SperlingViews - Flagler_Beach, Florida

Flagler Beach has a few characteristics that make it geographically unique: 1. It is the closest beach to I-95 along the entire eastern US coast (approx. 3 mi.). 2. It is the only beach in Florida where A1A runs right alongside the ocean, with no buildings east of the highway (save for 1 restaurant and 1 B&B at the south end of town) and no obstruction of the ocean view. You can pull off of A1A, park at the top of the dunes, and walk down any number of dune walks right onto the beach. 3. It is a very narrow barrier island, allowing for both river and Ocean views from single-family homes (at the north end of town). Anywhere else you would have to be in a high rise. There are no chain hotels nor chain restaurants in Flagler Beach, giving it a unique small-town ambience that is hard to find in Florida with its tourism-dominated economy.[read more...]

Flagler beach is pretty cool. Crime rate is more than a 4 out of 10. Probably more like a 6. Theres alot of alcoholics and surf bums, the center of town can get a little crazy at night. But its a nice town. Southside is nice. Northside Flagler is a little bit less ritzy, especially the closer you get to Beverly beach. I've lived here most of my life and I've liked it alot.[read more...]