Find Your Sea Legs on These Three Daytona Beach-Area Piers
Want to sink a fishing line in salt water? Walk above the waves? If you’re a Daytona Beach-area resident, we know three places where that’s not only possible, but doing so makes the perfect daily escape.
Luckily for you, there are three historic piers within easy reach of our ICI Homes communities. Depending where you settle, head a bit north to the Flagler Beach Pier, visit the more centrally located Daytona Beach Pier, or go south to the Sunglow Pier in Daytona Beach Shores.
All three piers have survived hurricanes, winter northeasters and Father Time. All three offer on-site eateries, sundries and fishing accoutrements. But their top calling card is convenience. You don’t have to charter a boat, or find a friend who owns one, to get out
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on the Atlantic Ocean. Come with us and we’ll introduce you to Daytona Beach’s piers.
Sunglow Pier
Located just south of the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” the Sunglow Pier has been around since 1960. It’s in a quieter area, surrounded by residential neighborhoods and high-rise condominiums. The beach scene around it still hops, however, so there’s plenty of people watching.
Crabby Joe’s restaurant on the Sunglo Pier serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Early-bird fishing types and sunrise photographers can enjoy a hot meal before getting busy. It’s also a popular happy-hour establishment, since you can park your chairs, towels or bicycles on the beach, then climb adjacent steps to enjoy a Crabby Joe’s libation.
Beyond the restaurant lies the Sunglow Fishing Pier. Strolling its length is free. Fishing requires an admission fee. Bait can purchased and equipment can be rented in the pier’s fishing shop.
Daytona Beach Pier
A few miles north of the Sunglow Pier, you’ll find one of Daytona Beach’s icons. The historic pier — it dates to 1925 — juts 1,000 feet into the Atlantic surf. It’s in the middle of all the action, just north of where Main Street meets A1A, Florida’s coastal
highway. The pier’s wide decking supports a full-service Joe’s Crab Shack restaurant and bar, snack shops, services and simply amazing salt-water views. You can fish for hours here — so many people do. But do NOT forget to pack your phone or digital camera. Come back again and again for splendid sunrise photos, nighttime photos of Daytona Beach’s equally iconic Boardwalk and entertainment areas, and, of course, the “World’s Most Famous Beach.” Flagler Beach Pier It’s a bit north of Daytona Beach proper, yet the Flagler Beach Pier is well worth a drive up A1A. The old-Florida vibe of Flagler Beach’s low-key oceanfront offers its own appeal, and the red-tinged sand on its beach hints at native coquina rock deposits offshore. The Flagler Beach Pier opened in 1928. It’s been a fishing magnet ever since, with much of its space devoted to strolling, sightseeing and those who fish. And fish. And fish. It stretches 806 feet into the Atlantic. There are fishing fees and a bait shop on the premises. Most importantly for some of us, there’s the Funky Pelican, the pier’s restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and happy hour. Sit outdoors for a whiff of salt air with your meal. Ready for a pier-worthy Florida lifestyle? Talk to ICI Homes here.
After unloading your luggage consider going down to the Peddler. The Peddler might be able to satisfy your wants and desires. The Peddler carries everything for fresh fish, to mouthwatering chicken and even marinated steaks. The Peddler is a classy restaurant so dress accordingly. Expect the cost for the meal to be a bit on the "pricey" side. The Peddler is located on the corner where River Road intersects with Ski Mountain Road.
In the 1970’s, Navy Pier underwent renovation as part of the city’s observance of the country’s Bicentennial Celebration and was named a ‘Chicago Landmark’ by Chicago City Hall. In 1978, Navy Pier hosted Chicagofest which brought millions of visitors to the Pier with music, food and
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Located on the lower east coast of Florida the city of Miami is bordered by the Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Going east from the city the islands of Key Biscayne and Miami Beach help shelter the bay from the Atlantic Ocean, giving Miami a naturally protected harbor. The elevation of the city never rises above 40 feet and within most neighborhoods the elevation stays under 10 feet. The highest undulations are the Miami rock ridge which is found along the coast. A majority of the city lies on the shores of Biscayne Bay which contains hundreds of natural and artificially created islands, the largest being Miami Beach and South Beach.
Could you imagine visiting one of the world’s most extensive coral reefs on earth? Biscayne National Park is home to thousands of plant and animal species. The park is located at the northern end of the Florida Keys, between Key Biscayne and Key Largo. Biscayne National Park was founded on October 18, 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Biscayne National Park was chosen mostly for its nature, but it also has a rich human history of over 10,000 years. Almost every island in the park shows the impact of native peoples and underneath the water there are many shipwreck remains from centuries and a many different types of vessels. This park preserves the northernmost group of living coral reefs in the United States and their ecosystem. Its surface
Like to visit sandbars, quiet coves, protected tide pools and coastal access jetties or piers.
This island boasts a less touristy experience and you’ll probably be able to find a secluded beachfront even during the summer months. If you’re looking for golden sand and turquoise waters, look no further than Grandes Playas de Corralejo. For those with special needs, there are walkways and ramps to help get around on the sand. This beach even has a team dedicated to assisting disabled travelers so they can enjoy a relaxing day.
When you visit Daytona, regardless of the reason, it is almost criminal not to at least stand in the sand before heading back home. Everyone in Daytona knows the way of life here is golden sands and cool ocean breezes. Rather they are a local or tourist, they know to make the most of the beach whenever they can. That is why we put together this short list of beach hacks, little bits of advice to make your day at the beach a little bit more fun. The best part is they are all relatively cheap, and not too time consuming.
The days are sunny here throughout the year. You can spend an entire day at the beaches, enjoy sunbath, build sand castles, surf on the waves, go swimming, fishing, and try different types of water sports. You can select the venue between free beaches and paid beaches owned by resorts. Regardless of their status, the beaches are good for a leisurely walk, kite surfing, and fun.
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The beach was created along the seafront shortly after WW II. Good sand for the beach is trucked in. The sections of the beach are separated by three concrete jetties. Stretching along the beach are restaurants, bars and bistros. To find your preferred place on the beach you have to arrive early during the peak summer season. This is a public beach and since prices are pretty steep for a sun bed and umbrella you should bring your own. This is a family-friendly beach but you must be careful of jellyfish so look for the flag flying from the lifeguard stand when they’re present. You can book jet skis and banana boat rides. For more action there is windsurfing, parasailing, a roller blade and skateboard area. For the little ones there is a toddler playground. Everything you could want to do or see is within walking distance from the
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The time is here to make a getaway to the beach. Most people don't think about beach safety, but it is important to know a few tips that prevent accidents from happening. Be aware of the conditions around you and know what to do if an emergency situation arises.
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