Ocala blends affordable, relaxed living with surprising variety—horse country, rolling greenways, and the famous Silver Springs for kayaking and glass‑bottom boat tours, plus a compact historic downtown with cafés, breweries and weekend farmers’ markets—perfect for recharging between shifts.
If you want more options nearby, Gainesville (home to the University of Florida) and The Villages provide bigger-city dining, cultural events, shopping and medical resources within easy driving, so you won’t feel stuck during a multi-week assignment.