West Ocala
Ocala


Visit West Ocala
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
During your trip, find out what's happening in World Equestrian Center – Ocala, a top convention centre in 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

Glass Bottom Kayak Eco Tour through Rainbow Springs

Silver Springs Jungle Kayaking and Paddleboarding

Silver Springs Manatee Kayak Tour

Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

Sassy Silver Springs Kayak and Paddle Rental
Top hotels in West Ocala

Equus Inn Ocala
Everything was very good, from the room to the food and staff
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Ocala North
The room was clean, and the bed comfortable. I would give more stars but the sink in the bathroom had no pressure and it sprayed splashed the front of my cloths. The small refrigerator kept my food cold but didn’t have a freezer. The biggest draw back was no place to put my cloths.
Reviewed on 1 Mar, 2026

The Riding Academy Hotel
Clean room with plenty of space. Early check in for a fee was a plus after red eye flight!
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Ocala I-75
The room had not been mopped in months it appeared! I had to wipe up something on the floor and it was black ( filthy)!!!I wiped the entire place we would walk in socks and really couldn’t get it clean enough! It needed a mop and cleaner! Also.. as I was sitting on the bed , I reached to get my drink ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2026

avid Hotel Ocala Downtown by IHG
Clean the floors in rooms, be able to lock door from the outside of room, be able to cast movies from phone to tv, the wifi for hotel was on my phone but tv was not hooked up to internet, when I called the front desk they told me they don't know how to cast from phone to tv.
Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026

The Equestrian Hotel
Absolutely top-notch from front desk to room amenities! And gorgeous lobby ! Spectacular horse facility with no detail overlooked! Book an arena view if youre a horse show fan.
Reviewed on 28 Feb, 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.

