By Eleanore Osborne
T
his iswhat you’ve been
imagining. This beach, a 23-mile
arc ofwhite sand, sweeping
alongside theAtlanticOcean. The
Original AmericanBeach. Aplace of delight
and dreams.
You’re here inDaytona Beach. The sun
announces the day, softly, then joyfully.
Dolphins appear, breaking the glassy
surface. Surfers arrivewith their boards,
fishermenwith their long rods and
coolers, and couples, kicking off their shoes,
stopping, hands onhips, to look at the colors
blazing above the horizon, feeling the light
hand of the sun on their faces. Before long,
the laughter of children at playwill blend
with the sound of thewaves.
At the heart of everything, there’s an
over-riding sense of carefree joy.We need
such places as this.
Let’s explore your unique playground.
Have you packed your sense of
adventure?Water activities come in sizes
and shapes for everyone. If fishing is on
yourmind, theDaytona Beach andSunglow
Stop dreaming
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The
Original
American Beach
Our beach has all you’ve been i agining and more
fishing piers can rig you up for
hourly or all-day fishing. In no
time, you’ll be feeling the tug of
mackerel, ladyfish and pompano on
the end of your line. Or, join others
on a party fishing boat or
deep-sea charter, with lots of
choices at marinas in Ponce Inlet
andWilbur-by-the-Sea. That’s
also where many of the dive boats
dock, for offshore scuba and
snorkeling expeditions to
man-made reefs and shipwrecks.
Local dive shops have rentals and
arrange trips.
This is Florida’s original surf
town, and both novice and veteran
surfers can find everything they
need, including lessons, at local surf
shops. The best waves: near the
Ponce de Leon Inlet, andwherever
you see surfers out on the water
waiting for their next ride. Stand-up
paddleboarding, windsurfing and
ocean kayaking are also popular, just
beyond the breakers.
