Pelican View - A Guide to a Great Vacation!

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Pelican View - A Guide to a Great Vacation!

Food scene

There are plenty of dining options in the area to satisfy any taste buds! Here are some of our favorites. If you find any others that you think are worth mentioning to future guests of Pelican View, please let us know. Enjoy!
Only about 2.5 miles from Pelican View! Whether you are a race fan or a history fan, you will enjoy lunch or dinner at the birthplace of NASCAR! The food is great and the view from the beachfront patio is awesome. Plus they have live music on weekends!
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Racing's North Turn
4511 S Atlantic Ave
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Only about 2.5 miles from Pelican View! Whether you are a race fan or a history fan, you will enjoy lunch or dinner at the birthplace of NASCAR! The food is great and the view from the beachfront patio is awesome. Plus they have live music on weekends!
Located about a half mile from Pelican View, they have the best pizza in town in our opinion. Their lunch and dinner entrees are very good as well. They deliver, if you would rather order and eat at the condo.
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Genovese's Italian Cafe
116 Dunlawton Blvd
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Located about a half mile from Pelican View, they have the best pizza in town in our opinion. Their lunch and dinner entrees are very good as well. They deliver, if you would rather order and eat at the condo.
Another local favorite. It's about 1.5 miles away from Pelican View, just on the other side of the bridge/causeway on Dunlawton. The food is good, with the homemade cornbread and "hot out of the oven" cinnamon rolls being guest favorites. They also have a nice Sunday brunch. From our experience, the place is always crowded , so give yourself plenty of time and be patient. They do not take reservations, but you can call ahead to put your name on the waiting list before you arrive. It will save you some waiting time when you arrive.
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Aunt catfish
4009 Halifax Dr
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Another local favorite. It's about 1.5 miles away from Pelican View, just on the other side of the bridge/causeway on Dunlawton. The food is good, with the homemade cornbread and "hot out of the oven" cinnamon rolls being guest favorites. They also have a nice Sunday brunch. From our experience, the place is always crowded , so give yourself plenty of time and be patient. They do not take reservations, but you can call ahead to put your name on the waiting list before you arrive. It will save you some waiting time when you arrive.
Also known as the High Tide Kitchen. In our opinion they have the best breakfast in town, though others make that claim. They have excellent bagels and the food is hot and fresh when it arrives at your table. It's a small restaurant/cafe, so you may have to wait to be seated, but it's worth the wait. If you go before 9am, there is usually no line. It's about a 1 mile from Pelican View, which makes for a nice walk on a sunny morning.
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Beach Bagel Cafe
3344 S Atlantic Ave
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Also known as the High Tide Kitchen. In our opinion they have the best breakfast in town, though others make that claim. They have excellent bagels and the food is hot and fresh when it arrives at your table. It's a small restaurant/cafe, so you may have to wait to be seated, but it's worth the wait. If you go before 9am, there is usually no line. It's about a 1 mile from Pelican View, which makes for a nice walk on a sunny morning.
Starbucks! Not sure there is anything else to add. Some can't live without it, and we have one less than a mile away from Pelican View!
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Starbucks
110 S Ocean Ave
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Starbucks! Not sure there is anything else to add. Some can't live without it, and we have one less than a mile away from Pelican View!
Literally only a few steps away from Pelican View! Breakfast is very good. They begin serving breakfast at 8am, but you can get there anytime after 7am to find your favorite seat overlooking the beach and the ocean for sunrise. They will serve you coffee or drinks while you wait to order breakfast. Perfect, peaceful start to a day at the beach! For dinner, they are always crowded during peak season, so plan accordingly. While seafood is their specialty, the have good appetizers and other entrees to choose from. They have a bar, and as you might expect, that's always crowded as well. You can grab a drink and enjoy it while waiting on the pier for a table.
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Crabby Joe's Deck & Grill
3701 S Atlantic Ave
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Literally only a few steps away from Pelican View! Breakfast is very good. They begin serving breakfast at 8am, but you can get there anytime after 7am to find your favorite seat overlooking the beach and the ocean for sunrise. They will serve you coffee or drinks while you wait to order breakfast. Perfect, peaceful start to a day at the beach! For dinner, they are always crowded during peak season, so plan accordingly. While seafood is their specialty, the have good appetizers and other entrees to choose from. They have a bar, and as you might expect, that's always crowded as well. You can grab a drink and enjoy it while waiting on the pier for a table.
Less than a mile from Pelican View! This is a small local shop with great shakes, soft ice cream and chili dogs! There are a couple of outside picnic tables. It's worth an evening walk for some ice cream or a chili dog! They only accept cash.
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Dairy Bar
55 Dunlawton Ave
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Less than a mile from Pelican View! This is a small local shop with great shakes, soft ice cream and chili dogs! There are a couple of outside picnic tables. It's worth an evening walk for some ice cream or a chili dog! They only accept cash.
Great seafood restaurant and bar at the marina! It's at Ponce Inlet. A good place to have lunch during your visit to the Lighthouse, Jetty or Marine Science Center.
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Off The Hook at Inlet Harbor
133 Inlet Harbor Rd
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Great seafood restaurant and bar at the marina! It's at Ponce Inlet. A good place to have lunch during your visit to the Lighthouse, Jetty or Marine Science Center.
Great Italian food!
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The Cellar Restaurant
220 Magnolia Ave
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Great Italian food!
Good food in a relaxed environment. You order at the counter, then your food is delivered to your table.
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Jimmy Hula's Port Orange
65 Dunlawton Ave
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Good food in a relaxed environment. You order at the counter, then your food is delivered to your table.
This is another good option near Pelican View. It's located under the bridge heading over to Port Orange. The restaurant is on the Halifax River, with great views of the seabirds on the protected sanctuary and the pleasure boaters traveling on the Inter-coastal Waterway (ICW). Depending on staffing, there can be significant wait times. It's a nice place to go for a cocktail for sunset, when not enjoying the view from the Pelican View balcony.
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Our Deck Down Under
78 Dunlawton Ave
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This is another good option near Pelican View. It's located under the bridge heading over to Port Orange. The restaurant is on the Halifax River, with great views of the seabirds on the protected sanctuary and the pleasure boaters traveling on the Inter-coastal Waterway (ICW). Depending on staffing, there can be significant wait times. It's a nice place to go for a cocktail for sunset, when not enjoying the view from the Pelican View balcony.
It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is good. This is definitely a local favorite!
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Millie's Restaurant & Catering
3218 S Atlantic Ave
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It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is good. This is definitely a local favorite!
Another local favorite. Everything is homemade. It's a very small cafe, but good for breakfast or lunch.
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Pat's Riverfront Cafe
3300 S Peninsula Dr
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Another local favorite. Everything is homemade. It's a very small cafe, but good for breakfast or lunch.
A hidden gem! It's a Hungarian bakery making breads & pastries, plus American/Hungarian breakfast & lunch. Nice if you want to try something new. Everything is homemade. It's very small cafe, but the food is great!
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Herbert's Bakery & Bistro
3781 S Nova Rd
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A hidden gem! It's a Hungarian bakery making breads & pastries, plus American/Hungarian breakfast & lunch. Nice if you want to try something new. Everything is homemade. It's very small cafe, but the food is great!
Check it out if you venture over to New Smyrna Beach. Excellent food! But hard to get a table. No reservations, so you typically need to wait an hour or more for seating. Early dinners tend to be less crowded.
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The Garlic
556 E 3rd Ave
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Check it out if you venture over to New Smyrna Beach. Excellent food! But hard to get a table. No reservations, so you typically need to wait an hour or more for seating. Early dinners tend to be less crowded.
One of our favorite places to eat in the area! Great appetizers! Food is always hot & fresh. Their clam chowder is awesome! It's less than a 5 minute drive from our condo.
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Crabby's Oceanside
451 S Atlantic Ave
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One of our favorite places to eat in the area! Great appetizers! Food is always hot & fresh. Their clam chowder is awesome! It's less than a 5 minute drive from our condo.

Sightseeing & Activities

This is a "must see" during your stay at Pelican View. You will enjoy great views and will appreciate the beauty of this area.
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Ponce Inlet Jetty
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This is a "must see" during your stay at Pelican View. You will enjoy great views and will appreciate the beauty of this area.
Another local site that is a "must see", no matter how long you are staying at Pelican View. It's one of the historic lighthouses in the U.S., with several other historic buildings on the property. Give yourself 2-3 hours to enjoy this landmark.
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Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
4931 S Peninsula Dr
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Another local site that is a "must see", no matter how long you are staying at Pelican View. It's one of the historic lighthouses in the U.S., with several other historic buildings on the property. Give yourself 2-3 hours to enjoy this landmark.
The Mecca for any race fan! Check out their website for their calendar of events, including the opportunity to drive a professional race car on the Daytona track yourself! It's an amazing experience, even if you are not a racing fan! The speedway is only a 10-15 minute drive from our condo.
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Международная автодорожка Дейтона
1801 W International Speedway Blvd
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The Mecca for any race fan! Check out their website for their calendar of events, including the opportunity to drive a professional race car on the Daytona track yourself! It's an amazing experience, even if you are not a racing fan! The speedway is only a 10-15 minute drive from our condo.
A great way to spend a couple of hours learning about the marine life in our area. Combine this with your trip to the Lighthouse since they are near one another.
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Marine Science Center
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A great way to spend a couple of hours learning about the marine life in our area. Combine this with your trip to the Lighthouse since they are near one another.
Only a few steps from Pelican View! You have to walk through Crabby Joe's restaurant to get to the bait shop and fishing pier. You can rent fishing gear and get your required fishing license on site. Or, if you don't want to fish yourself, you can just go watch others who are there trying to catch the "big one"!
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Sunglow Fishing Pier
3701 S Atlantic Ave
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Only a few steps from Pelican View! You have to walk through Crabby Joe's restaurant to get to the bait shop and fishing pier. You can rent fishing gear and get your required fishing license on site. Or, if you don't want to fish yourself, you can just go watch others who are there trying to catch the "big one"!
If you like flea markets, you will want to check this one out! It's huge!! There are vendors with both old and new stuff.
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Блошиный и фермерский рынок Дайтона
1425 Tomoka Farms Rd
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If you like flea markets, you will want to check this one out! It's huge!! There are vendors with both old and new stuff.
Miniature golf is less than a mile from Pelican View! It's an easy walk, bike ride or short drive.
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Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
3420 S Atlantic Ave
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Miniature golf is less than a mile from Pelican View! It's an easy walk, bike ride or short drive.
If you want to learn about local history, then this is the place to go! It's also a perfect spot for a morning walk through the serene garden setting. It's definitely worth spending a couple of hours here during your visit.
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Ботанический сад Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens
950 Old Sugar Mill Rd
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If you want to learn about local history, then this is the place to go! It's also a perfect spot for a morning walk through the serene garden setting. It's definitely worth spending a couple of hours here during your visit.
This a great place during the summer months when they have live outdoor concerts every weekend. There's a fireworks display after the shows, which are fun to watch.
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Daytona Beach Bandshell
70 Boardwalk
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This a great place during the summer months when they have live outdoor concerts every weekend. There's a fireworks display after the shows, which are fun to watch.
The Cincinnati Reds affiliated Daytona Beach Tortugas play A-level baseball at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The stadium is widely recognized as one of the best ballparks in Minor League Baseball. The historic ballpark opened on June 4, 1914 and is the 4th oldest ballpark still used in professional baseball. The ballpark was renamed after Jackie Robinson in 1989, with a statue being added outside the Orange Avenue Gate to celebrate Jackie Robinson playing his first professional game at the ballpark. This is a piece of baseball history.
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Daytona Tortugas
110 E Orange Ave
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The Cincinnati Reds affiliated Daytona Beach Tortugas play A-level baseball at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The stadium is widely recognized as one of the best ballparks in Minor League Baseball. The historic ballpark opened on June 4, 1914 and is the 4th oldest ballpark still used in professional baseball. The ballpark was renamed after Jackie Robinson in 1989, with a statue being added outside the Orange Avenue Gate to celebrate Jackie Robinson playing his first professional game at the ballpark. This is a piece of baseball history.
The Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier is only a few miles up the road. It's worth a visit during your stay in the area.
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Daytona Beach (Board Walk and Beach Pier)
North Atlantic Avenue
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The Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier is only a few miles up the road. It's worth a visit during your stay in the area.
This is John D. Rockefeller's mansion and summer home. It's a great place to visit to see what life was like for the "rich and famous" in Florida in the early 1900's. Give yourself a couple of hours to tour the mansion and the gardens.
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The Casements
25 Riverside Dr
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This is John D. Rockefeller's mansion and summer home. It's a great place to visit to see what life was like for the "rich and famous" in Florida in the early 1900's. Give yourself a couple of hours to tour the mansion and the gardens.

A little bit of a drive...but worth the trip!

This place is awesome and worth the hour drive! It's a perfect spot to go when you need a break from the ocean and beach but still want to enjoy nature or take a dip. There are plenty of shaded areas to enjoy a picnic lunch. The fresh-water spring is 72 degrees year round and is set up like a swimming pool. You can also rent canoes or take a scenic boat road. Don't miss this place if you have never been there before. During peak seasons, you need to get there before the park opens because they limit the number of cars/people that can enter the park.
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De León Springs State Park
601 Ponce Deleon Blvd
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This place is awesome and worth the hour drive! It's a perfect spot to go when you need a break from the ocean and beach but still want to enjoy nature or take a dip. There are plenty of shaded areas to enjoy a picnic lunch. The fresh-water spring is 72 degrees year round and is set up like a swimming pool. You can also rent canoes or take a scenic boat road. Don't miss this place if you have never been there before. During peak seasons, you need to get there before the park opens because they limit the number of cars/people that can enter the park.
Awesome place! You cook your own pancakes on the grill at your table. Kids and adults all love the experience! It's located on Deleon Springs State Park property. Get there early, when the park opens, to put your name on the restaurant waiting list. Otherwise you will be waiting hours. But that's not a bad thing if you plan to stay at the park for the day anyway. They will call your name on the loudspeaker at the park when your table is ready.
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The Old Spanish Sugar Mill
601 Ponce Deleon Blvd
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Awesome place! You cook your own pancakes on the grill at your table. Kids and adults all love the experience! It's located on Deleon Springs State Park property. Get there early, when the park opens, to put your name on the restaurant waiting list. Otherwise you will be waiting hours. But that's not a bad thing if you plan to stay at the park for the day anyway. They will call your name on the loudspeaker at the park when your table is ready.
If it's your first time to Florida's east coast, you should definitely consider a day in St. Augustine. It's a great place to see some Florida history, enjoy some shopping and eat at a nice restaurant. Give yourself an entire day for the drive and the experience.
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St. Augustine
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If it's your first time to Florida's east coast, you should definitely consider a day in St. Augustine. It's a great place to see some Florida history, enjoy some shopping and eat at a nice restaurant. Give yourself an entire day for the drive and the experience.
You are nearby, so it is worth taking the day to go to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, particularly if you've never been there before. Give yourself a full day to maximize your experience. See their website for details.
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Комплекс для посетителей космического центра Кеннеди НАСА
Space Commerce Way
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You are nearby, so it is worth taking the day to go to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, particularly if you've never been there before. Give yourself a full day to maximize your experience. See their website for details.
You are less than 90 minutes away! Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs and the waterparks are all options.
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Walt Disney World Resort
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You are less than 90 minutes away! Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs and the waterparks are all options.
You are less than 90 minutes away! They have some great rollercoasters now, in addition to being able to see all of the marine life displays, including the dolphins and killer whales.
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Сиворлд Орландо
7007 Sea World Dr
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You are less than 90 minutes away! They have some great rollercoasters now, in addition to being able to see all of the marine life displays, including the dolphins and killer whales.
If you are looking to experience some Florida history, then take a drive to Fort Christmas Historical Park. It shows what life in the area in the mid-1800's. The park features replicas of historical buildings such as an 1837 fort, pioneer homes & a sugar mill.
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Fort Christmas Historical Park
1300 N Fort Christmas Rd
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If you are looking to experience some Florida history, then take a drive to Fort Christmas Historical Park. It shows what life in the area in the mid-1800's. The park features replicas of historical buildings such as an 1837 fort, pioneer homes & a sugar mill.
You are less than 90 minutes away! Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and City walk are all great options for a visit.
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Юниверсал Студиос Флорида
6000 Universal Blvd
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You are less than 90 minutes away! Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and City walk are all great options for a visit.
This is a great place to see manatees in their natural habitat during winter months. There is limited capacity, so you want to arrive early. In the summer, this is a great place to swim in the river fed by the natural spring.
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Государственный парк Блю Спринг
2100 W French Ave
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This is a great place to see manatees in their natural habitat during winter months. There is limited capacity, so you want to arrive early. In the summer, this is a great place to swim in the river fed by the natural spring.

City/town information

A nice place to visit, do some shopping and grab lunch.
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Нью-Смирна-Бич
North Atlantic Avenue
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A nice place to visit, do some shopping and grab lunch.
Historic Deland is a great place to see the "real" Florida, with it's main street.
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DeLand
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Historic Deland is a great place to see the "real" Florida, with it's main street.

Shopping

The local supermarket is a short drive away on S. Atlantic Ave.
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Publix Super Market at Daytona Beach Shores
3044 S Atlantic Ave
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The local supermarket is a short drive away on S. Atlantic Ave.
The nearest pharmacy is the CVS on the corner of Dunlawton and S. Atlantic Ave.
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CVS
3422 S Atlantic Ave
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The nearest pharmacy is the CVS on the corner of Dunlawton and S. Atlantic Ave.
Many brand-name stores are at the Pavilion, along with many of the chain restaurants you know.
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The Pavilion at Port Orange
5501 S Williamson Blvd
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Many brand-name stores are at the Pavilion, along with many of the chain restaurants you know.
If you have never been to a Buc-ee's, then you have to make the trip over! It's quite an experience, and yes, it is a gas station! Be sure to grab a brisket sandwich and the homemade potato chips for lunch.
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Bucee's
2330 Gateway N Dr
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If you have never been to a Buc-ee's, then you have to make the trip over! It's quite an experience, and yes, it is a gas station! Be sure to grab a brisket sandwich and the homemade potato chips for lunch.
If you like flea markets, you will want to check this one out! It's huge!! There are vendors with both old and new stuff.
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Блошиный и фермерский рынок Дайтона
1425 Tomoka Farms Rd
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If you like flea markets, you will want to check this one out! It's huge!! There are vendors with both old and new stuff.
Forgot something? Oh thank heaven...there's a 7-11 in walking distance to Pelican View!
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7-Eleven
623 N Oleander Ave
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Forgot something? Oh thank heaven...there's a 7-11 in walking distance to Pelican View!
If you are looking for beer, wine or other adult beverages, the ABC store is the place to go. It's about a mile away.
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ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
3332 S Atlantic Ave
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If you are looking for beer, wine or other adult beverages, the ABC store is the place to go. It's about a mile away.

Beach Activities

If you've never parasailed before, now's your chance to give it a try!
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Daytona Beach Parasail
4936 S Peninsula Dr
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If you've never parasailed before, now's your chance to give it a try!
Definitely an exciting experience! You may even get up close to Florida wildlife, including manatees.
Florida Jet Ski Rentals - Daytona Beach
721 Ballough Rd
Definitely an exciting experience! You may even get up close to Florida wildlife, including manatees.
Rent a bike for the day!
Blue Coast Shop
3110 S Atlantic Ave
Rent a bike for the day!
Need surfing stuff? Don't worry, everything you need is right across the street from Pelican View at the Mad Dog Surf Shop.
Mad Dog Surf Shop
3634 S Atlantic Ave
Need surfing stuff? Don't worry, everything you need is right across the street from Pelican View at the Mad Dog Surf Shop.
Daytona area beaches, with the hard-packed sand, are a perfect place to explore on an electric bike. Rent for a day and take the bike South along the beach to Ponce Inlet or North to the Daytona Boardwalk. Either direction will be a great adventure!
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Daytona Electric Bikes LLC
116 Dunlawton Boulevard
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Daytona area beaches, with the hard-packed sand, are a perfect place to explore on an electric bike. Rent for a day and take the bike South along the beach to Ponce Inlet or North to the Daytona Boardwalk. Either direction will be a great adventure!