By the Seawinds Vacations

Ormond Beach, Florida was millionaire John D. Rockefeller's first pick for his winter home. Since then many new millionaires have built their own mansions along the lovely sea shore and along the coastline of the  Halifax River. Its reputation as a first-class resort continues today, without sacrificing its quaint seaside flavor. Ormond Beach offers visitors very affordable vacations and the opportunity to relax in a naturally beautiful and elegant setting while allowing easy access to flashier, faster destinations of  next-door neighbor Daytona Beach--10-20 minutes away or Orlando, just over an hour away.  Today Ormond Beach and  Daytona Beach, Florida offer something for everyone; in every price range.

Bordered by the Halifax River on the west, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, and home to numerous rivers, lakes, and springs, Ormond Beach is an ideal location for all kinds of water activities. Water and jet skiing, surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, scuba diving, and deep-sea fishing can all be enjoyed in the surrounding waters, while the shore offers beach lovers miles of clean sand beaches for exploration and relaxation. 

Ormond Beach is known as the "Birthplace of Speed".  It is here that the legendary automotive beach races  began in the early 1900's. It continues its appreciation of automotive legacy through an annual show Thanksgiving weekend highlighting antique cars and treating visitors to a gaslight parade and Turkey Run.

Welcome Canadian Visitors! 

Visitors to Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach, Florida  enjoy a variety of recreational and cultural events offered throughout the year. The Casements, the former winter home of tycoon Rockefeller, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Nearby, visitors to the Memorial Art Museum and Gardens can stroll through a four-acre botanical garden and appreciate native flora such as the banana plant, sago palm, and bamboo. Jazz Matazz, an annual event held over the 4th of July holiday, showcases a variety of musicians.