Daytona Beach Shores

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 5 1/2-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.
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 126 East Orange Avenue, Tel: +1 386 255-0415 (Fax: +1 386 255-5478), . The official sales and marketing travel organization for Daytona Beach Shores.

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 in July. Dangers include hurricanes from June 1 until November 30.

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 located in Sanford (Florida), about 35 miles 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.

By bus

VOTRANis the name of 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 $3.75.

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.

• Dahlia Park is located about 1/2 mile south of Dunlawton Avenue on A1A. This park features access to restrooms and picnic tables.
• Fornari Park is located next to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel on A1A. This park features access to the beach, playground equipment, dune walkovers with observation decks and picnic tables. It is named for the late Larry Fornari, Sr. a long-time community leader
• Max Samuely Park is located next to City Hall. This garden-type park contains a gazebo and landscaped areas for walking or sitting as well as a brick "wall of fame" honoring the racing heritage in the Shores. A memorial to former Councilman Otto Schulze is located next to the "wall of fame." This park also houses the Court of Flags, which represents some of the ethnic origins of Shores residents, visitors and business people. The Court was dedicated in May 1997.
• McElroy Park is located behind the City Senior Center. 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

  address: 2705 South Atlantic Ave
  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.
• Sundown Park is on Peninsula Drive, across from Van Avenue and approximately one mile north of Dunlawton Avenue. This park overlooks the Intercoastal Waterway.

• Sunglow Pier

  address: 3701 S. Atlantic Ave
  A pier which extends one thousand feet into the Atlantic Ocean. You can just sightsee or go fishing from the pier.

Fishing

• Backwater Fishing Charters

  phone: +1 386 566-9547
  address: 3948 S. Peninsula Dr. (Adventure Yacht Harbor)
  Captain Shane offers half-day or full-day fishing charter services on the Halifax River, Indian River, or the Atlantic Ocean.

• Haf-N-Haf Fishing Charters

  phone: +1 386 767-0583
  address: 79 East Dunlawton Ave. (Under Port Orange Causeway)
  Captain Doug offers fishing charters for half-day or full-day trips on the Halifax River or Atlantic Ocean.

• Hooker Sport Fishing Charters

  phone: +1 386 760-8909
  address: 3948 S. Peninsula Dr. (Adventure Yacht Harbor)
  Book your next fishing trip aboard "The Hooker" with Captain Bill. Coast Guard approved for up to 14 passengers.

Golf

• Oceans Golf Club

  phone: +1 386 788-2998
  address: 2 Oceans West Blvd.
  Private, non-profit Golf Course, open to the public. 13 holes, par 3.

Miniature Golf

• Congo River Adventure Golf

  address: 2100 South Atlantic Ave
  Features an 18-hole miniature golf course with an airplane, waterfalls and a "volcano" as scenery.

• Hawaii Falls Golf

  address: 2504 South Atlantic Ave
  Features two different miniature golf courses with waterfalls and a "volcano" as background scenery.

• Pirates Island Adventure Golf

  address: 3420 South Atlantic Ave
  Features a pirate-themed miniature golf course.

Sailing

• Daytona Sailing Charters

  phone: +1 386 931-0399
  address: 3300 S.Peninsula Dr
  (Seven Seas Marina). Sailing charters offered on "The Arrow", a 33-foot Yawl sailboat owned by Captain Richard Paauwe for 2 hour or longer eco-cruises for nature viewing on the Halifax River.

• Eagle Yacht Charters

  address: 3948 South Peninsula Dr

• Sundial Sailing and Charters

  address: 3948 South Peninsula Dr

Spa

• Advanced Hair Design

  phone: +1 386 767-5027
  address: 3280 South Atlantic Ave.

• Alluring Hair Designs

  phone: +1 386 767-2511
  address: 3060 South Atlantic Ave.

• Alyses Tropical Salon

  phone: +1 386 304-8865
  address: 3114-B South Atlantic Ave.
  Offers manicures, pedicures, hair cuts and styling, and hair waxing services.

• Cherises Salon

  phone: +1 386 760-2035 or +1 386 763-0223
  address: 3612 South Atlantic Ave.
  Offers hair cuts, facials, nail services, massage therapy, and waxing.

• Fran's Hair Fashion

  phone: +1 386 761-1811
  address: 3174-B South Atlantic Ave.
  Offers hair cuts, manicures, pedicures, silk wrap.

• Hair Waves

  phone: +1 386 788-2900
  address: 116 Dunlawton Ave.

• Headquarters Hairstyles

  phone: +1 386 788-5133
  address: 136-D Beachcomber St.
  Offers hair cuts, highlights, perms, and facial waxes.

• Premiere Hair Salon

  phone: +1 386 322-4455
  address: 3616-E South Atlantic Ave.

Tennis

• Oceans Racquet and Recreation Club

  phone: +1 386 761-6088
  address: 3000 South Atlantic Ave.
  City-owned and operated public tennis facility with one hard court and eight clay courts, with lights.

ATMs can be found throughout Daytona Beach Shores. Usually larger hotels and convenience stores will have a "generic" ATM machine available; however, be forewarned about hidden service fees.

Shopping

• Publix Shopping Center

  address: 3044 South Atlantic Ave.

• Winn Dixie Shopping Center

  address: 2200 South Atlantic Ave.

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.

• Beach Access

  address: 102 Dunlawton Ave.

• Bikini Co.

  address: 116 Dunlawton Ave.

• Coastal Loco Gift Shop

  address: 2316 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Fantasy Beachwear

  address: 2216 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Hot Image

  address: 3218 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Maddog Surf Shop

  address: 3634 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Mike's Gifts

  address: 3500 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Ocean Club Sportswear

  address: 2058 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Purple Haze

  address: 2250 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Sandpiper Gift Shop

  address: 3126 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Souvenir City

  address: 3154 S. Atlantic Ave.

• The Sand Box

  address: 2040 S. Atlantic Ave.

• Waikiki Surf Wear

  address: 2000 S. Atlantic Ave.

Budget

• Cow Licks

  address: 2624 South Atlantic Avenue
  Ice cream.

• Cracked Egg Diner

  address: 3280 South Atlantic Avenue
  American cuisine (Breakfast and Lunch).

• Vittoria's Italian Pastry & Coffee Shop

  address: 3106 South Atlantic Ave
  Italian pastries.

Mid-range

• Crabby Joe's Deck and GrillSun Glow Pier, 3701 South Atlantic Ave. Casual seafood cuisine. Full liquor bar.

• Genovese's Italian Cafe

  address: 116 Dunlawton Ave
  Casual Italian cuisine. Offers specialty pizzas, eggplant rollatini, seafood, veal parmigiana and lobster ravioli.

• Louises Italian Restaurant

  address: 3408 South Atlantic Ave
  Italian cuisine.

• Mike's Galley

  address: 2514 South Atlantic Ave
  American cuisine (Breakfast and Lunch).

• Milano Restaurant

  address: 3100 South Atlantic Ave
  Italian cuisine (Dinner).

• New York Style Bagel Deli & Restaurant

  address: 3344 South Atlantic Ave
  American cuisine (Breakfast and Lunch).

• Porto Fino Restaurant

  address: 3124 South Atlantic Ave
  Italian cuisine. Includes pastas, pizzas, veal, and seafood dishes. Open nightly for dinner, and takeout is available.

• Ohana Luau

  phone: +1 386 255-5411
  address: 2301 South Atlantic Ave
  Polynesian style luau with buffet dinner. Family Friendly.

• Stavro's Beachside Pizza and Pasta House

  address: 2132 South Atlantic Ave
  Italian cuisine (Lunch and Dinner).

Splurge

• Aurelia's Taste of Rome

  address: 3218 South Atlantic Ave
  Italian cuisine; Fine dining.

• Azure Restaurant

  address: 2637 South Atlantic Ave
  Seafood cuisine.

• Top of Daytona Restaurant and Lounge

  address: 2625 South Atlantic Ave
  Seafood and Continental cuisine.

• Metz Liquor Store & Lounge

  address: 2136 South Atlantic Ave
  Smoking permitted.

• Metz Lounge

  address: 3280 South Atlantic Ave
  Smoking permitted.

• D.J.'s Deck

  address: 79 East Dunlawton Ave

• Our Deck Down Under

  address: 78 East Dunlawton Ave

• Surfside Tavern

  address: 3400 South Atlantic Ave
  Smoking permitted.

• The Shores Festhaus

  address: 2136 South Atlantic Ave
  No smoking.

• Yaya's Beachside Bar

  address: 112 East Dunlawton Ave
  Smoking permitted.

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

• Beachside Motel

  address: 3309 South Atlantic Ave
  31 rooms. Heated pool( Feb. and March),sundeck. All rooms include a full kitchen, private balcony and spacious rooms.

• Cabana Colony Cottages

  address: 2501 S. Atlantic Ave
  Charming 1920s oceanfront and garden view cottages. Continental breakfast, fully equipped kitchens and heated oceanfront pool. 30 units.

• Famous Shores Motel

  address: 3738 S. Atlantic Ave
  Rooms, efficiencies, suites 2-3 bedroom and Handicapped accessible facilities. Heated pool, sun deck area and a BBQ area. Sorry "No Pets". Across the street from the beach.

• Jasmin Motel

  address: 3621 S. Atlantic Ave
  Restaurants nearby. Amenities include cable TV, in-room coffee maker and room service. Free wireless high speed internet.

• Perry's Cottages

  address: 2139 S. Atlantic Ave
  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.

• Sea Scape Inn

  address: 2601 S. Atlantic Ave
  Oceanfront efficiencies with sliding door to private balconies. Microwaves and refrigerators in each room. Heated pool, kiddie pool, putting green, BBQ area, shuffleboard. Free continental breakfast. Pet friendly.

• Sand Castle Motel

  address: 3619 S. Atlantic Ave
  Family owned and operated. Kitchens with microwave. Complimentary morning coffee. Daily Newspaper. BBQ area with gas grill. Heated pool and sun deck overlooking the beach.

• South Shore Motel

  address: 3225 S. Atlantic Ave
  Rooms with kitchens, phones, cable TV, private balconies and direct ocean views. Pool and sun deck.

• Turtle Inn

  address: 3233 S. Atlantic Ave
  Time Share property.

Mid-range

• Acapulco Hotel and Resort

  address: 2505 South Atlantic Ave
  133 rooms. Every room has a private balcony with a view of the Atlantic Ocean. Remodeled pool deck, Bohemian Bar and Grille. Each room is equipped with a refrigerator and complete kitchens are available. Biker friendly.

• Atlantic Ocean Palm Inn

  address: 3247 South Atlantic Ave
  Efficiencies, some pet friendly. Oceanfront. Free wi-fi.

• Bahama House

  address: 2001 S. Atlantic Ave
  Huge rooms on the beach. Family friendly. Rate includes free daily breakfast buffet and cocktail reception. High speed Internet.

• Best Western Aku Tiki Inn

  address: 2225 South Atlantic Ave

• Days Inn Tropical Seas

  address: 3357 South Atlantic Ave

• Daytona Seabreeze

  address: 3125 South Atlantic Ave

• El Caribe Resort and Conference Center

  address: 2125 South Atlantic Ave
  110 guest rooms, including both studios and suites. 5 meeting/reception rooms available also. Located on the beach.

• Hampton Inn Daytona Shores-Oceanfront

  address: 3135 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites

  address: 3301 South Atlantic Ave
  100 rooms. Completely remodeled (2011) 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.

• Oceanside Inn

  address: 1909 South Atlantic Ave

• Sun Viking Lodge

  address: 2411 S. Atlantic Ave
  Family owned and operated oceanfront property. Direct oceanfront rooms. Indoor and outdoor heated pools and 60-foot water slide. Complimentary recreation program. Golf packages. AAA rated excellent. Mobil rated excellent.

Splurge

• The Shores Resort and Spa

  address: 2637 South Atlantic Ave
  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

• McColly Real Estate

  phone: +1 386 756-8090
  address: 3118 S. Atlantic Ave.
  Daytona Beach Shores vacation rentals including condos and homes.

• Peck Realty

  phone: +1 386 257-5000
  address: 2430 S. Atlantic Ave.
  Daytona Beach Shores vacation condo rentals.

• Waverly Property Group

  phone: +1 386 322-3600
  address: 3624 S. Atlantic Ave.
  Daytona Beach Shores vacation rentals including condos and homes.

Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in Daytona Beach Shores. The local area code is 386. For calls within the US or Canada, dial 1+area code+number. There are some public pay phones scattered around the city, but they are becoming increasingly rare with the predominance of cell phones. It is not safe to assume you will be able to find a pay phone at any given time.
The ZIP code in the city of Daytona Beach Shores is 32118.

Internet

It is common for many of the larger hotels and lodgings in the area to offer free internet access for their guests.

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.

• 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.