Local Directory — The Villages, Ocala & Central Florida
Restaurants, bars, venues, and more across the region
Coehadjoe Park
OcalaNatural area with picnic tables, sport courts, a playground & walking trails through the trees.
Coney Island Bushnell
BushnellHot dog stand and casual eatery in Bushnell serving Coney Island-style dogs, burgers, and quick bites. Simple, classic, and satisfying.
Cooter Pond Park
InvernessScenic lakeside park in Inverness with a walking trail, fishing pier, and pavilions. Named after the cooter turtles that call the pond home — look for them sunning on the logs.
Copacabana Cuban Cafe
Mount DoraAuthentic Cuban restaurant tucked in a downtown Mount Dora alley serving ropa vieja, Cuban sandwiches, and what the Orlando Sentinel voted the best mojito in Central Florida. Live music and generous portions.
Copp Brewery & Winery
Crystal RiverCrystal River brewery, winery, and full-service restaurant producing handcrafted beer and wine on-site since 2006, featuring a wood-fire oven and The Prohibition Grill.
Country Club of Mount Dora
Mount Dora18-hole golf club in the rolling hills of Mount Dora featuring a Lloyd Cliffton-designed course with water on 16 of 18 holes, plus tennis, pickleball courts, and a pool complex.
County Line Smokehouse & Spirits
weirsdaleWeirsdale's go-to for slow-smoked BBQ, born from a 50-year-old bar and a rediscovered brick smokehouse out back. Ribs are the signature, and there's live music, pool tables, and a full bar to round out the night.
Cousin Vinnie's Family Sports Restaurant
LeesburgBuffalo-style sports pub known for many wing flavors & fried appetizers plus TVs, trivia & karaoke.
Cracker's Bar, Grill and Tiki
Crystal RiverFamiliar seafood choices served in a casual setting with a spacious waterfront bar & deck.
Crooked River Preserve
Clermont63-acre nature preserve between Lake Louisa and the Palatlakaha River with a 1.7-mile loop through forested wetlands, sinkholes, and cypress-lined riverbank. Free, with canoe access and clean restrooms at the trailhead.
Cross Florida Greenway
DunnellonA 110-mile multi-use trail corridor stretching across Florida, with some of the best sections running through Marion County. Hike, bike, or ride horseback through longleaf pine forests and along the historic canal route.
Crump's Landing
homosassaLaid-back waterfront restaurant offering familiar seafood dishes, plus burgers & fried chicken.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Crystal RiverRemnants of the county's earliest human settlement, a prehistoric ceremonial center & burial mounds.