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The Location Makes the
Lifestyle Complete

Ocala, Florida

Gently rolling hills, natural springs, horse country, and an easy drive to Orlando, Tampa, and both coasts. Ocala gives you the best of Florida without the crowds.

  • 90 min to Orlando & Tampa

  • No state income tax

  • 4 hospitals nearby

  • One of Ocala's painted horse sculptures standing in a small town-centre park.
  • Two people fishing from a small boat on a still, spring-fed river lined with cypress.
  • A bunting-draped gazebo on a raised stage in a downtown Ocala square, an American flag flying above.
  • Cyclist biking on a trail in Ocala Florida
  • A couple paddling a red kayak on clear spring water beside a wooded bank.

Why Ocala, Florida

The best of Central Florida

Spend your mornings outdoors and your evenings downtown, Ocala has room for both, all just minutes from home.

  • Silver Springs glass-bottom boat

    Natural Beauty & Outdoor Life

    Silver Springs State Park, Ocala National Forest, natural springs, hiking trails, and horse farms. Nature is minutes away.

  • Aerial view of Ocala, Florida

    A Thriving Small City

    Historic downtown Ocala, local restaurants, arts venues, the Appleton Museum, and a growing cultural scene.

Nearby in Ocala

Never Far From What You Need

Everything from everyday conveniences to local favorites, all a short drive from home.

  • Shopping

    Major retail shops and local boutiques.

    • Target

    • Walmart

    • Kohl's

    • Dillard's

    • Macy's

    • Marshalls

  • Dining

    Local favorites and familiar names.

    • Bonefish Grill

    • Big Lee's BBQ

    • Cody's

    • Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

    • Amrit Palace

  • Arts & Entertainment

    Live shows, film, and music year-round.

    • Ocala Civic Theatre

    • Marion Theatre

    • Ocala Symphony Orchestra

Helpful local resources

Get to know Ocala and Marion County

Explore trusted resources for local news, events, recreation, parks, community services, and more.

Visitor info
A white gazebo on a brick town square, flanked by palms and shopfronts.

www.ocalamarion.com

Explore Ocala/Marion

Visitor info
An open guidebook and folded map laid out on a table by the water.

www.visitflorida.com

Ocala travel guide

Local news
A folded local newspaper resting on a café table among flowering shrubs.

www.ocala.com

Local news

Visitor info
An aerial view of downtown Ocala's low-rise blocks among trees.

www.ocalafl.gov

City of Ocala

Visitor info
A couple talking on a tree-lined downtown street with shopfronts and palms at sunset.

www.ocalacep.com

Chamber of commerce

Parks
A sandy trail winding through pine scrub under a pale sun.

www.floridadep.gov

Trails & greenways

Parks
A wooden Ocala National Forest entrance sign beside a sandy path through tall pines.

www.fs.usda.gov

Ocala National Forest

Parks
A wooden bench beneath a spreading oak, with a gazebo across the lawn.

www.ocalafl.gov

City parks & recreation

Parks
A rowboat moored on a still cypress-lined river.

www.floridastateparks.org

Silver Springs State Park

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