John’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful views, photography, canoeing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tubing, and swimming are just some of the available things to do at Blue Spring State Park. If you want to see manatees, the best months are January, February, and early-March.
407 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal de Blue Spring
2100 W French AveBeautiful views, photography, canoeing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tubing, and swimming are just some of the available things to do at Blue Spring State Park. If you want to see manatees, the best months are January, February, and early-March.
Stetson University
421 N Woodland BlvdGillespie Museum
234 E Michigan AveSkydive DeLand
1600 Flight Line BlvdWorld famous location for skydiving and tandem jumping.
Museum of Art-DeLand
600 N Woodland BlvdCafe DaVinci
112 W Georgia AveGreat spot for drinks and live music, nestled in Artisan Alley.
Awesome little zoo, just over the bridge in Sanford.
132 residents recomanen
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W Seminole BlvdAwesome little zoo, just over the bridge in Sanford.
The World's most famous speedway, just 25 minutes from the suite.
6 residents recomanen
Daytona International Speedway
1801 West International Speedway BoulevardThe World's most famous speedway, just 25 minutes from the suite.
Pampering Spots
Jade Serenity Spa
130 May StreetMarketplace at Rivertown
114 S Woodland BlvdCool downtown antique shop for those who like to browse.
Great downtown candy store, with an attached ice cream parlor.
7 residents recomanen
Pat & Toni's Sweet Things
124 N Woodland BlvdGreat downtown candy store, with an attached ice cream parlor.
Food scene
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co.
111 W Georgia AveGreat local hangout for craft beers.
The Elusive Grape
129 N Woodland BlvdGreat hangout for wine drinkers on the boulevard.
Abbey Bar
117 N Woodland BlvdGreat hangout on the boulevard for craft beers.
Favorite Food/Coffee Spots
Santorini Greek Cuisine
136 N Woodland BlvdBest authentic Greek food in the area.
Excellent spot for sandwiches and vegan/vegetarian options. All foods are locally sourced.
22 residents recomanen
BakeChop
110 Artisan AlleyExcellent spot for sandwiches and vegan/vegetarian options. All foods are locally sourced.
Great spot for full course meals and drinks with a nice view of the Boulevard.
21 residents recomanen
The Table Restaurant
100 E New York AveGreat spot for full course meals and drinks with a nice view of the Boulevard.
Excellent Italian on the Boulevard.
13 residents recomanen
Forno Bello Wood Fired Pizza & Italian Cuisine
138 S Woodland BlvdExcellent Italian on the Boulevard.
Tom's Pizza Shop
140 E Rich AveLocal favorite for square pizza. Favorite spot for university and high school kids.
Good spot downtown for specialty coffees and sandwiches/salads. Popular with locals and the college scene.
19 residents recomanen
Boston Coffeehouse
109 E New York AveGood spot downtown for specialty coffees and sandwiches/salads. Popular with locals and the college scene.
The Twisted Chopstick
412 S Woodland BlvdBest sushi in DeLand.
Good spot downtown for Thai and sushi. Only open for dinner.
16 residents recomanen
Oudom Thai and Sushi
217 N Woodland BlvdGood spot downtown for Thai and sushi. Only open for dinner.
Pit Master BBQ
4425 US-17Best barbeque in the area. Just outside of DeLand on the way to DeLeon Springs.
Best burgers in the area and a great place to watch the skydivers.
9 residents recomanen
Airport Restaurant & Gin Mill
1120 Airport Terminal DrBest burgers in the area and a great place to watch the skydivers.
Pho Company Noodle House
111 N Woodland BlvdGreat place for Vietnamese. Popular with locals and college students.
Fresh pancakes (do it yourself) with a private griddle in an historic Spanish sugar mill. It gets crowded fast so arrive early or plan on doing this on a weekday.
33 residents recomanen
The Old Spanish Sugar Mill
601 Ponce Deleon BlvdFresh pancakes (do it yourself) with a private griddle in an historic Spanish sugar mill. It gets crowded fast so arrive early or plan on doing this on a weekday.
Taste Of Soul
2723 S Woodland BlvdAuthentic soul food from a native DeLand family. Best fried chicken around.
Cress Restaurant
103 W Indiana Ave5-Star dining in the heart of downtown DeLand.