Local Kayaking Tours in Ormond and Beyond

Local Kayaking Tours in Ormond and Beyond - river kayak

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Believe it or not, one of the absolute best ways to experience all of the great nature environments that surround Plantation Bay is from the seat of a kayak!

Between the Tomoka River, the marshes of Faver-Dykes State Park and the Atlantic Ocean, we are literally surrounded by beautiful and interesting natural waterways that are begging to be explored.

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Day Trip: Marineland Dolphin Adventure

Day Trip: Marineland Dolphin Adventure - dolphins

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One of the most popular excursions on many Caribbean vacations is the opportunity to swim with dolphins. Plantation Bay residents are fortunate to have that same opportunity available right in their own back yard!

Located just 30 minutes north of Plantation Bay, Marineland Dolphin Adventure bills itself as “The World’s First Oceanarium.” The facility contains more than 1.3 million gallons of water across multiple dolphin habitats that visitors can view from above the water or through the large underwater observation windows.

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Treat Yourself to a Spa Day

Treat Yourself to a Spa Day - plantation bay spa

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Residents of Plantation Bay are known to enjoy the finer things in life.

In order to better serve those that are looking to pamper themselves, there is a day spa located right inside the community fitness center.

The Spa is open from Monday to Saturday by appointment, and those appointments can be made with as little as 24 hours notice.

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Florida Townhomes Offer Lock and Leave Convenience

Florida Townhomes Offer Lock and Leave Convenience - arbor

For the best bang for your housing buck, and lock and leave convenience here in Florida, you just can’t beat a townhome.

Townhomes are popular among those who want low maintenance, but still prefer the feel of a stand alone house along with the convenience of a garage.

Townhomes are extremely popular with snowbirds who call Florida home only part of the year.

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Daytona Cubs: Minor League Baseball in Your Backyard

Daytona Cubs: Minor League Baseball in Your Backyard - daytona cubs

Catch Daytona Cubs Baseball at Jackie Robinson Ballpark
Catch Daytona Cubs Baseball at Jackie Robinson Ballpark

There are few summer activities that are as universally popular among people of all ages and backgrounds as attending a professional baseball game. There is just something about the sights, sounds, and smells of the ballpark that connects in some way with pretty much everyone.

Plantation Bay residents are fortunate to be located only 20 minutes from the home of the Daytona Cubs, which is the high-A minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

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Day Trip: The Southeast Museum of Photography

Day Trip: The Southeast Museum of Photography - smop

The Mori Hosseini Center at Daytona State houses The Southeast Museum of Photography
The Mori Hosseini Center at Daytona State houses The Southeast Museum of Photography

Located just 20 minutes south of Plantation Bay on the campus of Daytona State College, The Southeast Museum of Photography makes a fantastic day trip for residents looking to expand their cultural side. The museum is one of only 13 facilities in the entire country that are dedicated exclusively to photography.

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Ormond Beach Is One of the Top Ten Budget Retirement Cities

Ormond Beach Is One of the Top Ten Budget Retirement Cities - ormond sunrise

The sun rises over Ormond Beach
The sun rises over Ormond Beach

For most people who are looking for a place to retire, cost of living is pretty high on their list of priorities.

According to a recent study published by AARP Magazine, Ormond Beach is at the top of the list when it comes to great places to retire on a budget. Not only was Ormond Beach listed first in the article, it was also the only place in Florida to make the cut.

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