16 | DAYTONABEACH.COM [ GOLF ] Home to nearly 20 courses, the Daytona Beach area boasts quality golfing opportunities for all skill levels. Since 1996, Daytona Beach has also been the home of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Today, the headquarters complex features two championship courses that are open to the public. But, quality golf in the Daytona Beach area has a long tradition dating back to 1921 when the Donald Ross-designed Daytona Beach Golf Club opened. The course is part of the famed Historic Golf Trail along with Riviera Country Club located in Holly Hill. For shorter games, the 13-hole par three Oceans Golf Club provides a fun day on a beautifully manicured course. Halifax Plantation provides a relaxing round through wooded terrain in a traditional 18-hole setting. [ WATERSPORTS ] Of course the famous beach captures most of the headlines, but exploring inland waterways is a great way to experience the area’s beauty. World Famous Boat Tours offers wildlife, spotlight and sunset tours, as well as private excursions. Ponce Inlet Watersports has boat tours that allow visitors to explore for glimpses of manatees and dolphins — the adventurous may opt for kayaking or parasailing! Three Brothers Boards provides paddleboarding equipment and tours for an up-close and personal experience with nature. [ FISHING ] With so much Atlantic Ocean on its doorstep, Daytona Beach is a perfect home-base for anglers. Off-shore fishing experts Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing will aim to put guests on Amberjack, Barracuda, Cobia, Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), Grouper, Kingfish, Marlin, Sailfish, Shark, Snapper, Swordfish, Tuna and Wahoo. Legacy DNA Charters offers world class amenities aboard a 36- foot yacht to make the most of a day on the water. The Daytona Beach Pier offers opportunities for fishing closer to shore and Granada Pier Bait & Tackle in Ormond Beach will assist in getting the right gear for the job. [ PARKS AND TRAILS ] The Volusia County Parks and Trails app opens up a whole world of adventure with listings for all park types found in Volusia County, including historical, ecological/nature, sports, boat ramps, fishing docks and pet-friendly. Tomoka Outpost at Tomoka State Park features rental gear and tours of this ecological masterpiece. Activities awaiting visitors include cycling, botanical study, paddling, hiking, boating, equestrian, wildlife viewing, fishing and diving. These parks feature seemingly endless trails for a variety of interests and each provide unique views of the area. The Spring-to-Spring Trail is popular with cyclists while the Sweetheart Trail explores the Intracoastal Waterway in sight of the historic downtown Daytona Beach area. For more information visit DaytonaBeach.com. LPGA International
