'''Daytona Beach Shores''' is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida.
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 5 1/2-miles along South Atlantic Ave., (A1A) along the Atlantic Ocean. Contining 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. Daytona Beach Shores is much smaller with fewer hotels and a higher concentration of condominiums.
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 90's 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 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 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 accessible via the Intracoastal Waterway, from both the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean. Refueling and dump services are available at several marinas along the Intracoatal Waterway including the Halifax Harbor Marina. This 550-slip has six boat ramps, as well as a fish cleaning station. Designated a Clean Marina, the facility is open daily, dawn to dusk.
Get around
By bus
'''VOTRAN''' [http://www.votran.org]is 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.
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
'''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 Palm Plaza 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''', 2705 South Atlantic Ave, [http://volusia.org/parks/rendon.htm]. 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 located on Peninsula Drive, across from Van Avenue and approximately one mile north of Dunlawton Avenue. This park overlooks the Intercoastal Waterway.
'''Sunglow Pier''', 3701 S. Atlantic Ave. [http://www.sunglowpier.com/pier.htm] A pier which extends one thousand feet into the Atlantic Ocean. You can just sightsee or go fishing from the pier.
Do
Pre-season Thunder - Jan. 16-17, 2009
Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona - Jan. 22-24, 2009
Speedweek - Feb. 9-17, 2009
51st Annual Daytona 500 - Feb. 17, 2009
Bike Week - Feb. 27-Mar. 8, 2009
Spring Car Swap - Mar. 30-Apr. 2, 2009
Coke Zero 400 - Jul. 4, 2009
Biketoberfest - Oct. 15-18, 2009
Turkey Rod Run - Nov. 25-28, 2009}}
Miniature Golf
'''Congo River Adventure Golf''', 2100 South Atlantic Ave., ''+1'' 386-258-6808 [http://www.congoriver.com/daytona/dindex.html]. Features an 18-hole miniature golf course with an airplane, waterfalls and a "volcano" as scenery.
'''Hawaii Falls Golf''', 2504 South Atlantic Ave., ''+1'' 386-767-7671. Features two different miniature golf courses with waterfalls and a "volcano" as background scenery.
'''Pirates Island Adventure Golf''', 3420 South Atlantic Ave., ''+1'' 386-767-9397. Features a pirate-themed miniature golf course.
Sailing
'''Daytona Sailing Charters''', 3300 S.Peninsula Dr. (Seven Seas Marina), ''+1'' 386-931-0399. [http://www.daytonacharters.com/] Sailing charters offered on a 33 ft. Yawl Sailboat owned by Captain Richard Paauwe for 2 hour or longer cruises on the Halifax River, or offshore in the Atlantic Ocean.
Tennis
'''Oceans Golf & Racquet Club''', 3000 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-761-6088. Features two hard courts and eight clay courts, some with lights. Call for fees and times.
Buy
ATMs can be found thoughout 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'''
'''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.
Eat
Budget
'''China American Garden''', Pappas Plaza, 2516 South Atlantic Avenue. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 788-6269. Chinese cuisine.
'''Cow Licks''', 2624 South Atlantic Avenue. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 761-1316. Ice cream.
Mid-range
'''Crabby Joe's Deck and Grill''', Sun Glow Pier, 3701 South Atlantic Ave. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 788-3364 [http://www.sunglowpier.com/]. Casual seafood cuisine. Full liquor bar.
'''Genovese's Italian Cafe''', 116 Dunlawton Ave. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 767-4151 [http://www.genovesesitaliancafe.com/]. Italian cuisine. Offers specialty pizzas, eggplant rollatini, seafood, veal parmigiana and lobster ravioli.
'''Louises Italian Restaurant''', 3408 South Atlantic Ave. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 386-788-5009. Italian cuisine.
'''Milano Restaurant''', 3100 South Atlantic Ave. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 767-7273. Italian cuisine.
'''Porto Fino Restaurant''', 3124 South Atlantic Ave. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 767-9484. Italian cuisine. Includes pastas, pizzas, veal, and seafood dishes. Open nightly for dinner, and takeout is available.
'''Red Lobster''', Popular U.S. chain restaurant spcializing in seafood. 3124 South Atlantic Ave, 386-767-9484
''''Ohana Luau''', 2301 South Atlantic Ave, Polynesian style luau with buffet dinner. Family Friendly. 386-255-5411
Splurge
'''Top of Daytona Restaurant and Lounge''', 2625 South Atlantic Ave. Tel.: ''+1 386'' 767-5791. Seafood and Continental cuisine.
'''Azure Restaurant @ The Shores Resort & Spa''', 2637 South Atlantic Ave. Tel: 386-767-7350. Ocean-inspired cuisine in oceanfront setting. Daytona Beach dining at its finest. we serve up delicious and tempting fare everywhere you turn - at the pool, by the ocean, in your room, and in your private beach cabana. Best of all, we offer Daytona's only fine-dining oceanfront restaurant - where our cuisine is rivaled only by our panoramic ocean views.
Drink
'''Axe & Shield Pub ''', 2400 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-253-7003.
'''Metz Liquor Store & Lounge''', 2136 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-252-9428.
'''Metz Lounge''', 3280 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-767-9051.
'''D.J.'s Deck''', 79 East Dunlawton Ave, ''+1'' 386-760-2271.
'''Our Deck Down Under''', 78 East Dunlawton Ave. 386-767-1881.
'''Hawaiian Inn''' 2301 South Atlantic Ave. 386-255-5411.
'''Yaya's''', 112 East Dunlawton Ave, ''+1'' 386-756-1110.
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
'''Beachside Plaza Motel''', 3309 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-760-1403 (''toll-free: 1-800-329-8662''), [http://www.daytonahotels.com/Beachside/]. 31 rooms. Heated pool, jacuzzi and sundeck. All rooms include a full kitchen and microwave.
'''Cabana Colony Cottages''', 2501 S. Atlantic Ave. 386-767-8939. Charming 1920's oceanfront and garden view cottages. Continental breakfast, fully equipped kitchens and heated oceanfront pool. 30 units www.daytonashoreline.com
'''Famous Shores Motel''', 3738 S. Atlantic Ave, Phone: (386) 767-2943. 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''', 3621 S. Atlantic Ave, Phone: (386) 760-9196. Restaurants nearby. Amenities include cable TV, in-room coffee maker and room service. Free wireless high speed internet.
'''Perry's Cottages''', 2139 S. Atlantic Ave., 386-255-0581. 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. www.perryswhitecaps.com
'''Sea Scape Inn''', 2601 S. Atlantic Ave., Phone: (386) 767-7312. 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.
'''Sand Castle Motel''', 3619 S. Atlantic Ave, (386) 767-3182. [http://www.sandcastlemoteldaytona.com/] 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''', 3225 S. Atlantic Ave., (386) 767-7786. [http://www.southshoremotel.com/] Rooms with kitchens, phones, cable TV, private balconies and direct ocean views. Pool and sun deck.
'''Turtle Inn''', 3233 S. Atlantic Ave., (386) 761-0426. Time Share property.
Mid-range
'''Acapulco Hotel and Resort''', 2505 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-761-2210 (''toll-free: 1-800-329-8662''), [http://www.daytonahotels.com/Acapulco/]. 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''', 3247 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-761-8450 (''fax: ''+1'' 386-304-3079''), [http://www.atlanticoceanpalm.com/]. Efficiencies, some pet friendly. Oceanfront. Free wi-fi.
'''Best Western Aku Tiki Inn''', 2225 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-252-9631 (''toll-free: 1-800-258-8454, fax: ''+1'' 386-252-1198''), [http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=10038].
'''Days Inn Tropical Seas''', 3357 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-767-8737, [http://www.tropicalseasfl.com/].
'''Bahama House''', 2001 S. Atlantic Ave., ''+1 800'' 571-2001, Huge rooms on the beach. Family friendly. Rate includes free daily breakfast buffet and cocktail reception. High speed Internet. [http://daytonabahamahouse.com/].
'''Daytona Seabreeze''', 3125 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-788-1000.
'''Islander Resort''', 3161 South Atlantic Ave, (''toll-free: 1-800-329-8662''), [http://www.daytonahotels.com/Islander/]. 142 rooms. Standard rooms at The Islander Resort include a balcony, cable/satellite TV, and phone with voice mail. Some rooms have kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. The hotel also provides guest laundry facilities. ''Pet friendly, biker friendly.''
'''Oceanside Inn''', 1909 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-255-4492 (''toll-free: 1-800-457-0077''), [http://www.daytonabeachoceansideinn.com/].
'''Palm Plaza Oceanfront Resort''', 3301 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-760-1403 (''toll-free: 1-800-329-8662''), [http://www.daytonahotels.com/PalmPlaza/]. 99 rooms. Offers private balconies with ocean views. Golf and fishing packages available. Some rooms feature kitchenettes for extended family stays. Wireless Internet access in Lobby and free in-room wired Internet access.
'''Sun Viking Lodge'''2411 S. Atlantic Ave. 386-252-6252 Family owned and operated oceanfront property. Direct oceanfront rooms. Indoor and outdoor heated pools adn 60-foot water slide. Complimentary recreation program. Golf packages. AAA rated excellent. Mobil rated excellent. www.sunviking.com
'''Surfside Hotel''', 3209 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-761-2050 (''toll-free: 1-800-329-8662''), [http://www.daytonahotels.com/Surfside/]. 192 rooms. Ocean front rooms offer private balconies; also offers more than 4,000 square feet of flexible business space, including a 3,000 square foot ballroom. Oscar_fs Reef Restaurant and Tropical Stop Lounge.
Splurge
'''The Shores Resort and Spa''' ''(formerly The Hilton)'', 2637 South Atlantic Ave, ''+1'' 386-767-7350, [http://www.shoresresort.com/]. A beachfront resort located on the 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.
Contact
'''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.
Agencies
'''The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau''', 126 East Orange Avenue, Tel: (386) 255-0415 (''Fax: (386) 255-5478''), [http://www.daytonabeach.com/]. The official sales and marketing organization for Daytona Beach Shores.
Internet
It is common for many of the larger hotels and lodgings in the area to offer free internet access for their guests.
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.
Get out
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.