[gustafse]

Hello - I may be moving to northeast FL for work. I have been presented with a great career opportunity in Palm Coast that I do not think I can pass up. The problem is I have spent a lot of time in some of the best cities (LA, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, Manhattan etc.) but not any time in North East FL. I would not have to stay in Palm Coast forever, but I would need to work here for at least a year, maybe two.

I am mid 20s and what I enjoy most about the cities listed above are the events (fairs, concerts, sporting events), weekend fun (bars/lounges), and other mid 20 year olds. I would like to learn to surf as well!

I have heard that is not Palm Coast at all. I hear Jax is a large city but large as in spread out and not a bustling metropolitan area. I hear St. Augustine is great but small (Has a college, not sure how many students?) The last city I would consider living in is Daytona. I went there when I was 16 and there was nothing happening! The locals said unless its bike week or spring break it is dead. I believe those are my choices with a commute to Palm Coast (and of course I could live in Palm Coast...)

So what are your opinions?? Best place I could commute to Palm Coast from with some culture, weekend fun, and most importantly others my age.

Thanks for your help in advance!

[kyle19125]

I would opt for St Augustine. It's a small town but because of it's tourism industry it offers more per capita in terms of things to do as a result. It's also closer to Jacksonville which is where you would probably wind up often on the weekends. Daytona Beach is kind of "downmarket" and has little to offer someone with a professional background in my opinion. Ormond Beach is nice but has little going on. Palm Coast is nice as well (most areas), but very family-oriented and has basically zero going on for young singles. Even the south side of Jacksonville would be a hellish trek (an hour or more each way) and the only area completely suitable for young professionals.

[kv1guy]

Also if you do live in Palm Coast, avoid all those ghetto duplex rentals in the B section! Oh, in case you didn't know, Palm Coast is divided up into sections, B, C, F, etc. All the streets in each section start with the letter of the section.