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The Sunglow Pier is a large wooden structure
that spans 915 out into the ocean. It used to be longer, but a 1984 storm
destroyed the seaward end of the pier, and it was not rebuilt in its entirety.
The Sunglow Pier is quite the landmark and offers a lot to local and
out-of-town visitors.
Fishing
You can enjoy ocean fishing from the pier,
daily from 6am-11pm. Rod and reel rentals, as well as bait, are available. It
costs $1 to go out onto the seaward end of the pier and $7 if you want to fish.
There are cleaning areas, and seats. Fish typically caught off
the pier include whiting, pompano, flounder, and various sharks.  |
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Fishing aside, from the ocean end of the pier,
the view is spectacular – all the way from the Daytona Beach Pier to New Smyrna Beach on
a clear day.
Gift Shop
The gift shop is where you can rent fishing
equipment, pay the pier fee, and delight in Florida souvenirs. If you catch the
gift shop attendant on a good day, he will tell you all about the history of
the pier, and of Daytona Beach! The shop is so rustic and charming, you might
find yourself buying a Florida shot glass, or something else you don’t need,
even though you live here.
Crabby Joe’s Deck and Grill
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Smack-dab in the middle of the pier is Crabby
Joe’s restaurant. It is open from 7am-10pm daily. It has a simple, rustic decor
with an emphasis on the nautical. The pier and the ocean are the focus of the
casual eatery with a view of the water from every seat. During cold weather,
plastic window sheeting is pulled down. During warm weather, you can enjoy the
ocean breezes wafting through the restaurant. Outside seating is also
available.
The Calypso Bar churns out specialty drinks,
fabulous Bloody Marys, plus anything you want. The menu focuses on Florida fare
– fish, fish sandwich, shrimp, crab legs, etc. etc. The food is fresh, good,
and affordable.
On Sundays, Crabby Joe’s offers an omelet bar.
For a flat fee, a chef will make you a fresh omelet to order with any of the
available fillings. The blue crab eggs Benedict are to die for – so definitely
check it out for breakfast or brunch. Starting at 11am sharp, lunch is served.
Stairs lead from the start of the pier directly
onto the beach. Make a day of it: frolic on the beach, come upstairs to eat and
drink, and go back into the waves!
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3701 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL
32118 (386) 756-4219
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