Florida
is home to many famous beaches for those of you who enjoy sun,
sand, and the ocean air. While you visit Orlando for
whatever reason we recommend you take the time to stroll along
the beach and enjoy the activity and sounds that can only be
found next to the ocean. If romance is what you are
looking for, a moonlight stroll along the beach can do wonders
for the evening atmosphere. Below we have provided some
general information about the beaches available to you here.
Beaches
Daytona
Beach -
Billed as "The World's Most Famous Beach," Daytona
Beach proper plays host to millions of tourists each year
without any promotion, and draws huge crowds for special events
like Spring Break, Bike Week and the Daytona 500. One of the
most popular features of Daytona Beach is the 18-mile stretch
where visitors can drive right onto the beach.
Daytona
Beach Shores - Just south of Daytona Beach proper
is a 5 1/2-mile ocean side stretch known as Daytona Beach
Shores. Formed by a group of hoteliers in the early '60s,
Daytona Beach Shores was just incorporated 30 years ago. The
"inland" portion of Daytona Beach Shores, called South
Daytona, includes marinas, an old-fashioned Boardwalk and lots
of specialty shops.
New
Smyrna Beach - To the South of Daytona Beach
Shores is New Smyrna Beach, a quiet alternative to the hustle
and bustle of Daytona proper. In addition to the pristine beach,
New Smyrna offers historic sites of interest, such as the
Turnbill Ruins and Old Fort and the New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins
State Historic Site.
Ormond
Beach - Railroad and shipping magnates made
Ormond Beach a mecca for the rich and famous at the turn of the
century. This quiet stretch of peaceful beach is home to The
Casements, the winter home of John D. Rockefeller from
1914-1937, which has been turned into a cultural center.
Ponce
Inlet - Famous for its historic lighthouse, Ponce
Inlet offers a variety of paces for the adventurous traveler.
With some lively, on-beach driving and cruising spots and some
quieter, no-driving zones, Ponce Inlet has the right stretch of
sand to please everyone. Sunset cruises, genial parks and
playgrounds, and deep-sea fishing trips accentuate the beach
opportunities, making this southernmost town on the Daytona
Beach strip a "must see."
Canaveral
National Seashore - The Canaveral National
Seashore, which includes such gorgeous beaches as Apollo and
Playalinda, stretches north of Cape Canaveral.
Merritt
Island National Wildlife Refuge - North of the
space center, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
encompasses 140,000 acres of land owned by NASA. More than 500
species of animals reside here. Visitors to the refuge may see
bald eagles, manatees and loggerhead sea turtles.
Florida
is home to many famous beaches for those of you who enjoy sun,
sand, and the ocean air. While you visit Orlando for
whatever reason we recommend you take the time to stroll along
the beach and enjoy the activity and sounds that can only be
found next to the ocean. If romance is what you are
looking for, a moonlight stroll along the beach can do wonders
for the evening atmosphere. Below we have provided some
general information about the beaches available to you here.