Is Southeast Ormond Beach safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Southeast Ormond Beach as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Southeast Ormond Beach
“Go. Southeast Ormond Beach is a tranquil, scenic coastal neighborhood with low violent crime rates and an established residential feel. It offers a much quieter, safer alternative to the busier tourism core of central Daytona Beach just to the south. Visitors should simply practice standard situational awareness regarding vehicle break-ins along beachside parking lots.”
Recent local municipal attention has focused on shoreline reinforcement and dune restoration projects along South Atlantic Avenue following past storm surge seasons.
About the area
Southeast Ormond Beach stretches between the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean just south of Granada Boulevard. It is characterized by well-kept mid-century single-family homes, coastal condominium complexes, and low-key oceanfront parks. The area serves as a laid-back retreat popular with families, retirees, and beachgoers seeking calm Atlantic shores.
- Coastal Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Quiet & Relaxed
- Beachside
Walking and biking in Southeast Ormond Beach
Walk score: 46/100 · Bike score: 54/100
Designated bike lanes run along sections of State Road A1A, though vehicular traffic can be fast; the scenic Ormond Loop lies just a few miles north. There are no municipal bike-share docking stations.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are significantly lower than both the national average and neighboring central Daytona Beach
- High rates of homeownership and median household incomes exceeding $70,000 support well-maintained properties
- Excellent, clean public beach parks featuring free parking, restrooms, and lifeguard presence during peak hours
- Peaceful, low-density neighborhood streets with minimal late-night commercial noise
Cons
- Occasional opportunistic vehicle burglaries at public beach access points and hotel parking lots
- Heavy traffic and high-speed driving along State Road A1A (South Atlantic Avenue)
- Vulnerability to seasonal coastal flooding and tropical storm surge
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal in Southeast Ormond Beach, especially compared to central Daytona Beach. Occasional individuals may pass through via the A1A bus corridor, but established encampments are virtually nonexistent in this area.
What Southeast Ormond Beach is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and safe, with locals jogging along the ocean shore and cyclists riding along Atlantic Avenue.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Active with beach traffic and visitors at beachfront parks; very safe for walking and recreational activities.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Calm and family-friendly with patrons gathering at local A1A restaurants; neighborhood streets are quiet.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very low foot traffic and mostly deserted streets; generally safe, though standard caution is advised around unlit beach approaches.
Transit, parking and getting around
Public transit is provided by Votran (Volusia County Public Transit), with Route 1 and Route 18 running along South Atlantic Avenue connecting north to Ormond-by-the-Sea and south to the Daytona Beach Intermodal Transit Center. There is no rail transit service in the area.
Parking is generally easy and free, with dedicated public lots at Andy Romano Beachfront Park, signed public beach approach ramps, and ample customer parking at local plazas.
Things to do in Southeast Ormond Beach
- Spend a family-friendly beach day at Andy Romano Beachfront Park with splash pads, pavilions, and clean sand
- Walk or jog the quiet residential stretches along the Halifax River along John Anderson and Riverside Drives
- Sample fresh coastal seafood and raw bar specialties at local open-air restaurants along A1A
Local favorites
- Riptides Raw Bar & Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.4★ (3250)Lively oceanfront eatery offering fresh oysters, seafood buckets, craft draft beers, and live music.
- Lulu's Oceanside Grill · American Restaurant · 4.4★ (2600)Laid-back neighborhood spot serving burgers, coastal entrees, and tropical drinks on a dog-friendly patio.
- Donnie's Donuts · Donut Shop · 4.7★ (1350)Popular vintage-style boutique bakery serving warm, made-to-order cake donuts with 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.