Wilbur by the Sea in the Daytona Beach Area: Beachfront Living at its Best

Wilbur-by-the-Sea is a small community nestled along the Atlantic, south of Daytona Beach.  It is a quiet residential, unincorporated area without a condo or hotel, but with stunning beachfront homes, on a no-drive part of the Daytona Beach (these are protected sand dunes which provide a natural nesting habitat for our native sea turtles). The beach consists of approximately 100 yards of soft, white, rock-free sand.

Wilbur-by-the-Sea is surrounded by uncrowded, pristine beaches, nature reserves, golf courses and historic attractions.  A few minutes' walk away is Boondock's restaurant, where you can dock your boat and stop in for fish and chips (or any of their other fresh seafood dishes). Within minutes' drive is Racing's North Turn restaurant, which in the early days of motor sports served as the turning point for the Daytona 500. There you can indulge in fresh seafood on the oceanfront dining patio as the live band plays.  Only 20 minutes from I-95, it's not a bad commute to Jacksonville or Orlando. 

Homes in Wilbur by the Sea take advantage of the spectacular views, as you would imagine, and range from the millions to under $300,000 (yes - incredible prices for waterfront homes!).  Use the RealBird widget at the end of this blog to view current homes for sale in Wilbur-by-the-Sea, and set up your own oceanfront search.

This home is listed at $2,500,000, on a 16,000 SF lot, obviously beachfront.  Living area is 3,366 SF, and includes 4 bedrooms/3 baths, 1-car garage, central A/C, fireplace, and 2 porches.  The seaside property has been renovated in a balance of tropical charm and high-end amenities.  Take a look at the VTour:  http://www.tourfactory.com/idxr417180

Ponce Inlet is 2.7 miles south, and features the Ponce DeLeon Lighthouse, constructed more than 100 years ago. This 175-foot lighthouse houses a museum with historical displays and a gift shop. A 203-step climb to the top provides spectacular views, and is the tallest working lighthouse in Florida.  Ponce Inlet is home to another marina eatery called Inlet Harbor Restaurant, which also offers fresh seafood and live band entertainment.

Daytona Beach is 7.2 miles north, with the famous pier and boardwalk, speedway, and lively nightlife.  Downtown Daytona offers the culture of a big city with the activities of a resort town.  Watersports are popular:  swimming, sunning, shelling and beachcombing, fishing, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, canoeing, and nature tours. The silky, white sand beaches are some of the best in the world and some of the wildlife you might encounter include the Bottlenose Dolphin, Florida Manatee and a variety of birds.   Daytona has an historic district full of antique shops and specialty boutiques. Museums, professional theater, gardens, local crafts, and live concerts bring culture to the area, with plenty of bars, clubs, and casino gambling available for nighttime enjoyment. Dining ranges from beachside sandwich shops to exquisite European bistros.

Wilbur by the Sea is a unique address in our busy, resort-like area, a quiet place to call home, to relax and listen to the ocean and enjoy the wildlife.  Contact me for information about any of the properties available in this community, or to request a free Relocation Guide.

Sherry Armstrong, Realtor
386-679-3191
yourkeytothebeach@gmail.com
www.sherryarmstrong.com