West Ocala Travel Guide
Ocala

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Popular places to visit

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.
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 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

Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour

Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

Manatees, Monkeys and Florida Natural Spring Adventure Tour
Top hotels in West Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala
Comfortable beds, breakfast was good and the staff excellent
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
Very few things in the rooms were repaired properly. The downstairs room's smellednusty and the A/C HAd no dehumidifier leaving the room Feeling sticky the whole night. I could go on but why. Don't waste you're time.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Studio 6 Ocala, FL
Stole my vape out the room but other than that was alright some roaches crawled on my face but it only a few lol
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Nice especially for price!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

The Riding Academy Hotel
Parking was good. Staff were great and very friendly. Property was very clean. Only complaint is room with connection doors do not keep noise from other room out. We could hear the people next door as if they were in our room.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

The Equestrian Hotel
We found this place by accident but it was great! The facilities are excellent.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 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 Paddock Mall.

Fort King District
If you're spending some time in Fort King District, Silver Springs State Park and Appleton Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.
