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Ocala is a peaceful town in central Florida, approximately 78 miles west of Daytona Beach. This is horse country, and Ocala is known as the center for Thoroughbred racing and training. Rolling hills, sweeping fields and white horse barns make this area seem more like Kentucky than Florida. In fact, at least five Kentucky Derby winners were trained in Ocala. Horse farm tours are available in the area. Ocala is also well known for the Ocala National Forest where over two million people visit each year. There are a total of 600 lakes in the forest, 23 spring-fed streams and two major rivers. Enjoy camping, picnics, swimming, canoeing, horseback riding and woodland hikes all year long; although fall through spring is the best time to avoid thunderstorms and mosquitoes. Just outside of Ocala is Silver Springs, a 350-acre natural theme park that has the world’s largest collection of artisan springs. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and features wild animal displays, glass bottom boat rides, a jungle cruise and jeep safari. Ocala also has a beautiful, historic downtown district, with renovated Victorian homes and buildings, boutiques, antique shops, fine restaurants and cafes.

Surrounding areas: Summerfield, Florida (13.7 mi), Lake Weir, Florida (14.5 mi), Oxford, Florida (18.9 mi), Cross Creek, Florida (20.7 mi), The Villages, Florida (20.8 mi), Dunnellon, Florida (22.2 mi), Lady Lake, Florida (23.4 mi)

Ocala Vacation Rentals


Listing Pool/HotTub Type Bed Bath Sleeps
  Cozy Condo P H Condo 1 1 4
  Lakefront Cottage near Forest & Cities     House 1 1 6
  Cozy cottage     Cottage 1 4
  Adorable 2/1 Cottage- Ocala- FREE WIRELESS INTERNET !     House 2 1 3
  Almost New Furnished "Dollhouse"     House 2 1 4
  Elite Resorts Cottages P H Cottage 2 1 4
  2/2 Condomium with Golf Couse & Lake View P   Condo 2 2 4
  Central Florida     House 2 2 4
  New Del Webb Villa on Golfcourse with Lake View P H Villa 2 2 4
  Orange Springs Vacation Home     House 2 2 4
  Lakefront Country Haven near Ocala & Forest     House 2 2 6
  Summer Special! 400/wk Golf Comm. P   House 2 2 8
  Cozy Forest Home - Salt Springs Community     House 2 2 8
  Quaint Retreat with private Lake Access     House 2 6
  Lake George / St Johns River Ocala Forest,Salt Springs,FL     House 3 2 5
  Beautiful furnished home: SummerGlen 55+ Golf Community P H House 3 2 5
  Hits-Country living guest house on farm     House 3 2 6
  Sumerglen 55+ Golf comm on 18th hole w/GOLF CART, internet P H House 3 2 6
  Convenient to HITS and Parelli Training Facility     House 3 2 6
  4/2 Brand new /minuts to The Villages REDUCED...Internet     House 3 2 6
  Lake Kerr, Salt Springs, Ocala National Forest, FL     House 3 2 6
  Sallie's Laurel-A Luxury Retreat     House 3 2 6
  Golden Acres Rest n' Ride     Cabin 3 2 6
  Free DVD of your Vacation! Beach,Tiki, Jacuzzi, Golf, Pool P H House 3 2 8
  Golf Course House     House 3 2 10
  The Floridian-LARGE -SLEEPS 12- FREE WIRELESS INTERNET     House 3 2 10
  Southern Charm-LG 3-4 BEDROOMS In Ocala INTERNET PROVIDED!     House 3 2 12
  Free DVD of your Vacation! Private Beach, Tiki huts, Pool! P   House 4 8
  Sunny Farm House - Close to Hits   H House 4 3 7
  Lake Kerr Get A Way     House 6 3 13

Ocala Weather & Climate

The lush, green  horse country of north central Florida, near Ocala and Lady Lake, lies between Gainesville and Orlando. It is warm and humid in the summertime with plenty of sunshine along with frequent thunderstorms that generally pass very quickly. Winters are warm, dry days with cool nights - perfect for a round of golf, horseback riding and other outdoor sports. Northern Florida receives an average of 50 inches of rainfall per year, with most of it during the months of May through September. There is much less rain overall in the wintertime, although continental low-pressure systems can bring longer periods of cloudiness to the area. North winds in the winter keep this area slightly cooler than southern Florida, but summers are slightly warmer without the cooling effect from the ocean, as do cities that are located right along the coast.

     Month       High Temp   Low Temp   Rainfall   Ocean Temp 
January 70°F 45°F 3.55 in. -
February 72°F 47°F 3.11 in. -
March 78°F 52°F 4.02 in. -
April 82°F 56°F 2.78 in. -
May 88°F 63°F 3.55 in. -
June 91°F 69°F 7.20 in. -
July 92°F 71°F 6.20 in. -
August 91°F 70°F 5.84 in. -
September 89°F 68°F 5.60 in. -
October 83°F 61°F 2.71 in. -
November 77°F 53°F 2.47 in. -
December 71°F 47°F 2.65 in. -

Ocala Map & Transportation

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The closest airports in the area are the Orlando Sanford International airport (SFB) located about 61 miles southeast of Ocala in Orlando / Sanford, Florida, the Daytona Beach International airport (DAB) located approximately 64 miles east of Ocala in Daytona Beach, Florida, Cecil Field (VQQ) located roughly 72 miles north of Ocala in Jacksonville, Florida, and finally the Orlando International airport (MCO) located around 72 miles southeast of Ocala in Orlando, Florida.

Ocala Attractions
While staying in your Ocala Florida vacation home rental, be sure to visit some of the nearby attractions.
 
Amusement and Theme Parks
Silver SpringsSilver SpringsFL4.8 mi.
SeaWorld OrlandoOrlandoFL64.0 mi.
Universal Studios FloridaOrlandoFL64.0 mi.
Universal Studios Islands of AdventureOrlandoFL64.0 mi.
Walt Disney World - Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World - Disney-MGM StudiosLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World - EpcotLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World - Magic KingdomLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Main Street Pier AmusementsDaytona BeachFL66.9 mi.
Old TownKissimmeeFL75.9 mi.
Cypress Gardens Adventure ParkWinter HavenFL87.1 mi.
Busch Gardens TampaTampaFL88.1 mi.
 
Water Parks
Wild WatersSilver SpringsFL4.8 mi.
Buccaneer BaySpring HillFL55.2 mi.
Wet N' WildOrlandoFL64.0 mi.
Walt Disney World Blizzard BeachLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World Typhoon LagoonLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Walt Disney World Water CountryLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Water ManiaKissimmeeFL75.9 mi.
Adventure LandingJacksonvilleFL84.1 mi.
Adventure IslandTampaFL88.1 mi.
 
Golf Courses
Baseline Golf CourseOcalaFL 
Country Club of Silver Springs ShoresOcalaFL 
Huntington Golf ClubOcalaFL 
Lake Diamond Golf & Country ClubOcalaFL 
Marion Oaks Country ClubOcalaFL 
Oak Run Country ClubOcalaFL 
Ocala Golf ClubOcalaFL 
Ocala Palms Golf ClubOcalaFL 
Pine Oaks Golf CourseOcalaFL 
Rolling Greens Executive Golf CourseOcalaFL 
Royal Oaks at Oak Run Country ClubOcalaFL 
Valleybrook Golf ClubOcalaFL 
Eagle Ridge Golf Club at Spruce CreekSummerfieldFL13.7 mi.
Links of Spruce CreekSummerfieldFL13.7 mi.
Stonecrest Country ClubSummerfieldFL13.7 mi.
Hacienda Hills Golf & Country ClubThe VillagesFL21.2 mi.
Arnold Palmer Legends Country ClubLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
Country Club of Lady LakeLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
GlenviewLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
Harbor Hills Country ClubLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
Lakes of Lady Lakes Golf ClubLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country ClubLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
Tierra Del SolLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
Water Oak Country Club EstatesLady LakeFL21.6 mi.
Citrus Springs Golf & Country ClubDunnellonFL22.4 mi.
Rainbow Springs Golf & Country ClubDunnellonFL22.4 mi.
Rainbows End Golf & Country ClubDunnellonFL22.4 mi.
Williston Highlands Golf & Country ClubWillistonFL22.9 mi.
Continental Country ClubWildwoodFL23.5 mi.
Miona Lake Golf ClubWildwoodFL23.5 mi.
 
State Parks
Silver River State ParkFL7.3 mi. 
Rainbow Springs State ParkFL19.1 mi. 
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State ParkFL20.3 mi. 
Lake Griffin State ParkFL26.9 mi. 
Fort Cooper State ParkFL28.7 mi. 
Paynes Prairie Preserve State ParkFL29.8 mi. 
Sunland Center State ParkFL32.5 mi. 
Dade Battlefield Historic State ParkFL37.2 mi. 
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State ParkFL37.3 mi. 
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ParkFL38.2 mi. 
Devils Millhopper Geological State ParkFL38.7 mi. 
 
Museums
Appleton Museum of ArtOcalaFL(Art)
 
Zoos and Aquariums
Silver SpringsSilver SpringsFL4.8 mi.
Central Florida Zoological ParkLake MonroeFL54.7 mi.
Sea World of OrlandoOrlandoFL64.0 mi.
Discovery Island Zoological ParkLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
Disney's Animal KingdomLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
The Living SeasLake Buena VistaFL65.6 mi.
St. Augustine Alligator FarmSt. AugustineFL69.3 mi.
Jacksonville Zoological ParkJacksonvilleFL84.1 mi.
Busch GardensTampaFL88.1 mi.
Florida AquariumTampaFL88.1 mi.
Lowry Park Zoological GardenTampaFL88.1 mi.
Brevard ZooMelbourneFL119.9 mi.

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