Coquina Sands Island

Coquina Sands Island The narrow strip of land from Matanzas Inlet to Ponce Inlet, Florida is a barrier island, aptly named by Dan Smith, a local columnist and historian.

Introducing
COQUINA SANDS ISLAND
Upon discovering that our beachside island was without a formal name, a select committee of area historians was formed to rectify the situation. After considering over 100 names that were submitted by the readers of
The Hometown News a suitable name was agreed upon. The thin strip of land that extends north from Ponce Inlet to the south side of Matanzas Inlet should henceforth be referred to as Coquina Sands Island. We would urge you to use it in any future correspondence to hopefully eliminate the prevalent and incorrect reference to the peninsula that is now used by so many. With your help we can give our no-name island an identity. Sincerely,
The Coquina Sands Island Committee

09/11/2026

Daytona Beach is on beautiful Coquina Sands Island. Here’s a nice shot of our barrier island.

Coquina Sands Island bumper stickers are now on sale at the Ormond Beach Historical Society’s Gift Shop located at the M...
08/30/2026

Coquina Sands Island bumper stickers are now on sale at the Ormond Beach Historical Society’s Gift Shop located at the MacDonald House. All proceeds support OBHS.
Stop in and support Dan’s vision of branding Coquina Sands Island while you support the Ormond Beach Historical Society! Win win!

Dan Smith is asking us to help promote Coquina Sands Island again!
08/23/2026

Dan Smith is asking us to help promote Coquina Sands Island again!

Those of you who have been with me for a while may recall that some years back I began a quest to assign a proper name to the barrier island

If you happen to be in Flagler Beach on a Saturday or Sunday between 12 - 4 pm, The Net by George has delicious lunch sp...
12/20/2025

If you happen to be in Flagler Beach on a Saturday or Sunday between 12 - 4 pm, The Net by George has delicious lunch specials for only $10.95! Since 1992, they have been serving fresh fish and excellent quality food with incredible service. Many tables have an ocean view. This place is a must try when you visit beautiful Coquina Sands Island.

At the southernmost end of Coquina Sands Island you find Ponce Inlet, home of a beautiful lighthouse and historic hotel,...
12/17/2025

At the southernmost end of Coquina Sands Island you find Ponce Inlet, home of a beautiful lighthouse and historic hotel, the Pacetti Hotel, now a museum. In the Hotel museum, you’ll find wonderful original paintings by William Aiken Walker, a frequent guest and former employee.

09/21/2025

A brief history of the Ormond Hotel built in 1887. This video is inside the Cupola, which is the only remaining structure of the Ormond Hotel. The Cupola sits in Fortunato Park in Ormond Beach and is open Saturday and Sunday from 2-4 pm.
@ Coquinasandsisland

09/21/2025

The Cupola, the only remaining structure of the Ormond Hotel built in 1887. Located at Fortunato Park in Ormond Beach.

Thank you to all who have served and protected our country. ❤️🇺🇸
11/10/2023

Thank you to all who have served and protected our country. ❤️🇺🇸

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