Ocala, FL area guide

Things to Do Near HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

Groceries, food, days-off ideas and shopping close to HCA Florida Ocala Hospital in Ocala, Florida. Made for travel nurses and RTs on contract.

5 groceries8 restaurants7 to do5 shopping

Photo: Luv24jmg / CC BY-SA 3.0

Groceries

Closest grocery stores to stock the fridge on week one.

• Publix

  Publix grocery store. Listed hours 7 AM to 10 PM daily

  ~0.3 mi / ~2 minMap
• Earth Origins Market

  Local grocery store

  ~2.2 mi / ~5 minMap
• Aldi

  Aldi budget grocery store. Listed hours 8:30 AM to 8 PM daily

  ~2.4 mi / ~6 minMap
• Walmart Supercenter

  Walmart with groceries and household basics. Listed as open 24 hours

  ~2.8 mi / ~7 minMap
• Sam’s Club

  Sam’s Club warehouse club (membership needed)

  ~4.9 mi / ~12 minMap

Restaurants

Local spots with working websites. Places marked open late or early are handy around a night shift.

• Ocala Downtown DinerOpens early

  Breakfast and burgers restaurant

  ~0.5 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Scrambles CafeOpens early

  American and burgers restaurant. Listed hours 6 AM to 2 PM daily

  ~3.6 mi / ~9 minWebsite
• Pronto PizzaSit-down

  Pizza restaurant

  ~0.3 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Mesa de NotteSit-down

  Italian restaurant

  ~2.7 mi / ~7 minWebsite
• Wing StationQuick bite

  Wings and fish quick-service spot

  ~0.7 mi / ~2 minWebsite
• Latin American CafeQuick bite

  Spanish and breakfast cafe

  ~3.5 mi / ~8 minWebsite
• Hunt Brothers PizzaQuick bite

  Pizza quick-service spot

  ~4.1 mi / ~10 minWebsite
• Lakis RestaurantSit-down

  Greek restaurant

  ~3.8 mi / ~9 minWebsite

Things to do

Parks, water, breweries and more for your days off.

• Chazal Park

  Park, good for a walk between shifts

  ~1.9 mi / ~6 minMap
• Lamb Park

  Local park with room to stretch your legs

  ~2.3 mi / ~6 minMap
• Lillian F Bryant Park

  Park, nice for some fresh air on a day off

  ~3.1 mi / ~8 minMap
• Scott’s Spring

  Lake. If you fish, get a Florida license first

  ~2.3 mi / ~6 minMap
• Ocklawaha River

  Lake. If you fish, get a Florida license first

  ~18 mi / ~23 minMap
• Appleton Museum of Art

  Museum, good for a rainy day off

  ~5.4 mi / ~13 minMap
• Marion County Museum of History

  Museum, good for a rainy day off

  ~3.0 mi / ~7 minWebsite

Shopping

Malls and big stores for anything you forgot to pack.

• Target

  Target for clothes, home goods and basics

  ~1.6 mi / ~5 minMap
• Ross

  Ross, discount clothes and home goods

  ~2.8 mi / ~7 minMap
• TJ Maxx

  TJ Maxx, discount clothes and home goods

  ~2.9 mi / ~7 minMap
• JCPenney

  JCPenney department store

  ~3.1 mi / ~8 minMap
• Paddock Mall

  Shopping mall

  ~3.3 mi / ~8 minWebsite

Laundromats

We didn’t find a laundromat within about 10 miles in the map data, so we left this blank instead of guessing. Ask your RV park or rental host about on-site laundry. Know a good one? Message @cdc2320.

Coffee shops

Nearest coffee shops, local spots first. Places marked “Opens early” are handy after a night shift.

• Starbucks

  Starbucks coffee chain

  ~1.0 mi / ~3 minMap
• Latin American Cafe

  Local coffee shop

  ~3.5 mi / ~8 minMap

Gyms

Closest gyms to keep your routine on contract. Ask about short-term or month-to-month memberships.

• Elite Athletic TrainingOpens early

  Local gym

  ~1.5 mi / ~5 minMap
• TIERONE Crossfit DBP

  Local gym

  ~2.8 mi / ~7 minMap

Nearby RV parks

Monthly-stay parks near HCA Florida Ocala Hospital from our RV parks list. Call to confirm the rate and a spot for your dates.

• Ocala RV Camp Resort

  3200 SW 38th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474

  Winter (Oct–Apr) $655/mo, summer (May–Sep) $625/mo, plus metered electric (2026–27 rates as listed)

  ~4.2 mi / ~9 minRates & phone
• Southern Springs RV Resort

  156 SW 33rd Terrace, Ocala, FL 34474

  1–3 month stays: $1,300/mo winter, $770/mo summer; plus electric, $500 deposit (2026–27 rates as listed)

  ~3 mi / ~6 minRates & phone

Need a license for Florida? See the Florida RT license guide (board, phone and CEUs), then run through the contract checklists and housing tips.

Looking for your next contract? See Florida travel contracts posted by staffing agencies.

Sources: place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), plus each place’s own website and Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.