Feel Valued. Hamptonality is the extra care we put into everything that’s going to make your stay extra awesome. You’ll find it at our free hot breakfast. And you’ll see it in the personalities of our team members who use their individual styles of hospitality to make you feel extra special. Feel the HamptonalityTM Hampton Inn Daytona-Ormond Beach 155 Interchange Boulevard, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174 386.677.9999 | daytonaormondbeach.hamptoninn.com hampton.com | 1800 hampton | Visit while in town or call ahead for assistance with your travel plans. Ormond Beach’s Visitor Center (Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce) 165 West Granada Blvd. Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Phone: (386) 677-3454 Beaches Golf The Loop scenic drive Tennis Ormond Beach Sports Complex City parks Splish-splash Ormond Beach MainStreet Chefs gone wild A celebration of the arts Sights from yesteryear Major tourism events Where to play, dine, shop and stay A warm welcome from the Mayor Your business could be here! rmond Beach is a very special corner along Central Florida’s magnificent East Coast – a small town with big city flair and old-fashioned comfort. If you’re looking for a memorable vacation spot that offers the very best of Florida, you’ve found it. Spectacular beaches. Fascinating culture and history. Outstanding hotels. Colorful shop- ping. Unique dining. All tied together with the warmest welcome in Florida. There is more to see and do than you can fit in a single visit, but it’s worth a try. And if you can’t get it all in, you’ll just have to come back! The Beach! At the turn of the century, wealthy men and women, including John D. Rockefeller, Sr., came to Ormond Beach for a winter climate full of sunshine and balmy temperatures. In 1903, young men and racing machines arrived as well. Ormond Beach became the “Birthplace of Speed” and gained worldwide fame by attracting daring drivers who chased speed records on its wide, hard- packed, sandy beach. Today, our beach still welcomes people from across the nation and around the world. The race cars have moved ormondchamber.com on, leaving only the roar of the ocean and miles of welcoming sand. Swim, stroll and sunbathe on the beach or enjoy our oceanfront parks with amenities that add to the comfort and enjoyment of the Ormond Beach experience. Tee Time If you are a golfer, welcome to paradise. Ormond Beach and the surrounding Greater Daytona Beach Area offer scenic and challenging private, semi-private and public courses. Most courses will lock in tee times in advance and all have great amenities. LPGA International If you are staying in a hotel, ask the front desk for available discount coupons, vouchers, or packages for any of the local golf courses. Ormond Beach loves golf groups of all sizes! Area hotel sales staff can help you build a great golf getaway for you and your golfing buddies. Halifax Plantation ormondbeach.org The Ormond Beach Scenic Loop Ride Whether you drive or bike, this thirty-mile, double- looped road takes you through the most beautiful and diverse natural scenery in Northeast Florida. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to visit three Old Florida environments and observe varied plant and animal species along the beach, such as the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and nesting sea turtles. Catch sight of a dolphin or get a chance to see northern right and humpback whales offshore during migration seasons. With ready access to the beach, four state and six local public parks, riders can catch unobstructed views of two rivers, creeks and marshes, barrier island dunes, the beach and even historic dwellings. There are also museums, historic public buildings and private homes along the legs of The Loop. Recreational opportunities are plentiful, with many parks and trails offering fishing, boating, hiking, swimming, bicycling, beach walking and much more. With all it has to offer, this byway is truly a national treasure. Visit www.ormondscenicloopandtrail.com. Tennis, anyone? Public tennis courts are plentiful, including the municipal tennis complex at the Ormond Beach Tennis Center. Here, visitors can play on one of the Center’s eight fast- dry, lighted clay courts or take advantage of the on-site tennis pro available for instructions and lessons. You can find out more information on the tennis center at www.ormondbeachtennis.org. AUTHENTIC ITALIAN COOKING A local favorite since 1956 Specialiazing in: Veal • Shrimp • Mussels • Scungilli • Clams •Calamari • Veal Francaise • Ravioli • Veal Marsala • Cocktail Lounge Restaurant of Distinction 521 S. Younge St. (U.S.1), Ormond Beach 386.677.2711 www.mariosormondbeach.com ormondchamber.com Ormond Beach Sports Complex The Ormond Beach Sports Complex has over sixty acres of athletic fields, including ten Little League baseball/softball fields, five adult softball fields, four full-size baseball fields, four tee-ball fields, one gym, and ten soccer fields, with one doubling as a football field. Eight shuffleboard courts are located in the Complex, as well as several playgrounds, including a boundless playground. The Complex is home to the Harry Wendelstedt Umpire School. For more info on the Complex, please visit www.ormondbeach.org. Ormond Beach Sports Complex Splish-splash Kayak, canoe, paddleboard, surf, or sail — you’ll find no end of ways to get out on the water in Ormond Beach! Paddle your way into natural Florida, find a quiet fishing spot or test out the waves on the Atlantic Ocean. Local equipment rental is easy, and launch spots are plentiful along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tomoka River. ormondbeach.org Ormond Beach’s Andy Romano Beachfront Park The City of Ormond Beach created a four-acre public beachfront park with beach access and free off-beach parking that provides ocean views and restoration of natural dunes. The park features a children’s play- ground, splash pad, four large pavilions, charcoal grills, restrooms and a concession stand. Central Park Central Park consists of four parks totaling 149.1 acres and five lakes. There are gazebos, picnic pavilions and the G.F. Althouse nature trail with plant identification markers nestled throughout the parks. A large peaceful lake is situated on the property with fishing and view- ing access provided by the Joyce Ebbets fishing pier as well as a canoe/kayak ramp. The Central Park picnic pavilions are available for rental for your next gather- ing. All of the Park’s lakes are interconnected so those using canoes and kayaks can traverse from lake to lake without leaving the water. ormondchamber.com Cassen Park Cassen Park is a 3.7-acre riverfront park located along the Halifax River. A bait shop, boat docks, a fishing pier stretching under the Granada Bridge, cleaning stations and ample parking are all available on-site. There are also picnic tables and charcoal grills available. Fortunato Park Fortunato Park is a 2.6-acre scenic riverfront park located along the Halifax River just east of the Granada Bridge. The Park is home to the Ormond Hotel Cupola, which is a historic landmark. Amenities include paved walking trails, picnic area, playground, restrooms and charcoal grills. ormondbeach.org Ormond Beach MainStreet Stretching west from the Atlantic Ocean along Granada Boulevard is Ormond Beach’s downtown. This beautiful urban district not only includes a thriving restaurant and retail scene, but riverfront parks, historic landmarks and an art museum. Browse through unique stores offering everything from designer fashion to swimwear to customized skateboards. Find those great restau- rants and bars where the locals go to feast on fresh-off- the-boat seafood, new fusion cooking, great pizza and local micro brews. Ormond MainStreet, Inc., sponsors multiple festivals and events each year, including a spring Celtic Festival and a fall Seafood Festival as well as a weekly farmers market. For more information visit www.ormondbeachmainstreet.com. True Love Boutique Ormond Beach Celtic Festival La’s Bistro ormondchamber.com River Grille Chefs Gone Wild! You’ll find more restaurants in Ormond Beach than you can possibly visit on an average vacation. From a gourmet experience you’ll long remember to seaside restaurants where you can enjoy fresh seafood while overlooking the ocean, there’s something here for everyone’s taste buds. Fusion 43 Peach Valley Cafe ormondbeach.org Ormond Memorial Art Museum Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens Ormond Beach’s beautiful landscape has long attracted artists and art lovers. Catch the work of both local and national artists at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens (www.ormondartmuseum.org) or visit local galleries and The Casements. Art events are popular throughout the year. For a schedule of events visit www.ormondbeach.org. Ormond Memorial Art Museum Gardens ormondchamber.com The Casements – The Jewel of Ormond Beach The Casements & Rockefeller Gardens The Casements is a 9,000-square-foot home that was once the winter residence of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Rockefeller Gardens is a spectacular riverfront park where a multitude of community events occur. The site is available for rentals, wedding ceremonies and receptions, and tours of the home are offered Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Native American Festival at The Casements & Rockefeller Gardens ormondbeach.org Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center The Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center is a 23,000- plus-square-foot theatre that seats 600 patrons in a stadium-style setting. The venue hosts national, regional, and local theatrical troupes, schools, dance programs, concerts, and seminars. The facility is equipped with a professional sound, stage, lighting and backstage equipment to serve general performance needs.