A vacation full of activities, entertainment and relaxation await you in the Daytona Beach area.
Dining
You will never go hungry in Daytona Beach! Here are just a few of our favorite restaurants in nearby Daytona Beach, Dayona Beach Shores, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach:
- Aunt Catfish’s On the River, 4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange (across the Dunlawton Bridge)
- Boondocks Restaurant, 3948 South Peninsula Drive, Wilbur-by-the-Sea
- Chart House, 1100 Marina Point Dr., Daytona Beach
- Corkscrew Bar and Grill, 235 Canal St., New Smyrna Beach
- Crabby Joe’s, on the Sunglow Pier, 3701 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores (1 block beach walk)
- Down the Hatch Seafood Company, 4894 Front Street, Ponce Inlet
- El Tequila’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant, 1784 South Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona
- Genovese Italian Café, 116 Dunlawton Boulevard, Daytona Beach Shores (2 blocks west)
- Hidden Treasure Rum Bar and Grill, 4940 S. Peninsula Dr., Ponce Inlet
- Millie’s Restaurant and Catering, 3218 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores
- Norwood’s Eatery and Treehouse Bar, 400 E. 2nd, New Smyrna Beach
- Panhead’s Pizzeria, 113 South Orange Street, New Smyrna Beach
- Sazon Latino Restaurant, 3510 S. Nova Rd., Port Orange
- Starbucks, 102 Dunlawton Boulevard, Daytona Beach Shore
Grocery Stores
Some nearby grocery stores and farmers’ markets:
- Publix Market at Dunlawton Square, 3821 S. Nova Road, Port Orange, 386-788-2220
- Publix Market at 3044 S. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, 386-788-7773
- Love Whole Foods Café and Market, 375 Williamson Blvd., Port Orange, 386-677-5236
- ALDI, 812 N. Nova Rd., Daytona Beach, 855-955-2534
- Walmart Supercenter, 1101 Beville Road, Daytona Beach, 386-760-7880
- Winn Dixie, 2200 S. Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, 386-253-7713
- Daytona Flea and Farmer’s Market, 1425 Took Farms Rd. Open Friday-Sunday, 9-5.
Shopping
Nearby shopping areas include:
- Volusia Mall – 1700 W International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, 386-253-6783
- Tanger Outlets – 1100 Cornerstone Boulevard, Daytona Beach, 386-843-7459 or (866) 665-8680
- Daytona Flea & Farmers Market – 1425 Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach
Historical Sites and Museums
The Daytona Beach area has a rich history with many interesting sites to visit:
- Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Museum – 4931 S. Peninsula Dr., 386-761-1821. One of the tallest and best-preserved lighthouses in the US, the lighthouse and museum are open year round and offer a fascinating step back in time.
- The Casements – John D. Rockefeller’s winter home and gardens. 25 Riverside Drive, Ormand Beach, 386-676-3216.
- Mary McLeod Bethune Home – Former home of the prominent African-American educator and civil rights leader on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University. 640 Dr. Mary McLeod Blvd., 386-481-2121,
- MOAS (Museum of Arts and Sciences) – The primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. It also includes a great display of Coca-Cola bottles, trucks, and memorabilia. 352 S. Nova Road, 386-255-0285,
Bicycling
You can ride for miles and miles from Ponce Inlet to Daytona Beach on the hard white sand. Rent a beach cruiser nearby for bicycling on the beach. The closest bike shop from the Surfside Club vacation condo is Bob’s Bike Shop, 3855 South Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, (386) 761-4691.
Bird Watching
Watch shorebirds on the beach from the Surfside Club condo balcony or visit one of the many excellent birding locations near Daytona beach, including Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Visit the Great Florida Birding Trail website for a complete list of birding locations in the Daytona Beach area.
Health and Beauty
For a little pampering, check out:
- Cherise’s Beauty Salon (hair, nails, skincare, massage) 3612 S. Atlantic Avenue, 386-760-2035
- Daytona Spa and Wellness (massage, reflexology, facials, metaphysical), 211 E. International Speedway, 386-243-9644
Hiking
Take advantage of Central Florida’s wealth of hiking opportunities. It is a short drive from the Surfside Club condo to these hiking locations:
- Tiger Bay State Forest
- Heart Island Conservation Area
- North Peninsula State Park
- Smyrna Dunes Boardwalk Trail
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Kayaking and Canoeing
Paddle on one of Florida’s beautiful natural waterways. There are several great places to kayak and canoe within a short drive of the Surfside Club condo:
- Cracker Creek outfitters in Port Orange provides rentals for Spruce Creek.
- De Leon Spring State Park in De Leon Springs provides rentals and access to Spring Garden Creek.
- Tomoka State Park in Ormond Beach provides rentals and access to the Tomoka River.
Natural Springs
Explore one of Central Florida’s fantastic natural springs, including these two that are an easy day trip from Daytona Beach:
- Blue Spring State Park in Orange City
- De Leon Springs State Park in De Leon Springs
Daytona Beach Tourism Resources
For information on events and vacation activities in the area, visit these sites:
Beach Walking
The famous wide, long, white sand beaches of Daytona Beach Shores make this an ideal place for walking. Early morning and evening are the best times for walking on the beach. Cars are allowed on the beach from sunrise to sunset November 1 through April 30, and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1 through October 31.
There is a year-round $20 per day per vehicle access fee to drive on the beach; this includes one same-day re-entry. Just south of the Sunglow Pier vehicle access is prohibited, making it a perfect place for walking any time of the day. To see a map of beach access points and traffic-free zones, click here.