Daytona Beach Shores, FL Road Trips

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. 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.

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.

Oceans Golf Club, 2 Oceans West Blvd., ☏ +1 386 788-2998, [email protected]. Private, non-profit golf course, open to the public. 13 holes, par 3. $10 daily green fee. 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. 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. 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.

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). 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. 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.

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.

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. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. 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.

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.