Palm Coast, Florida

Palm Coast: A city in Flagler County, Florida.

About

Palm Coast is a city located in the county of Flagler in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 75,180 and a population density of 302 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 92,350 inhabitants.

The city was created 57 years ago in 1968.

Palm Coast is located in northeastern Florida along the state's Atlantic coast. It was developed by the ITT Corporation in 1969 as a planned city. Palm Coast officially incorporated as a city in 1999.

Key Facts About Palm Coast

Population: Approximately 88,000 as of 2019

Economy: Major employers include the Flagler County School District, AdventHealth and Publix. Many residents commute to jobs in St. Augustine or Jacksonville.

Geography: Palm Coast spans 70 square miles along the coast. It features rivers, marshes and intracoastal waterways. The Princess Place Preserve offers hiking trails through wetlands.

Things to Do in Palm Coast

Some highlights for visitors to Palm Coast include:

• Palm Coast beaches - Miles of peaceful, uncrowded beaches for swimming, fishing and relaxing. Popular spots include Jungle Hut Park and Washington Oaks State Park.
• Palm Coast & Flagler Beaches Golf Courses - Two scenic public golf courses located in Palm Coast.
• intracoastal waterway - Perfect for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding and spotting wildlife.
• Palm Coast Historical Society Museum - Learn about the area's history and view exhibits. Housed in the historic Florida Agricultural Museum building.
• Flagler County Flea Market - Large outdoor flea market open Fridays-Sundays with food, antiques, crafts and produce.

In summary, Palm Coast is an affordable coastal town with a relaxed pace and plenty of outdoor recreation. It offers easy access to neighboring cities while maintaining a small-town feel.

Quick Facts about Palm Coast

Population	92,350 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	Florida (United States)
County	Flagler County
Phone Area Codes	386
Area	248.77 km2
Latitude & Longitude	29.5850,-81.2078
Altitude	3 feet / 1 meters
Establishment	January 01, 1969 (57 years ago)
Time Zone	America/New_York
Local time	17:58:51 (22nd April 2026)
Postal code	32137
Density	371 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	18.59% (2010-2020)
Weather	78℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather

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Geography

Palm Coast is located at 29°35'6"N 81°12'28"W (29.5849700, -81.2078400).

Palm Coast map

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Weather

78°F

Partly Sunny

2 to 9 mph E Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

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Best Things to Do in Palm Coast

1Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

Rating: 4.8 (2477)

6400 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13864466780 | Website available

2James F. Holland Memorial Park

Rating: 4.7 (1202)

18 Florida Park Dr N, Palm Coast, FL 32164, United States View details

Phone: +13869862323 | Website available

3Bing's Landing

Rating: 4.6 (1112)

5862 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13863134020 | Website available

4Princess Place Preserve

Rating: 4.8 (708)

2500 Princess Place Rd, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13863134020 | Website available

5River to Sea Preserve

Rating: 4.8 (639)

9805 N Ocean Shore Blvd, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13863134020

Where to Eat in Palm Coast

1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Rating: 4.3 (2836)

4 Kingswood Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13864452127 | Website available

2Metro Diner

Rating: 4.5 (1972)

250 Palm Coast Pkwy NE #250, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13869514490 | Website available

3Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Rating: 4.4 (1689)

5294 FL-100, Palm Coast, FL 32164, United States View details

Phone: +13865862924 | Website available

4Outback Steakhouse

Rating: 4.1 (1506)

45 Plaza Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13864466280 | Website available

5Denny's

Rating: 3.8 (1186)

7 Kings Hwy, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13864459000 | Website available

Where to Stay in Palm Coast

1Econo Lodge

Rating: 3.2 (311)

5 Kingswood Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137, United States View details

Phone: +13864464457 | Website available

Services and Civic Places in Palm Coast

1Palm Coast City Hall

Rating: 4.3 (34)

160 Lake Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164 View details

Phone: +13869862360 | Website available

2Palm Coast Code Enforcement

Rating: 1.9 (15)

106 City Hall, Palm Coast, FL 32164 View details

Phone: +13869863764 | Website available

3Palm Coast Road Department

Rating: 3 (2)

1 Wellfield Grade, Palm Coast, FL 32137 View details

Phone: +13864466756 | Website available

4Palm Coast City Manager

160 Lake Ave, Palm Coast, FL 32164 View details

Phone: +13869863702 | Website available

5Baileysville Beach

32 8th Avenue, Palm Coast, FL 32137 View details

Phone: +13869863700

Distance to Other Cities

Palm Coast distances to largest Florida cities

• Jacksonville
• Miami
• Tampa
• Orlando
• St. Petersburg
• Hialeah
• Port Saint Lucie
• Cape Coral
• Tallahassee
• Fort Lauderdale
• Pembroke Pines
• Hollywood
• Miramar
• Gainesville
• Coral Springs
• Palm Bay
• Clearwater
• Lakeland