy. Come have a taste of Florida's finest.
If you're exploring Flagler Beach for the first time, ask for our free Palm Coast relocation information to help you learn more about the area.
