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.
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
Small Group Silver Springs State Park Day Tour from Orlando
Rainbow Springs: Clear Kayak & Snorkel Eco Tour
Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding
Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour
Silver Springs Clear Kayak Tour – Manatees & Monkeys Tour
Glass Bottom Kayak Tours of Silver Springs
Top hotels in West Ocala
Equus Inn Ocala
Clean, affordable, decent breakfast and near I-75
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Equestrian Hotel
As a national competing equestrian, I am saddened to say I will never stay here again. Being greeted by a memorial of Charlie Kirk, who once stated stoning would be a good punishment for gay people among many other deplorable comments (especially those about women), was a disgusting political and ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
Clean room and bathroom. Staff was charming and helpful
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
Great hotel, friendly staff, good variety for breakfast would stay again
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Best Western Ocala Park Centre
Avoid rooms facing a Highway75. Extremely noisy and difficult to sleep
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
The Riding Academy Hotel
Always a great stay at The Riding Academy
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Paddock Mall 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 Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.
Historic District
Though Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP 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.
