Palm Coast Real Estate Listings of Houses and Homes for Sale in Flagler County, Florida


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Palm Coast

The land now known as Palm Coast was originally owned and developed by ITT Corporation. The original development plan included 48,000 homes on about 65.6 square miles. The region includes 23 miles of saltwater canals and twice as many freshwater canals. Palm Coast is well-known for these many waterways, which add a great deal of charm to this seaside community.

If golf is your sport, Palm Coast is the perfect destination. Palm Coast is home to one of the best golf resorts in the country, Palm Coast Golf Resort. The facility is located in a scenic wooded area and has five courses designed such renowned pros as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. Each of the resort’s courses has its own style and its own difficulties. Golfers may also wish to try out the challenging six-hole course along the Atlantic at Ocean Hammock Golf Club. In addition to golf, the resort and surrounding area provide a variety of fine dining choices nearby. Golf is important in Palm Coast, but it’s not the only sport to enjoy. Other popular Palm Coast activities include water sports, hiking, walking, tennis or beach-going. Flagler County has 19 miles of relatively quiet white sand beaches. Boating, surfing, jet-skiing, water skiing and fishing are also popular. Several businesses along the coast provide rental equipment for visitors. For tennis players, the Player’s Racquet Club in Palm Coast has 18 courts, including clay, hard and grass surfaces. The club also hosts several USTA national events each year.

Nearby sites to see include Marineland, Holden House Museum, Florida Agricultural Museum and the Flagler Beach Historical Museum. Marineland is primarily a research center, but does offer dolphin shows and aquarium and tropical reef displays. Holden House Museum and Flagler Beach Historical Museum provide glimpses into the history of the Flagler County lifestyle. The agricultural museum is an outdoor educational park, offering tribute to Florida’s diverse heritage. It’s only a 25 minute drive to the charming parks, fine dining and shopping of the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine. As an alternative to sightseeing and enjoying the outdoors, one can drive 30 minutes into Daytona Beach, a popular tourist destination south of Palm Coast. Daytona Beach is known for its beaches, shopping, dining and nightlife, and provides an exciting getaway for Palm Coast residents.