Daytona area
outdoor & adventure
water sports & Beach fun
paddleboarding and Surfing
Check out Vast Oceans Surf and SUP School in Daytona Beach for surf board rentals, paddle board rentals, and surf lessons.
Jet ski rentals
Visit Short Money Jet Ski Rental to rent Jet Skis to ride in the Halifax River in Daytona Beach.
Kayak & Canoe at Tomoka StaTe park
Visit Tomoka Outpost for kayak rentals, canoe rentals, and boat tours. Tomoka State Park is located in Ormond Beach.
beach driving
Unique to Daytona Beach is the ability to drive right on the sand. An easy access point for this is where International Speedway Blvd ends right at the beach.
parasailing
Check out Daytona Parasail for a fun parasailing adventure. Located in Ponce Inlet.
Fishing & Boating
fishing charters
Check out Daytona Beach Fishing Charters for shark fishing, deep sea, and inshore fishing charters.
Dolphin & manatee boat tours
Visit Ponce Inlet Watersports for a Dolphin & Manatee Eco Tour Boat 90 minute boat ride.
pontoon boat rental
Check out Blue Diamond Boat Rentals for pontoon boat rentals to take out on the Halifax River.
biking & hiking
ormond scenic loop and trail
Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail (OSLT) is a 34 mile double loop of roadways traversing some of the most beautiful and diverse natural scenery remaining in all of coastal central Florida.
Tomoka StaTe park trails
Tomoka State Park features several scenic trails, including the North Beach Trail, Parknership Loop, Chief Tomokie Nature Trail, and Tomoka Campground, offering diverse experiences for hikers.
smyrna dunes park
Smyrna Dunes Park is a 184-acre inlet park located along the southern shoreline of Ponce de Leon Inlet. The park features over 2 miles of wide, elevated, handicapped-accessible boardwalk, multiple scenic overlooks, a 300-foot handicapped accessible fishing pier, and dog-friendly swimming beach areas along the park river shore.
beaches
Andy romano beachfront park
The most family-friendly beach spot in the Daytona area. Just steps away from the beach there is a shaded playground, splash pad, restrooms, outdoor showers, and covered picnic pavilions. Parking is free but fills quickly, so arrive early.
toronita avenue park
If you’re looking for a more quiet, tucked-away beach, Toronita is where you should go. Unlike the busier tourist beaches, this little county park in Wilbur-by-the-Sea has no cars on the sand and minimal crowds. There’s a bathrooms and showers. Locals love it for the lack of chaos of the main beach zones.
Daytona Beach pier & Boardwalk
For anyone who wants to be in the heart of it all, the pier and boardwalk area is where Daytona Beach is most active. You’re steps away from Ocean Walk Shoppes, arcades, and nightlife. If you’re going here, I’d recommend parking in the Ocean Center Parking Garage.
Parks
freedom park
Located in Bill Dreggors Park, Freedom Playground is a colorful, fully fenced, wheelchair-accessible play space designed for kids of all abilities. It’s known for its bright, castle-like structures, plenty of slides and climbing features, and wide open layout that invites hours of imaginative play.
Magic forest park
Magic Forest Playground is a whimsical, castle-like play space tucked inside Ormond Beach’s Central Park. A sprawling, fenced-in wooden play village with towers, bridges, slides, and secret nooks that spark kids’ imaginations.
james F. holland memorial park
Pictures don’t do this park justice. Just a 30-minute drive north of Daytona in Palm Coast, this sprawling 26-acre park has a massive, fenced-in 11,000 sq. ft. splash pad. When it’s in season, kids can run wild through fountains, sprays, and colorful water features.