Things to Do in Volusia County

The east side of Volusia County is about the ocean and the lagoons behind it: beach days, surf lessons, lighthouse climbs and dolphin tours on the Halifax River or Mosquito Lagoon. Racing history runs through all of it, from the 1903 speed trials on the sand at Ormond Beach to the modern Speedway in Daytona. The west side trades salt water for fresh, with springs, the St. Johns River and the shade of live oaks.

Each area below shows a few top-rated tours and tickets you can book online, with a link to its full page of highlights. Most guided trips are on the water, especially manatee and dolphin paddles, so morning departures are worth the early alarm in summer, when afternoon storms are common.

Things to Do in Daytona Beach, Port Orange and Ponce Inlet

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Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak

★ 4.9 (2,689 reviews) · 2 hr

From$69

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Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach

★ 4.6 (1,231 reviews) · 2 hr

From$53

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Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Kayak Wildlife Adventure

★ 4.8 (419 reviews) · 2 hr

From$69

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Daytona International Speedway: Entry Ticket

★ 4.7 (308 reviews)

From$26

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Things to Do in Ormond Beach

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Ormond Beach Manatee and Nature Tour Kayaking or Paddle Boarding

★ 4.7 (41 reviews) · 2 hr

From$69

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Things to Do in New Smyrna Beach and Canaveral National Seashore

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New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour

★ 4.9 (535 reviews) · 2 hr

From$69

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Guided Wildlife Eco Kayak Tour in New Smyrna Beach

★ 4.9 (99 reviews) · 2 hr

From$55

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New Smyrna Mangrove Paddle & Mimosa Tour

★ 5 (21 reviews) · 2 hr

From$75

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Jet Ski Rentals in New Smyrna Beach Florida

★ 5 (18 reviews) · 1 hr

From$139

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Things to Do in DeLand, De Leon Springs and Hontoon Island

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Things to Do in Blue Spring, Orange City and DeBary

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St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park

★ 4.7 (339 reviews) · 2 hr

From$38

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Orlando Manatee and Natural Spring Adventure Tour at Blue Springs

★ 4.5 (155 reviews) · 2 hr

From$69

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Private St. Johns River Bass Charter Near Daytona Beach

★ 5 (45 reviews) · 4 hr

From$225

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Florida Kayak/Fishing Tours Blue Springs Orlando

★ 5 (7 reviews) · 4 hr

From$100

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Tours, tickets, prices and reviews from Viator (a Tripadvisor company) and Tiqets — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Best of Volusia County may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you.