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Flagler Beach
Give Flagler Beach 1–2 nights for a quiet A1A beach town with a pier and low-rise motels; skip it as a base if you want nightlife or a walkable downtown.
Flagler Beach is a small Atlantic town on A1A between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, with about 6 miles of beach, a municipal pier and low-rise motels rather than resorts. It works as a one- or two-night stop on a First Coast drive, or as a beach day from Palm Coast. You need a car: the strip is long and spread along the highway.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season), plus race weekends in nearby Daytona Beach
- Airports
- DAB · JAX · MCO · SFB
- Nights
- 1–2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Flagler Beach911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Flagler Beach Police (non-emergency)386-517-2020
- Flagler County Sheriff (non-emergency)386-313-4911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Flagler Beach, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA low-crime small town; the real risks are rip currents, summer heat and storms.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 386-517-2020 Flagler Beach Police (non-emergency) · 386-313-4911 Flagler County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDAB Daytona Beach International (Closest; about 30–40 min by car via I-95 and SR-100).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: A1A runs north–south through town and I-95 is about 10 min west.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Street or quick mealSandwich or sub$9–15
- Beerdraught at a bar / six-pack at a store$6–9$10–14
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–30
- Museum or sight ticketState park entry per vehicleabout $5
- Budget bedChain hotel near Palm Coast, double, a night, per roomUS$90
- Mid-range bedBeach motel double room, a night, per roomUS$170
- High-end bedBeach motel double room, a night, per roomUS$300
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$150 · High US$280
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DAB Daytona Beach International (Closest; about 30–40 min by car via I-95 and SR-100) · JAX Jacksonville International (About 1 h 30 min by car south on I-95) · MCO Orlando International (About 1 h 30–2 h by car; the usual choice for cheaper fares) · SFB Orlando Sanford International (About 1 h 15 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Flagler Beach: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is the practical choice: A1A runs north–south through town and I-95 is about 10 min west. Parking near the pier and beach approaches is limited in season. Bikes and walking work for the pier-to-downtown stretch only; there is no useful local bus for visitors.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45–60 min
Drive north on A1A, then I-95 or the coastal route
Old-town streets, fort and museums; a full day or an easy half day.
Door to door: About 15–25 min
Drive north on A1A or I-95
Chain hotels, groceries and the Intracoastal; useful for supplies and overflow beds.
Door to door: About 20–30 min
Drive north on A1A
Resort golf and beach; day access rules vary, check before you go.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
Drive north on A1A, then I-95 or SR-A1A
Doable as a day, but a long one; better as an overnight on a northbound drive.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Drive north on I-95
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep one night.
Vilano Beach
goDoor to door: About 50–70 min
Drive north via A1A and the St. Augustine area
Quiet beach north of St. Augustine; pair it with the old town.
Orange Park
skipDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
Drive north-west on I-95 then I-295
Suburban Jacksonville; nothing here that beats the coast for a short trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ocean Shore Blvd (A1A) south of the pier
Motels and small inns facing the beach; walk to the pier and the south beach. Best for one night with a car.
A1A north of the pier
Quieter stretch toward Gamble Rogers and the Intracoastal side; fewer places to eat within walking distance.
Palm Coast / Hammock Beach
Chain hotels and resorts 10–20 min north; more rooms and amenities, less of the old beach-town strip.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–230 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beach motel double room1 × 2 nights × US$170 | US$340 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$150 | US$600 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 | US$60 |
| Fuel, about 100 km of local driving1 × US$10 | US$10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Pier fishing, day pass2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$106 |
| Trip total≈ US$292 per person per day, bed included | US$1,166 |
Rates jump in season and on Daytona event weekends
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Sandwich or sub | $9–15 |
| Casual seafood plate | $18–30 |
| Beer: draught at a bar / six-pack at a store | $6–9 / $10–14 |
| Beach motel double, per nightHigher in season and on event weekends | $110–300 |
| Pier fishing day pass | about $10 |
| State park entry per vehicle | about $5 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov; check evacuation zones and storm forecasts before booking a beachfront room in late summer.
- Swim near lifeguarded areas: Atlantic rip currents are the main risk here.
- A1A floods in heavy rain and storm surge; check road status before driving through.
- Daytona Beach race and bike events fill regional hotels and raise rates — book ahead or avoid those dates.
- Beach driving rules and turtle-season restrictions on nearby beaches vary by county: check signs.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Flagler Beach Police (non-emergency)
- 386-517-2020
- Flagler County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 386-313-4911
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Flagler Beach Police (non-emergency)386-517-2020
- Flagler County Sheriff (non-emergency)386-313-4911
Embassy
No embassies here; consulates are in Miami and Atlanta, embassies in Washington, DC. US visitors: contact your country's nearest consulate.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DAB airport → Flagler Beach, taxi or rideshare: about $45–70, 30–40 min
- MCO airport → Flagler Beach, rideshare: about $120–180, 1 h 30–2 h
- Rental car, one day: from about $60 plus fuel
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach access? — Where is the beach access?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Flagler Beach. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, hurricane season), plus race weekends in nearby Daytona Beach · month by month →
- 4 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contracts for DAB, JAX, MCO and SFB with field-checked drive times and a late-arrival fallback.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the pier and downtown, south A1A, north A1A and Gamble Rogers, and the Intracoastal side.
- Place pages with verified hours and fees (pier, Gamble Rogers, historical museum) and eat pages with last orders and closed days.
- Storm and flood fixtures so A1A closures and evacuation notices can go green.