West Ocala Travel Guide
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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.
Bubba Raceway Park
Catch an event at Bubba Raceway Park during your trip to Ocala. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.
Things to do
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Top hotels in West Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala
We almost always stay here when we visit Ocala. Love this place.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
We had an issue with a musty smell in the room initially assigned to us. When we informed the manager she immediately moved us to a room that was fine, no questions asked.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Studio 6 Ocala, FL
This is a budget two star hotel. If you want a place to sleep for a few hours the rooms are clean. The rooms are pretty worn out and pot smoke fills the halls.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
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Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
The Riding Academy Hotel
Excellent stay!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
The best hotel experience I’ve ever had- beautiful, aesthetic, polished- Honestly, if any one says anything different they’ll never be satisfied! Loved every minute, down to the chocolates by the bed. I even forgot my medicine at home, and the on site pharmacy called my home pharmacy and had it transferred ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Ocala
North Magnolia Business District
While North Magnolia Business District isn't home to many top sights, Reilly Arts Center and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP 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 Fort King are top sights worth seeing.
