Is Ormond Beachside safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Ormond Beachside as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Ormond Beachside
“Go. Ormond Beachside is a relaxed, scenic coastal enclave that offers a vastly quieter and safer environment than the core resort strip of neighboring Daytona Beach. Visitors can comfortably explore beach parks, local dining along Granada Boulevard, and residential shoreline streets with basic situational awareness.”
About the area
Occupying the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Halifax River, Ormond Beachside is an affluent, easygoing coastal community known for its cinnamon-colored hard-packed sands and mid-century beach homes. It features family-friendly parks, boutique dining along East Granada Boulevard, and a distinctly residential atmosphere contrasted with the high-energy tourism to the south.
- Laid-Back Coastal
- Family-Friendly
- Scenic Oceanfront
- Suburban Beachside
Walking and biking in Ormond Beachside
Walk score: 52/100 · Bike score: 63/100
Biking is popular along the hard-packed beach sands at low tide and on the paved shoulders of A1A, which connects north toward the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than regional averages across the Daytona Beach metro
- High rate of homeownership and well-maintained single-family residential properties
- Strong median household incomes well above the county average and low poverty levels
- Clean, well-monitored public beach parks with active lifeguard towers in season
Cons
- Occasional petty vehicle burglaries at public beach access parking turnouts
- Heavy weekend and holiday traffic congestion along State Road A1A and Granada Boulevard
- Limited public lighting on purely residential side streets set back from the ocean
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Ormond Beachside, with only occasional transient individuals seen near public beach park restrooms or major bus stops along A1A.
What Ormond Beachside is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with joggers, dog walkers, and surfers taking advantage of sunrise over the Atlantic.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Busy with beachgoers and casual diners; traffic picks up along A1A but foot travel remains very safe.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Pleasant and calm around the dining strip along Granada Boulevard with good street visibility and safe pedestrian flow.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and largely dark in residential areas; safety remains high, though foot traffic drops off dramatically.
Transit, parking and getting around
Votran serves the barrier island via Route 1 and Route 18 running north-south along A1A, but service is infrequent and there is no passenger rail service in the area.
Free public surface parking lots are available at major beach access points like Andy Romano Beachfront Park, though spaces fill quickly on summer weekends; street parking is limited on residential roads.
Things to do in Ormond Beachside
- Stroll along the cinnamon-hued sand at Andy Romano Beachfront Park
- Explore the historic grounds and riverfront views at The Casements across the Granada Bridge
- Surf or paddleboard near the Granada Beach approach ramp
Local favorites
- Lulu's Oceanside Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.5★ (2150)Lively coastal restaurant offering fresh seafood, tropical cocktails, and regular live music near the beach.
- Stonewood Grill & Tavern · Steakhouse · 4.6★ (1620)Upscale neighborhood steak and seafood spot known for oak-grilled specialties and craft cocktails.
- Donnie's Donuts · Donut Shop · 4.7★ (890)Popular local bakery crafting vintage-style cake donuts with inventive creative toppings.
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.