Discover 5 parks for swimming within driving distance of Daytona Beach
"Visitors from Daytona Beach come to trade the ocean for a freshwater spring and a quieter natural setting. It is a popular inland escape for families and paddlers."
A spring-fed park famous for swimming, paddling, and the historic Old Spanish Sugar Mill.
"Daytona Beach residents and visitors come for a more relaxed, less developed beach setting. The park is close enough for a day trip focused on fishing, swimming, and paddling."
A coastal park with oceanfront camping, beach access, paddling, fishing, and scenic views between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
"Daytona Beach travelers can pair a beach vacation with a freshwater spring experience and wildlife viewing. The park offers a quieter inland contrast to the coast."
A popular spring-run park on the St. Johns River famous for manatees, swimming, paddling, and scenic river views.
"Daytona Beach visitors come inland for freshwater swimming and shaded trails. The park offers a contrasting experience to the coast with spring-fed water and forest scenery."
A spring-fed Central Florida park known for swimming, paddling, wildlife, and shaded natural scenery.
"Daytona Beach travelers visit for a change of pace, with calmer natural areas and historic attractions nearby. It is a strong option for a coastal overnight stay or a scenic stop on a longer drive."
A scenic barrier island park with beaches, marshes, wildlife viewing, and camping near historic St. Augustine.