Daytona Beach Shores - city in Volusia County, Florida, United States

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. 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 $3.75.

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. 2020-06-20
• Fornari Park. 2020-06-20
• McElroy Park. 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. 2020-06-20
• 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. 2020-06-20
• 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

• Haf-N-Haf Fishing Charters, 79 East Dunlawton Ave. (under Port Orange Causeway), +1 386 767-0583, wahoo39@aol.com. Captain Doug offers fishing charters for half-day or full-day trips on the Halifax River or Atlantic Ocean.
• Hooker Sport Fishing Charters, 3948 S. Peninsula Dr. (Adventure Yacht Harbor), +1 386 760-8909, info@hookerfishing.com. Fishing trips with Captain Bill. Coast Guard-approved for up to 14 passengers.

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.
• Aloha Falls Golf, 2504 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 999-0100. Features two miniature golf courses with waterfalls and a "volcano" as background 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.
• Sundial Sailing and Charters, 3948 South Peninsula Dr (Adventure Yacht Harbor), +1 407 222-3626.

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 or +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.
• Premiere Hair Salon, 3616-E South Atlantic Ave., +1 386 322-4455.

Tennis

• Oceans Racquet and Recreation Club, 3000 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 761-6088. City-owned and operated public tennis facility with one hard court and eight clay courts, with lights.

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.

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• 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. 2020-06-20
• Ocean Club Sportswear, 2058 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 323-1719.
• Purple Haze, 2250 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 254-6945. 2020-06-20
• Sandpiper Gift Shop, 3126 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 767-4206.
• Souvenir City, 3154 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 767-7060.
• The Sand Box, 2040 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 252-4405.

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).
• Vittoria's Italian Pastry & Coffee Shop, 3106 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 788-6063. Italian pastries.

Mid-range

• Crabby Joe's Deck and Grill, 29.1466°, -80.9645°, +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.
• Louises Italian Restaurant, 3408 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 788-5009. Italian cuisine.
• Mike's Galley, 2514 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 756-2020. American cuisine (breakfast and lunch).
• Milano Restaurant, 3100 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 767-7273. Italian cuisine (dinner).
• 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.
• Ohana Luau, 2301 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 255-5411. Polynesian style luau with buffet dinner. Family friendly.
• Stavro's Beachside Pizza and Pasta House, 2132 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 253-3405. Italian cuisine (lunch and dinner).

Splurge

• Aurelia's Taste of Rome, 3218 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 788-4266. Italian cuisine; fine dining.
• 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.
• Surfside Tavern, 3400 South Atlantic Ave, +1 386 788-6660. Smoking permitted.
• 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

• Beachside Motel, 3309 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1560°, -80.9711°, +1 386 256-4719. 31 rooms. Heated pool (Feb. and March), sundeck. All rooms include a full kitchen, private balcony and spacious rooms.
• Cabana Colony Cottages, 2501 S. Atlantic Ave, 29.1883°, -80.9888°, +1 386 767-8939. Charming 1920s oceanfront and garden-view cottages. Continental breakfast, fully equipped kitchens and heated oceanfront pool. 30 units.
• Famous Shores Motel, 3738 S. Atlantic Ave, 29.1441°, -80.9655°, +1 386 767-2943. Rooms, efficiencies, suites 2-3 bedroom and handicapped accessible facilities. Heated pool, sun deck area and a BBQ area. Sorry "No Pets". Across the street from the beach.
• 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.
• Sea Scape Inn, 2601 S. Atlantic Ave, 29.1836°, -80.9864°, +1 386 767-7312. Oceanfront efficiencies with sliding door to private balconies. Microwaves and refrigerators in each room. Heated pool, kiddie pool, putting green, BBQ area, shuffleboard. Free continental breakfast. Pet friendly.
• Sand Castle Motel, 3619 S. Atlantic Ave, 29.1481°, -80.9672°, +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

• Atlantic Ocean Palm Inn, 3247 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1573°, -80.9721°, +1 386 761-8450. Efficiencies, some pet friendly. Oceanfront. Free wi-fi.

• Bahama House, 2001 S. Atlantic Ave. Huge rooms on the beach. Family friendly. Rate includes free daily breakfast buffet and cocktail reception. High speed Internet.

• Best Western Aku Tiki Inn, 2225 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1947°, -80.9920°, +1 386 252-9631.

• Days Inn Tropical Seas, 3357 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1529°, -80.9695°, +1 386 767-8737.

• Daytona Seabreeze, 3125 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1632°, -80.9754°, +1 386 788-1000.

• El Caribe Resort and Conference Center, 2125 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1971°, -80.9931°, +1 386 252-1558. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. 110 guest rooms, including both studios and suites. 5 meeting/reception rooms available also. Located on the beach.

• Hampton Inn Daytona Shores-Oceanfront, 3135 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1628°, -80.9749°, +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.

• Oceanside Inn, 1909 South Atlantic Ave, 29.2046°, -80.9969°, +1 386 255-4492.

• Sun Viking Lodge, 2411 S. Atlantic Ave, 29.1899°, -80.9896°, +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.

Splurge

• The Shores Resort and Spa (formerly The Hilton), 2637 South Atlantic Ave, 29.1810°, -80.9848°, +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

• McColly Real Estate, 3118 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 756-8090, jollymollet@yahoo.com. Daytona Beach Shores vacation rentals including condos and homes.
• Peck Realty, 2430 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 257-5000, sherry@peckrealty.com. Daytona Beach Shores vacation condo rentals.
• Waverly Property Group, 3624 S. Atlantic Ave, +1 386 322-3600, ramara@waverlypropertygroup.com. Daytona Beach Shores vacation rentals including condos and homes.

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.

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