At the heart of Port Orange lies the Halifax River, a peaceful stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway perfect for boating, kayaking, or a scenic stroll along the waterfront. Riverwalk Park is the city’s crown jewel — a welcoming green space featuring paved walking and biking paths, picnic pavilions and a fishing dock, a splash pad for kids, and riverfront views and wide-open skies.

For golfers, Cypress Head Golf Course offers challenging fairways and a tranquil natural setting. Prefer a paddle? Spruce Creek Park and Cracker Creek Boat Tours invite you to explore Florida’s waterways up close. And don’t miss the Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens, where ancient ruins and lush botanical paths tell the story of Port Orange’s past.

If you are here in the fall, you won't want to miss Port Orange Family Days. This four-day event begins with the opening of a carnival but includes much more, and it is so much more than an event! The Family Days Community Trust is a non-profit organization that provides financial support to the community's needs. So, every time you attend one of their events, know that you are supporting a food bank, school grants, free movie nights, coats and shoes for needy students, high school and sports scholarships, and the needs of local youth sports organizations.

A tour of the natural wonders awaiting discovery in Spruce Creek or Buschman Park will leave you feeling renewed and revitalized. Wander the shaded boardwalks, listen to birdsong echoing through the trees, and breathe in the quiet calm that defines this part of coastal Florida.

The waterways here invite exploration at your own pace—whether you prefer a gentle paddle, a guided eco-tour, or simply observing wildlife from the shore. Casting your line with the help of fishing charters like Salty Dawg Outfitters may even earn you your dinner, as local guides know all the best spots to reel in redfish, snook, and trout.

The laid-back atmosphere and steady rhythm of life on the water have a way of slowing time. Who knows—you might decide to linger a little longer than you planned.

The Pavilion at Port Orange is an open-air shopping center located right off I-95. The Pavilion offers a shopping, entertainment, and dining experience with an exciting boardwalk feel. The Pavilion features a 14-screen Hollywood Theater, large-format stores, a covered play area, walking trails around the water, decorative fountains, and an outdoor community performance venue. Be sure to visit the Pavilion at Port Orange Farmers Market on Saturday morning for fresh produce, crafts, gourmet food, and live entertainment.