Top 10 Things to Do on Vacation in Daytona Beach for Accessible Travelers

9. The Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail

The Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail is a 34-mile scenic drive, including a natural 8-mile tunnel made of picturesque overhanging oak trees accented with that southern bayou-like moss draping from their limbs. The Loop is way more than just riding up one side the Halifax River and down the other side. It’s the coolest and most beautiful nature route you might ever experience.

You can begin the Loop on Beach Street in Ormond Beach heading north. After a couple of miles, you will leave the neighborhood and continue through the long, beautiful tree-tunnel. You might not notice, but Beach Street turns into Old Dixie Highway. Along the way, you’ll also pass by the entrance to Tomoka State Park, the Tomoka River and the huge Tomoka Basin, and the Fairchild Oak.

A little further down the road, you will turn right onto Walter Boardman Lane. After another minute of the moss-draped jungle, you’ll start crossing over wetlands and marshes. This is the type of scenery usually only found in books or movies. Most people drive slowly through this part so they can soak in the raw, natural beauty. There have been occasional sightings of alligators, and there are always several species of exotic birds to be seen.

After about a mile or so, you’ll want to take a right onto High Bridge Road where you’ll have different views of the canals and waterways winding through tall, wavy, green-golden seagrass. After another mile or two, you will end up at a stop sign facing the ocean. Hang a right onto the famous A1A and continue the last leg of the Loop with gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean on your left. This is an inexpensive, stunning, and relaxing way to spend an hour of pure visual bliss.

Pro tip: Don’t forget your camera or cell phone and feel free to go the opposite way! It’s just as beautiful.

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About the author:

Steve Deal lives locally in the Daytona Beach area and here are some of his favorite places to explore and experience. As an active quadriplegic, he has found the community to be incredibly accommodating to visitors with disabilities. Learn more about Steve Deal