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About Ponce Inlet
Wilbur-by-the-Sea is close to Daytona Beach and Ponce Inlet, Florida, but is a quaint town with the distinction of being one of the only two unincorporated areas along the coast in Volusia County that does not have a hotel or condo - only beachfront homes!
It is possible that the name comes from Wilbur Wright as the area is noted for having such things honoring the Wright brothers such as a life-sized Wright Flyer statue at Daytona Beach's Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
The whole town is only four miles around the unincorporated area limit.
Their area code of 386 spells "fun" and the Tourism Authority promotes the area as the "Fun Coast" where the beaches are a main attraction with boating, diving, fishing, swimming, and surfing. Over two dozen golf courses and dozens of tennis courts are sprinkled throughout the county. Horseback trails are offered in several parks and recreation areas.
The unique Wilbur Boathouse was built in 1913 and is a popular place for celebrating weddings, anniversaries, and other special occasions. It has been completely restored and has a 1500 square foot outdoor wharf.
The Boondocks Restaurant features seafood that is all caught locally, and the prices are generally reasonable. You can even feed the catfish there in the Halifax River!
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Events in Ponce Inlet
Fall Cycle Scene
at Daytona International Speedway
The roar of motorcycles fills the air as two-wheel racing action returns to Daytona International Speedway during Fall Cycle Scene!
Biketoberfest at the Lighthouse
at Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Visit the lighthouse, tour the historical museums, learn about lighthouse life over 100 years ago and climb the largest lighthouse in Florida. On display will be an exhibition chronicling the history of Motorcycles on the Beach.
Rolex 24 At Daytona
at Daytona International Speedway
Since 1962, racing legends that span the motorsports universe have come to compete in DAYTONA's endurance sports car classic.
Daytona 500
at Daytona International Speedway
The 2018 DAYTONA 500 serves as the pinnacle for the six decades of historic performances, heroic figures and spectacular moments that transformed Bill France's dream into "The Great American Race".
Daytona 200
at Daytona International Speedway
From its humble beginnings on the beach to its first race on the high banks of Daytona International Speedway, the DAYTONA 200 has always been about showcasing the best in motorcycle road racing.
Coca-Cola Firecracker 250
at Daytona International Speedway
Fourth of July weekend means night racing at Daytona International Speedway and in 2018, the world’s onlymotorsports stadium will welcome back the NASCAR XFINITY Series in the Coca-Cola Firecracker 250.
2017 Coke Zero 400
at Daytona International Speedway
One of NASCAR's most anticipated events, the Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola, brings together NASCAR racing under the lights with pageantry and patriotism to make for an Independence Day weekend celebration unlike any other.
