Palm Coast, Florida
Palm Coast is a city of 98,258 people in Flagler County, Florida, founded in 1969.
Why visit Palm Coast
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 141 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Epic, City Repertory Theatre, Bunnell Coquina City Hall and Bunnell Water Tower.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Palm Coast
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Palm Coast
Palm Coast is a city in Flagler County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 89,258, an increase of almost 200% since the 2000 count of 32,832. The population was estimated to be 98,411 as of July 1, 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Palm Coast, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Cottage Oven
Farm and orchard · 3.9 mi
101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast
Su 10:00-15:00
Museums and landmarks28
Bunnell Coquina City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Unique one-story public building constructed of locally quarried coquina stone
Bunnell Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Water tower in Bunnell, Florida
Cherokee Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Building in the United States of America
Mala Compra Plantation Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Archaeological site in Palm Coast, Florida
Marineland of Florida
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.3 mi
Oceanarium in Florida
Old Bunnell State Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Vocational Agriculture Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Washington Oaks State Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
State park in Florida, United States
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 9.3 mi
Holden House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Long Creek Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 3.8 mi
1050 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast
Mo-Su 07:00-19:00
Cypress Knoll Country Club
Golf course · 3.5 mi
53 Easthampton Boulevard, Palm Coast
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes141
Ai Japanese Restaurant
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
208 St Joe Plaza Dr, Palm Coast
Mo-Sa 16:30-21:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 1.6 mi
160 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
China One
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
1220 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast
Su-Mo 10:30-22:00, We-Th 10:30-22:00, Fr 10:30-22:30, Sa 10:45-22:30
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 1.7 mi
225 Cypress Edge Drive, Palm Coast
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00, Fr 08:00-20:00, Sa 07:30-22:00, Su 07:30-21:00
Joe's NY Pizza & Pasta
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
1070 Palm Coast Parkway NorthWest, Palm Coast
Su-Mo 16:00-21:00, Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.7 mi
45 Plaza Drive, Palm Coast
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30, Su 11:00-21:00
Say Cheese
Restaurant · Pizza · 5.0 mi
100 State Street, Bunnell
Mo-Th 11:00 - 21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
216 Palm Coast Parkway Northeast, Palm Coast
Su-Th 05:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 05:00-22:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.4 mi
1298 Palm Coast Parkway Southwest, Palm Coast
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00, Fr 15:00-22:00, Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
The Brown Dog
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
215 Saint Joe Plaza Road, Palm Coast
Tu-Th 16:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 16:00-23:00
129 more on the map.
History
In the late 1950s, most of the land that would become Palm Coast consisted of swamp and pine forest, with only a few farms and beach houses as well as a turpentine distillery. Business activity was concentrated along Florida State Road 100. Tourists paid fees to hunt and fish in the area.
Developed by ITT Community Development Corporation in 1969, the original development plan encompassed 48,000 home sites on approximately 42,000 acres (17,000 ha) of the 68,000 acres (28,000 ha) owned by ITT. Paved streets and central water and sewer served all lots developed within the plan. An extensive water management system was designed to replenish the area's water table, which includes 46 miles (74 km) of freshwater canals and 23 miles (37 km) of saltwater canals. On October 29, 1970, ITT opened Palm Coast's welcome center. This date is now celebrated as Founder's Day.
In 1975, the Flagler County Board of County Commissioners established Palm Coast Service District, which included almost 40,000 acres (16,000 ha). Funds for the district were derived primarily from ad valorem taxes and were used to provide fire services, fire hydrants, street lighting, animal control and emergency services.
From the History section of Palm Coast, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Best Western Plus Flagler Beach Area Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 5.7 mi
200 Flagler Plaza Drive, Palm Coast
Hilton Garden Inn Palm Coast Town Center
Motel and hotel · 5.0 mi
55 Town Center Boulevard, Palm Coast
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Palm Coast
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
16 Kingswood Drive, Palm Coast
Churches and places of worship30
First Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 1.5 mi
6050 Palm Coast Parkway Northwest, Palm Coast
Grace Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.7 mi
1225 Royal Palms Parkway, Palm Coast
Palm Coast United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 4.5 mi
6500 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging30
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic School
School · Catholic · 0.9 mi
4600 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
United Methodist Christian School
School · United Methodist · 1.4 mi
5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
Healthcare18
AdventHealth Central Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1270 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast
MediQuick Urgent Care Centers
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.3 mi
140 Pinnacles Drive, Palm Coast
Parks Dermatology Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
37 Old Kings Road North, Palm Coast
Adventhealth Centra Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.1 mi
61 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast
Map of Palm Coast
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 49°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 62°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 83°F | 70°F | 2.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 76°F | 5.9 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 76°F | 6.3 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 77°F | 6.4 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 76°F | 7.7 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 60°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 53°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palm Coast 6Ne (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Flagler County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Ormond Beach 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Holly Hill 23 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Daytona Beach 25 mi south, about 41 min by car
- Palatka 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- DeLand 36 mi south, about 57 min by car
- New Smyrna Beach 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Nocatee 39 mi north, about 1 h by car
- Orange City 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Green Cove Springs 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Deltona 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Palm Coast Sunset, Andyrkellergmail, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ruby Tuesday, Palm Coast, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bob Evans, Palm Coast, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Outback Steakhouse, Palm Coast, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Home Depot, Palm Coast, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palm Coast Water Tower 20230315 182717, Kiran891, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I95nb Palm Coast Parkway Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Footbridge over a creek off the Matanzas River, Palm Coast, Florida (December 2025), Ben1152000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bunnell Water Tower - West Side View of Elevated Tank, Happy-J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Princess Place Preserve, Mwanner at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Washington Oaks Gardens coquina01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Bunnell Coquina City Hall - Distant Full Front View with Lake Lucille & Fountain, Happy-J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bunnell old bank bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Palm Coast Mala Compra length1, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Florida Marineland01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Bunnell FL Voc Ag Bldg02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Pink Sauce sold at Walmart, Nielsoncaetanosalmeron, CC BY 4.0
- 4th Of July In Florida, John Pickens, CC BY 3.0
- Happy New Year, John Pickens, CC BY 3.0
- Florida I95nb Exit 289, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I95nb Exit 289 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture) 34, gary_leavens, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hallucination (murder forest), Thekiller12312, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The killer (offical drawing of the main villain), Thekiller12312, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I95nb Exit 293 1 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS052-E-42835 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-51678 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-84735 - View of The State of Georgia, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-33038 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-59678 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-21981 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Florida I95nb Exit 293 .5 mile, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I95nb Exit 293, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida I95nb Matanzas Woods Parkway Overpass, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS052-E-43550 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-339169 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-42834 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS019-E-6440 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-51677 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS040-E-54740 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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