Ormond Beach
Ormond Beach
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- jamess7512023Ormond Beach, Florida17 contributionsOrmond Beach is nice without the congestion.Ormond Beach, Florida is a great spot to enjoy public beaches. The beaches are well cared for and I feel safe on the beach with life guard staffing. Hotel accommodations are limited but there is an abundance just south in Daytona Beach. There are plenty of restaurants at fair prices. The Beachside Cafe offers excellent breakfasts and lunch at a fair price and Alfie’s has a good menu at reasonable prices. I liked Ormond Beach so much, I bought a small cottage off of A-1-A.Visited January 2024Travelled soloWritten 19 January 2024
- ConchobarFlorida418 contributionsNice Family BeachVery nice bd generally clean. Beach as low tide is hard packed and walkable Having grown up in the area it is a shame that the former white sugar sand has all be washed away. That said, it still is a very nice beach to visit and particularly with the no traffic zones.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 9 June 2024
- VanFam10Ormond Beach, Florida106 contributionsBeautifulWe come to this beach because they allow dogs on certain areas. You can drive on but depending on the weather it can change to 4 wheel drive only or no vehicles. Its $20 per vehicle to drive on. Our 8 kids love this beach, ages 14, 12, 10, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 11 months. Very fine sand, they do have showers but as any beach you will still leave covered in sand. CAUTION: RIP TIDES, this beach has crazy rip tides that are extremely unsafe and can be anywhere from 10 feet wide to 50 feet wide. It's not a good idea for anyone especially children to go deeper than waist deep. There are also a lot of sharks in the area at all times. It's best to stick near the lifeguards.Visited September 2024Travelled with familyWritten 12 September 2024
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Ambler, PA394 contributions
Jan 2020
Not crowded at all in the winter time. No driving allowed on the beach. Just steps from the beach is a little memorial to the early race car drivers (NHRA started in Ormond Beach) who set land speed records in the early 1900s on this beach. R.E. Olds, founder of the Olds Motor Company, was one of those who sped his vehicle on the sands of Ormond Beach, giving the city its nickname "The Birthplace of Speed."
Written 28 January 2020
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Chadand Cassie D
Wilmington, OH25 contributions
Sept 2019
We stumbled across Ormond Beach in 2017 simply looking for a place to stay on our way to Orlando on the beach that was inexpensive. We found a hotel right on the beach that was extremely affordable and fell in love with the community very quickly. Our family enjoy the laid back beach community outside the hustle and bustle of Daytona tourism. You can be a vacationer but feel like a local there. Beach is clean, and people are friendly.
Written 24 June 2020
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Regina D
Tavares, FL1,296 contributions
Jun 2021
I repeat...Best beach on upper A1A!!! We stayed in a beachside motel here and were THRILLED with this clean and uncrowded beach. There were beach chair, umbrella and other rentals available. The sand was unique with the coquina-look of dark vs. light sand make-up. There were short jetties along the beachline that gave it some charcter.
Written 29 June 2021
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jamess7512023
Ormond Beach, FL17 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Ormond Beach, Florida is a great spot to enjoy public beaches. The beaches are well cared for and I feel safe on the beach with life guard staffing.
Hotel accommodations are limited but there is an abundance just south in Daytona Beach.
There are plenty of restaurants at fair prices. The Beachside Cafe offers excellent breakfasts and lunch at a fair price and Alfie’s has a good menu at reasonable prices.
I liked Ormond Beach so much, I bought a small cottage off of A-1-A.
Hotel accommodations are limited but there is an abundance just south in Daytona Beach.
There are plenty of restaurants at fair prices. The Beachside Cafe offers excellent breakfasts and lunch at a fair price and Alfie’s has a good menu at reasonable prices.
I liked Ormond Beach so much, I bought a small cottage off of A-1-A.
Written 19 January 2024
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Patricia
Savannah, GA39 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
I had the opportunity to stay on Ormond Beach for my birthday weekend this past January 27-30, 2023. It’s such a beautiful beach. The sand looks like it is golden bronze and the blue waters is mesmerizing. The sand is soft like talcum powder. People can drive on the beach too which I don’t like. We watched the sunrise a couple mornings then also went walking in the beach and found some cute seashells. I took some pretty amazing pictures too! I definitely recommend checking out this beach! 🏖️
Written 5 February 2023
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angel2fly1home
Amana, IA34 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
I took my niece and her gf here for Christmas. I've been to quite a few beaches in there last several years, but this by far is one of the prettiest sand I've seen. The red tines against the blue skies make gorgeous pictures for memory books. The beach was enjoyable this time of year with the water a bit cold but bearable once you took that first dive..lol. there is a vehicle lane, and plenty of rental options jet ski, bicycle, beach chairs. Very nice beach!!
Written 14 January 2020
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MaryAWhite
Erie,PA63 contributions
Feb 2021 • Couples
We have stayed in Ormond Beach many winters. It’s lovely- and except for Daytona Beach’s Bike Week- quiet and peaceful. You can find the dates for Bike Week online and just avoid this whole area if you don’t enjoy the constant noise of motorcycles.
The beach here is a great No Drive. It’s wide and a delightful mix of coral sand and fine white sand. There are so many restaurants, a neat museum and best of all, Hull’s Seafood. You can dine there, order take out or shop the amazing display of fresh-caught seafood.
Don’t miss this old Florida favorite!
The beach here is a great No Drive. It’s wide and a delightful mix of coral sand and fine white sand. There are so many restaurants, a neat museum and best of all, Hull’s Seafood. You can dine there, order take out or shop the amazing display of fresh-caught seafood.
Don’t miss this old Florida favorite!
Written 24 February 2021
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njvig64
Red Bank, NJ27 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Ormond Beach in my opinion is more upscale than Daytona Beach. Daytona Beach is for the younger excitement seeking crowd, where as Ormond Beach is more laid back with a smaller business district that doesn't have all boardwalk excitement. What Ormond Beach does offer you is a quiet place to lay your head down without all the noise and excitement. It is still within a short drive, which to me is ideal. I have four young kids who like to visit Daytona Beach for all the excitement. Even though I feel Daytona Beach is for the most part safe I would not leave my kids alone there. There are just too many people from all walks of life there. Ormond Beach on the other hand can get busy, but doesn't require all the traffic control and you can safely cross the street. Both places are considered a family destination I just personally prefer to stay in Ormond Beach.
Written 14 July 2020
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LadyRedRider
Charleston, WV270 contributions
Jan 2020
In Ormond you can enjoy the beach without a huge crowd with smokers, bums, potheads, and screaming college students. The beach is much cleaner, the visitors are friendly and mostly local. There is NO driving on this beach.
Written 18 January 2020
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Janis H-P
Ocala, FL3,977 contributions
May 2020
This beach is extensive, beautiful, very appealing and photographic.
The day we were there a life-guard was on duty that gave us safety peace of mind...people on the beach were adhering to 'social distancing' guides and The Atlantic was majestic in its beauty. Awesome to say the least.
The day we were there a life-guard was on duty that gave us safety peace of mind...people on the beach were adhering to 'social distancing' guides and The Atlantic was majestic in its beauty. Awesome to say the least.
Written 25 May 2020
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What kinda shape is the city and surroundings in? Due to travel there next week.
Written 7 October 2022
You should be fine, there are still areas in Flagler beach that have to be cleaned up but Ormond beach seems to be in pretty good shape. Stores, restaurants and hotels are open for business.
Written 8 October 2022
Can't help you, Ormond Beach is in Florida.
Written 4 April 2019
Any recommendations for Coral Sands Ormond Beach? Has anyone stayed there?
Written 25 March 2019
Great Beach, a little pricier than the Castillo del Sol I stayed at, but has all the amenities. 3.5 stars (up from my reviewed hotel at 3.0)
Written 26 March 2019
Any recommendations on Best Western Ormond beach? Has anyone stayed there?
Written 25 March 2019
I've stayed there twice for a total of six days. Great Beach, and many rooms with ocean view. It is your basic three star hotel, but affordable in a fantastic location. My rooms were clean. The complimentary breakfast good.
Written 27 March 2019
What are the nicest accommodations in or around Ormond Beach? Is there a five star hotel property or do I need to go to Daytona?
Written 15 March 2019
IMHO you can find 4 star accommodations at least in Daytona along the A1A. (Atlantic Blvd) e.g. the larger upscale chains.
Written 16 March 2019
We read online crime in and around Ormond Beach is high. What’s the story?
Written 10 March 2019
The way I see it there’s crime everywhere and every city.
I have lived here for the past year. I relocated from Miami Florida. I have seen more crime and disrespect in my previous home city than Ormond. It is your conclusion from this point moving forward.
Thanks and good luck.
Written 10 March 2019
Where is the Beach Volleyball located in Ormond Beach? Thanks!!
Written 26 February 2019
Days Inn Ormond Beach ...any good reviews on this hotel?
Written 7 February 2019
Days inn mainsail is a good place been there 4 times front desk people r nice n we have booked for next year
Written 8 February 2019
Days Inn Ormond Beach ...any good reviews on this hotel?
Written 7 February 2019
Thank You for asking but We did not stay at a hotel or motel! We have an Aliner camper which we used for a brief stay at a nearby campground.
Written 10 February 2019
Recommendations for Flagler beach...lodging and restaurants?
Written 4 February 2019
Flagler does not have any hotels that I am aware of. Hammock Dunes to the north (Palm Coast) but it may be a bit pricey. Ormond Beach and Daytona are your best bet with a wide variety of amenities, prices, etc. In Flagler we like The Funky Pelican which is at the Flagler pier. A little south of there is SnacJack (our kids hit this place on their way down from VA).
Written 4 February 2019
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