Ormond Beach by Golf Cart: The Loop, Parks and Granada Bridge

Why they call it the Birthplace of Speed

Ormond Beach earned its nickname in 1903, when the first timed automobile races ran on its hard-packed sand. A replica of the Ormond Garage, where early racers kept their cars, stands at Birthplace of Speed Park, where Granada Boulevard meets A1A. The pace is a lot slower these days, which suits a golf cart just fine.

Granada Boulevard and the bridge

Granada Boulevard is Ormond Beach's main street. The 1.5-mile stretch between U.S. 1 and A1A is posted 30 mph, down from 35 mph since 2025, and it crosses the Halifax River on the Granada Bridge. That makes it one of the nicest cart rides in town, with river views on the way to the beach.

Near the beachside end of the bridge, The Casements sits on the Halifax River. It was John D. Rockefeller's winter home, and the city now owns it as a cultural center and park.

Andy Romano Beachfront Park

Andy Romano Beachfront Park, at 839 S. Atlantic Ave., is an oceanfront park made for families. It has:

• A splash pad and a playground
• Picnic pavilions and grills
• Restrooms
• A free parking lot off the beach

The park is on A1A south of Granada Boulevard. Check the posted limit on your route before you head over, and stick to stretches posted 35 mph or less. Pack towels if the kids plan to hit the splash pad.

Tomoka State Park

Tomoka State Park, at 2099 N. Beach St., sits north of downtown where the Tomoka and Halifax rivers meet. A nature trail passes the site of the Timucuan village of Nocoroco, and the rivers draw paddlers and anglers. The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown every day and charges a per-vehicle entry fee.

Check the posted limit on North Beach Street before you ride, since a street-legal cart can only travel roads posted 35 mph or less.

The Loop and the speed limit reality

The Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail is a double loop of more than 30 miles, with live oak canopies over parts of North Beach Street, Old Dixie Highway and Walter Boardman Lane. It is one of the prettiest drives in the area, but it is not a golf cart route from end to end.

• Street-legal carts can only drive on roads posted 35 mph or less, and they can cross faster roads at intersections.
• The Loop follows A1A north of town, where stretches are posted 40 mph and higher, up to 55 mph near the Flagler County line.
• Limits change along the way, so read every sign before you turn onto a new stretch.

Drive the full Loop in a car, and save the cart for town, the river and the beach.

Getting a cart in Ormond Beach

We deliver to vacation rentals, hotels and homes in Ormond Beach, so the cart starts where your trip does. Every Boss Cart is the same street-legal Bintelli Nemesis 6-seater, with LED headlights, a Bluetooth speaker, USB charging ports and a rear flip seat. Carry your driver license, keep everyone buckled and keep the cart on paved roads. See our Ormond Beach page, read golf cart vs. car, or book your cart online.