Florence, with its incredible variety of recreation opportunities, is that kind of place. Explore the Pacific Ocean, with long sandy beaches, crashing surf and peaceful tide pools. Lakes by the dozen, dunes and hiking trails. Forests, green and mild, alive with plants and animals. Sand dunes, ever changing, an alien landscape, a world of their own. The town with its historic waterfront district, city parks and charm. Florence itself, with its own unique history and culture offers Old Town with art, antique, crafts, and bookshops. Restaurants, from elegant to casual, present dining options from clam chowder to fine cuisine. Two golf courses, including one championship links designed by Reese Jones, present challenges for amateurs and pros alike. Eleven city parks, tennis courts, a bowling alley, a historic museum, art galleries and a Rod and Gun Club are only a part of the recreation options available. The opportunity of ocean, lakes, forests, sand dunes, beach, river and town combined with the limitless expanse of your interests and imagination, make Florence a recreation wonderland- come and you can discover the joys of living in Florence.
