Is The Preserve at Daytona safe?
Daytona Beach, Florida · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates The Preserve at Daytona as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on The Preserve at Daytona
“Go with standard caution. The Preserve at Daytona is primarily a quiet residential and student/young-professional apartment enclave set back from Daytona Beach's busier commercial corridors. While Daytona Beach as a whole experiences higher-than-average property crime rates, this specific pocket benefits from private community security features and lower foot traffic.”
About the area
The Preserve at Daytona is a suburban-style residential pocket in Daytona Beach, located near major higher education institutions like Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Daytona State College. It primarily features modern apartment complexes, quiet interior drives, and convenient access to the LPGA Boulevard and Clyde Morris Boulevard commercial hubs.
- Residential Enclave
- Student-Friendly
- Car-Dependent
- Quiet
Walking and biking in The Preserve at Daytona
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 42/100
There is no local bike-share network, but Clyde Morris Blvd and nearby university connectors feature dedicated bike lanes that link into local commuter pathways.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Lower violent crime rates compared to central Daytona Beach corridors
- Gated entry and on-site property management reduce casual unauthorized foot traffic
- High rates of private vehicle availability and quick access to major retail and university campuses
- Modern infrastructure with well-maintained residential grounds and amenities
Cons
- Occasional vehicle burglaries and parcel theft common to large rental complexes in the region
- Very car-dependent location with minimal pedestrian access to grocery stores or daily amenities
- Overall Daytona Beach metro area carries above-average property crime statistics
- Limited street lighting along some connecting access roads after dark
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is minimal within the immediate residential community, though individuals experiencing homelessness and occasional panhandling can be observed along the major retail intersections of US-92 and International Speedway Boulevard.
What The Preserve at Daytona is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and active with residents walking dogs and commuting to nearby universities or offices.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet with regular residential traffic and package delivery activity.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Generally safe within the complex boundaries, though exterior perimeter roads see high vehicular speeds.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Quiet and low-activity; standard vigilance regarding car break-ins and perimeter lighting is recommended.
Transit, parking and getting around
Votran serves the Daytona Beach area, with nearby routes running along major thoroughfares such as Clyde Morris Blvd and US-92, though transit service frequency is modest and a personal vehicle is strongly recommended.
Parking is abundant via open resident and guest surface parking lots within the residential communities, with no metered street parking.
Things to do in The Preserve at Daytona
- Visit the nearby Daytona International Speedway for tours and motorsports history
- Explore the Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) and its planetarium located a short drive away
- Relax around the community pool and lakeside walking paths within the surrounding residential developments
Local favorites
- Houligan's Daytona Speedway · Sports Bar & American Grill · 4.4★ (2450)A popular local spot famous for 'Wally Wings' and classic pub fare close to the speedway corridor.
- Daytona Taproom · Craft Beer Bar & Eatery · 4.5★ (1120)Lively hangout offering an extensive selection of draft beers and signature loaded burgers.
- Tia Cori's Tacos · Mexican Restaurant · 4.6★ (2180)Beloved casual destination serving authentic street tacos, burritos, and Mexican sodas.
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.