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PONCE INLET VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Outdoor Recreation in Ponce Inlet |
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| Ponce Inlet has a wide range of activities. The beach is ideal for jogging, walking, shelling or just lazing around in the sun. Water sports abound and you can do scuba diving, fishing, canoeing, and parasailing. Ponce Inlet has some of the best backwater fishing in Florida and anglers come from all over to enjoy both fresh and salt-water fishing. You can also try your golfing skills and horseback riding is available in the Ponce Inlet area, as well as sunset cruises, nature tours and canoe adventures. |
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Fishing
Water Sports
Hiking and Biking
Casino
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| Fishing |
Ponce Inlet area is one of the best for fishing. Species of fishes like blue marlin are found in the Gulf Stream. If you are lucky, then you could even catch some sailfish, dolphin, king mackerel, wahoo and tuna, which are caught on trolled baits. On the bottom around the numerous reefs, grouper and red snapper are the most avidly sought species while the bruising king-size Jack Crevalle and Amberjack provide tackle-busting variety.
Every year in May, the Greater Daytona Beach Striking Fish Tournament is organized. You can rent party boats or private charters, which sail daily from the Ponce Inlet docks. Surf fishing is also a year round sport, where the fishing enthusiasts can get a catch of a variety of fishes like the pompano, whiting, bluefish, redfish, flounder and Jack Crevalle, which are found mostly in the 23-mile stretch of the fishing area. Many varieties of fish are caught from the ocean pier in the heart of Daytona Beach and the Sunglow Pier located at the southern end (Port Orange) of the beach.
There is a daily pier charge, with monthly and seasonal passes are available. Fishing equipment is available on rent. You will also need a fishing license for fresh water, salt water or combination fishing, which is available from the collector’s office, but you can also get the license from many bait-and-tackle shops and sports retailers for a small additional fee. |
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| Water Sports |
You can sun yourself on the many picturesque beaches of Ponce Inlet. But if you are the sporty kinds, there’s a whole variety of water sports on the beaches. Ponce Inlet offers water sport options such as scuba diving, canoeing and parasailing.
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| Hiking and Biking |
| The city of Ponce Inlet shares its beach with Daytona Beach and the hard-packed sand is great for biking and hiking. It is 22 miles long and can even be driven on in some areas. There are bike and walking trails throughout the town, and bikes can be rented locally. |
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| Casino |
Sun Cruz Casino is an experience of a lifetime for vacationers in Ponce Inlet. There are many choices of cruise casinos in this region. The ships dock throughout Florida on various ports and while you are on a ship, enjoy the gaming tables. The ship casino has loads of tables and you can try your luck on casino games featuring blackjack, roulette, craps, mini-baccarat, Caribbean stud poker, and more. The ships have fully stocked bars, elaborate dining options, live entertainment and open-air on-deck seating.
Sun Cruz Casino sails once or twice daily, from ports including Key Largo, Hollywood, Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, Daytona Beach and Madeira Beach. Charges vary from port to port ranging from free to a $5.00 boarding fee. Some ports charge $5.00 to $7.00 for the meal, while others offer a complimentary meal. Complimentary shuttle buses are available. You should also have a valid state or federal ID to board the cruise. |
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