Is Cypress Lake Estates safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Cypress Lake Estates as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Cypress Lake Estates
“Go. Cypress Lake Estates is a quiet, stable residential neighborhood with low crime rates relative to the broader Daytona Beach area. While visitors won't find bustling attractions directly within the subdivision, it offers a peaceful and secure environment.”
About the area
Cypress Lake Estates is an established, predominantly single-family residential community situated in southern Daytona Beach. Characterized by quiet cul-de-sacs, residential retention lakes, and manicured lawns, the area provides a tranquil suburban setting just a short drive from major highways, colleges, and the coast.
- Suburban
- Residential / Quiet
- Car-Dependent
- Family-Friendly
Walking and biking in Cypress Lake Estates
Walk score: 24/100 · Bike score: 38/100
The neighborhood lacks dedicated bike lanes, but wide, low-speed residential streets make cycling easy, with connections to regional trails like the Sweetwater Trail a short ride away.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Significantly lower violent crime rates compared to Daytona Beach's core urban corridors.
- High rate of owner-occupied single-family homes fostering neighborhood stability.
- Quiet streets with low through-traffic, ideal for peaceful residential stays.
- Convenient vehicular access to I-95, I-4, and major retail corridors.
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries and property thefts typical of open subdivisions.
- Completely car-dependent with zero walkable retail or commercial services.
- Suburban street layout with limited pedestrian lighting along some interior roads.
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence within the residential streets of Cypress Lake Estates, though unhoused individuals and panhandling can occasionally be observed along major commercial intersections on Beville Road.
What Cypress Lake Estates is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Calm and peaceful, with residents walking dogs or commuting to work in complete safety.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Quiet and low-key with minimal activity aside from occasional delivery vehicles and returning residents.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Safe and tranquil as residents wind down, though street lighting is moderate on internal residential roads.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and quiet; walking is generally safe due to low crime, but the absence of pedestrian traffic warrants standard situational awareness.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Votran with bus routes (such as Route 12) along nearby Beville Road, but service is infrequent and the neighborhood itself lacks direct transit lines.
Parking is exceptionally easy, consisting primarily of private residential driveways and free, ample street parking throughout the subdivision.
Things to do in Cypress Lake Estates
- Take a morning walk or jog around the quiet neighborhood lakes and tree-lined streets.
- Visit nearby Reed Canal Park for disc golf, multi-use walking paths, and dog parks.
- Take a short drive to the Daytona International Speedway for races and track tours.
Local favorites
- Houligan's Daytona · Sports Bar & Grill · 4.4★ (2150)Famous local gathering spot known for 'Wally Wings', craft beer, and casual pub fare.
- Stavro's Pizza House · Pizza Restaurant · 4.4★ (780)Longstanding local favorite serving Greek-style pan pizza, pasta, and subs.
- Leanh's Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant · Asian Restaurant · 4.5★ (980)Beloved neighborhood spot offering traditional pho, Vietnamese specialty dishes, and Chinese classics.
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.