All my friends from out of town want to know more about Ormond Beach with every visit and a few…read moredream about moving to the area. There's lots to love here besides a beautiful beach - it epitomizes affordable coastal living at its finest while promoting an active yet serene lifestyle. For those of you who like to follow the "Atlas Obscura" there are a few things to checkout in and around Ormond Beach. "The Dummett Sugar Mill Ruins" and the "Ormond Beach Watchtower"...

Ormond beach is in north of Dayton beach and it has same vibes but more slower and local. Its a…read morecity in Valusia County, Florida and people know it as birthplace of speed. It has historic downtown which its small bit clean. We enjoyed our stop here even though it wasn't too long but i love its calmness.

One of the best beaches to visit, especially if you have children. The water is almost always…read moreperfect, temperature and current wise. Always a major plus to have a place to rinse off and clean restrooms!

Not usually crowded with parking ( free with Volusia County parking registration), restrooms and…read moreshowers. Pleasant atmosphere between quiet condos. Lifeguard.

For about a half mile north of this newer beachfront city park, Volusia County has designated a…read moredog-friendly zone for an 18-month pilot program as of Nov. 1st, 2023. Specifically, leashed dogs are welcome on 0.6 miles of driveable coast from Rockefeller Dr. to Millsap Rd. However, when we arrived in Ormond Beach around noon on the first Sunday of December, high tide had recently peaked and was still receding so driving onto the sand wasn't possible. Instead, we parked for free in the Andy Romano Beachfront Park lot, adjacent to the Millsap Rd. car ramp, and walked down to the sand. The park itself, including its beach, does not allow dogs, but we had no issue parking in the lot for free with our dog and entering the beach on foot via the car ramp. Even with the driving lanes through the sand, the beach here is rather narrow... but that means a minimal walk to the surf. Plus, the sand here is so very soft! And clean! Of course, the Atlantic Ocean is colder than the Gulf of Mexico, but the waves are much more impressive than on my side of Florida. Because this lot is right next to the car ramp, I would park here again in the future & walk to the sand. On our visit, plenty of open sand was available near the closed vehicle ramp so we had a very short walk from our car. We saved the entrance fee but still had decent access to our car. The parking lot at Andy Romano Beach Front Park is a good size, and was barely half full on our visit. Also, the family-style bathrooms are large, clean, & adequately stocked.

Saturday August 12th, Together Kayla Beth Fields and I took Saige & Deacon to Ormond Beach to the…read moreTony Romano Beachfront Park. It's literally on the border of Daytona Beach & Ormond Beach. The Parking is limited but free! There is a building with bathrooms & placed to change. Today the beachfront access was closed due to repair work from Beach Erosion but you can walk to end of parking lot and walk down car ramp to Beach. Be careful because cars can enter the beach here for driving and parking. The beachfront park offers public showers, picnic tables under shelter, grills, playground and Splash pad...all for free use! First come first served on the grills and picnic tables. We went down to beachfront for about an hour to play and then hit showers and Splash Pad before heading to pick up Kayla's daddy in Sorrento, FL

Live this scenic drive. It went through a lot water front parks and ended at a trees lining road…read more Very beautiful

Breathtaking views. From old beautiful trees to highways w covered green branches for miles to a…read morespectacular ocean view. The whole loop is longer than 10 miles and several people will probably try to zoom past, I suggest pulling over and letting them pass so you can enjoy all it has to offer. Also some amazing houses both on the ocean and the Halifax river to see. Overall it's a good day. And there are more than 1 state parks you can detour off on if you like.

Yes Fort Matanzas , Washington state Parks , Ocala State Parks , and Jacksonville Zoo are All…read morebeautiful places to visit in northern Florida for those like us who enjoy nature and to visit and to enjoy Gods Beauty at its best .. These are , wonderful place 's to relax and walk thru trails see water ways , and exotic plants and animal . Near Saint Augustine Florida and near the A1A seaside Highway on the Eastern coast . We Do recommend some like Ocala National state Park Offer Excellent Campgrounds.

Nestled on Florida's unspoiled Atlantic Coast, Flagler Beach draws in visitors with its charming,…read morepeaceful atmosphere and retro style while offering six miles of pristine shoreline, ocean-view dining, eclectic shops, lush green parks, bountiful fishing spots, surfable waves, and free access to the beach. Take a walking tour of historic downtown Flagler Beach, check out the museum, or explore the scenic trails at the local nature preserves. This is one of my favorite cities with my favorite beach! Surf's Up!!!

Al Weeks Sr. North Shore Park is much smaller than its neighboring park, Tom Renick Park. Both…read morelocated on A1A in Ormond by the Sea. More of a public beach parking facility, the park does have restrooms that are kept very clean and are spacious. There are also a few outdoor showers and a few picnic tables along with several benches for watching the world go by while taking in the sea breeze. Get here early. Parking usually fills up right away. Especially on the weekend. But if you get a spot, have a cooler with food and non-alcoholic beverages, and some beach chairs, umbrellas or a canopy, this is a great place for bringing the family, significant other, or just yourself.

Really nice beach! Little parking lots here and there. Very clean bathrooms. Everyone spreads out…read moreand aren't on top of one another. Super soft sand. Very well kept beach. Highly recommend!

Beautiful, remote beach with nice, large wooden ramps for access. Nature is beautiful here. It's…read morewell worth your time to enjoy the natural beauty and the wildlife. It is much more beautiful than I thought it would be! Nice Park Rangers at the entrance gate, where you pay a small fee. It's cheaper for local residents, who can also buy an annual residents pass for almost nothing! A super deal! We all can bring a bag & gloves with us, to pick up trash & plastic bottles, as we're walking, that others who were disrespectful to the wildlife, fish & water, & Park Rangers, left behind. It's unbelievable that people do this. There are plenty of trash & recycle bins in the parking lot, along with very basic public restrooms.

The beach itself is beautiful. Expect rough Atlantic surf, noisy waves crashing ashore, windy…read moresalty air. Parking and access is convenient once you pay the entrance fee. The absolute horror of the bathroom facilities is shocking. There is apparently no plumbing or septic system!!!! No showers to rinse off the sand. Very primitive conditions.

Interesting history here. I can't go somewhere without checking out some of the sites. There's not…read morea ton of things to do in Daytona but when I saw 'Lighthouse Park', I knew we had to go. One of the workers in the gift shop gave us an intro when we bought our tickets. You should definitely start across the street at the hotel/museum. That hotel/house has history all its own aside from the lighthouse. The family that lived there and ran it. I loved the house and it seems to have stayed in great condition after hundreds of years. In the hotel/house, you start with a short movie in the side room and then you can tour the house at your leisure. The house has multiple items displayed from over the years. There are also boards with a bit of history as you make your way through. Outside of the hotel/house is a relaxing area by the water. You could relax there or it'd be a perfect place for a wedding or special occasion. Once finished there, you can make your way back across the street to the lighthouse. On the lighthouse side, there are other buildings where people that took care of the place stayed. There's also a small storybook trail. It's not long at all but it has these storyboards around it talking about this cat named Nelly. That's all fun and stuff... but at the end of the trail, you see a little cat graveyard with cats that have been on the property over the years. When we walked up and I noticed Nelly was already buried! THE HORRRRRRRRRRORRRRRRR! On to the lighthouse; You can climb up to the top of the lighthouse. I think there is a sign that mentions 222 steps or something. It gets very steep near the top. Great exercise and it made me forget all about the cat graveyard. It's a cool place. I was intrigued by the Cincinnati Reds connection too. Other notables: Across the street is a restaurant and ice cream place. I don't think those two spots are related to the lighthouse itself but it's nice that they're there. We tried out both and they weren't bad at all. We didn't venture further down the road but we were told more restaurants/locations are further down. If you like history or inlets or just lighthouses, check out this place if you're in the area.

I visited the beach here one afternoon. It costs $10 to get in, so come prepared for that…read more There are bathroom facilities and outdoor showers, which I appreciate, though the bathrooms are pretty gnarly, so I'd avoid those if you can help it. The beach itself was pretty small, and it was crowded. The water wasn't too rough. There were a lot of kids and families, so clearly a good place for the kids to swim. My favorite part were all of the dogs. There were so many puppers on the beach! Overall, I'll give it a 3. It was fine, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here for a beach day.

I had an amazing time at Vilano beach with my two dogs. The hotel we stayed in accepted dogs and…read morethe beach allows dogs too! It made for the perfect get away. The dogs enjoyed walking the beach. We were able to take walks for sunrise and sunset. I highly recommend staying here.

this hotel will add additional charges without your knowledge. I booked on line and they emailed me…read morea confirmation with the total amount which I paid. the next day I checked my credit card statement and the charges had increase. I spoke with the manager and he lied about the whole thing. very poor management at this business . stayed as far away from this place as possible if you don't want to be over charged after the fact