Activities

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. 2^nd, 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,

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:

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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 L eon 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:

Walking on the beach at Daytona Beach Shores

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.