Overview
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.
6 sights · 11 things to do · 8 places to eat · 3 bars & cafés · 19 places to stay
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Best things about Daytona Beach Shores
Dahlia Park
Fornari Park
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.
Frank Rendon Park
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 …
Sunset Park
Overlooks the Intercoastal Waterway.
Sunglow Pier
A pier which extends 1000 feet (300 m) into the Atlantic Ocean. You can sightsee or go fishing from the pier.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jun. (climate data from nearby Daytona Beach)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DAB Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach — 5 mi away. Directions
- SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport, Orlando — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
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.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Dahlia Park, Frank Rendon Park, Oceans Golf Club
- Lunch Cow Licks
- Afternoon Daytona Sailing Charters, Alluring Hair Designs
- Dinner Cracked Egg Diner
- Evening Metz Lounge
Day 2
- Morning Fornari Park, Sunset Park, Congo River Adventure Golf
- Lunch Crabby Joe's Deck and Grill
- Afternoon Eagle Yacht Charters, Alyses Tropical Salon
- Dinner Genovese's Italian Cafe
- Evening Monkey Business Bar
Day 3
- Morning McElroy Park, Sunglow Pier, Pirates Island Adventure Golf
- Lunch Mike's Galley
- Afternoon Advanced Hair Design, Cherises Salon
- Dinner Porto Fino Restaurant
- Evening Yaya's Beachside Bar
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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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.
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 $4.
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
See Frank Rendon Park
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.
Do
Fishing
Golf
Miniature golf
Sailing
Spa
Do Advanced Hair Design
Do Alluring Hair Designs
Do Alyses Tropical Salon
Offers manicures, pedicures, hair cuts and styling, and hair waxing services.
Do Hair Waves
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
Shop Winn Dixie Shopping Center
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.
Shop Fantasy Beachwear
Shop Mike's Gifts
Shop Purple Haze
Shop Sandpiper Gift Shop
Eat
Budget
Eat Cow Licks
Ice cream.
Eat Cracked Egg Diner
American cuisine (breakfast and lunch).
Mid-range
Eat Crabby Joe's Deck and Grill
Sun Glow Pier, 3701 South Atlantic Ave. Casual seafood cuisine. Full liquor bar.
Eat Genovese's Italian Cafe
Casual Italian cuisine. Offers specialty pizzas, eggplant rollatini, seafood, veal parmigiana and lobster ravioli.
Eat Mike's Galley
American cuisine (breakfast and lunch).
Eat Porto Fino Restaurant
Italian cuisine. Includes pastas, pizzas, veal, and seafood dishes. Open nightly for dinner, and takeout is available.
Splurge
Eat Azure Restaurant (The Shores Resort & Spa)
Seafood cuisine.
Eat Top of Daytona Restaurant and Lounge
Seafood and Continental cuisine.
Drink
Drink Yaya's Beachside Bar
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
Stay Perry's Cottages
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.
Mid-range
Stay Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites
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.
Splurge
Stay The Shores Resort and Spa (formerly The Hilton)
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
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.
Nearby
Port Orange
City / town · 35 listings · 4 mi away
Daytona Beach
City / town · 117 listings · 4 mi away
Ponce Inlet
City / town · 30 listings · 6 mi away
Ormond Beach
City / town · 55 listings · 9 mi away
Samsula-Tomoka Farms
Rural area · 9 listings · 10 mi away
New Smyrna Beach
City / town · 59 listings · 11 mi away
Edgewater
City / town · 6 listings · 15 mi away
Lake Ashby
Rural area · 6 listings · 17 mi away
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