Go to Ormond beach right next door. Much safer and less crowded. We go during the week as well.

Perfectly safe. We go every couple of weeks. Went all thru the pandemic. Less crowded on weekdays, but even weekends are fine. We just go to take a long walk on the beach. But even if you. Are sitting the distancing is fine.

Our concern is what if you develop car trouble either way?

Daytona Beach Shores
 

We live at Daytona Beach Shores in our condo five months a year and are there now. The beach is beautiful, warm, and people space their chairs with great social distance. You can come to the beach in Daytona Beach Shores, you can park on the beach itself, you can go for a nice lunch either at the North Turn Restaurant or Crabby Joes, both directly on the beach. Or you can go down to Ponce Inlet and eat at a variety of places. It is quiet and lovely and non commercial. And safe as long as you distance.