Rise and watch the (sun)shine! With miles of Atlantic coastline, sunrises are spectacular in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches. Bursts of orange and yellow paint the early morning sky, providing stunning views and photo opportunities. It's definitely worth setting the alarm early on your vacation! Plus, you can pop into one of these top breakfast spots with ocean views in Flagler Beach for a yummy bite to eat!

Here are five places to grab breakfast that have views of the ocean after seeing a sunrise over Flagler Beach.

DINE-IN

The Funky Pelican

215 Highway A1A (Opens at 9 a.m.)

This oceanside spot with an expansive deck just feet from the water is next door to the municipal pier, making it the perfect spot for people-watching. Grab a “Funked Up Mary” -- a bloody mary served up in a 24-ounce mug and garnished with shrimp, pepper jack cheese, and beef jerky -- and order a Funky Pelican special like Maddie’s Shrimp and Grits.

Java Joint Beachside Grill

2201 N. Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach, FL  (Opens at 7 a.m.)

Soak in Flagler’s spectacular sunrises while eating breakfast from Java Joint’s second-floor, pet-friendly deck across the street from the ocean. Toast to the new day with a Java Sunrise, a twist on a mimosa with champagne and orange, cranberry and apple juices. Then feast on one of the restaurant’s specialties like its “mahi omelet” filled with blackened or seasoned fresh mahi mahi.

Oceanside Beach Bar & Grill

1848 S. Oceanshore Blvd., (Opens at 8 a.m.)

Two generations of the Lulgjuraj family have perfected recipes at this Flagler Beach restaurant with an ocean-facing deck for more than three decades. George Lulgjuraj first operated Manny’s Pizza here from 1989 to 2006, then his sons Tony and Johnny purchased the property and opened Oceanside in 2010, maintaining many of their father’s culinary traditions. Grab a seat on the Oceanside’s second-floor deck and make sure to try one of its rotating waffle specials that include flavors like cinnamon roll.

GRAB 'N' GO

Sip & Surf Coffee

701 North Ocean Shore Boulevard in Flagler Beach (Opens at 6:30 a.m.)

Sip on delicious lattes in flavors like maple caramel, lavender, and blueberry vanilla at this laid-back coffee shop in Flagler Beach. Sip & Surf Coffee is just steps from the ocean, making it an perfect spot to grab a drink and a quick breakfast to go. The breakfast menu is simple but boasts savory favorites like ham and cheese croissants, avocado toast, and bacon, egg, and cheese bagels.

Kool Beenz Coffee and Smoothies

1842a S. Ocean Shore Blvd. (Opens at 8 a.m.)

Staff at Kool Beenz have thought through every detail of the customer experience -- right down to providing coffee iced cubes in their iced coffee that won’t water down their drinks. Kool Beenz has developed a loyal following since first opening in Flagler in 2017 and offers baked goods, smoothies and other breakfast items alongside its coffee options. Order a “Flagler Smoothie Bowl,” which features fresh fruit, granola, shaved coconut, and chocolate chips, and head outside to enjoy a view of the ocean across the street.

Stay by the sea for your entire visit! Browse our oceanside lodging options on our "stay" page. Learn more