South Daytona, Florida

About South Daytona

South Daytona is a close-knit town in northeastern Florida, home to 13,906 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, South Daytona is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.7 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,758 residents per square mile.

📰 South Daytona News Today

• Election results for Volusia County races in the Florida Primary on Aug. 18, 2026 WKMG · Aug 18
• Who won Florida primary in Volusia, Flagler? See election results - Daytona Beach News-Journal Daytona Beach News-Journal · Aug 18
• Margarita Ramos Obituary (2026) - South Daytona, FL - Alavon Direct Cremation Service - South Daytona Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Thomas Roofing and Repair Sees Rising Demand for Roofing Company in South Daytona, FL EIN News · Aug 13
• Warner Christian Academy (South Daytona, FL) Baseball MaxPreps · Aug 4

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes South Daytona Unique

• The only place in America named South Daytona — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,906.
• Easy reach of Daytona Beach (6 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in South Daytona

• Agave II — mexican
• Anthony's Pizza Restaurant — pizza
• Chart House
• China One
• Dough Bros Pizza — pizza
• JoJo’s Tastes of Chicago — pizza
• Leanh's Chinese Restaurant
• Louie's Pizza House
• Martini's Organic Restaurant
• Monkey Morning Cafe — breakfast

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art · Museum
• Hankster's Hot Rods & Museum · Museum
• Lilian Place · Museum
• Museum of Arts & Sciences · Museum
• Halifax Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Daytona

• Tuskawilla Preserve reviews ★
• Bethune Point Park reviews ★
• Blaine O'Neal Park reviews ★
• Central Park reviews ★
• Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens reviews ★
• Elmwood Community Park reviews ★
• Flower Circle · Garden reviews ★
• Halifax Harbor Park reviews ★
• Henry Lee Park reviews ★
• James Park reviews ★
• Live Oak Park reviews ★
• Magnolia Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in South Daytona

• SOUTH DAYTONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of South Daytona

🏘️ Nearby Communities