The 30 best free attractions in Ormond Beach

A visit to Ormond Beach just would not be right without a visit to the Casements. Our group of four were in the area and we convinced them it is a must see. My wife and I had been there about ten years earlier and really enjoyed it. So on a beautiful early November day we made a visit. Still very impressive with the times opulence, it was a refreshing view of history in the areas. Rooms, offices, kitchen, library, etc. One remodeled large room had pictures from the early days of racing on the beach. Paintings, sculptures, desks, an elegant coffee server. It was all very fascinating to see. Also pictures of a disastrous fire that occurred there, and has been fully restored. The tour takes about 30-35 minutes, depending on how many questions you might have. The docent was very well versed on all the aspects of the home and the history. Hard to imagine being the richest man in America and being able to live in this fine house in the Winter. After the tour, I made a donation to the Historical Society thar do the excellent tours. And my wife made a separate donation by purchasing a necklace from the gift shop.

A very pleasant & knowlegeable team welcomed us in just an hour before closing and helped us make the most of our short visit to this JD Rockefeller mansion preserved by the City of Ormand Beach.

Very nice tour guide named Paula took us through all the rich history of the city of Ormond Beach, the Rockefeller family, the Flagler story and Vanderbilt family. This was Rockefeller’s summer home in his prime. Definitely worth the visit. The walk through was about an hour long.

TheFEEL, standing in the wings readying to perform at the Casements. What a gorgeous room to be in, so many different settings emerge under one roof. Magical friendliness fills the air. A great place to be.

Lydia was an amazing tour guide. The Rockefeller and Flagler history was amazing. The location on the river has great views. Free parking in the lot next door. Street parking is also available. The decor of the home was amazing. You can only see half of the second floor and the third floor if you are on the tour. The tour is free but a donation is customary. The house is owned by the city.

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Tours run on the hour,donation suggested,no tickets, Florida history from when John D Rockefeller bought the place as a winter home.

Great family friendly park with a very cool water feature for small kids to cool off. Theres a concession stand that serves great wings and pizza. No need to drag cooler. Direct access to the beach if interested. There always seems to be a great vibe here with lots of people enjoying themselves.

Truly an amazing facility! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From the moment you enter the parking lot, you'll realize just how much goes into maintaining this property. A very sincere "Thank You" to the city and residents of Ormond Beach for providing such a clean and accommodating beachfront park and beach access without having to pay for parking. FREE Parking: a generous amount of parking spaces with all the Handicap parking spots up front Clean Restrooms: Men, Women, and Family For the Kids: Playground and Splash Pad Property Amenities: - Multiple covered picnic tables - Charcoal grills - Multiple Outdoor Showers - Waste receptacles (trash cans) - Benches and seating areas to enjoy a beautiful sunrise and/or bird watching Do yourself a favor and drive a few miles away from all the chaos in Daytona Beach! Come here to relax and enjoy the experience and all the amenities that Andy Romano Beachfront Park has to offer. Take the $20 you'd have spent parking in one of the county lots and donate it to the city of Ormond Beach so they can keep this amazing facility in pristine condition!

First time visit. Nice park. Dogs loved it. Only.about half mile long, better than nothing though. Recently passed acceptance of dogs on beach here. Vilano beach (just above St Augustine) still our favorite. I didn't like that Beach Patrol drove right past 2 vehiclel parked past designated area. Beyond the posts. Good thing the sea turtles iare not nesting in this area.

I go to this park to watch the Full Moon rise every month with the rest of the community and walk the beach early mornings. It's a great Park to visit. One of my favorites.

Easy to find parking here. It is a fun and beautiful beach. You will not be disappointed. The splash zone area is a blast.

This is just a nice Beachside park with a splash pad and ample picnic areas. Only downsides are limited parking and the ramp got washed away so you have to take the stairs so it's tough with a wagon but we love coming here either way

This is a lovely Beachfront Park with ample parking and facilities for Ormond Beach residents and visitors. There is a splash pad, play area, picnic tables a snack bar and rest rooms. There is some construction going on as of 9/2025 that has reduced the availability of parking spaces but there still are plenty.

Visited the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens today and I’m absolutely enchanted! The gardens are a magical oasis, with adorable turtles, singing bamboo, and a serene vibe that feels like a cool escape even in 30°C /88 F heat. The tropical plants, waterfall, and butterfly areas are pure delight. The Free Little Art Gallery was such a charming touch! The museum itself is a gem, showcasing beautiful artwork and a warm community spirit. Highly recommend this hidden treasure for anyone seeking art, nature, and tranquility. Will definitely return!

Loved this museum and gardens so much..not big comparing some of the other gardens we been to but really amazing to see the beauty of the gardens and the paintings in the museum..lot of parking available, well maintained, clean bathrooms, great collection of plants and trees, lovely turtle pond, awesome waterfall, and no admission fees. We would love to visit again in the future.

Beautiful museum inside and out.I Ioved the local featured artist exhibits. There's a gift shop inside, museum is free but donations are accepted. Free parking available also. I went during high peak of the sun but walking around outside wasn't too bad with all the shade and trees. There's a beautiful waterfall here and even saw some turtles enjoying the sun.

Small museum which showcases one artist. The gardens are lovely and have water pumped through ravines, there are man-made Hills and stair. Some beautiful trees and many flowers. It is a great place for a wedding.

The little botanical garden area outside was beautiful! The FEW paintings I did get to see where gorgeous! However there was only 1 room with maybe up to 10 paintings in open and that was it. This was not something I saw on their website. Had i known a huge part of the museum was closed because of the exhibit change in might have not gone until it was reopen.

Thank you so much for having an amazing venue for my wedding. It was everything I could have hoped for. The reception on the rooftop was beautiful. Lauren was so very helpful during the lead up to the wedding. Helped with recommendations for other vendors we needed.

Amazing variety of trees bushes flowers. Must go when the sun is shining to see over 100 turtles getting some sun

A very nice chocolate store located very centrally to the Jackie Robinson Ballpark and other shops. It's about 10 minutes from the Daytona Speedway and just before the bridge to the island. The ladies were so kind, patient and friendly. They have plenty of options available and they make their chocolate fresh daily! You can even watch the chocolate being made. Also the company has a Christian background which I absolutely love! Be sure to give them a visit and don't hesitate to ask for a sample or two!

We saw this Chocolate Factory online and decided to stop in before going back to our hotel. We were greeted by a warm and welcoming “hello” and she explained how the self guided tour worked and invited us to ask any her any questions we may have at the end. Such a cute and fun way to spend an afternoon! We purchased the thin mints, milk chocolate peanut butter cup, assorted saltwater taffy, and a “Large Sand Bag” which I have pictured and is a great gift. Everything is/was delicious and we will definitely be back when we are in the area next time.

This chocolate shop is a hidden gem, perfectly located just across from Riverfront Park and within easy walking distance. The moment you step inside, the smell of chocolate fills the air and immediately makes you hungry. They offer a wonderful variety of chocolates—milk, dark, white, and even sugar‑free options—so there’s truly something for everyone. If you’re in the area, this is the perfect spot to satisfy your chocolate cravings!

Wow!!! The staff made our experience even better. They can answer all your chocolate questions. This is not a candy store, it is all chocolate. And the chocolate tastes better than other places. They even had the Dubai chocolate that my kids were searching for.

Monica and Shane were amazing. I visited this location 3 times during my visit to Daytona. Monica made me feel welcome and was very helpful and Shane made my treat with love. Hands down amazing place for a sweet treat. Worth every penny.

Went today 9/20/2025 to this beautiful family run chocolate place the number one award winning chocolate shop. On vacation from Scotland this is a must. Highly recommend, chocolate rum truffles were delicious and awesome. Plus the milk chocolate cherry's were delicious 😋. American people so friendly and go out there way to give wonderful customer service. Such a pleasure and grateful we had the chance to visit this beautiful town. Gorgeous gifts sets of chocolates to choose were such a variety to choose you want be disappointed.😘

Excellent chocolate - like, truly some of the best dark chocolate I've ever eaten! There's a little self guided "tour" that allows you to see the the kitchens or work/prep rooms, so that was really neat. Didn't manage to get pics of the chocolates we bought, though...

A nice park for a walk, plenty of bird life to see. Got there late morning and still wasn't to busy. It was good to have the store in the park and able to get water in the heat of the day. Hopefully be back next year to see the bits I missed.

We camped here for our anniversary and had the best time! Loved having such friendly and accommodating people on staff. The first day we were there, we had a water issue in the site and they were able to move us to another spot. Camping spots are spacious and have all accommodations. The showers/bath houses were very clean! We also decided to kayak on the river & loved our experience. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff at the Outpost. Love this park, to stay or to visit, it's a gem! Lots of wildlife to be seen here.

This is a very nice park. There are resting areas and rest rooms. They have a little store that you can buy snacks and different things. They have boat rentals for the river also and places to camp if you want to.

Great campsite for smaller trailers and tents. The rangers were wonderful and so informative. Nice short trails with ample shade. Fantastic spot for kayaking but pay attention to the tides and winds!

This park is awesome. We only saw four people and a turtle when we went. There were informative signs and a really cool statue. It costs five bucks to get in. Dog friendly.

This place is beautiful you can go jogging camping. You can go hiking biking.And fishing is a beautiful place to come with the family.

This was my first time there. There are plenty of fishing spots. The restrooms were clean. The rangers were very helpful.

Under construction at the moment but normally a 5 star spot to park and visit the beach. There are free showers and bathrooms and parking available to the public. The best part is this location is right next to the Volusia County Sheriff and Lifeguard hub!

Let's just say this was a wild and untamed area. It may have been the time I visited (Saturday afternoon) but the place had trash overflowing and blowing across the beach. Parking was a nightmare and the audience was less than friendly, courteous or respectful. The beach itself is quite thin with having driving lanes and the hotel/Park walls backing up to the beach and also. During high tide there is very little space. Best to find a different beach if youTr looking for a little space and tranquility.

My favorite place to see sunrise. The parking is paid. There are lots of folks early morning who come for a stroll, or photography or just gaze at the rising sun with a smile. The restrooms sometimes are closed until 7:30 am or so.

We came to visit the beach and due to high tide coming in, the park was a great place to sit, play, and eat until beach space became available. The park was clean and the outdoor shower and the restroom were appreciated. The only thing I recommend is for an outdoor shower at both ends and clearly marked recycle bins.

While hurricane Melissa was passing parrel to Florida! The waves were amazing!

Bloody Awesome experience. We visited quite a few different locations this year for vacation. Free parking and lots to do. Shirt and ice cream stores side by side were perfection in the heat. Even saw a guy with a shark he had caught before he put him back.

Beware, this is such a trap!!! They collect $20 for parking and it used to be free. The signage is not that visible and you would not know that rules have changed this year if you been going to Daytona for years!!! Such a ripoff, considering you would not stay at the beach for the entire day. The beach itself is in the worst state it has ever been. The sand is dirty. Sorry, after 15 + years of visiting I’d suggest going somewhere else. This used to be very nice place. I am not sure what happened.

Love to tale my morning walks here!

Nice park along the Halifax in front of the Rockefeller home you can tour. Dogs allowed, never really crowded. Crosses under the Granada bridge as well.

This site has an excellent open lawn area that is perfect for festivals of all kinds. It borders on the Halifax River and is adjacent to the Rockefeller mansion with parking and restrooms available. It's a beautiful spot.

This place hosts a lot of events just across the bridge on Granada in Ormond Beach. Even when it’s not hosting events… it’s such a beautiful place to take a nice relaxing walk by the water and under the bridge. Most of the photos I will show are of events and if you’re considering having one, this place is perfect! The Celtic Festival was amazing in April as you will see in my photos.

Nice little park by the river. We don’t go here often, but greatly enjoyed the 4th of July fireworks. Bring a little bug spray if you plan to hang out on the lawn for a long time.

We came for the Seafood Festival. My first time. It was well-maintained. We were lucky but parking for a major event like this a concern.

My family and I found this beautiful park by accident. We were driving around looking for places to visit. What a beautiful little park to walk around, there was a man doing yoga in one of the building a that had shade. Just a beautiful natural place to walk around. Also the homes in the area are gorgeous and such a nice walk all around.

While this was really cool to visit, I would not call this a museum of photography, but rather just a photography gallery. I was under the impression before visiting that there were a lot of different types of photos to see, based on the word "museum". However, there was only photos from one photographer, who only did portraits. We did not have to pay to see the gallery, though. The photographer was great, and it was amazing to see how many different famous comedians they had photographed. Some of their work included Bo Burnham, Rowan Atkinson, and Noel Felding. They also photographed props from Charlie Chaplin and Robin Williams. I particularly enjoyed reading about the photographer's remarks about some of the comedians. Overall, while misleading, this museum of photography was fantastic. I love photography, so it was amazing to see this exhibit. In the future, I hope to come back to see what new gallery is being showcased.

This was a wonderful place to visit. I enjoyed viewing the exhibits of the students who graduated. This can best be described as a gallery not museum. It's an awesome look into the creative and artistic process of photographers. Every time I go to Daytona I will have this on my list of things to do and see.

What a wonderful building, gallery, and event space. The photographic history in their collection is amazing. Such a lovely venue with a theater, central courtyard, gift shop, and wonderful galleries. Easy to find and plenty of parking.

A pleasant and through your of the past installation at the museum. Everyone is welcoming. I am joining the group!

Amazing Museum, great for art lovers. You’ll see both historic photographs and new work. A lot by famous artist & few from people you didn’t hear about but will love their work. The nice thing about it is that every visit to daytona they’ll have something new by a different artist.

The Southeast Museum of Photography is a lovely Museum. The photos were beautiful. Can't wait to see the new exhibits. I recommend visiting this gem.

Nice museum. Free entry. Donations box. Friendly and helpful staff. Very nice tour guide.

We just stopped here. Very early in the morning, when no one else was there. The beach was nice e and clean. We were able to take a stroll listening to the waves of the ocean, with basically no one else on the beach. It was too cold to get in the water. Wish we had more time here so I can offer a more thorough review of what is claimed to be the “most famous beach” .

First time here at daytona always wanted to go and I love it the streets are alot cleaner and more home down peps here there is a lot of construction for some reason idky but Sicily pizza down the road by the pier is amazing

It cost $30.00 to park...if you can walk do it . We were literally only parking to see the pier and see what there was to do . Dated dirty arcade shops that sell the same as the other 5 other shops.pier was closed . Looks like it was under construction as well hopefully it gets better .

Okay, so when I visited it let’s talk about the fact that they were doing constructions on the pier, where you get to go up to the pier and down to the beach. Well I had to walk 5 minutes just to get back on the beach. It has a lovely view of the ocean and beach too.

Beautiful place to visit! People are very friendly! Lots of room to move around!

We love Daytona Beach! All the shops,the beaches,the people! Definitely an experience worth having !!

A place you have to stop while visiting from the north. The sand is beautiful. Make sure you get a little in your beach bag. It's a wonderful surprise when you get back to where you're from.

We drove the Ormond Scenic Loop Trail just to take in the sights, but honestly, it wasn’t much different from the rest of the Florida scenery. Considering we went out of our way to see it, it felt a bit underwhelming. That said, if you're looking for a peaceful spot to bike, jog, or get outdoors away from the city, this would be a nice option. Probably better experienced on foot or by bike rather than just driving through.

Beautiful park. Sometimes you can catch a view of the dolphins in the water. Love that it has camping, boating and kayaking available for visitors. It’s $4 to get into the park itself. It’s called Tamoca

Cool spot for pictures. ALSO, very important tiny crabs 🦀. Didn't see any gators, though

Such a pretty relaxing drive!! I made my bf take my pics<3

This is a great motorcycle loop that offers different routes and alternatives. You can add as many bridges as you want. Picking up time of the day is critical if you enjoy cooler weather and less crowds.

This is such a peaceful place, I hope they never keep it from being protected land. My daughter and I go on drive on the loop, very healing. These pictures don’t do it justice. Went for a ride two Times today.

Such a great Drive make sure you stop at the oldest Florida Oak Tree

Daytona Lagoon was a highlight of our trip to Daytona! My son raced down the thrill slides while my daughter floated along the lazy river—there truly was something for each of them. I liked that when it got too hot, we could step inside to play arcade games and cool off. Between the water slides, wave pool, and indoor fun, we easily spent the whole afternoon here.

Fun day for ask. Lots of stuff to do. The pools, slides, lazy river, kids park, go carts are all a bunch of fun. I little bit slow on the slides but not terrible. Food was so so. Ran out of chicken fingers. At 1pm? Really? Drinks are expensive. Everything cost. Shady places cost extra. Get ready to spend some money. Other than that, the place is great for everyone. We will return.

I'm so mad we drive to Disney for a days and this was DOWN THE STREET from us. And guess what, it was better than Disney. We had a blast and the food was good. We will definitely go back the next vacation

Very fun and worth the money for an annual pass. Long lines today. All day meal plan is worth it. The website says that gift cards are available and you get a five-dollar bonus for purchasing 30. It says 404 the website is not working.

The slides were fun, but some of them were slow. There is one however, that go bullet speed it’s pitch black and you get shot out, I saw multiple people needing assistance from the lifeguard after the slide. Also the food made me painfully parched. You can avoid the waiting if you get there early. Over all I enjoyed myself.

We went here for my son’s 13th Bday with several of his friends to use the twilight pass. It’s an all inclusive dry pass to use until close after 6pm. We didn’t know the laser tag was shut down due to their being a haunted house. (Which is better anyways at their age) Usually the Haunted house would have been $10 per person which for us would’ve been over $100 for one walk thru! But the manager Bianca was so professional and accommodating to us! Understanding how large our group was she was like our own personal concierge making sure we all had the best experience! And she was the only person I’ve ever seen in all my yrs go-karting actually check for safety well each time. Also, a worker named Nyasia was helping the kids on the rock wall and she was so sweet! She helped all of the kids and allowed them to play until the last minute of closing time! So thank you ladies for a great night!

Daytona Lagoon is a great spot for affordable family fun! The ticket prices are very reasonable, especially considering everything you get access to. There's a good mix of attractions for both kids and adults, and it's easy to see why the place stays busy during the season. That said, some of the water slides are definitely showing their age. There’s visible rust in a few areas that, while probably harmless and not a safety issue, still makes you a little uneasy when you’re climbing the stairs or about to ride. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s surprising to see considering how many visitors the park must bring in yearly thanks to its value pricing. All in all, it's a fun day out and feels safe, but a little reinvestment into slide maintenance or aesthetics would go a long way toward making the park feel as great as it could be, or possibly was, once upon a time.

Great little family fun park with basketball courts, handball court, tennis courts, including a large open field for the kiddos to just run. Includes a nature trail and if you go all the way to the end of trail and cross the street you'll end up at a lovely fishing pier and catch a BEAUTIFUL sunset (if u go in the evening, of course) I've included pics of pier but I forgot to get pics of park itself but very nice.

I do a lot of traveling and the dog park here is one of the best I've ever seen! So much area for the pups to run and play and everyone who comes here is so friendly. What an amazing place!!

Excellent dog park. Not just an open flat field. The dogs loved it.

I don’t give out 5 stars often but this park has quite a bit of fun for almost everyone at any age. There is ample parking for the beach even on the weekends with a beautiful street here of beach without condos or buildings.If you head back into the park there is an excellent playground for the small kids that is completely covered and in the shade. Tennis courts, basketball courts baseball diamond, and a dog park are all in sight of the parking lot. There are trails that go back to the river. Just watch your step because there are plenty of holes from burrowing animals scattered all over the fields.

This is a Wonderful location to take a picnic lunch. Covered tables to sit and enjoy your meal. The Ocean is Always Peaceful and Refreshing🌊 The bathrooms were open, however at the time of my visit Only one hand dryer was working. Thank You for taking Your Time to read my review😊 Have a Great Day🌞

An excellent plot of land that stretches from the river to the ocean. Definitely a magnificent park by all means. It has a baseball field, tennis courts, basketball court, two dog parks (for large and small dogs) and well maintained nature trails. Volusia County takes good care of this area.

TLDR- a beach without the ocean for dogs. Large and small dog park on A1A. Clean. Mostly sand with thickets of natural foliage. A small covered pavillion with benches, and access to a fresh water spigot. Grass very scarce. Plenty of tennis balls.

I like this spot for a relaxing lazy sunset paddle. The park is back open.

Great park to relax and watch the sunset.

Fun place fresh sir and animals all around to see

I loved this park! I stumbled upon it by accident I was driving around just to drive. My 1st stop was on the other side of the bridge at the other park. I visited this park on my 2nd day in the area. There is plenty of benches to sit and take a break and enjoy the bliss of your surroundings. It's a very clean well kept park. No matter where you sit there is something to take in the view. I enjoyed sitting in front of a metal sculpture with water trickling from it. My experience was peaceful!

The most beautiful park especially to watch the sunset. My son’s first birthday was here. We have date nights and get Hershey’s ice cream and watch the sunset here. It’s a great spot to fish, workout or just enjoy the view.

I can’t really find anything to say bad about this park except that I wish it was closer to my house. The playground had lots for the kids of all ages and it was all along a beautiful shoreline. The fields were very well maintained as was the entire park. There is some history to see here as well as a great place to go for a relaxing walk and one of the best fitness areas that I have seen at a park anywhere around here.

I love the walking loop. It is a peaceful route that spans from the east to the west side of the Granada bridge. There are plenty of benches along the way for a break if desired. There is a small play area with climb on structure and baby swings for young families. There are bathrooms and a few tables for picnics. It is a welcome area for dogs on a leash.

Parking is $20 but less than 1/2 mile north on the beach side is a place to park without free beach access. The new wooden ramps are very nice and the lifeguard station is close by. Beautiful beach spot!

A wonderful park that has benches at the top for those who cannot walk down to the beach. The bathrooms are relatively new and clean, and the presence of the lifeguard tower makes this place feel safe and secure. This park is named after a wonderful man who served the North Peninsula for years. What an honor to go to the park and be reminded of Al and his many positive contributions to the local community, as a realtor, citizen, and resident!

Best beach ever in the area, nice driving from Tavares, you pass several stores prior to get to the A1A and don’t worry there is some gas stations too buy ice. Sand is orange, don’t need to walk much to the beach. Keep an eye in your kids because the bay is deep. Water temperature just amazing. Easy to park. Shower and bathrooms available and baywatch available.

A true gem of a park located directly on the beach. Clean restrooms and outdoor showers to clean up after a swim. Swim here safely in front of the big fancy lifeguard station. Back in the day this site was home to the old Ormond Pier that was destroyed during a hurricane.

Great little park directly on the beach. Swim safely in front of the giant lifeguard tower and clean up afterwards with the showers and restrooms. Parking is free but limited, however there are a lot of other free parking lots located nearby too. The sand is soft and coarse here.

Best of all free parking with lifeguard stand nice view of the ocean and your vehicle with bathrooms. Get there early not a lot of spots depending on the time of the year.

Not as large or with as many amenities as other beachside parks it makes up for that by being less crowded and much more of an natural beach without condos and hotels and in a no beach traffic zone.

Great place with local brews,large selection of beers, great service, plenty of seats and awesome prices. Definitely a place to stop and enjoy some drinks. They also brew their own. Try their ale!

This place had somehow been under our radar until now, even though it’s been open for about five years. We stopped in on a Sunday, and while it was quiet, the staff was incredibly friendly and generous with samples. They clearly take pride in their beer and love sharing it. They have around 200 beers total, with 12 on tap, and you can easily tell which ones are house-brewed by checking the chalkboard colors: blue means brewed in-house. What’s also interesting is that many of their beers are gluten-free, something you don’t often see in a brewery with this much variety. We sampled several and landed on the Kitchen Sink Double IPA (9.1%). Despite the high ABV, it was surprisingly light-bodied, with notes of citrus zest, subtle tropical fruit, and a clean, dry finish. It wasn’t overly bitter or sweet but just balanced, smooth, and dangerously drinkable. A great beer. The staff mentioned they have special pricing on Fridays, which gives us a good reason to come back. The taproom itself has a laid-back, beachy vibe, a mix of locals and visitors, and plenty of seating. You can tell the people behind it love what they do and the community they’re building. A great stop if you’re in the area, especially if you love trying creative small-batch beers. Away from the craziness at the other end of Main St. Highly recommend.

Great staff. Nice little dive bar. Prices are good.

Great place. Dog friendly. No food but you can bring in food, sit, listen to music and have a drink. I love dress up theme days! I love that they raise money for the sea turtle rescue.

Been coming for a couple of months while I’ve been living here. I when in the morning time to bring my family and friends because I thought it was nice. The first female server was amazing and very kind. We came back that night because it was so nice, but a male worker on the outside (whom was drinking and talking with friends on the outside was extremely rude). We took a seat at an empty DIRTY table outside to order a Uber home, as well as discuss what to drink at the end of the night. Instead of walking up to us to ask to not sit and buy something, he proceeded to yell “hey, you can stand up and order a Uber”. The tone was condescending, and it felt as though we were all being shouted at. This continued for a moment or two, with the gentleman repeatedly demanding we get up and “keep moving”. With the treatment we received, we felt it was best to just walk away. This ruined the bar for my home town. I will not bring my friends or family again.

Great Beers. I believe they had 85 different beers including 12 on tap. Some brewed in house. We ordered the doppelbach (lots of flavor, great beer). Pumpkin ale (one of the best I have had, smooth, not so spicy), Amber (caramel and creamy, very good). Coconut cream IPA (so good, great flavor, not over the top). Would order any of these beers again. The beer tender Tucker was awesome! Great to talk to, knowledgeable about the different beers. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this brewery. I rarely give 5 stars but the beer and Tucker are worthy. Will definitely return, we highly recommend.

We stopped by on Friday afternoon. We always try to find hidden gems when we travel. We definitely hit the nail on the head. Our bartender was amazing. She represents the true spirit of hospitality! She is a gem. Thank you again for making our afternoon great!!

I stayed at the OceanWalk Wyndham Resort with my husband. We enjoyed the pool and the beach. The entertainment was fulfilling with plenty of activities. There were lots of restaurants and stores around. The areas were clean and apparently safe

We only had about 30 minutes, so we took time to dip our feet in the warm ocean water. Right across the boardwalk is a water features and shower to rinse off and cool off as well. The humidity was brutal, but the view was spectacular.

Would not recommend this area. Small beach area that was dirty and hadn’t been cleaned of seaweed in what appears to be awhile. There was a fair amount of vagrants lingering and sleeping in the park. Food shower was flooded and inoperable. If you want to relax, head north a bit to find a better beach spot. Felt I had to be on guard here.

This is a nice area to visit in Daytona. However, be aware that due to storms, a lot is under repair. They have the sling shot and another spinning ride, fountain (was down for repair), places for shopping and to eat. The pier was great to walk out on and interact with those who were fishing to see what they were catching. The views are just amazing. Will come back to see this area again one day.

The boardwalk was only okay, it was heavily under construction and not all of it was easily accessible. Also there was a lot of homeless around. Was it worth seeing up close? Yes, but only for a short time.

Go to Daytona, go early and get a good parking spot. Catch the sunrise and wear something so you don’t lose your prescription sunglasses to Poseidon like I did. Bring a towel and give yourself sometime to explore.

Work still in progress from hurricane a couple years ago but very nice. Arcade is still the Hotspot for the kids. Very nicely done. Miss the space needle and the days of long ago with the go-carts but everything changes.

These shaded playgrounds are well very well maintained. I love the communication board! There is a variety of swings, slides, toy vehicles, musical bells, and activities. Really enjoyed this park and will definitely be back again.

Loads of fun for children and parent alike. Do not miss this hidden gym! We always visit this playground paradise every time we visit this area and today is no different. They have recently made a lot of changes and repairs since the hurricane of 2024 damaged some of the trees and it’s structure. Excellent work! The consistent shade cannot be replaced as some of the oak limbs were removed, but we are so glad to have access again and to create even more memories.

OMG! So much fun! My husband and I just took a free beginners Pickle Ball lesson with Doug. Learned so much. Already love the game. Great first experience! Already planning to play tonight! Amazing to have access to this great community sports and recreation center right near our house! 🥰😎👍🏻🎾

Imagine the dream tree fort that you always wanted your parents to build for you as a kid and multiply it may times over and you will begin to imagine this park. Everywhere you look there are new surprises. Knights and magicians, pirates and sea monsters, rocket ships, school buses and fire trucks are just a few of the themes here. Somehow through creativity and brilliant planning, they have managed to build the entire playground among old oak trees that provide shade that covers every part of the park. As I walked through with my daughter, I could not find any areas that required maintenance. There are also plenty of benches and picnic areas within the playground for parents to relax as the kids play.

Such a neat little area! The whole area is fenced in besides the main opening which is really nice. There are so many slide and swings, our kids loved it here! There is also a nearby bathroom as well. Plenty of parking too!

This park is the most amazing park I've ever been to! Seriously incredible. It's really big and fun. I couldn't believe how beautiful it is. Theres so much to do and play on. My kids were amazed. If you're in the area you should definitely go check it out. We went one day before we hit daytona beach. I'd love it if we had a park near us that was this amazing. Its shaded too which makes it nice to spend the day there.

Such a fun place! I love all the trees and fully fenced in park. Lots of swings and slides too! Such a creative plcae for kids to play. We attended a birthday party, which offered a perfect location. All the kids played their hearts out! I highly recommend it!

So grateful a piece of history like the Fairchild Oak tree was saved. The tree is so majestic and welcoming at it has survived over 400 years. Not a ton of parking, but enough. There is a bench and a pavilion with picnic tables as well as bathrooms. We have hiked some of the trails and seen wildlife like deer and some really cool mushrooms. Fairchild Oak would make a great wedding ceremony location.

400-800 year old tree. Well worth seeing. Public restrooms. Picnic tables, walking trail.

One of my favorite spots for a trail walk or a picnic. Clean bathrooms.

Nice place to stop for a short stroll or a long one!! Nice place for a picnic as well

Found this park while doing the scenic drive. One pavilion with picnic tables. Restrooms. Several trails, some easy, some more difficult.

Nice hiking trails. Has a picnic pavilion. The only downside was yellow flies. They were awful, bring bug repellent!

Beautiful area with grills and picnic tables, leads out to the river. Be sure to bring mosquito spray it gets pretty bad!!

March first, it was 73°. The water was cold. It took me ten minutes to get all the way in. I swam around for about 15 minutes. I liked it. There was a food truck there from 11:00 to 5:00. Wasn't crowded.

One of our favorite family beaches in ormond, quiet, not crowded, no drive on, playground & bathrooms, lifeguard

Very nice park on Ormond Beach. Wide beach. Park is clean. Plenty of parking. Picnic tables, benches, playground. Recommend. We will visit again.

Nice small park that is difficult to find parking on the weekend. Includes small play area for the kids. Nice to find a park squeezing between all the condos. Everything seemed well maintained and a great view with plenty of natural plants to enhance the view.

This is where we always go to the beach at. They took the ramp down which makes it much more difficult to carry things down to the beach but there are plenty of bathrooms, a playground, picnic tables, showers. Parking is limited, once the lot is full there is overflow across A1A. If you forget something, you can walk across to Dollar General- they have a decent beach shop area in the store.

We were here for a friend's wedding reception. Great place to have it. The facility is rentable and provides a kitchenette area and bathrooms. Lots of room inside and out. Awesome porch area. They allowed is to set up a bar for the guests.

A nice locals spot to visit. Grills, restrooms, playgrounds, and benches. Easy access to the beach.

Great spot to fish, and launch a boat. The resent renovations made to the park took the experience to a whole new level. Enjoyed my time there. 🤙🏻

Wonderful fishing spot, lots of shade and a good breeze, even on the hottest days. Bait and Tackle shop there too. On the other side is a nice little park with a tiny library. Take OR leave a book!

Nice little park next to road. Does have a couple of paved parking spots. Has no riverside section. No facilities. Next to a boat launch section. Plenty of unpaved parking but is reserved for boat launch vehicles with boat trailers. Does have a nice gazebo on the water and a shop.

Local spot! Wonderful!!

I took a sunset cruise from here. The captain, Eric, was amazing!!!!! He knew where to go and we had the boat to ourselves. Very nice experience 👌

Great place to shoot a full moon

Beautiful place to visit. Fish and bring family.

Great place to walk. The loop is short & perfect to walk with small children. Saw tons of turtles & awesome birds. The fitness equipment spread out around the walk was a great touch. The playground was also fun!

Beautiful Park. Lots of walking trails, nice playground and restrooms

Great little hidden park but it seems like many people have been feeding the wildlife. Saw many turtles, squirrels, and birds! Small area for kayak launch looks well maintained too.

Love this little park! Pet friendly, concrete trails, nice lake, plenty of turtles and fish to see! Alot of it is very shaded for hot day! The park has 2 play grounds and even a basketball court as well as places to fish! We go there every day with our dog!

Clean. Safe. Nice walking paths. Lots of trash bins. Lots of parking. Very clean bathrooms. Very enjoyable. All ages family friendly. Nice kids playground. Dog friendly on a leash. Picnic area.

Only giving four stars because it seems like most trails lead to roads and force you to cross. Not the BEST place around to take small children, but still entirely accessible. The lakes are beautiful, the trails are serene, and its one of the best places to watch water birds in action.

I just moved to the area and was in need of a decent walk. This place provided that and more. I was amazed at the beauty of the park. I took the route around the southern most lake. Water walkways were pristine and offered amazing views of the lake and wildlife. A guy was feeding squirrels by hand along the route...cool! There is exercise equipment along the route too, which I had never seen before. Come to find out in FL this is pretty common, but where I am from this is not seen at all. Great idea! Don't swim...gaters...enough said!! Birds of all kinds were use to humans and friendly. Go here...such a good way to spend a couple of hours! Three is a community garden and playground on premises also. I can't wait to do the rest of the ponds/trails!

Beautiful beach and nice little park. Was unfortunate the shower didn't work as I would have liked to wash my feet off. Quiet little park with a Pavillion and even a place to grill

Just a monument, beautiful ocean park.

No more beach to race on. Barely enough room to drive. And that's during low tide. Small park with little adjacent parking. Nice little garage exhibit.

Eight minutes from home. Perfect for coffee and sunrise. A Man and his Dog paddle boarding I to the sunrise.

It’s insanely beautiful, especially the mornings when you see these beautiful sunrises! It’s just unspeakable and breathtaking!

Great spot to enjoy beautiful Ormond Beach's spectacular Sun and Moon rises!

Sunday sunrise service is amazing.

If you're a dog owner the trails are excellent for you and your fury friends. They must remain on leash at all times. There is no beach play for dogs here, a little pond inlet but they can't actually go on the real beaches. The trails were a lot more beautiful than expected. Parking is free so it's definitely worth the visit.

A quiet, clean beach. Great place to collect seashells! Plenty of parking on a weekday morning.

This is a very nice place to visit and experience nature. I exercise regularly and found it really relaxing and enjoyable. North Peninsula State Park is one of a few places where you can walk and enjoy nature with your family, friends, or even kids. There is longer walking trails and trails that you can take shortcuts on to make the distance shorter. I am not aware of any Florida State Parks that you can go and enjoy 😉 the outdoors and see NO PEOPLE! I enter via a trail that begins at the Volusia County line as I walk south from my home 🏡 in Flagler County. I am surrounded by the most amazing and beautiful sights as I stroll 🚶‍♂️ through this place. The trail extends to the power lines where you can turn around and go back for a three mile walk in total. Or you can proceed south to the longest route and end up at High Bridge road just east of the draw bridge. A fantastic place for folks of all ages!

From parking lot at drawbridge there is a very nice, Sandy, level 2.5 out and back trail. There are Sand Spurs so good shoes or sandles a must. You will past a landing and several Vista overlooks of a vast Marsh area. Good birding for coastal species with some finches. There is a restrooms at start of trail. Also across road from entrance is a kayak rental and boat launch.

I parked in the lot off of High Bridge Road and started the nature walk trail with my dog there. There were bathrooms and picnic table near parking lot. There were trail markers up & signs about plants/animals that are in the area. Once on the trail, it became loose sand & there were sand spurs that got in my dogs feet. I saw deer tracks but no deer. My shoes got soaking wet from humidity in grass. There were also swarms if mosquitoes. We turned back after 2/3 mile. I will go back on a less humid day in winter without the dog. Pretty scenery, good hike.

Beautiful hike, half shaded. Ticks and mosquitoes...to be expected in this kind of environment. Lots of cute turtles, keep dogs on leash. ✌️☀️🐾🌴

Trailhead and beach access are separated by A1A. There are bathrooms at the Coastal Strand trailhead along with benches and picnic tables. Most of the trail is in direct sunlight. Lots of birds and signs of wildlife. Well-marked trail.

Still a great park, but definitely showing its age. The fences are always missing spokes. A lot of the wooden structures move to easily. And they just keep adding layers of mulch without ever removing any of the old layers. Seriously it’s so high now that the “hanging” balance beam doesn’t hang anymore and sitting on the benches is only a few inches different than sitting on the ground. They need to close it for a month or so this winter and do a serious maintenance on it.

We went to the playground, it's a nice place. It was super hot out but it stays a little cooler here, so it wasn't that bad. Lots of room to run around and places to hide. There are also clean bathrooms, a skate park, a basketball court, baseball field, and a few other activities. They have a covered pavilion that is nice and shady, good for parties or a little picnic.

This is a nice park on Nova Rd. It seems safe. It has baseball fields and things for kids to do. It also is a good park for Pokémon GO, which is what we used to for.

Nova community park is known in our house as"Epic Park". The play area is large, enclosed, and very well designed for kids of all ages. We also love the racquet ball courts, walking path, and open grassy field. My kids love watching the skate park, though none of them have decided they want to try that one yet. The bathroom is a bit of a walk, but nothing you can't handle. All in all this is a great family park.

This is a GREAT park. It has everything you will need. I come here with my child 2-3 times per week & EVERY SINGLE time I come I smell marihuana & see a sale go on. Cops around this park & they never do anything. I think if they got out of their patrol cars & walked in the park they would make many arrests or chase these losers away. They would have to patrol In regular civilian clothing to catch them. I moved to O.B. to be in a better quality neighborhood.

Great park with lots to do. One of the only ones in the city with a basketball court and a skate park. They also have batting cages and plenty of baseball fields. A large playground so there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Great park to bring your kids to!! Awesome baseball fields as well!... even has cool features if you play Pokemon go!!

I first visited this park six years ago after hurricane arm, devastated the area the park was a total disarray, and the boardwalk out to the river was closed. It was a mess, a place I would never have recommended. Took me six years to return to this park, and wow what a transformation. It is really an absolutely gorgeous park. It’s small but it packs a lot great photo opportunity. If you get the chance and you’re in the area stop by you won’t be disappointed. Make sure you take the walk out onto the boardwalk to the gazebo on the river, it’s absolutely amazing and I absolutely have a passion for old churches. The fact that this church was preserved is great for the city, although I would’ve preferred to be left at the graveyard.

. It's a small park. It has a house-like historic building in the middle of it. A plaque mentions something about a Christian wedding held there. Towards the back, it has a long pier. I saw some people fishing from it. The fishing pier was a nice place to photograph and view the water. . . . This little park has beautiful flowers and trees arranged around. It is a great place just to sit and relax. You can find plenty of benches all around. I enjoyed very much visiting this lovely park.

OMG, Mark and I had sooo much fun walking around the Ormond Beach bridge. THE Ormond Beach public art, (Public Art imitates life) from the Seward Johnson sculptor tour. This exhibit started November 2024 through April 2025 We missed 3 more sculptures because we were so tired after running around and running in and out of The car. We will continue to show you the last 3 asap. This is A must for locals and tourists also. In the brochure is a map where you can find them. We live in Ormond by the Sea so we started at the corner of A1A and and East Granada boulevard and worked our way down to the bridge. I can continue more when I update this review. I picked up my brochure and map at the post office. You would have to look on the map or scan the ??? I forgot what it's called) below scanner?) Anyway, I don't know where other brochures are so you can Google it. I will update this post as soon as I do the last 3 statues. Oh the window washer at the Granada? Shopping center, When we took pictures of the window washer) I couldn't find the photo of the window washer. A book that reads the movie rear window with James and Grace. Kelly. ( Love that movie you have to watch it) Furthermore, if any of these sponsors read my reviews, in my review(s) there are too many to list) Thank you for this amazing exhibit for The locals and tourists. Oh, The clothing on these statues look so real, I had to get up close to feel them.

This park is absolutely beautiful. We love sitting at the fountain. They have a cute herb garden there too. Also a book exchange box for adults and kids, take a book & leave a book. My daughter likes that part the best!

I enjoy walking through the gardens on my daily bridge walk the landscaping is always pristine. I even spotted a duck 🦆 resting under the tree. The garden and walking dock under the bridge are always clean and well maintained

This is a cute place with a couple of small gardens and a fountain. We saw some flower blooming in January, which is always something to enjoy when visiting from the north in the winter.

Gorgeous park, with a fantastic boardwalk winding under the bridge to another park. Felt very safe there amongst fishermen and other walkers at dusk.

Riviera Park provides a beautiful view that has benches, to relax and experience the tranquil water of the Halifax River. The facilities are clean and maintained well. It's an awesome place to walk and it's dog friendly as well. The pier is closed due to storm damage.

Beautiful park, the entrance is a one-way cul-de-sac drive so it's very safe. The view is absolutely beautiful looking out onto the Halifax River. The kids playground is a small but good size; there's 4 different slides, multiple ways up and down and the ground has mulch. Also it's fenced in! You can make it a family day on the outdoor grill pits and sit down at one of the benches.

Beautiful landscaping and convenient amount of benches and picnic tables. How lucky is it that while sitting at a table, I spotted two turtles in the water dancing/spinning just like the statue they have there??

Nice clean park. Limited free parking, over the water gazebo, picnic tables with BBQ's, plenty of benches, water fountain, doggie waste bags, pretty scenery, nice place for a long walk, no restrooms.

This park is a really good bicycling destination. It is always well maintained and has an abundance of seating available so that you can relax and enjoy the great views.

nice small park along the river that is well maintained and has a nice playground. The view is beautiful and there is plenty of space to enjoy lunch on one of the many picnic tables or benches. The walking path that goes through the park and the boardwalk make a nice place for a walk.

Great local spot Small park! On the river!

I really like the sand boat launch, gradual grade. This makes it easy for a couple of less than athletic seniors launch and retrieve our kayak. Great choices on where 2 paddle, Strickland Creek and Thompson Creek provide more natural scenery. Truth be told, we retreated to the more sheltered residential area, and we're well rewarded. Little Blue Heron, who wasn't shy, I think a spoon bill and a tagged Manatee made 3 passes drawing its buoy marker past us.

Nice quiet park to take the kids to. The playground is new and there are some nice trails and open areas that are dog and kid friendly. Looks like it could fill up fast on the weekend with the small parking areas.

Update: 3/19/22 The PG is being updated it appears. The slides are gone and they are repaving the road. I assume they are adding new equipment. Great little park with plenty of space. Nice equipment at the playground. There are many picnick tables and restrooms on site. The dock walk was fun and the view was nice.

Sanchez Park is located on the Sanchez river with a nice dirt boat ramp and 2 loading docks. Well maintained with lots of trees, very large fishing dock, outdoor Pavilion for parties and restrooms. Sanchez Park is a wonderful cozy place to enjoy the great outdoors with some beautiful views of the Sanchez river.

Very clean and neat park. Nice view of the water and had the opportunity to see a huge alligator up close and un bothered. I was itching to flip some lures out at all of the fish busting the surface

Great place to take kids, clean decent bathrooms. Paths to explore and docks to walk. 1 outdoor grill, plenty of picnic tables. Nice boat dock.

Nice shady quite park. Has bathrooms, playground, covered and open picnic tables, a boat ramp and a nice long dock.

The parking area needs to be flagged by maintenance and needs repair/care but the tables and play area exceeded my expectations. Was there for a small birthday party. The kids had lots of fun. There are two single stall bathrooms and a water fountain the bathroom general walkway and tables are handicap accessible.

Palm Cosr did a phenomenal job with this dog park. All the dogs have been really nice. I love the fact that the park has grass and an area to wash your dog.

Historic piece of the area! Nice little park that is the resting place of Mr. James Ormond which the city was named after. If you are into local history I recommend taking a few minutes to check this out!

Nice, big, open park. Lots of good parking, with several handicap concrete parking pads, and concrete sidewalks leading to block bathroom facilities, and children's play area and jungle gym equipment. Wheelchair, walker, cane friendly to the max. Shady spots for watching the grandchildren. Also, there's unobstructed view for hundreds of yards of open area if slightly older children need more running/playing room. The bathrooms are block construction with running, non-potable water (water for flushing and hand washing only) --- Do Not Drink.

A quiet little park just off of Old Dixie Hwy. Always clean and freshly cut. A great place for a little picnic while out for a country ride.

Very beautiful park for the kids picnics and dogs too

Short distance from highway. Was a nice spot for a picnic with the girls. Was very clean, covered tables and restrooms!

Not much here so wouldn’t really dub it a park. The long boardwalk is still closed as of Sept/Oct 2021… still closed in November, as well. There is a fishing pier with a covered area with seating. Small walking trails with benches. Will be better once they repair the boardwalk. It’s a beautiful place to watch a sunset or spot marine life if people aren’t out on the dock/pier. Otherwise it gets crowded on there. Boardwalk repaired.

Beautiful place to fish or sightseeing. The place feels like an oasis and it has seating area as well.

Love this place to fish and watch sunsets. We live in Seabridge and are so happy to have such an amazing place to relax.

Covered dock is not blocked off. There are two public docks here. The first one is closed for repairs, but the other one which has a covered section is in good shape. Beautiful here.

Great place to see dolphins at sunset.

A great little park with a pier and a small boardwalk. There are a bunch of spots to sit and relax or eat lunch as well. Currently the curvy boardwalk is closed.

Very cool and peaceful spot on the intracoastal with a board walk for river views and fishing.

Love Ames Park. Quiet little park on the Halifax River within walking distance of my home. It has flower gardens, ponds, and a great view of the river.

Great local park. Quiet. No play grounds. On the water.

Love this peaceful park, right on the intracoastal. Walk on the pier & look for dolphins in the Halifax River. The park is beautifully maintained & landscaped. There are paths & a wooden bridge, water features & a public restroom. Dog friendly (on lead), free parking & free admission. Be careful parking, there is a separate entrance & exit.

Love the history of this little park. Great water views and the spring water is really cool to see. Also love seeing the different birds and fish.

Really nice park, only thing is it's real Ormond. Check out the pic. For a park being right down the street from the police station, um yeah. Used needles kind of dirty!

A very small park that has winding paths and water throughout. The park is very pretty and there is surprise statues of animals to delight the little ones. When the waterlilies are in bloom, it is magical.

Great little park, stop there often and just walk around ,it has very interesting history,, long time there, can only imagine the work that went into making this into what it is.