The west side of the park offers views of the Matanzas River and nature preserves beyond, while the Atlantic side offers coquina rock formations for landscape photography and numerous sea bird populations. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River, the 0.75-mile stretch of beach is a photographer's paradise.
The formal gardens are the centerpiece of the park on the west side, with displays of native and non-native plant species including azaleas, camellias and bird of paradise. The gardens have winding reflection ponds sheltered by 200-year-old oak trees covered in Spanish moss. Both landscape and flower photography opportunities are abundant.
When
Date October 11, 2025
Time 8:30 AM
Admission Fees
$5.00 per vehicle (please have exact amount due and use the Honor Box to pay)
Where
6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast FL
(1 hr. 10 minutes from Jacksonville)
Contact - Rebecca Jansen
804-615-2069
Parking Info -Garden parking lot
Entrance Info - Garden parking lot
Transportation
Great place to include carpool information, if applicable
Food
Group lunch Rodie’s Place, 5115 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL 32137,
phone:(386) 283-4647
Schedule of Events
No specific event is planned. Move through the gardens or the beach areas as you wish. Re convene at determined by the group for lunch.
Gear
Outline the suggested gear for this outing. Some outings allow for tripods, while others don't. Some outings allow for wheeled camera bags, while others don't. Etc.
Other Tip
Be sure to take a Brochure that has a map of how to get to the Gardens and Ocean Coquina Rocks.
Directions
Include driving directions from Jacksonville in this area.