I love it here and I love this town. We try to visit as often as possible. Used to make it up here…read more1-2 times a week but life got in the way. I highly recommend coming out here and checking out the local shops and restaurants. The beach, while debated by multiple hurricanes, is still gorgeous.

Perfect beach spot that seems to be a well-kept secret. I went on a weekday at the beginning of…read moreAugust. Shortly after the road goes from 4 lanes to 2, there is public parking with clean bathrooms and showers that comes up on the right side. You have to cross the road to enter the beach but its not a long walk (you will want shoes). I like that this beach has a good amount of wet/medium and dry sand. Perfect areas for setting up your umbrella and for tanning in the sun. It was super hot but that made it very easy to get into the beautiful blue water. Not a driving beach which is a plus for us with our toddler running around. I would actually love to find a VRBO or AirBNB around here some time so we can just walk to the inlet beach. Other other favorite spot is Ormond due to the playground, splash pad and clean bathrooms, but its much more crowded... so not very friendly to social distancing.

for $20 dollars a day - you can hit up 27th avenue park & flagler for all day parking & i believe…read morethere are more!! we had an absolute blast here for a beach day for just a 45 minute drive. flagler will have more of a restaurant bar feel on the beach & 27th avenue was less crowded but had a nice playground for kiddo (just note there is construction currently going on - so just a tad bit of an eyesore) the cars driving on the beach are a little nuance for me but as someone that will probably take that up one day for the family too - i get the convenience of it. all in all it is a lovely beach to frequent & we can't wait to try some more restaurants in the area!!

Loved the small town, local feel of this beach. $20 for parking for the day or you can drive out on…read morethe beach to park for $30. There was a great gift shop right by the parking lot and the main street had lots of options for food. It wasn't too crowded like at Cocoa Beach. The facilities by the parking lot were convenient and clean.

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.

This beach is so unique in comparison to almost every other FL beach, and I love it for that! The…read moresand is this cool orangish color because it's a mix of actual sand and crushed sea shells, and it almost gives you this other-worldly feel.. It's also really spongey so it's a good workout just to walk a ways. I felt much more at peace here than some other beaches- it's not as touristy so it's much more chill than some of the more mainstream FL beaches and it's a great change up. There are huge waves- perfect for surfing or boogey boarding. But that being said, the waves hit the shore pretty hard even up close so just something to be aware of if you're bringing kids. They have a big pier to fish off of and bathrooms and rinse station. Right across the street (A1A) all along the road there are dozens of restaurants, shops, and other businesses all within walking distance of the beach, it's so cool and nice to have everything so close by! Flagler is also a half hour from St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, so it's a great place to stay for a few days that's quieter but you can still see more of the coast. I think this is one of the coolest beachtowns I've been to yet. You gotta come here at least once just to experience how different it is!

In search of a beach to take your fur baby? Here it is! Although dogs are not allowed in all areas…read moreof the beach, there's a long stretch were they are allowed (south of S. 10th and north of N 10th.) We take advantage of this a few times a month, our dog absolutely loves the water and sand and it's never crowded. Note that they do require you to keep your pet on a leash but we always bring our long-line leash so he can roam around. As far as the main "boardwalk" area of Flagler, there's plenty to see and do. We like to sit near the pier and watch the surfers catch waves. There's definitely a friendly, old-school hippy-surfer vibe in Flagler that I love. A few fun beach bars that have outside seating with views of the ocean that make for a great lunch spot. One of my favorite things about Flagler is the drive to get there, take the A1A for a scenic ride up (or down) the coast, it's a real crowd-pleaser for out-of-town guests, they'll love the views! Overall, don't miss checking out this little gem of a city, you won't be disappointed.

Visited Flagler Beach during Xmas time. We had stayed across the street at Compass Margaritaville…read moreResort so it was a nice walk across the street. Loved seeing the sunrise and the beach view was so pretty. At the time, they were doing construction by the pier, so I walked under it to see the sunrise r with no obstructions. There was street parking with no parking fees here. One half of this beach is dog friendly and the other is not so make sure to check that out online. We didn't stay on the beach just visited and walked since it was chilly.

Waves were incredible today thanks to Imelda! The water is somewhat warm so a wet suit is not…read moreneeded but also not not needed lol Also found a lot of shells and spotted lots of wildlife. Usually the water is calm but today was perfect for surf. Lots of surfers were here today. Careful though lots of debris everywhere. I would say this beach is better than Daytona any day

The weather was just beautiful today. I was driving around Ormond Beach observing the area when I…read moresoon ended up at Sun Splash Park. There are adequate parking which requires a $20 daily parking fee. Follow the directions on the signage. Overlooking Daytona Beach, the accessible park caters to kids with a small playground and a splash pad. Picnic pavilions, showers, and public bathrooms are available. The Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters is also located at the park. This is a nice spot to enjoy the weather with family or friends.

Sun wind and…read morewaves Sun Splash Park is a pleasant little beachy park in the midst of lots of great beaches and parks. It's a crowded place in the summer but then so is every beach in Daytona. It's lovely beach if you happen to enjoy long, flat areas of wide sandy ocean front. . The waves are usually pretty decent and on windy days can get pretty feisty but it is usually pretty mellow and a good place for kids. In fact the whole park impressed me as appealing to kids. Not crazy, drunken and insane kids like Daytona gets at certain times of the year but younger kids that want to play on the beach and in the ocean. Some nice picnic benches, relatively clean bathrooms, drinking fountains and some things for the young ones to play on makes Sun Splash park a nice place for a family outing.

New Smyrna Beach has a variety of beach access parks, and this one wins for longest name. In fact,…read moreI think it may win longest name for a beach park in the history of beaches. Let's just call it Grayce Beach for short! Grayce Beach has two places to park. One is the main parking lot closest to the beach. It is $20 to park all day. There are two bathrooms and one shower. There is also a parking lot a little farther down the street that is free but requires a bit of a walk. The walk is down a nice boardwalk with some shade so it's not bad. If you have a lot of stuff to carry, the parking lot may be the way to go. The beach itself is very nice. Keep in mind that at this part of the beach cars can drive through from another access point. I didn't see a lifeguard on the day we went but our recent visit was also in the month of December (air temperature was warm but the water was cold so nobody was in the water.) Overall, a nice option to access the beach in the New Symrna Beach area!

When it comes to the New Smyrna area, it can be tough to find beachfront parking - especially the…read morefree kind! I really loved that this section of beach was connected my a myriad of boardwalks that ended along the adjacent roads, allowing visitors to parallel park and stay for as long as they needed to. It's about a 20-minute walk to the downtown area, but it's not as busy or congested with car traffic from parking along the water. The only issue I can think of would be the lack of waste disposal options or rinsing areas, but you can find those close by! There are picnic pavilions that are first come, first serve. They don't have direct beach access or views, but they are cute and good for small groups. Once you make it to the water, it's also easy to find chair and umbrella rentals. They're very clearly overpriced, but it's good to have options.

Had an amazing day out in the boat just hanging out on the island ! We launched from Cassen Park in…read moreOrmond and had a nice ride out. Waterways weren't too congested today , saw a lot of dolphin which is always nice

I got my toes in the water, ass in the sand Not a worry in…read morethe world, a cold beer in my hand Life is good today. (Zak must have been thinking of this place when he wrote those lyrics) The ultimate sand island in the middle of Ponce Inlet where the water is warm and clear and the drinks are ice cold. This piece of paradise appears at low tide and provides the perfect venue to drop anchor and jump in the water. There's never a shortage of boats, music and sunshine. This would be the reason you own a boat if you live in NSB cause that's the only way to get to this party. When the tide starts rushing in it's time to go and the island sinks below the surface and nothing but great memories remain. You should be jealous LOL :-)