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.

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.

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!

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

The park is such a hidden treasure. I've been to many state parks and some have basic amenities but…read morethis park has it all (in regard to trails and things to do). Beautiful scenery, historic monuments, charming beach area, clean restrooms, and a unique eclectic onsite store.

At one time, this used to be a very nice park to come for a family picnic and perhaps a kayak ride…read moreon the river. Now, they have eliminated the grills from the family picnic areas. There are very large grills at the pavilions and grills out family picnic areas that are not near the water and do not have views. The picnic area we had to settle on was in a Sandy clearing with too much sun. The grill could not be turned to adjust the flow of smoke. We drove 40 minutes to get here and paid the five dollar entry fee thinking that we would get the same thing we got last time we were here... Unfortunately, even though the picnic tables are new, they are filthy too sunny and little compensation for the lack of grills and views. It is a real shame. They have bathroom facilities, boat, launch facilities, and so many other nice things, and they choose to eliminate the grills.

My go to beach, being a FL resident. Sadly, stopped going after getting a caught in a current and…read morebeing pushed too far out and almost drowning because the flag colors are off. However, despite I still think if you read the warnings properly and ask the nearest lifeguard, it's a great place for your family.

The beach was fun and there are some boardwalk items (though I wish it was more like the Jersey…read moreboardwalk, which is what I was expecting). The sand is light colored and the waves were pretty calm. There were a ton of people around, but it didn't feel too crowded. There is hourly parking available everywhere and it's like a dollar an hour only. Food and shops are nearby. There were a lot of homeless people around, way more than I anticipated, but they kept to themselves. There is a park with a splash pad and bathrooms as well.

This a my favorite spot to access the beach. There is always parking, on a quieter side of the…read morebeach. It is so peaceful in the morning for a good walk or bike ride. Beautiful sunrises if you get there early enough

The park is named for the late Frank Rendon, a long-time community leader. In 2003, the park…read morecelebrated the completion of a three-acre addition and in 2016 the playground was replaced. Volusia County provided the land and paid most of the $850,000 in expansion project costs. The project was funded in part with grants from the Volusia ECHO program and the Daytona Beach Racing and Recreational Facilities District. The park and beach area are ADA accessible. There are sheltered picnic areas, grills, children's playground with padded ground, disability-accessible restrooms, water fountain, outdoor showers, 134 off-beach parking spaces, handicapped parking and a wooden observation deck. The Shores Hotel and the covered walkway across Atlantic Avenue is just north of the park and a nice place for food and drinks as well.

Amazingly peaceful in the morning. The was an amazing breeze and the sun was shining. The beach was…read morevery clean, on my mile walk I only found 1 bottle cap (at home I always find handfuls to throw away). Will definitely be back!

Beautiful Beach, lovely to drive on and an amazing walk too…read more Plenty of parking on the beach and at a few off beach parking areas as well. The only issue is the entrance and exit ramps, sometimes there's some assholes that just LOVE ripping up the sand and leaving big ass ruts. Fortunately the beach patrol does its best to remedy the situation by refilling it when the have time. You can drive or walk clear to Daytona Beach from this point, roughly 10 or so miles I believe. The sand is WELL packed and easy to drive. Pay attention to your speed though, the entire beach is a 10 mph zone. Go a while north and you can ride the very same beach where Rowdy Burns and Cole Trickle had their rental car race scene in Days of Thunder. Definitely worth going to if you're in the area.

4 reasons to come to this park. ***NEW INFORMATION***…read more There isn't any fee for everything I'm mentioning EXCEPT the front part of the off beach parking area ****** 1st is MY reason: I go here because it has 2 fenced in HUGH dog play areas. My girls go into the small dog play area while yes, big dogs go in the other one. Each play area has benches, water and poop bags in different areas of the park. (Some people leave balls there also otherwise, you bring your own) I walk the perimeter while the girls run after me and the other dogs. My 2 rescues "mother/daughter" duo are still puppies, full of muscle and need to run for their exercise. (for me to rest because they are a handful) 2nd: There is A children's play area. I know they have swings slides picnic benches but I'm not sure what else because I don't have a child to go there. I hear all of the children laughing, having fun so I'm sure it's pretty nice. 3rd: They also have back to back courts for... I know one is basketball, the other one may be pickleball? Not quite sure but again I see lots of people playing on the courts even if I'm not paying attention to them 4th: Which is most likely you wanted 1st is the large parking area across from the beach As you first drive into the park, there is a huge off beach parking area where You can (of course) park and walk right across to the beach. * BE AWARE, It is no longer "free" parking (just like ALL the parking areas in Volusia county) **The parking areas are free for local residents as long as you register with your car license plate and proof that you are indeed a resident here. ***I don't know what the policy is, you will have to look it up in The Volusia County rules I do know it's $20 a day parking (and all the parking areas now) BUT, I do know it is a great park with something to do for all AS for pictures, I will put them up when I go again BUT, here is a shot of my cute ladies and something strange that someone put up. Stick figures that I don't know their meaning

Great park on the highway! Ample parking spots (more than 1 lot). Clean bathrooms by the beach as…read morewell as by the playground & fields. Nice large & small dog off-leash fenced areas. Worth a stop!

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.

Plenty of free parking just a block down from the Boardwalk. Closed 11 PM to 5 AM so can do a…read moreday-camp here. Sits on elevated bluff so fantastic view of cars on beach and Atlantic Ocean beyond.. Showers, grills and tables for picnics and cleaning up, play area for kids also. Community center and lifeguard headquarters on one side, clean restrooms on other. Bus stop in front of park if you'd rather ride along the Boardwalk.

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.