Beach Guidelines & Safety
Want to enjoy a pristine beach setting with no motorized vehicles? We've got that! Prefer the convenience of driving your vehicle onto the hard-packed sands to unload your tents, umbrellas, chairs, coolers, and kids all at once? We've got that, too!
The beach is accessible to pedestrians 24/7, and beach driving is available in specific areas only (weather and tides permitting) from sunrise to sunset. You can enjoy our driving areas at a maximum speed of 10 mph, with headlights on and windows down for safety - and of course, no texting. Alcohol and disposable cups are prohibited on the beach.
The beach is accessible to pedestrians 24/7, and beach driving is available in specific areas only (weather and tides permitting) from sunrise to sunset. You can enjoy our driving areas at a maximum speed of 10 mph, with headlights on and windows down for safety - and of course, no texting. Alcohol and disposable cups are prohibited on the beach.
- Please leave only footprints behind; use only paper products on the beach, and dispose of them in the trash cans which are posted conveniently throughout the length of the beach.
- Always swim in front of a staffed lifeguard tower.
- Parents should accompany minor children in the water even if they know how to swim.
- Please take care not to park in soft sand areas or on vegetation.
- Dogs are permitted in specific areas only.
- Be sure that any fires are contained to a grill, and please dispose of ashes properly once cooled.
- Bonfires on the beach: Volusia County has fire rings available free of charge and by reservation only at Frank Rendon Park, 2705 S. Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores; Tom Rennick Park, 1575 Oceanshore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Call the Volusia County Beach Safety at (386) 239-6414 ext. 230 to reserve a fire ring and don't forget to bring the marshmallows! Beach visitors are also permitted to bring their own bonfire pit as long as it's not sea turtle nesting season, May 1 - October 31. No permit necessary. All rules still apply.
- When driving, do not exceed a maximum of 10 mph, leave headlights on and windows down for safety, and of course, no texting.
While the beaches of the Daytona Beach area offer miles of beauty and fun, beach safety is always held in high regard. Daytona Beach attracts millions of visitors each year and our Lifeguard Corps are on the lookout to keep each one of those beach-goers safe. Daytona Beach’s safety program includes water rescue of swimmers and surfers, boater rescue, search for missing persons and other beach-related emergencies. Our lifeguards also handle enforcement of beach laws and regulations related to beach and aquatic activities.
Volusia County’s Beach Safety Program is accredited by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) at the highest level of achievement—Excelsior status. The Beach Safety division is also accredited as an advanced lifesaving agency by the U.S. Lifesaving Association.
From May 1 through October 31, Daytona Beach hosts an unusual marine visitor - the sea turtle. Daytona Beach is home to five species of sea turtles - loggerhead, green, leatherback, Kemp’s ridley and hawksbill. The largest of these is the leatherback, which can grow up to 6-9 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds when fully grown. The other species are mostly between 2-4 feet long and range from 100-500 pounds.
The restaurant offers a variety of food options, including 1/2 pound Black Angus Burgers, comfort food favorites, lighter fare such as salads and fresh fish, and decadent desserts. They also have a huge selection of craft beer bottles and drafts, as well as signature cocktails. Ford’s Garage is located in the Tomoka Town Center outlet mall and has a seating capacity of up to 222 customers.
Perrine’s Produce is a family-owned and operated business that has been selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, Amish goods, local honey, jellies, deli cold cuts and cheeses, wine, beer, ice cream, bread, grocery items, old-fashioned snacks, soap, and more 30 years. They have three locations in Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, and Ormond Beach, Florida.
The Port Orange Memorial Park is a beautiful park located at 3801 Jackson St, Port Orange, FL, 32127. It is a great place for walking, running, picnicking, fishing, and walking your dog. The park has a lake that encompasses the majority of the park, two extensive piers/boardwalks, and a paved lighted walkway that surrounds it. The park is wheelchair accessible and pets are welcome.
Buc-ee’s is more than just a gas station - the food and shopping are also a big draw. They offer a wide variety of food options including Texas BBQ, fudge, kolaches, pastries and of course Beaver Nuggets - a sweet corn puff snack that’s similar to caramel corn 2. The store is also filled with as many eclectic products as one could ever imagine—from regional food that’s actually delicious to souvenirs, including their cartoon beaver mascot, Buc-ee's.
Driving on the beach comes with a small fee of $20 per vehicle, per day which allows for an entire day of beach driving and parking. In an effort to conserve our natural resources, beach access is limited to specific sections of the beach and is dependent on tide conditions.
Daytona Beach is dubbed the “World’s Most Famous Beach” for a variety of reasons, but mainly for its 23 miles of wide, hard-packed white-sand beaches that welcomed the first automobile and motorcycle races in 1902. Today, while professional drivers stick to the track at the ‘World Center of Racing’, Daytona International Speedway, visitors still enjoy driving very slowly (10 mph) along Daytona Beach in designated areas, tide permitting.
Do you wanna clear your head? The beach in this area is a versatile one. If you want to get away from everyone and hang out by yourself or with a friend in Daytona Beach, Florida, it is easy to find a quiet, remote stretch of beach. However, if you want to be where the action is, you'll have no problem finding that, too. You can find areas that are enjoyed by families with kids, couples, seniors - you name it! But wherever you end up, expect to feel welcomed.
Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th and is a festival of romantic love. The day is marked by exchanging cards or letters, giving gifts such as chocolate or flowers, and having meals in restaurants. Many adults see Valentine’s Day as an occasion to offer expensive gifts such as jewelry to their sweetheart and it is also an ideal occasion for marriage proposals and weddings. Other popular gifts include heart-shaped boxes of delicious chocolates and bouquets of red roses. School children often exchange Valentine’s Cards that may contain candy.
An oldtimer is a term used to describe a classic or vintage car that is at least 30 years old. The term is also used to describe a person who has been around for a long time or is very experienced. What about an "older" Volkswagen on the beach. How would you call them! This huys had endless fun with the
Beach App - download the free Volusia Beaches app (offers detailed information for Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach), provided by Volusia County Beach Safety, for real-time updates on the status of vehicle access ramps, as well as other useful information, like staffed lifeguard towers and beach conditions. Download the Beach Navigator app here!
