West Ocala Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Hampton Aquatic Fun Center
You can take time to visit Hampton Aquatic Fun Center during your travels to Ocala. Experience the area's live music and entertainment venues.
World Equestrian Center – Ocala
Learn about the events happening in World Equestrian Center – Ocala during your trip to Ocala. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Ocala Downtown Square
Ocala Downtown Square is just one of the places to see in Ocala, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's live music and monuments.
Florida Horse Park
Explore the great outdoors at Florida Horse Park, a lovely green space in Ocala. Discover the museums in this family-friendly area or seek out its horse riding.
Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training
Enjoy an outing to Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training during your stay in Ocala. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
I-75 Super Flea Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at I-75 Super Flea Market during your stay in Ocala. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.
Things to do
Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour
Private Crystal Clear 2 HR Kayak/Paddle Rental on Rainbow River
Top hotels in West Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala
Very good
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Easy check in clean and nice remodeled room
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
The Equestrian Hotel
Except for the front desk, all staff went above and beyond to ensure a lovely stay. The property and rooms are exceptional, which is the reason for the rating. The front desk was a disappointment and TWICE ignored me standing in front of them (first checking in myself and then again checking in a ...
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Ocala FL I-75
Bathroom was clean. Floors needing mopping. Staff was excellent. Good coffee and waffles.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Best Western Ocala Park Centre
Immaculately Clean room…HELPFUL receptionist… wonderful hot breakfast…comfortable bed
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Staybridge Suites Ocala Near Equestrian Aquatics by IHG
Love the place, Quite, clean and breakfast always fresh. Definitely worth the visit.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Ocala
North Magnolia Business District
While North Magnolia Business District isn't home to many top sights, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Reilly Arts Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Historic Downtown
Though Historic Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reilly Arts Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP.
Historic District
Though Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Reilly Arts Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP.
Fort King District
If you're spending some time in Fort King District, Silver Springs State Park and Fort King are top sights worth seeing.
