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Planning a St. Augustine day trip during your stay in Flagler Beach? Excellent choice. You get the best of both worlds: a relaxed, salty oceanfront escape in a retro beach town, and an easy drive north to the nation's oldest city, where Spanish stone forts, brick-lined streets, grand Gilded Age buildings, local shops, and seriously good dining await. From Bombora Oceanfront Suites, St. Augustine is roughly 40–50 minutes away by car, depending on traffic and your chosen route.

What if your Florida beach getaway came with a little Spanish history, Gilded Age grandeur, local shopping, and a plate of cinnamon-sweet treats on the side? That’s the beauty of staying in Flagler Beach. You can enjoy quiet mornings by the Atlantic, then take an easy drive north to St. Augustine: the nation’s oldest city: for a full day of cobblestone streets, centuries-old landmarks, charming shops, and memorable dining. And when the history-filled day is done? You return t

Picture this: you wake up to the soft rhythm of the Atlantic, reach for your morning Coffee, and watch the first warm light stretch across Flagler Beach’s cinnamon-colored sand. No crowded hotel hallway. No packing the car just to reach the shoreline. No wondering whether “ocean view” really means ocean view... At Bombora Oceanfront Suites, you’re just steps from the sand : just steps from the Surf, Sun, and easygoing charm of a classic Florida beach town. Our small, family-o

WordPress version What makes a great beach stay feel like a real getaway? Is it the salty morning air? The sound of waves rolling in before anyone else is awake? Having enough space to spread out, make breakfast, toss sandy towels in the wash, and settle into a Sleeper Sofa after a full day in the Sun? At Bombora Oceanfront Suites, we think it’s all of the above. Our small, family-owned property in Flagler Beach blends the retro charm of a classic beach town with the modern c

WordPress version Labor Day weekend is almost here : September 5–7, 2026 : and if you are still looking for a last-minute Florida beach getaway, consider taking the road less crowded. Instead of squeezing onto the packed beaches and busy streets of larger coastal destinations, head to Flagler Beach. This relaxed, retro beach town offers salty air, cinnamon-colored sand, local restaurants, and the kind of easygoing Atlantic atmosphere that makes you exhale the moment you arriv

Labor Day Weekend is almost here : September 5–7, 2026 : and there’s still time to trade packed holiday beaches, long lines, and complicated travel plans for a few salty, easygoing days by the Atlantic. Our local suggestion? Flagler Beach. This relaxed Florida beach town has the classic, retro charm many travelers are searching for: cinnamon-colored sand, friendly cafés, casual restaurants, Cold Drinks, and plenty of room to breathe. No giant resort scene. No racing from one

Flagler Beach has a way of making you slow down. Maybe it’s the cinnamon-colored sand. Maybe it’s the retro beach-town buildings, the salty breeze, or the way locals seem to know exactly where to find the best breakfast, the quietest stretch of beach, and the coldest Ice Cream on a warm afternoon... The pier is wonderful, of course. But the real charm of Flagler Beach lives just beyond the obvious stops : in the low-key cafés, old-Florida restaurants, independent shops, and u

There is something wonderfully distinct about Flagler Beach... The highway hum fades. The salty air rolls in. Cinnamon-colored sand stretches beside A1A, and the whole town seems to exhale. No high-rise maze. No frantic resort energy. Just a retro Florida beach town with friendly faces, classic Surf culture, local flavor, and plenty of room to slow down. The Flagler Pier may be the obvious landmark, but regulars know the best parts of town are often a few blocks beyond the ma

WordPress version There’s something wonderfully easy about a Daytona Beach day trip from Flagler Beach. You get the big attractions, the roaring Speedway, classic Boardwalk energy, salty ocean air, and a lighthouse full of history, then you return to a quieter stretch of coast where your sandals are still sandy and the Atlantic is right outside your door. That’s the beauty of using Bombora Oceanfront Suites as your relaxed oceanfront home base. Daytona Beach is close enough f

There’s a certain magic to a Florida day trip that starts with salty Atlantic air and ends with your toes in the sand. Stay in Flagler Beach, and Daytona Beach is close enough for a full day of racing history, retro boardwalk fun, oceanfront bites, and a lighthouse climb : without giving up the calm, cozy feeling of a smaller beach town. From Bombora Oceanfront Suites, Daytona Beach is roughly 20–30 miles south, or about 30–35 minutes by car in typical traffic. That means you

Planning a Florida family vacation shouldn’t feel like coordinating a military operation. You want Sun, Surf, good food, and enough breathing room for everyone to actually relax... right? That’s where Flagler Beach comes in. This retro little beach town offers a slower, saltier kind of escape: with cinnamon-colored sand, a classic pier, walkable restaurants, and wide-open Atlantic views. And when you stay in one of the oceanfront suites at Bombora Oceanfront Suites, the logis

Family beach vacations should feel like a break: not a group project involving traffic, parking, meal negotiations, and a suitcase full of “just in case” items. That’s where Flagler Beach comes in. This laid-back stretch of Florida’s Atlantic coast offers the good stuff: cinnamon-colored sand, salty breezes, classic Surf-town charm, casual restaurants, and plenty of room for kids to be kids. Better yet, staying in the right place can make the entire trip easier. At Bombora Oc

There’s a certain kind of vacation magic that happens when you can leave the car parked all day. Wake up to the salty hush of the Atlantic. Slip on your sandals. Walk downstairs for morning Coffee, wander toward the pier for breakfast, and spend the afternoon moving between Surf, Sun, and one delicious local bite after another. No traffic. No hunting for parking. No hauling everyone back into the car just to find tacos. Just steps from your suite… and just steps from your nex

There’s a sweet spot in the Florida beach calendar: and it arrives in September. Summer’s busiest travel weeks have eased. The Atlantic is still warm. The sun is still generous. And Flagler Beach settles into its favorite rhythm: salty mornings, uncrowded sand, casual seafood lunches, golden-hour walks, and evenings that feel wonderfully unhurried... So, why visit Flagler Beach in September? Because you get the best parts of summer without quite as much of the summer rush. 1

Flagler Beach is famous for its cinnamon-colored sand, salty breezes, and easygoing retro beach-town rhythm. But what if your Florida beach getaway could include more than Surf and Sun? Beyond the shoreline, a quieter side of the coast is waiting , boardwalks winding through salt marsh, butterflies moving through native gardens, ancient live oaks, black-water creeks, and wide-open stretches of beach where shorebirds do their thing. These are some of our favorite hidden gems

There’s something wonderfully easy about a beach vacation when your suite feels less like a hotel room and more like your own little slice of the coast. You wake up to the soft hush of the Atlantic. You make Coffee without putting on real shoes. Someone stretches out on the sleeper sofa while someone else starts breakfast. Later, you walk across the dune walk-over, toes in the Cinnamon sand within minutes... That’s the Bombora way. At Bombora Oceanfront Suites in Flagler Beac

What makes a great beach stay feel like a real getaway? Is it the salty morning air? The sound of waves rolling in before anyone else is awake? Or maybe it’s having enough space to spread out, make breakfast, toss sandy towels in the wash, and settle into a Sleeper Sofa after a full day in the Sun... At Bombora Oceanfront Suites, we think it’s all of the above. Our small, family-owned property in Flagler Beach brings together the easygoing charm of a retro beach town with the

There’s beach access... and then there’s direct beach access. One means loading the car, hunting for parking, carrying chairs across a busy road, and hoping everyone remembers the sunscreen. The other means waking up, grabbing your Coffee, and heading toward the sand via the dune walk-over right in front of your stay. At Bombora Oceanfront Suites, the difference is easy to feel. Our small, family-owned property places you just steps from the sand in Flagler Beach, Florida: wi

What if you could wake up beside the Atlantic, sip your morning Coffee with the Surf rolling in, and be strolling through one of America’s most historic cities before lunch? You can. St. Augustine is an easy day trip from Flagler Beach: and one of the best ways to enjoy both sides of Florida: salty, cinnamon-colored beach days and cobblestone streets filled with centuries of stories. Stay in one of our Flagler Beach vacation rentals at Bombora Oceanfront Suites, then spend a

Planning a family vacation in Florida? You could choose a busy resort, spend your days navigating crowds, and pack everyone into one standard hotel room... Or you could wake up to the Atlantic, walk barefoot to the beach, and make a relaxed oceanfront town your home base. That’s the magic of Flagler Beach. This classic Florida beach town has the salty, easygoing atmosphere families love: plus the convenience of being within reach of some of Central Florida’s biggest attractio