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This park is famous for its formal gardens, but it also preserves the original habitat of a northeast Florida barrier island.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is a Florida State Park located near Palm Coast, Florida, along A1A. The park is made up of 425 acres and is most famous for its formal gardens, but it also preserves the original habitat of a northeast Florida barrier island.
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Parking lot and bathrooms with beach access. Unrelated to the plantation site.
Situated on both sides of A1A, this county park offers beach access to the east and a maritime shrub landscape to the west, complete with hiking trails, picnic areas, and a launch for kayaks and canoes on the Matanzas River. Group camping is also available for a fee, call for reservations.
Marineland of Florida
Home to several dolphins that reside in a 1.3-million gallon habitat, this attraction lends the town its name and was one of Florida's first tourist attractions. Open daily, the facility offers a variety of interactive programs for guests, including the chance to take a dip and swim with the animals.
Multiple kayak tours depart from the Marineland Marina and head out into the extensive natural areas around the Matanzas River. Also offered is a small motorboat tour powered by vegetable oil. Guides are certified University of Florida Master Naturalists and tours include free admission to the Marineland Dolphin Adventure.
Birdwatching and beach access.
Palm Coast Marina
Slips at the marina are available for reservation via the website.