The City of Ormond Beach is a popular shopping and dining area for all Volusia County resdents and visitors. Unique shops and boutiques and colorful restaurants enjoy a brisk trade. The Trails Shopping Center is undergoing a renaissance and has added many new names including: Panera Bread, Ormond Steak House and women’s wear stores Chico’s, Talbot’s and Ann Taylor Loft. Jos. A. Bank men’s clothier has also opened. Beachside, historic Billy’s Tap Room is a favorite gathering place and restaurant. Le Crepe En Haut is known far and wide for its award-winning gourmet cuisine. Beachside boutiques include unique jewelry stores, craft and decorating stores and souvenir shops. Noteworthy in the history of Ormond Beach is the decision by financier John D. Rockefeller, Sr. to establish a winter home here in 1918. The decision was made after an exhaustive search by his advisors for the very best place to live. His home, known as The Casements, is now a cultural center. The city’s landscape is punctuated with numerous historic sites, parks and museums. Tomoka State Park is a popular place for hiking, picnicking or just enjoying nature. Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens is a quaint downtown museum, gallery and scenic park. Colorful performances come alive at the 650-seat Ormond Beach Performing Arts and Senior Center.

Today, the quality of life Ormond Beach offers is legendary.  Add to this an impressive commitment to education and a local government committed to the business community and it is easy to see why Ormond Beach is growing exponentially.