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Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier: Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #32 of 43 attractions in Daytona Beach
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Attraction type: Wharf/pier/boardwalk
Address: 1200 Main, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Tel: 386-253-1212

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Reviews of Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier

( 5-8 of 8 )
“Not the best. Not the worst.”

Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier

Jul 27, 2004
25/27 found this review helpful

The Daytona Beach Boardwalk is about only about 2 to 4 blocks long. It's attractions have come and gone over the years that included a ferris wheel, some virtual reality games and gyroscopes, bungee jumping, to the ever popular space needle and skyride down the pier. It is not a traditional boardwalk in the sense that there are no "boards" it is a concrete structure.

Although small it does have all kinds of arcades, carnival type foods, a couple hotels/condos, and bars.

If you're lookin' for some good pizza try Walkin' Charlie's at the south end and if you want a good frozen drink, Fat Tuesdays has all kinds of frozen concoctions to wet your whistle.

While I live only 30 miles away from this boardwalk and I should be more proud that I live so close to one this one pales in comparison to some of the boardwalks I've been to. Ocean City, Marylands comes to mind as a great traditional (real boards) boardwalk while at the same time daytona's is definately better than atlantic citys bw.

While they are trying to revitalize the area the boardwalk is still saddled with the occasional drug dealers and prostitutes. There was one period of time where I could not go without being acosted at least 3 times by people wanting to sell me drugs. that thank goodness has changed some.

Overall give the boardwalk a visit but if you have teen aged children keep an eye on them and if you have small children don't let them out of your sight for a minute.

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“Old Fashioned, Traditional Fun”

Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier

Jul 14, 2004
7/7 found this review helpful

From chocolate dipped soft-serve sugar cones to ski ball, there is a lot of tradition to the boardwalk at Daytona Beach. Not a great deal has changed in many years and it is still as much fun as ever. Take at least one evening an visit the famous boardwalk.

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“No trip is complete....”

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4 of 5 stars
Ocala, FL
Nov 17, 2003
8/8 found this review helpful

As the beachfront property changes and grows, this is a constant "old beach" attraction you must see. You can fish from the pier, browse the gift shop or enjoy a meal or snack indoors or out. There's a sightseeing tower and a sky ride, too. Newpaper articles on display document the effect of a hurricane on the pier!

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“Loved the Boardwalk”

Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier

Aug 28, 2003
27/31 found this review helpful

No matter what Hotel or Motel you stay at this is a "Don't Miss Attraction" Breathtaking, fun, awsome by evening and the fun and excitement observed and felt is unforgetable. Hopefully the big busisnesses will figure out this IS one Reason we travel to Datona. Not just for Races but for the wonder of the Ocean by night. Please, give the future generations this opportunity to see and enjoy what we (you and I ) have had the pleasure of enjoying. This is one site and attraction I am so Happy my brother shared with us on our recent trip to Flordia. Datona doesn't need more Hotels.......it needs to save the attractions that draw us to the motels and beach. We are from Kansas so this was Totally Wonderful to us. Elizabeth Little

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Reviews of Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier

( 5-8 of 8 )
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Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier: Management Resources

Boardwalk Amusement Area and Pier Address

1200 Main, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Tel: 386-253-1212