where is ocala
The insiders guide to Ocala Florida. Ocala, FL is located in the heart of North Central Florida and is a convenient one-hour drive to either the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, or all the shopping and theme parks in Orlando, FL. Located in Marion County, Ocala, FL is home to some of the most beautiful horse farms in the world. The city has a very small town feel with itâs historic districts and quaint down town shopping district.