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Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach — Complete Community Guide
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach: 4 home collections from low $200s, Town Square 2024 expansion, Band Shell concert stage, Paradise Pool, Fins Up Fitness, Barkaritaville, 15-20 min Atlantic beach. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.
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Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach — Complete Community Guide
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach at a Glance
Developer / Builder: Minto Communities USA + Margaritaville Holdings (license) · Age restriction: 55+ HOPA · Location: Daytona Beach, Volusia County FL · Status: The original and largest of the three Latitude Margaritaville communities nationally · Entry price: From low $200s (most affordable of the three national communities) · Home collections: Conch Cottage (attached villa; most compact), Caribbean Villas (attached), Beach Collection (SFH), Island Collection (SFH; largest) · Town Square: Expanded 2024 with additional amenities · Band Shell concert stage · Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant · Paradise Pool (resort; beach entry; tiki huts) · Fins Up Fitness Center · Barkaritaville Pet Spa + dog park · Pickleball + tennis + bocce · Walking and biking trails · Social programming year-round · Beach: Atlantic Ocean — 15–20 minutes · 23-mile Daytona Beach strand · Location advantages: 60 min to Disney World; 60 min to Orlando Medical City; 30 min to St. Augustine; Halifax Health Medical Center nearby · No Florida income tax
The Original — Largest Latitude Margaritaville Nationally
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach opened first (2018) and is the largest of the three communities nationally. The Daytona Beach community established the blueprint — Town Square, Band Shell, social programming, island lifestyle design — that Watersound (Panama City Beach) and Hilton Head replicated. Buyers who have already toured Watersound and want to compare the original should start here.
Town Square Expanded 2024
The Latitude Town Square amenity campus at Daytona Beach was expanded in 2024 with additional amenities, entertainment options, and gathering spaces. The expansion added to an already comprehensive resort amenity package: Latitude Bar & Chill Restaurant, Band Shell concert stage with jumbo screen, Paradise Pool (freeform; beach entry; tiki huts; poolside bar), Fins Up Fitness Center, and Barkaritaville Pet Spa.
From Low $200s — Most Affordable Latitude Margaritaville
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach starts in the low $200s — the most affordable entry point of the three national communities. This makes it the primary destination for buyers who want the Margaritaville 55+ lifestyle and Jimmy Buffett brand at the lowest price point. For buyers comparing Daytona Beach vs Watersound, the $20K–$40K+ price differential in favor of Daytona Beach is the primary financial argument.
60 Minutes to Orlando, Disney, and Medical City
Daytona Beach’s I-4 corridor positioning puts residents 60 minutes from Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and downtown Orlando. More practically, it puts residents 60 minutes from Orlando’s Medical City (Nemours Children’s, MD Anderson, UF Health, AdventHealth) — the most concentrated medical complex in the Southeast. For 55+ buyers who prioritize proximity to world-class healthcare, this is the strongest argument for Daytona Beach over Watersound or Hilton Head.
No Florida Income Tax + Volusia County
Florida has no state personal income tax. Volusia County property taxes are competitive. For retirees relocating from California, New York, Illinois, or other high-income-tax states, the lifetime tax savings from Florida residency compound annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach?
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is the first and largest of the three national Latitude Margaritaville communities, developed by Minto Communities USA under license from Margaritaville Holdings (the lifestyle brand created by the late Jimmy Buffett). Located in Daytona Beach, Volusia County FL, it is a 55+ HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Act) active retirement community. It is the most affordable of the three Latitude Margaritaville communities, with homes starting in the low $200s. Amenities include an expanded Town Square (expanded in 2024), resort pools, concert stage, fitness center, and extensive social programming. Own Luxury Homes® covers Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach with Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
How does Latitude Margaritaville Daytona compare to Watersound?
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound (Panama City Beach FL) is the newest and most premium of the three communities, starting in the mid-$200s and developed with The St. Joe Company on land near Scenic Highway 30A. Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is the original and largest community, starting from the low $200s. Daytona Beach is the most affordable entry point of the three. Both are 55+ HOPA communities by Minto Communities USA. Watersound has Gulf Coast beach access; Daytona has Atlantic beach access and is 60 minutes from Disney World and Orlando’s medical and entertainment amenities. Own Luxury Homes® covers both communities — the only brokerage with structured comparison content for all three Latitude Margaritaville communities nationally. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
What amenities does Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach have?
The Town Square amenity center was expanded in 2024 with additional amenities. Key amenities: Latitude Bar & Chill (full-service restaurant), Band Shell concert stage (live music programming year-round), Paradise Pool (resort-style with beach entry, tiki huts, cabanas), Fins Up Fitness Center, Barkaritaville Pet Spa + dog park, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce ball, walking and biking trails, and the Band Shell social event calendar. The community is known for its social programming and organized activities. Own Luxury Homes® · Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Is Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach close to the ocean?
Daytona Beach is in Volusia County on Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The community is located in the Daytona Beach area, approximately 15–20 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean beaches. Daytona Beach is known for its 23-mile stretch of beach on the Atlantic, 60 miles northeast of Orlando, and is adjacent to major employers including Halifax Health Medical Center (one of the largest employers in Volusia County) and a growing healthcare and retirement service ecosystem.
First + largest
Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach — the original and largest of the three national communities
From low $200s
Most affordable entry price of all three national Latitude Margaritaville communities
2024 expansion
Town Square amenity campus expanded in 2024 — Band Shell, Latitude Bar & Chill, Paradise Pool, Fins Up Fitness, Barkaritaville
60 min
Distance to Disney World and Orlando Medical City — best large-city medical proximity of the three communities
| Collection | Type | Entry Price | Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conch Cottage | Attached villa | From low $200s | Most compact | Most affordable; HOA covers exterior; ideal for snowbirds |
| Caribbean Villas | Attached | From mid-$200s | Mid-size | Attached living with villa character; popular with first-time 55+ buyers |
| Beach Collection | Single-family | From mid-to-high $200s | Mid-to-large | SFH privacy with full community amenity access |
| Island Collection | Single-family; largest | From $300s+ | Largest | Largest floor plans; premium finishes; premium pricing |
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities does Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach have after the 2024 expansion?
After the 2024 Town Square expansion, amenities at Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach include: Latitude Bar & Chill (full-service restaurant), Band Shell (concert stage with jumbo screen and live music programming year-round), Paradise Pool (freeform resort pool with beach entry, tiki huts, poolside bar), Fins Up Fitness Center (full gym), Barkaritaville Pet Spa and dog park, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce ball, walking and biking trails, and an extensive organized social programming calendar.
Is Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach only for age 55+?
Yes. Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is a HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Act) 55+ community. At least one person in each household must be 55 or older, and no one under 18 may reside in the community on a permanent basis (temporary visits by grandchildren are typically permitted; verify with Minto Communities USA for current HOPA guidelines). Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
Own Luxury Homes®Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is the original. The brand was built here. The amenity formula was refined here. The community is 60 minutes from Disney, 60 minutes from Orlando Medical City, and 15-20 minutes from 23 miles of Atlantic beach — at the lowest price point of any Latitude Margaritaville community. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873 covers both Daytona Beach and Watersound. We are the only brokerage in Florida with structured research content comparing all three.
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