Dog-Friendly Beach Access Ormond Beach — Attraction in Ormond Beach

We came here a couple weeks ago and had a great time with our 5-year-old. We heard about the unique orange sand and it really is beautiful. I grew up going to the Jersey Shore and have been to beaches all around the country (including Hawaii) and there really is nothing like this sand. The beach was busy, but not overly crowded, and it definitely seems to be a family-oriented beach (other than the few trucks driving up and down parading their flags with profane language). No lifeguards in this particular area. The waves were on the smaller side the day we went so we felt comfortable going into waist-deep water.

As off-roaders, we wanted to stop by Ormond/Daytona beaches since we don't have in-season drive-on beaches in our area... and it did not disappoint. This entrance was designated as 4x4 vehicles only and our Toyota 4Runner with all-terrain tires did perfectly fine up and down the beach, even in the softest areas. We were warned by the entrance attendant that the sand was extra soft that day. She pointed to a lifted F150 that was stuck in the sand earlier in the morning and a Ford Expedition was stuck at the entrance when we pulled in. We also saw another 4Runner nearly get stuck, but they were able to recover. All three of these vehicles had street tires. The Expedition and other 4Runner clearly did not have experience driving off-road and tried gunning the engine, which only digs you deeper into soft sand. Every Wrangler I saw also did perfectly fine, even with street tires.

If you're looking to drive onto the beach, definitely download the free Volusia County app which gives you live status updates on every drive-on entrance. Without it, we wouldn't have known that this entrance (along with a number of others) were closed for part of the day...

This is a piece of heaven on earth for dogs and their humans. The officially designated Dog Beach rums from Milsap Rd to Rockefeller Dr in Ormond Beach along A1A. There are many access points, you can even drive a vehicle (4x4) along this stretch of sand and park on the beach if walking is too strenuous for you and your pup. Respect the rules, dogs must be on leashes no longer than 6 ft. Pick up after your pet too, there are multiple dog poop bags stations along the beach and many trash cans too. Be aware that if you are not a Volusia County resident there is a charge to park in the County lots or drive on the beach. Enough with the background, here's the real info. This dog friendly beach came into existence thanks to volunteers and the non profit Daytona Dog Beach Inc. Thanks to them and their volunteer Paw Ambassadors for diligently advocating for this beach and for keeping it clean. Dogs absolutely love it here, you can meet new friends, they get fresh air and food exercise. Our dog loves this place so much, he gets so excited on the ride over and he absolutely loves meeting new people and pups. It is .61 miles one way so you can get a nice little walk in going up and down the dog area. Be sure to bring a water dish for your pup, there are water showers and faucets at the ramps to the beach. Get out there and get those paws in the sand. And have fun, see...

This information is wrong. Granada is not part of the dog friendly area,neither is the park area. The area runs to the South from Rockefeller to Milsap just North of Andy Romano Park. Again, you CANNOT take your dog on at Granada, walking nor in vehicle. They are required to send you to one of the other ramps, you are subject to citation if you are in this area. Clean restroom, nice picnic area (no dogs), showers on the beach. 4x4 trucks...