2017-18 Fantastic Flagler Visitor & Newcomer Guide 2017-2018 Fantastic Flagler Visitor Newcomer Guide | Page 18

OUR NEIGHBORHOODS Unblemished by high-rises, Flagler Beach welcomes visitors from the start with miles of unobstructed views along A1A, so taking the scenic route is not just a choice, but a must. You won’t find any chain hotels or restaurants, so expect to be greeted and treated like a friend by the locals. You’re more likely to see golf carts zipping around town than the usual traffic jam. Pet-friendly beaches, the ability to immerse in the local culture and outdoor experiences have lured visitors to Flagler Beach for decades and the laid back eco-friendly Old Florida charm of the area is vastly undisturbed. FACTOIDS B  efore incorporating as Flagler Beach in 1925, the town was originally called Ocean City. N  ominated in 2013 by Budget Travel as one of “America’s Coolest Small Towns” T  he Flagler Beach exit off of I-95 (exit 284) is the closest exit to the beach from Maine to Miami, just three short miles T  he city was designated by TripAdvisor as the third best destination in the country for affordable beach travel for Summer 2016. So set up a chair and watch surfers dance on waves and spot dolphins or sea turtles, all against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunrise. You’ll get to unwind on an uncrowded beach that’s easily accessible, yet feels like you’re worlds away. POPULATION 4,999 16    flaglerchamber.org  •  visitflagler.com *2016 Estimate; US Census Bureau FLAGLER BEACH SHOPPING FLAGLER BEACH MUNICAPAL PIER