Daytona Beach

Our Story

Daytona Beach isn’t just a Florida vacation. It’s a story. Actually, it’s a collection of stories waiting to be discovered, remembered, told and retold by the generations who’ve done it, and that will do it again. Where and when is up to you. Start your own chapter when you choose to explore our big, beautiful sandy stretches, dine on true Americana cuisine, or willfully ditch your flip-flops for vehicles of a higher power. Here, classic beachside Americana awaits you.

The Daytona Beach area’s world-famous beaches offer visitors a buzzing ocean park environment complete with savory fare and exciting vendors. Step straight from the surf for come-as-you-are beachside bites, dry off with a turn on various boardwalk amusement rides, grab a glass of something cold, or enjoy a sophisticated meal at one of our oceanfront dining venues. In Daytona Beach, our buckets of boardwalk shrimp are prepared with the same amount of care and American spirit as the filet mignon.

Beach Life

With sandy stretches measuring up to 500 feet wide at low tide, Daytona Beach area beaches are the perfect place to find your place in the sun. Build a sandcastle, jog, fish, and cycle, or lay a blanket down and simply sink your toes in the sand. While at the beach, watersports enthusiasts can catch a wave with a surfing lesson or head out for a parasailing adventure.

History

Did we mention our history runs deep? A host of historical and cultural attractions await those seeking a closer look of Daytona Beach’s rich narrative. Popular historical sites include Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station and Museum, Florida’s tallest lighthouse; Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Home and Gravesite; Jackie Robinson Ballpark; The Casements; and Gamble Place at Spruce Creek.

Culture

The area is also home to several notable cultural attractions including the Museum of Arts and Sciences, a Smithsonian affiliate; Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens; the Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art; and the Southeast Museum of Photography.

Motorsports

Those interested in Daytona’s long history of motorsports will find the thrills they seek at the world-famous Daytona International Speedway.

Eco Adventures

Eco-enthusiasts will enjoy the many parks and wildlife areas in the region. Uncover your rustic side at Tomoka State Park – perfect for fishing, camping, and kayaking. Prefer the pristine side of Florida? Visit Washington Oaks State Parks to see great oaks draped in Spanish moss and watch as azaleas, camellias, and roses wash the area with color every spring. Enjoy snorkeling or diving? The native marine life and beautiful limestone-walled caves at DeLeon Springs State Park and Blue Spring State Park provide freshwater scuba and snorkeling hobbyists with spectacular underwater sites.

Wildlife

Coast by canoe or hike on foot through the area’s waterways and parks for a vibrant show of Florida’s unique wildlife – from friendly manatees and dolphins to sea turtles and the precious scrub jay. Home to part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, the area attracts bird watchers from around the world who come to explore more than 200 species of storks, kingfishers, woodpeckers, warblers and more.

Boating

Trade asphalt roads for Atlantic waters and miles per hour for knots when you choose to explore the Daytona Beach area by boat. Board a guided boat tour of the Intracoastal Waterway and St. Johns River. Deep-sea fishing charters are also popular and depart from several marinas daily.

Golf

Great golf is another reason worldwide visitors choose the Daytona Beach area for vacation getaways. The area is home to dozens of public golf courses and championship greens including the prestigious LPGA International. Come to watch the world’s best players play to win and enjoy year-round golf surrounded by the classic beauty of the Original American Beach.