Beaches Near Daytona Beach, Florida

8 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

7 with Good water quality 2 counties

Daytona Beach is the beach — the city is named for it. The famous drive-on beach stretches for miles, with the boardwalk and pier at the center. New Smyrna Beach and Flagler Beach are nearby alternatives.

All Beaches by Distance from Daytona Beach

GOOD

Daytona Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

0 mi

28 CFU

 MODERATE

Ormond Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

5 mi

42 CFU

 GOOD

Ponce Inlet Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

10 mi

32 CFU

 GOOD

Smyrna Dunes Park

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

11 mi

10 CFU

 GOOD

New Smyrna Beach

Volusia County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

14 mi

25 CFU

 GOOD

Flagler Beach

Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

19 mi

15 CFU

 GOOD

Gamble Rogers State Park Beach

Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

22 mi

18 CFU

 GOOD

Marineland Beach

Flagler County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

34 mi

17 CFU

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Water Quality Near Daytona Beach

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Daytona Beach. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.