Beautiful Ormond Beach Florida

Ormond Beach is a charming and beautiful seaside community. Ormond Beach is 50 miles south of historic St. Augustine, 60 miles east of Orlando and 60 miles from the Kennedy Space Center. Ormond Beach is quiet non-driving beach. The town of Ormond Beach is known as the “Birthplace of Speed,” when early enthusiasts raced their autos on the wide sands here.

Close Activities and Attractions:

- Daytona Speed Way - approx. 15 miles

- Adventure Landing Water Park - approx. 10 miles

- Disney World, Animal Kingdom and Epcot Center - 63 miles

- Marineland - 25 miles

- Kennedy Space Center - 55 miles

- Deep Sea Fishing - 40 miles

- Universal Studios - 50 miles

- Championship golf courses - numerous

- Saint Augustine - 40 miles

- Pleasure boat rentals (Daytona)

- Grocery Shopping- Publix - approx. 4 miles from rental unit

Some Dining Recommendations

* Alfie’s Restaurant 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32176, (386) 441-7024

Directions: Travel Southeast on Ocean Shore Blvd (FL-A1A) toward Surfside Dr. End at 1666 Ocean Shore Blvd.(2.1 miles)

-Casual Dining -Major Credit Cards accepted -Beer and Wine -Inside Seating -Lunch and Early specials - Home Cooking/Family Dining -Ocean views

* Betty’s A-1-A Café 1900 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach, FL 32176, (386) 441-8131

Directions: Travel Southeast on Ocean Shore Blvd (FL-A1A) toward Surfside Dr. End at 1900 Ocean Shore Blvd.(1.6 miles)

* Caribbean Jack’s 721 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114, (386) 523-3000, 1(877)525-2257 www.caribbeanjack.com

Directions: Travel Southeast on Ocean Shore Blvd (FL-A1A) toward Surfside Dr. Continue to follow FL-A1A South Turn RIGHT onto Seabreeze Blvd (FL-430 West). Turn LEFT onto Ballough Road. End at 721 Ballough Rd. (10.69 miles)

-Casual Dining -Major Credit Cards accepted -Full Bar -Island Inspired Dining -Inside and Outside Seating -Valet Parking -Lunch/Dinner menus -Intracoastal View

*High Tides at Snack Jack 2805 S Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach FL 32136 (386)439-3344

Directions: Travel North on Ocean Shore Blvd (FL-A1A) toward Ocean Grove Dr. Continue to follow FL-A1A North. End at 2805 S Ocean Shore Blvd. (6.02 miles)

-Casual Dining -Major Credit Cards accepted -Full Bar -Inside and Outside Seating -Valet Parking Available (recommended) -Ocean Views

Parks and Recreation

* Tom Renick Park 1565 Oceanshore Blvd. Ormond-by-the-Sea Named after former Volusia County Beach Director, Tom Renick Park features sheltered picnic areas, children's playground with padded floor, disability-accessible restrooms, water fountain, outdoor showers, 50 off-street parking spaces, handicapped parking, wheelchair accessible wooden beach walkway.

* Lighthouse Point Park 5000 Robert Merrill Parkway Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Point Park consists of 52 acres of pristine land on the north side of Ponce DeLeon Inlet in the Town of Ponce Inlet. The 52-acre park features fishing, nature trails, an observation deck and tower, swimming and picnicking. A variety of wildlife call the park home, including raccoons, possums, skunks, armadillos, shore birds and birds of prey. Lighthouse Point Park is open from 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. There is a $3.50 per vehicle admission charge. For more information, call the Lighthouse Point Park office at (386) 756-7488 or Leisure Services at (386) 736-5953.

* Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association 4931 South Peninsula Drive - Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127 (386) 761-1821 Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily http://www.ponceinlet.org/ Completed in 1887, the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station was built when the area was known as Mosquito Inlet. After decades of restoration by the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association, it stands today as one of the best preserved, most complete Light Stations in the nation. Directions: Drive south on Atlantic Avenue to Dunlawton Avenue. Continue south another six miles to the stop sign at Beach Street in Ponce Inlet. Turn right (west) on Beach Street. At the next stop sign turn left (south) on Peninsula Drive. In two blocks you will see the entrance of the Lighthouse on your left.

* Smyrna Dunes Park 2995 N. Peninsula Dr. New Smyrna Beach Smyrna Dunes Park is built on 250 acres at the northern tip of the New Smyrna Beach peninsula. The park is home to a variety of animals, birds, reptiles, marine life and vegetation. Three miles of elevated wooden walks, picnic areas, pavilions and an observation tower allow visitors to enjoy the park while protecting the sensitive sand dunes from foot traffic. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. There is an admission charge of $3.50 per vehicle. For information, call the Smyrna Dunes Park Manager Office at (386) 424-2935 or Leisure Services at (386) 736-5953.