From Tee Time to Beach Time

One of the best things about a golf vacation in Daytona Beach is that your day doesn’t have to end on the 18th green.

With nearly 20 golf courses, 23 miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline, waterfront restaurants and plenty to experience off the course, Daytona Beach makes it easy to pair a morning round with an afternoon at the beach. Whether you’re planning a dedicated golf getaway or just want to squeeze a round into your beach vacation, here’s one way to enjoy the best of both worlds:

Crabby Joe's

Start your morning with breakfast on the Atlantic Ocean

Before heading to the course, fuel up with breakfast.

For a unique, only-in-Daytona-Beach experience, grab breakfast at Crabby Joe’s Deck & Grill, located directly over the Atlantic Ocean on Sunglow Pier. Enjoy the ocean breeze and views while getting ready for the day ahead.

Another option is to find a local breakfast spot close to your course and get an early start. After all, the sooner you tee off, the sooner you can trade your golf shoes for flip-flops.

Fairway at LPGA International

Tee It Up on a Daytona Beach Golf Course

Now it’s time to play.

The Daytona Beach area offers nearly 20 golf courses, providing options for different skill levels and budgets. For a marquee experience, book a round at LPGA International, a 36-hole facility featuring the Rees Jones-designed Jones Course and Arthur Hills-designed Hills Course.

Golfers can also experience a piece of the game’s history at Daytona Beach Golf Club, where the South Course was designed by legendary architect Donald Ross. Other options throughout the area include Cypress Head Golf Club in Port Orange, and the Halifax Plantation Golf Club and the Riviera Country Club, both located in Ormond Beach.

Whichever course you choose, an early tee time leaves plenty of daylight to enjoy everything else Daytona Beach has to offer.

Ocean Deck beach view

Refuel with lunch on the water

After 18 holes, reward yourself with lunch at one of the many waterfront dining locations.

Head toward the Intracoastal Waterway and grab a table at a local favorite such as Aunt Catfish’s on the River in Port Orange or Caribbean Jack’s in Daytona Beach. You can also head straight toward the beach and stop at Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club, named the No. 1 beach bar in America by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice.

Daytona Beach area Hotels and Beach

Trade the Fairway for 23 Miles of Beach

Take the golf clubs back to the hotel and trade them for flip-flops.

Spend the afternoon enjoying the 23 miles of coastline where there’s plenty of room to find your ideal spot in the sand.

Take a swim in the Atlantic, go for a walk along the shoreline or simply grab a beach chair and relax. For golfers accustomed to spending an entire getaway moving from one course to another, an afternoon beside the ocean offers a refreshing change of pace.

Cocktails at Mama Foo Foo in Daytona Beach

Toast the Day with Sunset Cocktails

As afternoon turns to evening, trade the ocean for the Intracoastal Waterway and settle in for a drink with a view.

Find a waterfront restaurant or outdoor deck along the Halifax River, order your favorite cocktail and watch the Florida sky change colors. It’s an ideal opportunity to relive the day’s best shots—or conveniently forget the ones that found the water.

Millie's Restaurant & Catering

Finish with fresh seafood

Complete your Daytona Beach golf day with one more essential Florida experience: fresh seafood in Daytona Beach.

Whether you’re looking for a casual fish dinner overlooking the water or a more elevated night out, Daytona Beach offers plenty of choices. Dig into fresh fish, shrimp, crab and other coastal favorites while making plans for tomorrow.