Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach is located at the north end of the Daytona Beach area. Ormond Beach was once home to oil industry multi-millionaire, John D. Rockefeller and railroad magnate, Henry Flagler, as well as the early automotive pioneers who tested their inventions on the hard-packed beach.
Today, Ormond Beach is known as the "Birthplace of Speed" and celebrates its racing heritage with annual events that reenact the early days of racing on the beach. Visitors to the area can enjoy a tour through the Casements, the former winter home of John D. Rockefeller, canoeing, fishing and viewing a vast array of wildlife at the Tomoka State Park. The area also boasts several beachfront and riverfront parks. Visitors seeking a quieter part of the beach can find it in the Ormond Beach area. In fact, beach driving is not allowed at the northern end of Ormond Beach.

Climate

Ormond Beach offers a humid, subtropical climate that is typical throughout Florida. Winters are dry and mild, marked by a constant series of cold fronts and warm-ups. Temperatures dip into the low 40s and upper 30s on occasion, although freezes are rare. Snowfall is very rare.
Temperatures in spring are famously pleasant with warm afternoons, cool evenings, and far less humidity. The summers are long, hot and humid, with temperatures frequently in the upper 90's in July. Thunderstorms are frequent in summer afternoons. Dangers include hurricanes from June 1 until November 30, although the area has not been threatened since the storms of 2004.

By plane

Although Ormond Beach has a Municipal Airport, it primarily serves privately owned aircraft. Commercial flights to this area are provided by Daytona Beach International Airport, 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 Ormond Beach. 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 Ormond Beach 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 bus

Greyhound Bus Lines offers 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 Ormond Beach.

By car

Ormond Beach is easily accessible by car. Both I-95 and U.S. Highway 1 pass through Ormond Beach. A1A is a scenic North/South route along the beach.

By car

Getting around by car is very easy and convenient in Ormond Beach. The major roads are all wide and easy to drive on with all the major areas signposted, but traffic jams around major intersections are common in the afternoons, and around the tourist areas on Saturday nights.
The main tourism area is Atlantic Avenue (North and South), a strip of road that runs parallel to the beach.

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.
• A1A Beachside Trolley operates from January to Labor Day (September) along Atlantic Avenue on the beachside. They are air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.

Arts

• Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center

  phone: +1 386 676-3378
  address: 399 North US Highway 1
  A 23,000 square foot theatre that seats 600 patrons in a stadium-styled setting.

Churches

• St Brendan Catholic Church

  address: 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd

• Cavalry Christian Center

  address: 1687 West Granada Avenue

• Riverbend Community Church

  address: 2080 West Granada Avenue

• Church of God

  address: 433 North Ridgewood Avenue

• Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

  address: 801 Hand Avenue

• First United Methodist Church of Ormond

  address: 336 South Halifax Drive

• Unitarian Universalist Society

  address: 56 North Halifax Drive

• Tomoka Christian Church

  address: 1151 West Granada Blvd

Parks and Gardens

State Parks

• Bulow Creek State Park

  phone: +1 386 676-4050

• Gamble Rogers Memorial Area

  address: 3100 South A1A

• North Peninsula State Park

  address: 40 High Bridge Road

• Tiger Bay State Forest

  phone: +1 386 985-7815
  address: 4316 West International Speedway

• Tomoka State Park

  address: 2099 North Beach St

County Parks

• Bicentennial Park

  address: 1800 Ocean Shore Blvd

• Highbridge Park

  address: 39 Highbridge Road
  Open daily sunrise to sunset. Free.

City Parks

• Birthplace of Speed Park

  address: 25 Ocean Shore Blvd

• The Casements

  address: 35 East Granada Blvd
  The Casements is the former home of John D. Rockefeller Sr. The City of Ormond Beach later bought the property and has turned it into a community center and museum.

• Central Park

  address: 601 Flemming Ave

• Haas Park

  address: 900 W. Granada Blvd

• Nova Community Recreation Park

  address: 400 North Nova Road
  Sports complex, playground, picnic tables.

• Ormond Beach Sports Complex

  address: 700 Hull Road
  Sports Complex.

• Sanchez Park

  address: 329 Sanchez Ave
  Boat ramp, fishing pier, picnic tables.

Fishing

• Bad Juju ChartersCaptain Scott Blanford offers in-shore fishing charters in the Ormond Beach area.

• Captain Kent Gibbens Backcountry Guide ServicesCaptain Kent Gibbens fishing guide services in the Ormond Beach area.

• Limitless ChartersCaptain Todd Wynn offers in-shore fishing charters in the Ormond Beach area.

• Reel Budget ChartersCaptain Josh Marlett offers in-shore fishing charters in the Ormond Beach area.

• Tail Hunter ChartersCaptain Billy Rodne offers in-shore fishing charters in the Tomoka Basin.

• Tomoka Guide ServiceCaptain Paul Messick and Captain Jerry Messick offer half-day and all-day fishing charters on the Tomoka River.

Golf

• Halifax Plantation Golf Club

  address: 3400 Halifax Club House Drive
  Golf course nestled within a lush and magnificent canopy of century-old oaks, tall pines and natural vegetation on high rolling terrain.

• River Bend Golf Club

  address: 730 Airport Road

• Riviera Country Club

  address: 500 Calle Grande Street

• Tomoka Oaks Golf & Country Club

  phone: +1 386 677-5931
  address: 20 Tomoka Oaks Blvd
  Features a full range of country club amenities including: golf, tennis, pool, health club, and dining facilities. Located among picturesque oaks.

Horseback Riding

• Horseshoe Farms

  address: 2499 Durrance Lane
  Situated on 5,000 acres of woodlands filled with native wildlife, this farm offers trail rides and hay rides by appointment; riding lessons.

Massage

• Advanced Bodywork

  address: 136 N. Orchard St.
  Offers various massage services.

• Angelic Gardens

  address: 115 East Granada Blvd.
  Offers various massage services.

Miniature Golf

• Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf

  address: 226 Cardinal Drive
  Offers a pirate-themed miniature golf course.

Tennis

• Ormond Beach Tennis Center

  address: 38 East Granada Boulevard
  Tennis center offers eight clay, lighted tennis courts and a tennis pro is on site and available for instructions and lessons.

• Trails Racquet Club

  phone: +1 386 677-8081
  address: 300 Main Trail
  Offers eight lighted clay tennis courts; includes a pro shop and lessons by a professional.

Yoga

• Bikram Yoga

  address: 138 W. Granada Blvd.
  Offers Yoga services.

• Blue Moon Yoga and Fitness

  address: 136 North Orchard Street
  Offers Yoga services.

• Hot House Yoga

  address: 1400 Hand Ave.
  Offers Yoga services.

• Transformational Yoga Studio

  address: 28 W Granada Blvd.
  Offers Yoga services and massages.

Shopping

• Fountain Square Shopping Village

  address: 142 East Granada Blvd
  Fountain Square is 43,750 sq. ft. pedestrian shopping mall with a charming European village atmosphere, offering an array of upscale fashion and specialty stores.

• Granada Plaza

  address: 161 East Granada Blvd
  Granada Plaza is 107,066 sq. ft. shopping center anchored by Granada Gourmet, Peach Valley Cafe, Outback Steakhouse, Starbucks, TGI Fridays, Walgreens.

• Ormond Beach Mall

  address: 1222-1278 Ocean Shore Blvd
  Ormond Beach Mall is a 101,146 sq. ft. shopping center, anchored by Bank of America, Bealls Outlet, Edward Jones, Family Dollar, Publix Supermarket.

• Ormond Towne Square

  address: 1478 West Granada Blvd
  Ormond Towne Square is a 251,645 sq. ft. shopping center, featuring many national, regional, and local restaurants, retailers, offices, and service oriented businesses, including Publix supermarket, Beall's, Ross Dress-For-Less, Bank Of America, and SunTrust Bank.

• Rivergate Village

  address: 110-160 South Nova Road
  Rivergate Village is a 176,370 sq. ft. shopping center with a mix of national, regional, and local retailers, including Aaron's, Big Lots, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Tuesday Mornings.

• South Forty Shopping Center

  address: 1102 West Granada Blvd
  South Forty is a 140,410 sq. ft. shopping center.

• Trails Shopping Center

  address: 300 North Nova Road
  Trails Shopping Center is a 135,286 sq. ft. open air facility, offers a wide variety of traditional and unique specialty stores, anchored by CVS Pharmacy, Publix supermarket.

Budget

• Genovese's Italian Cafe, 183 East Granada Blvd., (386) 677-3222. Serving pizza, pasta, salads, calzones and stombolis. Beer and wine. Open everyday. Lunch and dinner.
• T.G.I.Friday's, 24 North Ocean Shore Blvd., (386) 615-8444. Family friendly restaurant with large menu of chicken, steak, seafood, pasta, sandwiches and salads. Full liquor bar. Happy hour specials. Open everyday. Lunch and Dinner.
• Charlie Horse Restaurant, 810 South Atantic Ave., (386) 672-4347. Seafood is the specialty of the house. Famous for all-you-can-eat king crab legs. Wide variety of salads and sandwiches. Serving Beer and wine. Open everyday. Lunch and Dinner.
• International House of Pancakes (IHOP), 190 South Atlantic Ave., (386) 672-7153. Pancakes, omelettes, crepes, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Open everyday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Dustin's Bar-B-Que, 1320 West Granada Blvd., (386) 677-5292. Wide variety of pork, beef and chicken Bar-B-Que. Beer and wine. Lunch and dinner. Open everyday.
• Alfie's Restaurant , 1666 Oceanshore Blvd., (386) 441-7024. Seafood, burgers, salads and sandwiches. Full liquor bar. Open everyday. Lunch and dinner.
• Denny's, 110 Williamson Blvd., (386) 677-5558. Pancakes, crepes, salads, burgers and sandwiches. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Hull's Seafood Kitchen and Market, 111 West Granada Blvd., (386) 673-8888. Casual seafood eatery and retail seafood store with extensive selection of shellfish and fresh locally caught fish and crabs. Beer and wine. Lunch and dinner. Open everyday.

Mid-range

• Billy's Tap Room and Grill

  address: 58 East Granada Blvd

• Peach Valley Cafe

  address: 185 East Granada Blvd

• Takeya Japanese Steak House and Shrimp

  address: 437 South Nova Road

Splurge

• Julian's Restaurant

  address: 88 South Atlantic Avenue

• La Crepe en Haut

  phone: +1 386 673-1999
  address: 142 East Granada Boulevard

• Ormond Steakhouse

  address: 324 North Nova Road

• Stonewood Tavern & Grill

  address: 100 South Atlantic Avenue

• Iron Horse Saloon

  address: 1068 North US 1
  Biker bar popular during Bike Week and Biketoberfest.

• Comfort Suites Ormond Beach/Daytona Beach

  address: 1571 N. US Highway 1
  Brand New 100% Smoke-Free, All Suites hotel at a moderate price includes Free Hot Breakfast Buffet, Free High Speed Wireless, Free Local Calls with In Room Micro, Refrigerator, Flat Screen TV, Pillow Top Mattresses plus Sleeper Sofa. 66 Suites. No Pets. Convenient to Beaches, all Daytona Attractions and Airport.

• EconoLodge Interstate

  address: 1567 N. US Highway 1
  Includes continental breakfast with daily, weekly and monthly rates. All guest rooms with micro, refrigerator, TV, Free Local Calls, Free High Speed Wireless. Kitchenette Rooms available. Guest Laundry on site. 70 Rooms.

Budget

• A1A Travel Inn

  phone: +1 386 676-1606
  address: 342 S. Atlantic Ave
  Across street from beach. Small pets permitted. Affordable daily, weekly, and monthly packages. All rooms have a micro-fridge.

• Americas Best Value Inn

  phone: +1 386 615-1280
  address: 1614 N. U.S. 1

• Aqua Terrace Motel

  address: 599 South Atlantic Ave
  Room amenities include cable TV and refrigerators in every room. Guest laundry on property. Enjoy our oceanfront pool and generous beachfront covered picnic table area.

Mid-range

• Days Inn Ormond Beach Mainsail Oceanfront

  phone: +1 386 677-2131
  address: 281 South Atlantic Ave

• Comfort Inn on the Beach

  address: 507 South Atlantic Ave
  47 rooms.

• Driftwood Beach Motel

  address: 657 South Atlantic Ave
  44 rooms.

• La Breeze Inn and Suites

  address: 505 South Atlantic Ave
  41 rooms.

• Makai Beach Lodge

  address: 707 South Atlantic Ave
  108 rooms.

• Quality Inn on the Beach

  address: 295 South Atlantic Ave
  54 rooms.

• Sleep Inn Ormond/Daytona Beach Florida

  address: 170 Williamson Blvd

Splurge

• Aquarius Condo Rental Association

  address: 1575 Ocean Shore Blvd
  Oceanfront condo. Two bedroom or studio apartments. Heated pool, full kitchens, guest laundry, oceanfront, ocean view underground parking, traffic free beach.

• Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in Ormond Beach. The local area code is (386).

Agencies

• The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

  address: 126 East Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach
  The official sales and marketing organization for the Greater Daytona Beach Area, including Ormond Beach.

• Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce

  phone: +1 386 677-3454
  address: 165 W. Granada Blvd.
  Another clearinghouse for local information about Ormond Beach.

Internet

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

Public Libraries

Public libraries in the area offer free computer internet access to Volusia County residents. There is a small charge for non-residents.

• Ormond Beach Public Library

  phone: +1 386 676-4191
  address: 30 South Beach Street.

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. Ormond Beach 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.
Ormond Beach has varying crime intensity by neighborhood. In certain parts of the city it may not be safe to walk alone or even in small groups at night. Tourist areas rarely have violent crimes, but theft is an occasional occurrence. The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Ormond Beach.

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