Page 46 - DreamScapes Magazine | Fall/Winter 2025

A Taste of Adventure in
DAYTONA BEACH
BY ROBYNNE TRUEMAN
aytona Beach’s 37 kilometres of sandy shore-
D
line might be the main reason for booking
your beach vacation, but there is much more
to explore. Dive into fine dining, waterfront luxury
rentals, historic landmarks and family-friendly fun
in Florida’s great outdoors.
Daytona Beach invites you to cast off from your
everyday comfort zone and experience the best
sights, sounds and flavours of Florida.
SUNSHINE STAYS
As snowbirds have discovered for decades, there is
something about the sunshine and salt water of
Daytona Beach that entices you to stay a while. From
charming beach bungalows to luxury vacation
rentals, there are plenty of options for long-term
stays in Daytona Beach. Plaza Vacations, Max Beach
Resort or Salty Dog Vacations offer chic, modern
living with ocean views, while bed and breakfasts
like The Abbey House or River Lily Inn Bed and
Breakfast provide a relaxed, homey retreat for
shorter visits. Include furry family members in your
Daytona Beach adventure thanks to pet-friendly
accommodations in the heart of paradise.
DINING THE DAYTONA BEACH WAY
Take a bite out of beach life with fine dining or
casual oceanside restaurants—Daytona Beach has
both! For an upscale meal, head to Golden Spoon
award-winner, The Cellar Restaurant, or make a
reservation at Mama Foo Foo or Rose Villa Southern
Table & Bar. Travel back in time to 1931 at 31 Supper
Club, a restaurant conceived as a tribute to Ormond
Beach. This trendy spot honours the lost classic
clubs, with a chef-prepared menu. For more casual
fare, Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club is the
place to be in Daytona Beach, with live music and
views right on the water.
PADDLING THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Pick up a paddle to explore the pristine waterways
of Daytona Beach in Tomoka State Park. You can
rent a kayak or canoe at the Tomoka Outpost and
choose a launching point within the park for a
chance to be fully immersed in this Floridian nat-
ural landscape. The bountiful green space is a
birder’s paradise, home to more than 160 species of
local and migratory birds. If a day in the park isn’t
enough to satisfy your thirst for adventure and
wildlife encounters, there are full-facility camp-
sites for overnight stays.
VIEWS FROM THE DECK
Before the sun sets on your time in Daytona Beach,
head a few kilometres south to climb the 203 steps
of Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in
Florida. Take in the awe-inspiring 360-degree views
of the Ponce de Leon Inlet from the observation
deck at the southernmost tip of the Daytona Beach
peninsula. Standing at 53 metres tall, the heritage
landmark lighthouse was established in 1887 and
shines a light on the lives of former lighthouse
keepers through its on-site museum.
DS
TRAVEL PLANNER
Plan your journey with the Daytona Beach Area
Convention & Visitor Bureau, Daytonabeach.com
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