A Little History

Flagler Beach, Florida, is a narrow island between the Intracoastal Waterway and Highway A1A along the Atlantic Ocean. The beautiful, unspoiled, traffic-free beaches are naturally attractive to tourists, winter residents from the northand summer residents from surrounding areas, as well as fishermen and permanent residents who know that Flagler Beach is a perfect place to live.

The intracoastal Waterway, constructed in 1890, is a wide, deep-water channel through wetlands and marshes, used for commercial and recreational boating. Blue crabs, tarpon, and bass are plentiful, heron and egret wade in the shallows, manatees and dolphin play and feed.

The first development in Flagler Beach was named Ocean City and was located on the west bank of the inland waterway. In 1913, the first home was built, and it soon grew to include a general store and the Ocean City Post Office.The first oceanfront homestead was granted in 1913 and the first home was built, at what is now South Second Street and A1A. This was just the beginning of a growing beach-side community. As the beach proved to be a popular attraction for campers, picnickers, surfbathers and fishermen. The United States Post Office declared "Flagler Beach" the official name in 1923.

Just relax and enjoy . . . take a stroll out on the pier or walk along our environmentally friendly, recycled plastic walkway... on the bluff of the dunes to south 7th street. Watch the locals fish at the water's edge or the surfers to "catch a wave" on some of the best waves in the area. Sunbathe, beachcomb for shells, jog or even turtle watch! During May to the end of October, Flagler Beach is a protected sea turtle nesting area. The eggs hatch and the baby sea turtles head for the ocean. The Flagler Beach Ocean Rescue is on duty to guard the beach all year with additional resources during the peak season.

Ride bicycles along the Atlantic Ocean from county line to county line - over 20 miles! Walk west from downtown over the new high-rise bridge over the Intracoastal. The view of wetlands, ocean and the charming maritime village is magnificent. Take an eco-tour of our wetland wooden walkway from Wickline Park to Flagship Harbor Park.

For the avid fisherman... it's the perfect place to enjoy great fishing. Cast off from the municipal Flagler Beach Pier, surf fish at the ocean's edge or launch your boat from either the county boat dock or the State Park. Try your luck - Snook, Blues, Whiting, Flounder, Spots, Redfish, Snapper, Sheepshead, Tarpon - the ocean waters and the Intercoastal Waterway abound with a variety of fish to catch! Don't forget our eco-tourism!

If you prefer golf or tennis... Flagler Beach has two public tennis courts and a 9-hole golf course. In Flagler County there are several 18-hole golf courses, tennis courts and an olympic-size pool.

Flagler Beach is a beautifully preserved town whose unspoiled natural beauty and serene beaches are unprecented throughout this state. Visiting Flagler Beach is like stepping in time to the glory of days of "Old Florida." Schedule a visit or live here and you'll want to stay forever.

• Flagler County Beach Pier
• County Boat Dock
• State Park
• Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic Park
• Flagler County Beaches
• Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
• Old Salt Beach Park
• Lehigh Trail
• Princess Place Preserve
• Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

• Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park
• Flagship Harbor State Park
• River to Sea Preserve
• The Blueways Project
• Graham Swamp Conservation Area
• Marineland

• Flagler Beach Historical Museum
• Florida Agricultural Museum
• Holden House Museum