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Flagler Beach essentials
Parking
10 public lots nearby, closest 0.1 mi away
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.4 mi away
Showers
Outdoor showers 0.5 mi away
Lifeguards
City Ocean Rescue lifeguards in season: weekends from early May, full staffing through Labor Day (fewer weekday guards once school starts); swim near a tower
Picnic tables
2 mapped nearby
Food & drink
23 restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Rules and fees checked against cityofflaglerbeach.com. Other amenities were mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated September 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About Flagler Beach
Flagler Beach is a low-key, low-rise town on Florida's northeast Atlantic coast, known for its unusual cinnamon-colored sand — tinted by crushed coquina shell — a historic pier, and an old-Florida feel with no high-rise condos. It draws surfers and beachgoers looking for a laid-back stretch between St. Augustine and Daytona. The Atlantic here is warm through the long season and cool in winter. Rip currents are Florida’s deadliest beach hazard, so check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.
Flagler Beach FAQ
When is the best time to visit Flagler Beach?
Late spring through fall brings the warmest water and best beach days. Its quiet, low-rise character keeps it relaxed even in season.
Why is the sand at Flagler Beach a reddish color?
The sand is tinted by crushed coquina shell, giving it a distinctive cinnamon hue. For today’s conditions, see the live readings and safety flag above.
Is Flagler Beach good for surfing?
It’s a popular, laid-back surf spot on the northeast coast. Surf and rip-current conditions vary daily — check the live surf height and rip-current risk above and swim near a lifeguard.
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