Daytona Beach Shores

Daytona Beach Shores is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida. It's an important part of Daytona Beach's tourism, whether local or not, and offers an alternative to those who prefer the beach to NASCAR and the other activities of Daytona Beach. == Understand == Daytona Beach Shores was formed in 1960 by a group of moteliers who called themselves "2,000 Cottages." This relatively new city was incorporated in 1967, and stretches for 5½ miles along South Atlantic Ave., (A1A) along the Atlantic Ocean. Continuing south, the scenic community of Ponce Inlet is located at the southern tip of the peninsula. Because of the similarity in names, Daytona Beach Shores is frequently confused with Daytona Beach, which borders to the north. Daytona Beach Shores is much smaller with fewer hotels and a higher concentration of condominiums instead of hotels. The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 126 East Orange Avenue, ☏ +1 386 255-0415, fax: +1 386 255-5478. The official sales and marketing travel organization for Daytona Beach Shores. === Climate === Daytona Beach Shores offers a humid, subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The winter temperature very rarely drops below freezing. The summers are long and hot, with temperatures frequently in the upper 90s (°F) in July. Dangers include hurricanes from June 1 until November 30. == Get in == === By plane === Daytona Beach Shores has no local airport. If you need to fly here, you will need to find a commercial flight arriving to either Daytona Beach International Airport (the closest), Orlando International Airport, or Jacksonville International Airport. === By train === Amtrak offers the Amtrak Auto Train service with its southern Terminus in Sanford (Florida), about 35 miles (50 km) west of Daytona Beach Shores. The Amtrak Auto Train carries passengers and automobiles between Sanford and Lorton, Virginia, effectively serving as a car-rail link from Florida to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. You can easily drive your car into Daytona Beach Shores after departing from the Auto Train. Amtrak offers regular passenger service with the closest stop being near the city of DeLand. This stop is rather remote and is not recommended as an option. === By car === Florida Highway A1A connects Daytona Beach Shores to the outside world by car or motorcycle. Locally named South Atlantic Avenue, the highway connects with Daytona Beach from the north, and Port Orange from Dunlawton Avenue to the west. === By bus === Greyhound Bus Lines offers limited bus service to nearby Daytona Beach. Upon arrival at the Daytona Beach Greyhound station, you will need to either transfer to a local Volusia County bus or take a taxicab to complete your trip to Daytona Beach Shores. === By boat === Daytona Beach Shores is not a major port, however, it is accessible via the Intracoastal Waterway, from both the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean. Docking and refueling services are available at the Seven Seas Marina & Boatyard. == Get around == === By bus === Votran is the local Volusia County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. A one-day Votran bus pass costs $4. === By car === Florida Highway A1A, known as South Atlantic Avenue locally, is the main artery which runs along the beach in Daytona Beach Shores. The main alternative is Peninsula Drive, which runs along the Halifax River, on the West side of the city. == See == Dahlia Park (on A1A). (updated Jun 2020) Fornari Park (next to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel on A1A). (updated Jun 2020) McElroy Park (behind the City Senior Center). The city's largest park covers more than three acres and includes a baseball field, basketball and tennis courts, a playground, picnic tables, restrooms and other facilities. (updated Jun 2020) Frank Rendon Park, 2705 South Atlantic Ave. Offers sheltered picnic areas, grills, children's playground with padded floor, disability-accessible restrooms, water fountain, outdoor showers, 141 off-street parking spaces, handicapped parking, wheelchair accessible wooden beach walkway, wooden observation deck, beach wheels. Sunset Park, Peninsula Dr (approximately one mile north of Dunlawton Avenue). Overlooks the Intercoastal Waterway. (updated Jun 2020) Sunglow Pier, 3701 S. Atlantic Ave. A pier which extends 1000 feet (300 m) into the Atlantic Ocean. You can sightsee or go fishing from the pier. == Do == === Fishing === === Golf === Oceans Golf Club, 2 Oceans West Blvd., ☏ +1 386 788-2998, oceansgolfclub@gmail.com. Private, non-profit golf course, open to the public. 13 holes, par 3. $10 daily green fee. === Miniature golf === Congo River Adventure Golf, 2100 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 258-6808. Features an 18-hole miniature golf course with an airplane, waterfalls and a "volcano" as scenery. Pirates Island Adventure Golf, 3420 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-9397. Features a pirate-themed miniature golf course. === Sailing === Daytona Sailing Charters, 3300 S.Peninsula Dr (Seven Seas Marina), ☏ +1 386 931-0399. Sailing charters offered on "The Arrow", a 33-foot Yawl sailboat owned by Captain Richard Paauwe for 2-hour or longer eco-cruises for nature viewing on the Halifax River. Eagle Yacht Charters, 3948 South Peninsula Dr (Adventure Yacht Harbor), ☏ +1 386 295-2578. === Spa === Advanced Hair Design, 3280 South Atlantic Ave., ☏ +1 386 767-5027. Alluring Hair Designs, 3060 South Atlantic Ave., ☏ +1 386 767-2511. Alyses Tropical Salon, 3114-B South Atlantic Ave., ☏ +1 386 304-8865. Offers manicures, pedicures, hair cuts and styling, and hair waxing services. Cherises Salon, 3612 South Atlantic Ave., ☏ +1 386 760-2035, +1 386 763-0223. Offers hair cuts, facials, nail services, massage therapy, and waxing. Fran's Hair Fashion, 3174-B South Atlantic Ave., ☏ +1 386 761-1811. M-Sa 8AM-5PM. Offers hair cuts, manicures, pedicures, silk wrap. Hair Waves, 116 Dunlawton Ave., ☏ +1 386 788-2900. == Buy == ATMs can be found throughout Daytona Beach Shores. Usually larger hotels and convenience stores will have a "generic" ATM available; however, be forewarned about hidden service fees. === Shopping === Publix Shopping Center, 3044 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 788-7773. Winn Dixie Shopping Center, 2200 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 253-7713. === Gift shops === There are countless gift shops along the beach drive, Florida Route A1A (South Atlantic Avenue) where you can buy souvenir shirts, beach wear, surfing gear, tacky gifts, etc. Fantasy Beachwear, 2216 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 255-5661. Maddog Surf Shop, 3634 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 761-5999. Mike's Gifts, 3500 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-1920. (updated Jun 2020) Ocean Club Sportswear, 2058 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 323-1719. Purple Haze, 2250 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 254-6945. (updated Jun 2020) Sandpiper Gift Shop, 3126 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-4206. == Eat == === Budget === Cow Licks, 2624 South Atlantic Avenue, ☏ +1 386 761-1316. Ice cream. Cracked Egg Diner, 3280 South Atlantic Avenue, ☏ +1 386 788-7332. American cuisine (breakfast and lunch). === Mid-range === 1 Crabby Joe's Deck and Grill, ☏ +1 386 756-4219. Sun Glow Pier, 3701 South Atlantic Ave. Casual seafood cuisine. Full liquor bar. Genovese's Italian Cafe, 116 Dunlawton Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-4151. Casual Italian cuisine. Offers specialty pizzas, eggplant rollatini, seafood, veal parmigiana and lobster ravioli. Mike's Galley, 2514 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 756-2020. American cuisine (breakfast and lunch). Porto Fino Restaurant, 3124 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-9484. Italian cuisine. Includes pastas, pizzas, veal, and seafood dishes. Open nightly for dinner, and takeout is available. === Splurge === Azure Restaurant (The Shores Resort & Spa), 2637 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-7350. Seafood cuisine. Top of Daytona Restaurant and Lounge, 2625 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-5791. Seafood and Continental cuisine. == Drink == Metz Lounge, 3280 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-9051. Smoking permitted. Monkey Business Bar, 3400 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 727-452-8362. Yaya's Beachside Bar, 112 East Dunlawton Ave, ☏ +1 386 756-1110. Smoking permitted. == Sleep == High Season in Daytona Beach Shores runs generally from February through July. Low Season is from September through January. The best rates are usually found in November, December and January. === Budget === 1 Beachside Motel, 3309 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 256-4719. 31 rooms. Heated pool (Feb. and March), sundeck. All rooms include a full kitchen, private balcony and spacious rooms. 2 Cabana Colony Cottages, 2501 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-8939. Charming 1920s oceanfront and garden-view cottages. Continental breakfast, fully equipped kitchens and heated oceanfront pool. 30 units. Perry's Cottages, 2139 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 255-0581. Private cottages with nicely appointed kitchens. Located on the beach. Small pets welcome. Two outdoor pools, indoor heated pool. Walking distance to dining and grocery store. 15 units. 3 Sand Castle Motel, 3619 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-3182. Family owned and operated. Kitchens with microwave. Complimentary morning coffee. Daily newspaper. BBQ area with gas grill. Heated pool and sun deck overlooking the beach. Turtle Inn, 3233 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 761-0426. Time-share property. === Mid-range === 4 Ambros Daytona Hotel, 3247 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386-347-5574. Efficiencies, some pet friendly. Oceanfront. Free wi-fi. Bahama House, 2001 S. Atlantic Ave, toll-free: +1-800-571-2001. Huge rooms on the beach. Family friendly. Rate includes free daily breakfast buffet and cocktail reception. High speed Internet. 5 Best Western Aku Tiki Inn, 2225 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 252-9631, toll-free: +1-800-258-8454, fax: +1 386 252-1198. 6 Days Inn Tropical Seas, 3357 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-8737, toll-free: +1 800-338-4343. 7 Daytona Seabreeze, 3125 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 788-1000. 8 El Caribe Resort and Conference Center, 2125 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 252-1558, toll-free: +1-800-445-9889. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. 110 guest rooms, including both studios and suites. 5 meeting/reception rooms available also. Located on the beach. 9 Hampton Inn Daytona Shores-Oceanfront, 3135 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-8533. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 3301 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-1711. 100 rooms. Hotel on the beach. All rooms are oceanfront, with private balconies, mini-fridge, microwave, coffeemaker. Outdoor pool, fitness center, executive meeting room. The Stay Smart Hot breakfast bar included with your stay. Free wireless internet and business center with courtesy computers. Non smoking, No pets. Hyatt Place Daytona Beach - Oceanfront, 3161 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386-944-2010. 10 Oceanside Inn, 1909 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 255-4492, toll-free: +1-800-457-0077. 11 Sun Viking Lodge, 2411 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 252-6252. Family owned and operated oceanfront property. Direct oceanfront rooms. Indoor and outdoor heated pools and 60-foot water slide. Complimentary recreation program. Golf packages. AAA rated excellent. Mobil rated excellent. Residence Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront, 3209 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386-944-2000. === Splurge === 12 The Shores Resort and Spa (formerly The Hilton), 2637 South Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 767-7350. A beachfront resort located on The Shores barrier island. This AAA Four-Diamond resort features chic furnishings, oversized windows & spacious terraces or balconies, tiki bar and cabanas and oceanfront pool and sundeck. Also on property, the Indulge Spa, Azure, fine dining, and event venues that are ideal for weddings, meetings, and receptions. === Vacation rentals === Peck Realty, 2430 S. Atlantic Ave, ☏ +1 386 257-5000, sherry@peckrealty.com. Daytona Beach Shores vacation condo rentals. == Connect == Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in Daytona Beach Shores. The local area code is 386. For calls within the US or Canada, dial 1+area code+number. There are some public pay phones scattered around the city, but they are becoming increasingly rare with the predominance of cell phones. It is not safe to assume you will be able to find a pay phone at any given time. The ZIP code in the city of Daytona Beach Shores is 32118. === Internet === It is common for many of the larger hotels and lodgings in the area to offer free internet access for their guests. == Stay safe == Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. Daytona Beach Shores is known for a high number of shark attacks, so be careful when surfing. Also, there is a high occurrence of tornadoes in Florida, so check the Tornado safety page. Daytona Beach Shores has a very efficient Police Department and crime is rare in this city. However, the Police Department is also known to issue a large number of Speeding Tickets to motorists. Be careful not to exceed the speed limit while driving in Daytona Beach Shores. The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Daytona Beach Shores. == Go next == Daytona Beach - The Shore's famous neighbor to the North offers NASCAR racing and other special events. Ponce Inlet - A scenic fishing village located the southern tip of the beach peninsula. Here you will find the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, local charter fishing boats, along with several of the area's best seafood restaurants. Port Orange - A quiet, but rapidly growing city just West of the Shores on the mainland, where you can enjoy Golf and Tennis.