We have enjoyed our multiple trips to Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, FL for the past 4 years. It's an easy place for us to get, and easier for traveling with young children! On our first visit Ivan was only 16 months old ... on our last he was 4 years, 10 months!

Our favorite spots:

Hammock Beach Resort Beach & Pools - Initially I was trying to research what resorts had a beach entry pool when Ivan was just walking for obvious reasons! It was near impossible when doing a google search - or I was not using the proper key words! We lucked out with the pools at Hammock Beach Resort. The family pool is beach entry, has 2 waterfalls and a LARGE and non-threatening waterslide. There is also a lazy river, beach entry pool with sand, adult pool (next to the bar) and large hot tub. Breakfast, lunch and cocktails can be ordered and delivered to your spot and the kids have a blast! The beach area at the resort, has towels, lounge chairs and umbrellas for your convenience! They also offer bikes (have smaller bikes good for elementary aged kids and one bike trailer for little ones). We rode to a nearby park (Bings Landing) and picked up BBQ ribs for lunch. Don't forget the natural grass 18-hole putt-putt golf course ... lots of lizards darting across the grass to keep it fun!! 🦎

Heading south, in Flagler Beach we found a super cute and locally made true story about Libby the Lobster. I love finding books on vacation so this was a def gem for me! Flagler Beach also has a pier and ice cream ...

One year, we had to pick up Grammie at the Daytona Beach airport (closest airport to Hammock Beach Resort) and I found the cutest Fire Engine park in Ormond Beach (on the way from Palm Coast to Daytona via A1A). The park is built next to a fire station ... one of the times we were playing there the garage doors were open and the Fireman let us check out the trucks, tools and even gave Ivan a Fireman hat and coloring book! He still talks about the FireStation Park!

On our last visit, we had some serious rain so my google searches included 'indoor playground'. We discovered this gem in Daytona Beach ... That One Fun Place. It was similar to The World Of Bounce at home and had the usual bounce houses, slides and mazes as well as basketball and a air gun nerf type enclosure that was a lot of fun!

Heading NORTH :: If you head north on A1A, you arrive at Mainland Dolphin Adventure. The facility is located on the east side of the road basically on the beach and has various programs and experiences with dolphins, as well as other marine life to check out. Ivan was able to do Touch & Feed (must be 3 yrs and up). It was FAST, but amazing. He did this when he was 3.5 yrs old.

Further north, you come to St. Augustine Beach. Fiesta Falls Putt-Putt Golf has been more than frequently visited by Ivan! It's a cute putt-putt place ... waterfalls to walk through, pirate ships to explore and ice cream at every turn! The beach itself nearby is very beautiful as well.

Last but not least for our northbound adventuring ... St. Augustine, FL, the nations oldest city! There are great shops, restaurants and sights to see. You can purchase a trolley pass to zoom around town or walk. The trolley ride can get a bit long for Ivan, so we like to bring the stroller and hoof it.

This past trip, we explored Castillo de San Marcos (St. Augustine, FL), which is a part of the National Park Service. Rangers share info on weapons, they have soldier uniforms and all. On weekends they even shoot off cannons!

Last but not least (may be the crowd favorite) St. Augustine Alligator Park. This is always a MUST visit for us ... sometimes 2x per FL visit! Lots to do and see. Feed ducks & alligators! and watch a Large alligator feeding! Older kids and adults can enjoy a high ropes course over the park!!

Enjoy your visit to the St. Augustine, FL and Palm Coast, FL area!!!

Captain Underpants (aka Ivan) hopes you have as much fun as he does!!!