The Volusia County beaches, about a 45 minute to 1 1/2 hour ride to the northeast, depending on where you live, offer areas for both driving on the beach, or areas of no cars, the choice is yours.
Ormond Beach - To the north of Daytona, Ormond offers a peaceful retreat from the hectic, hotel infested beach scene.
Daytona Beach - The World's most Famous Beach located northeast of Orlando still allows driving on certain sections of the beach. Check the beach map for information about driving areas, restrooms and beach ramps. North of Ponce Inlet.
New Smyrna Beach - Just south of Daytona, fewer tourists and less commercialism makes New Smyrna the preferred choice for many Central Floridians. Check the beach map South of Ponce Inlet.
Bethune Beach - A little south of New Smyrna, Bethune Beach is the last stretch of beach in Volusia County.
- Before heading to any of these locations, be sure to check the beach conditions, such as UV index, high tide, and weather forecasts.
- Lifeguards are on duty from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. north of the Inlet, and 9:30 a.m. till 5:30 p.m. south of the Inlet.
- The beach is open for vehicles from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 1 through October 31.
- From February 1 through November 30, there is a $5 charge for driving on the beach. A season pass can be purchased for $40.
- There is no charge for vehicles with handicap stickers, and specially designed beach wheel chairs are available if needed.
- There is no charge for pedestrians and bicyclists.
- Beach rules are strictly enforced.
Gulf Coast Beaches
Still, only about 1 to 1 1/2 hours out of Orlando, the Gulf Coast Beaches may not offer the waves of the Atlantic, but for those who prefer just floating out in crystal blue water, lounging at the sandy beach, or shelling, preview Sandra Ordonez's review of the Gulf Coast Beaches.
Central Florida's Nude Beaches
Volusia County's Apollo Beach and Brevard County's Playalinda Beach are the 'unofficial' nude beaches on Central Florida's East Coast Beaches.
Top 10 Things to do at the Beach.
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