When seasons change, it’s time for fresh fun at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club and its hometown of Ormond Beach.
Back-to-School Bashes and Craft and Charcuterie are two recent activities residents enjoyed as summer crept toward fall, with much more on the horizon thanks to those big end-of-year holidays.
If you’re seeking an exemplary new custom home in east central Florida, Plantation Bay is one of ICI Homes’ signature master-planned communities here. It’s renowned for a robust year-round activity calendar, 45 holes of golf, two clubhouses, a Wellness Center that anchors resort-style swimming pools, a fitness center, full-service spa, a pickleball and tennis center, plus basketball and bocce ball courts. Whew!
But — public service announcement — Plantation Bay’s hometown is a happening place too.
Below is a taste of fun things to do in Ormond Beach.
Key Takeaways
- Plantation Bay residents enjoy a full calendar of community activities and resort-style amenities, with even more to explore nearby in Ormond Beach.
- Downtown Ormond Beach is less than 20 minutes from Plantation Bay and offers beaches, parks, dining, entertainment, history, and cultural attractions.
- Seasonal events range from fishing tournaments and senior games to festivals, concerts, food events, and community celebrations.
- Plantation Bay’s location makes it easy to combine an active community lifestyle with everything Ormond Beach and Florida’s Atlantic Coast have to offer.
Not merely an address
Downtown Ormond Beach is a quick 11.5 miles and less that 20 minutes southeast of Plantation Bay. Bonus points if you take the Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail, which begins or ends (depending on travel direction) less than a mile from Plantation Bay’s main entrance.
At the north end of the Daytona Beach metro area, Ormond Beach is a lively old Florida beach town with bustling vibes, plenty of history, and booming dining and entertainment scenes. It also fronts miles of Atlantic coastline studded with parks and beach accesses, many of which are only minutes from Plantation Bay.
Activity sampler
Curious about the breadth of fun stuff to do in Ormond Beach? Here’s a snapshot of several upcoming events as of this writing. They’re a drop in the bucket of things that Plantation Bay residents can enjoy during a day or night out in Ormond Beach. Trust us.
Reel in the Fun — a free catch-and-release children’s fishing tournament hosted by the Ormond Beach Parks and Recreation Department. Scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Bailey Riverbridge Gardens.
Ormond Beach 42nd Annual Senior Games — scheduled for October 23-31, 2026 and open to folks age 50 or older. Visit OBSeniorGames.org for more info.
Ormond Beach also hosts regular art festivals, pub crawls and history tours, while the Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center offers concerts and shows.
The Casements
The restored winter home of Gilded Age scion John D. Rockefeller and its adjacent Rockefeller Gardens always has something going on at its in-town location. Here’s a literal taste:
The 7th Annual Ormond Beach Beer Festival — hosted by the Ormond Beach Rotary Club on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Features live music, food trucks, and a Kids Zone. Attendance is free, with beverage purchases available.
The 13th Annual Taste of Ormond — hosted by Ormond MainStreet on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Rockefeller Gardens. Tickets required to enjoy unlimited tastings from area restaurants.
Grab the app
Plantation Bay residents can keep up with their hometown by downloading the OB Connect app from their source of choice.
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