Is Central Holly Hill East safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Be careful — go in daylight and stay on the busier streets.
VibeLoco rates Central Holly Hill East as “Caution”.
Gogo's take on Central Holly Hill East
“Go with care. Central Holly Hill East offers peaceful waterfront breezes along Riverside Drive, but the adjacent US-1 corridor experiences higher property crime and commercial-strip nuisance activity. Stick to well-traveled residential streets and enjoy daytime riverfront recreation.”
About the area
Central Holly Hill East is a mixed residential pocket situated just north of Daytona Beach, bordered on the east by the Halifax River and on the west by commercial Ridgewood Avenue (US-1). The area combines quiet mid-century single-family neighborhoods with classic Old Florida riverfront access.
- Riverfront
- Suburban / Quiet
- Mid-Century Residential
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Central Holly Hill East
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 58/100
There is no local bike-share program, but Riverside Drive serves as an enjoyable, low-speed cycling corridor with easy connections to regional routes along the Halifax River.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Scenic, low-traffic recreational access along Riverside Drive and Sunrise Park on the Halifax River
- Noticeably lower violent crime rates in residential pockets compared to core urban Daytona Beach
- Convenient access to beaches via nearby LPGA Boulevard and Granada Boulevard bridges
Cons
- Elevated property crime and petty theft rates along the US-1/Ridgewood Avenue commercial strip
- Below-average median household income and an aging rental housing stock
- Inconsistent street lighting across interior residential blocks after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is moderately noticeable along the US-1/Ridgewood Avenue corridor near bus stops and commercial plazas, but it is minimal within the eastern residential and riverfront areas.
What Central Holly Hill East is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Pleasant and quiet, especially along Riverside Drive where joggers and dog walkers take advantage of scenic river breezes.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Safe and active with routine residential movement and steady local traffic along commercial corridors.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm in the residential eastern blocks, though increased situational awareness is advised near Ridgewood Avenue plazas.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet but intermittently dim due to sparse streetlights; foot travel is best avoided along commercial US-1 after late hours.
Transit, parking and getting around
Votran provides public bus transit through the neighborhood primarily via Route 3 and Route 4 along Ridgewood Avenue (US-1), connecting north to Ormond Beach and south to the Daytona Beach Intermodal Transit Center.
Parking is abundant and entirely free, with open public spaces available at riverfront parks and ample off-street parking at local businesses and residences.
Things to do in Central Holly Hill East
- Walk the pier and watch river wildlife at Sunrise Park along the Halifax River
- Enjoy classic Italian fine dining at Rossellini's Restaurant
- Play a round of golf at the historic, semi-private Riviera Country Club
Local favorites
- Rossellini's Restaurant · Italian Restaurant · 4.7★ (460)An intimate, longstanding destination offering upscale traditional Italian entrees and attentive table service.
- Leanh's Chinese Restaurant · Asian Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)A popular local fixture serving a broad menu of Chinese and Vietnamese specialties.
- Riviera Country Club · Golf Course & Clubhouse · 4.3★ (360)A historic, accessible golf course and clubhouse welcoming public play and local tournaments.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.