A welcome greeting to visitors as they enter Daytona Beach and drive past Daytona International Speedway.

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Daytona Beach

A welcome greeting to visitors as they enter Daytona Beach and drive past Daytona International Speedway.

Best timeOct–May
From you
Nearest airportDAB · 2 mi
Typical stay$121/night
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Overview

Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida.

The Greater Daytona Beach Area also includes Daytona Beach Shores, Holly Hill, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, South Daytona, Ormond Beach and unincorporated areas of East Volusia County. Some of the surrounding cities use Daytona Beach as a mailing address. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, try checking the surrounding cities.

20 sights · 14 things to do · 16 places to eat · 18 bars & cafés · 17 places to stay

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Best things about Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach Bandshell

Daytona Beach Bandshell

Live performances on a beachside stadium.

Peabody Auditorium

Home of the London Symphony Orchestra on tour; the Daytona Beach Symphony Society; and the Daytona Beach Civic Ballet.

Museum of Arts and Sciences

Museum of Arts and Sciences

The museum hosts traveling exhibitions and has galleries in its permanent collection featuring Chinese, African and Cuban art, and the most complete fossil record discovered in Florida, highlighted by a 13-foot skeleton …

Halifax Historical Museum

Halifax Historical Museum

Located downtown in the former Merchants Bank building, the museum highlights the history of the Daytona Beach area with exhibits on local lifestyle and influential people. Some exhibits include a portrait of Mary McLeod…

Southeast Museum of Photography

Southeast Museum of Photography

Located at Daytona State College in the new state of the art Mori Hosseini Hospitality Center, the Southeast Museum of Photography features collections from various local and world-renowned artists.

Tiger Bay State Forest

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 48°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Sep and Jun.

Jan: 2.7 in rain2.7"Jan: high 69°F, low 48°F69°48°JanFeb: 2.3 in rain2.3"Feb: high 72°F, low 51°F72°51°FebMar: 3.6 in rain3.6"Mar: high 76°F, low 55°F76°55°MarApr: 2.2 in rain2.2"Apr: high 80°F, low 60°F80°60°AprMay: 3.7 in rain3.7"May: high 85°F, low 66°F85°66°MayJun: 6.9 in rain6.9"Jun: high 89°F, low 72°F89°72°JunJul: 6.0 in rain6"Jul: high 90°F, low 74°F90°74°JulAug: 6.6 in rain6.6"Aug: high 90°F, low 74°F90°74°AugSep: 7.2 in rain7.2"Sep: high 87°F, low 73°F87°73°SepOct: 4.8 in rain4.8"Oct: high 82°F, low 67°F82°67°OctNov: 2.8 in rain2.8"Nov: high 76°F, low 58°F76°58°NovDec: 2.3 in rain2.3"Dec: high 72°F, low 52°F72°52°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • DAB Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach — 2 mi away. Directions
  • SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport, Orlando — 32 mi away (major hub). Directions

* American Airlines and American Eagle (Charlotte (CLT)) * Avelo : (New Haven, CT (HVN); Wilmington, DE (ILG)) * Breeze: (Ankron/Canton OH (CAK); Hartford, CT; Providence, RI (PVD); Raleigh/Durham (RDU)) * Delta (Atlanta (ATL)) The next nearest airport for Allegiant Air, TUI (from the UK) and Sun Country is at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport (MLB) 91 mi south, in the city in Melbourne (I-95 to Ellis Rd at exit 182). Allegiant Air services both Melbourne (MLB) and Sanford (SFB).

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Budget & where to stay

  • Places to stay listed here: about $91–$185 a night (typical $121), from 17 listed prices.
  • Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$130, mid-range ~$200, comfortable ~$350.

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Sample 3-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Daytona Beach Bandshell, Daytona Beach Clocktower, Peabody Auditorium
  • Lunch Health Tree Cafe
  • Afternoon Daytona Lagoon, DSC’s News-Journal Center
  • Dinner Starlite Diner
  • Evening Bank & Blues Club

Day 2

  • Morning Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center and Visual Arts Gallery, Samuel Butts Youth Archaeological Park & Recreational Trail, Museum of Arts and Sciences
  • Lunch Chart House
  • Afternoon Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona International Speedway
  • Dinner Caribbean Jack's
  • Evening McK's Tavern

Day 3

  • Morning Tiger Bay State Forest, Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
  • Lunch Anna's Trattoria Italian
  • Afternoon Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles, Wright Flyer Sculpture
  • Dinner LandShark Bar & Grill
  • Evening Boot Hill Saloon

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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    Photos

    A welcome greeting to visitors as they enter Daytona Beach and drive past Daytona International Speedway.The Daytona Beach Clocktower, an unusual landmark near the beach, dedicated to Sir Malcolm Campbell.Ryan Newman & Matt Kenseth compete at the 2008 Daytona 500 RaceJackie Robinson Stadium, Daytona Beach, FL.Bikers gather on Main StreetThe life-size Wright Flyer statue at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's campus.Ocean Walk ShoppesDaytona Beach BandshellMuseum of Arts and SciencesHalifax Historical MuseumSoutheast Museum of PhotographyDaytona Beach

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    Understand

    Daytona Beach, famous as the "World Center of Racing" and home of NASCAR, is part of the East Central Florida greater metropolitan area. Daytona Beach is the best known of the seven area communities. Although the wide 23-mile (37 km) stretch of white sandy beach is still the biggest attraction here, with over 8 million visitors flocking to the area every year, the metro area is rapidly changing from event Mecca to family oriented resort destination. Historical sites like the Main Street Pier, the Oceanfront Boardwalk and the Clocktower in Oceanfront Park add to the appeal of this exciting city.

    History

    Daytona was founded in 1870 by Matthias Day, from whom it takes its name. It was incorporated as a city in 1876. The separate towns of Daytona, Daytona Beach and Seabreeze merged to form Daytona Beach in 1926. In the 1920s, the city became known as The World's Most Famous Beach.

    Daytona's wide beach of smooth, compacted sand attracted automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts beginning in 1902, when pioneers in the industry tested their inventions. On 8 March 1936, the first stock car race was held on the Daytona Beach Course. In 1959, William France created Daytona International Speedway to replace the beach course.

    Automobiles are still permitted on the beach — at much slower speeds! Daytona is one of the few places in the world where a family car can be driven on an ocean beach.

    Climate

    The city of Daytona Beach sits on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean and is split in two by the Halifax River. It is bordered on the north by Holly Hill and Ormond Beach and on the south by Daytona Beach Shores, South Daytona, and Port Orange.

    Daytona Beach has a very humid subtropical climate typical for a city in the southeastern United States. Summers are hot and humid with highs usually in the 90s (32+°C). Average heat indices are around 98°F but can reach 106°F. At night the heat index falls to around 76°F, but some nights see heat indices not going below 81°F. Thunderstorms are frequent in summer afternoons and the hot, humid weather can last through the fall months. Winters are dry and mild, marked by a constant series of cold fronts followed by warmer air. In wintertime, temperatures dip into the low 40s and upper 30s (5°C) on occasion, although freezes are rare. Frost occurs a few times a year mainly in the inland areas. Snowfall is extremely rare: the last time snow flurries fell on Daytona Beach was in January 2003. Temperatures in spring are famously pleasant with warm afternoons, cool evenings, and far less humidity. This beautiful weather usually attracts tourists back to the beaches by early March.

    Get in

    By plane

    Go Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB)

    Served by:

    📍 700 Catalina Drlocated adjacent to the Daytona Speedway along US Hwy 92 (W International Speedway Blvd), 4 mi west of downtown Daytona Beach. It is accessed via US Hwy 92 from I-95 at Exit #260C.
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    * American Airlines and American Eagle (Charlotte (CLT)) * Avelo : (New Haven, CT (HVN); Wilmington, DE (ILG)) * Breeze: (Ankron/Canton OH (CAK); Hartford, CT; Providence, RI (PVD); Raleigh/Durham (RDU)) * Delta (Atlanta (ATL)) The next nearest airport for Allegiant Air, TUI (from the UK) and Sun Country is at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport (MLB) 91 mi south, in the city in Melbourne (I-95 to Ellis Rd at exit 182). Allegiant Air services both Melbourne (MLB) and Sanford (SFB).

    Nearest airport for additional airlines from the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Europe and Latin America is Orlando International Airport (MCO) (73 mi west, along I-4, SR-417 & SR-528) and only from all over the U.S. to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) (104 mi north on I-95 to Airport Rd at Exit 363B).

    By car

    Daytona Beach is easily accessible by interstate I-95 which runs north and south and I-4 (east-west) which connects Daytona Beach with Orlando and Tampa. U.S. Highway 1 (north-south) (Ridgewood Avenue) also passes through Daytona Beach. A1A (north-south) is a scenic route along the beach.

    By bus

    Go Greyhound, Flixbus

    Travels between Miami, West Palm Beach, Ft Pierce, Titusville, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, and points in between along I-95; and from Tampa, Lakeland, and Orlando along I-4. Passengers transfer in Jacksonville, Atlanta, Tampa, or Orlando to reach additional cities. Some routes towards Miami from Daytona Beach detour through Orlando.

    📍 (bus station) 138 S Ridgewood Ave (US-1)SW of Ridgewood Ave (US-1) and International Speedway (US-92), closer to S Magnolia Ave🕒 Station Hours, Daily 9AM-5PM☎ +1 386 255-7076⚠ Last checked Dec 2020 — confirm before you go
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    By train

    Go Amtrak Thruway (operated by Tri-Star Taxi)

    Amtrak offers regular passenger service on the Silver Service and the Floridian, with the closest station being in DeLand. From DeLand, Tri-Star Taxi operates the Amtrak Thruway Connection to Daytona Beach.

    📍 Hilton Daytona Beach Waterfront at 100 N Atlantic Avetaxi stand☎ +1 386 860-8888Checked Aug 2023
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    By boat

    Daytona Beach is not a major port, however, it is accessible by private boats via the Intracoastal Waterway, from both the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean. Refueling services are available at the Daytona Marina.

    By shuttle

    Place Groome Transportation

    They offer shuttle connections from Daytona, Deltona and Deland in Volusia County to Sanford-Orlando International Airport (SFB) and Orlando International Airport. In Daytona they offer hotel or home pick-up and drop off by reservation only.

    📍 (dispatch office) 1034 N Nova Rd🕒 Daily 24/7, By reservation only☎ +1 386 257-5411
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    Get around

    By car

    Getting around by car is very easy and convenient in Daytona Beach. The major roads are all wide and easy to drive on with all the major areas signposted, but traffic jams around major intersections are common in the afternoons and around the tourist areas on Saturday nights.

    The main tourism area is A1A, also known as Atlantic Avenue, a strip of road that runs parallel to the beach for 23 miles (37 km). During major NASCAR races, International Speedway Boulevard gets congested near the racetrack and traffic patterns on other surrounding roads are altered to accommodate the extra traffic. During major motorcycle events, Main Street and Beach Street as well as most of A1A and U.S. Highway 1 experience heavy traffic or are closed. I-95 around exit 273 is also extremely busy during motorcycle rallies.

    All major car rental companies are located in or near the Daytona Beach International Airport.

    By motorcycle

    If you are coming to Daytona Beach for a motorcycle rally, you will probably want to rent a motorcycle instead of a car. If you don't have one already, you should reserve one well in advance of the major biker rallies.

    By bus

    Place VOTRAN

    VOTRAN is the name of the Volusia County bus service, which connects to Daytona Beach International Airport. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest.

    💲 $1.75 for One-Way Fare, $3.75 for Day Pass☎ +1 386 761-7700⚠ Last checked Jun 2017 — confirm before you go
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    Transfer stations

    • Transfer Plaza, Bethune Blvd and N Palmetto Ave.
    • Intermodal Transit Facility (inside Volusia County Parking Garage), 701 Earl St at N Atlantic Ave.

    By taxi and limousine

    Taxi companies include:

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    Arts

    See Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center and Visual Arts Gallery

    Offers performances of Broadway musicals, operas, and symphonies.

    📍 698 W International Speedway Blvd☎ +1 386 481-2710
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    See DSC’s News-Journal Center

    Musical and theatrical performances venue.

    📍 221 N Beach St☎ +1 386 226-1927
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    See Peabody Auditorium

    Home of the London Symphony Orchestra on tour; the Daytona Beach Symphony Society; and the Daytona Beach Civic Ballet.

    📍 600 Auditorium Blvd☎ +1 386 671-3461
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    Museums

    Museum of Arts and Sciences

    See Museum of Arts and Sciences

    The museum hosts traveling exhibitions and has galleries in its permanent collection featuring Chinese, African and Cuban art, and the most complete fossil record discovered in Florida, highlighted by a 13-foot skeleton of a Giant Ground Sloth. A planetarium is also on-site featuring laser concerts and educational shows. The museum also hosts a very active line-up of programs and events for every interest and age group.

    📍 352 S Nova Rd☎ +1 386 255-0285
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    Halifax Historical Museum

    See Halifax Historical Museum

    Located downtown in the former Merchants Bank building, the museum highlights the history of the Daytona Beach area with exhibits on local lifestyle and influential people. Some exhibits include a portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, and a look at the resort hotels that once graced the beachfront.

    📍 252 S Beach St☎ +1 386 255-6976
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    Southeast Museum of Photography

    See Southeast Museum of Photography

    Located at Daytona State College in the new state of the art Mori Hosseini Hospitality Center, the Southeast Museum of Photography features collections from various local and world-renowned artists.

    📍 1200 W International Speedway Blvd☎ +1 386 506-4475
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    Parks

    Local parks include Bethune Point Park on 11 Bellevue Ave, City Island Park, Derbyshire Park, Jackie Robinson Ballpark, and Tuscawilla Park

    See Sun Splash County Park

    Sun Splash Park features an interactive water fountain, decorative walkways, a shaded playground, volleyball courts, picnic areas, restrooms, outdoor showers, two beach access ramps and a Coca-Cola-sponsored "cool zone." The four-acre facility also provides 95 off-beach parking spaces.

    📍 611 S Atlantic Ave🕒 Sunrise-Sunset💲 Free
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    See Robert Strickland Shooting Range (County)

    The Robert Strickland Shooting Range is built to National Rifle Association standards. It includes a state-of-the-art baffling and berm system to ensure shooter safety and avoid stray bullets.

    📍 1180 Indian Lake Rd🕒 Tue-Sun 9AM-5PM💲 $5/day, $50/semi-annual, $80/annual☎ +1 386 226-0477
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    See Samuel Butts Youth Archaeological Park & Recreational Trail

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    See Tiger Bay State Forest

    ⚠ Last checked Mar 2018 — confirm before you go
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    Sports teams

    See Bethune–Cookman Wildcats

    Sports teams representing Bethune–Cookman University in 17 NCAA Division I sports (8 men's, 9 women's), mainly in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. As BCU is a historically black school, games may be of particular interest to those interested in African-American culture, regardless of race. The Wildcats, along with the rest of their MEAC colleagues, play football in FCS, the second level of Division I football. While the basketball teams plays on campus, the football and baseball teams play in city-owned venues off campus, respectively Municipal Stadium and Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

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    See Daytona State College Falcons

    The Falcons compete in five Division I NJCAA sports including Men's and Women's Basketball, Baseball, Fast Pitch Softball and Women's Golf.

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    See Daytona Tortugas

    The Cincinnati Reds' affiliate in the Florida State League plays at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

    📍 E Orange Ave☎ +1 386 257-3172
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    See Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles

    The Eagles baseball team plays on campus at Silwa Stadium. The Eagles basketball and volleyball play on campus at the ICI Center. There is also the Eagles Soccer team and Eagles Tennis team.

    Checked Jul 2023
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    Statues and Monuments

    See Dale Earnhardt Sr. Statue

    Daytona Beach's version of the "Rocky" statue, representing the late NASCAR driver who won the 1998 Daytona 500 Race. Earnhardt died while racing here in 2001.

    📍 1801 W International Speedway Blvd.In front of Daytona International Speedway🕒 Sunrise to Sunset💲 Free
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    See Daytona 200 Motorcycle Race Memorial

    Memorial to the Daytona 200 Motorcycle Race, which started on the beach in 1937. A large black marker in the center is surrounded by a plaza with smaller markers and paver bricks.

    📍 65 Boardwalk (approximate)Daisy Stocking Park🕒 Sunrise to Sunset💲 Free
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    See Daytona Beach Clocktower

    A memorial to Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Racing Time Trials that were held on the beach, near this location. A plaque dedicated to Campbell is at the base of the Clocktower.

    📍 60 Boardwalk (approximate)Daisy Stocking Park🕒 Sunrise to Sunset💲 Free
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    See Veterans Memorial at Riverfront Park

    Daytona Beach's Memorial to veterans of all wars. Small plaza in Riverfront Park with various markers and plaques.

    📍 155 North Beach StreetRiverfront Park🕒 Sunrise to Sunset💲 Free
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    See Wright Flyer Sculpture

    A life-size sculpture of the Wright Brothers plane that was made by artist Larry Godwin. It sits parked in front of the Jack Hunt Memorial Library at the Embry-Riddle University Campus.

    📍 600 S Clyde Morris Blvd.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Jack Hunt Library🕒 Sunrise to Sunset💲 Free
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    Major Attractions

    Daytona Beach is dominated by motorsports and Daytona International Speedway. The main artery that passes by the racetrack was even renamed from "Volusia Avenue" to "International Speedway Boulevard."

    Do Daytona International Speedway

    This NASCAR superspeedway has a seating capacity for 168,000 spectators. It hosts motor vehicle races of various kinds, including stock cars, sports cars, modified pickup trucks, motorcycles (on and off road), and go-karts. The facility also includes a road course and an infield, including Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The track is also used for an annual spring car show and swap meet, and a Thanksgiving street rod meet, some of the largest of their kind; as well as various races around the track, as there have been three different layouts.

    📍 1801 W International Speedway Blvd
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    Daytona Speedweeks - The group of races held at Daytona International Speedway the first two weeks of February are known as Daytona Speedweeks. * Rolex 24 Hour Race (24 Hours of Daytona) - An annual endurance race for sports cars, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car organization. The race is held on the road course track configuration. The race is usually held late in January or the first weekend of February as the first race of Daytona Speedweeks. The race date is adjusted year-to-year to not conflict with the date of the NFL Superbowl. * Lucas Oil 200 - 200-mile stock car race, sponsored by the Automobile Racing Club of America. Usually held on the second weekend of Daytona Speedweeks, and a week before the Daytona 500 race. * Busch Clash - A NASCAR preseason 75-lap race held the weekend before the Daytona 500. The race offers no points to the drivers but a large purse is offered for the winner. Usually a narrow selection of drivers is invited to compete in the Busch Clash. * Bluegreen Vacations Duels - Twin qualifying races, usually held on Thursday before the Daytona 500 Race. Half the qualifying cars compete in each Duel to determine field position in the big race. * NextEra Energy 250 - The first race of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is held Friday night prior to the Daytona 500. * Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 - The first race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series is held Saturday afternoon or night, before the day of the Daytona 500. * Daytona 500 Race – Heralded as The Great American Race, this is usually the final race of Daytona Speedweeks and is the first points race of the NASCAR Cup Series; usually held on the Sunday before Presidents Day every year, with the holiday set aside as the rain date.

    Other Events: * Daytona 200 - A series of motorcycle races (AMA Superbike and AMA Formula Xtreme), sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. Race dates usually coincide with Daytona Beach Bike Week. * Brumos Porsche 250 (formerly the Paul Revere 250) - A 250-mile sports car race, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car series. The date of running this race has varied in the past, but it is usually held late at night the Thursday before the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race. * Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 - A NASCAR Xfinity Series race, usually held the Friday night before the Coke Zero 400 race. * Coke Zero 400 (formerly the Pepsi 400 and the Firecracker 400) - NASCAR Cup race held the first Saturday night of July. * Fall Cycle Scene - A series of Motorcycle races, sponsored by the Championship Cup Series, the American Sportbike Racing Association, and the Suntrust MOTO-ST series. Dates coincide with the Daytona Beach Biketoberfest event. * Turkey Run - A classic car show usually held over a period of four days during Thanksgiving weekend.

    Other Attractions

    Do Daytona 500 Experience

    Interactive motorsports attraction located at Daytona International Speedway. Offers speedway tours, a historical museum, racing simulators, pit stop demonstrations and more.

    📍 1801 W International Speedway Blvd☎ +1 386 947-6530
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    Do Daytona Beach Kennel Club

    Offers live Greyhound racing along with simulcast Greyhound, Thoroughbred, Harness, and Jai-Alai wagering from premier tracks around the country. Poker Room features 7-Card Stud, Hold Em, 5-Card Stud. Also features Cabaret Deli and Pavilion Clubhouse Restaurant.

    📍 960 S Williamson Blvd☎ +1 386 252-6484
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    Do Daytona Lagoon

    Daytona Lagoon Water Park and Family Entertainment Center offers hours of splash-filled fun and games for the entire company, youth group or party, offering miniature golf, go-karts, lazer tag, and more.

    📍 601 Earl St☎ +1 386 254-5020
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    Events

    Do Bike Week

    Annual Motorcycle Rally, usually held around the first ten days of March, sponsored by the Daytona Beach-Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce. Traffic during this event tends to be horrible, particularly in the areas of Main Street and Beach Street. The Daytona 200 Motorcycle race is held at Daytona International Speedway during Bike Week as well.

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    Do Biketoberfest

    Annual Motorcycle Rally, usually held the week immediately following Columbus Day in October, sponsored by The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Usually on a smaller scale than the March Bike Week, however the event appears to draw more participants every year.

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    Cruises

    The Halifax Harbor Marina is on Beach Street, and is the departure point for several boat cruises along the Halifax River.

    Do A Tiny Cruise Line

    Take a tour down the Halifax River discovering the history of the river and the sites on each shore. A lovely way to see some places not visible from the road.

    📍 401 S Beach St☎ +1 386 226-2343
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    Fishing

    Fishing boat charters usually originate from nearby Ponce Inlet or New Smyrna Beach.

    Place Volusia County Fishing and Hunting License Division

    Fishing licenses can be purchased at Volusia County tag and tax office or at area fish camps, Walmart, K-Mart, hardware and sporting goods stores. Florida residents do not need a fishing license to fish from the beach as long they are in no more than three feet of water. Anglers may purchase licenses on the phone by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA.

    📍 250 N Beach St☎ +1 386 254-4610
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    Golf

    There are many golf courses in Daytona Beach and the surrounding area. Among them:

    Do Daytona Beach City Golf Course

    Two 18-hole courses (North and South), Pro Shop, restaurant.

    📍 600 Wilder Blvd☎ +1 386 258-3119
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    Do Indigo Lakes Golf Club

    Offers an 18-hole championship golf course, Pro Shop, Clubhouse.

    📍 312 Indigo Dr☎ +1 386 254-3607
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    Do LPGA International Golf Course

    Offers two 18-hole championship golf courses (named Champions and Legends), Pro Shop, and clubhouse.

    📍 1030 Champions Dr☎ +1 386 274-5742
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    Tennis

    Do City Island Tennis Complex

    Features six hard tennis courts with lighting. Call to reserve. Free

    📍 115 E Orange AveCity Island Park☎ +1 386 257-0755
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    Do USTA Florida Tennis Center

    Premier Tennis Center for the USTA in Florida. The USTA and Greater Volusia Tennis League hold matches at this center. Open to the public when not used for matches. Features 24 clay courts. Call for times and fees.

    📍 1 Deuce CtLPGA Boulevard☎ +1 386 671-8900
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    Venues

    Do Ocean Center

    The largest (225,000 sq ft) event and convention arena in the Greater Daytona Beach area. Hosts the area's major conventions, trade shows, concerts, and indoor sports events. Located across the street from the Daytona Hilton and Ocean Walk resort hotels.

    📍 101 N Atlantic Ave☎ +1 386 254-4500
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    Do Daytona International Speedway

    In addition to hosting major sporting events throughout the year, Daytona International Speedway hosts many corporate parties, conventions and meetings.

    📍 1801 W International Speedway Blvd☎ +1 386 947-6530
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    Buy

    When the weather pushes you off the beach or you simply need to find a cool space for the few hottest hours, Daytona offers shops to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Here are some suggestions:

    Antique shops

    Shop Arlequin Antiques & Art

    Antique shop with art work, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, clothing, and gift items.

    📍 122 South Beach St.☎ +1 386 252-5498
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    Shop Nicole's Beach Street Mall

    Antiques Mall with 50 dealers and 14,000 square feet.

    📍 140 North Beach St.🕒 10AM-5PM☎ +1 386-401-4575
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    Shopping Malls

    When the weather pushes you off the beach or you simply need to find a cool space for the few hottest hours, Daytona offers shops to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Here are some suggestions:

    Shop Daytona Beach Flea Market

    Each weekend (F-Su) the flea market opens its stalls to sell anything and everything including jewelry, produce, clothing, sports equipment and toys. Free parking and admission. This is a must-see: one of the largest and most highly rated flea markets in the country!

    📍 2987 Bellevue AveMainland
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    Shop Downtown Daytona at Riverfront Marketplace

    A lovely group of shops, restaurants and museums that line Beach Street and the surrounding streets in downtown Daytona Beach. Some places to visit include Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory, Mandala Books, Davidson Brothers Indian River Fruit and Daytona Harley Davidson.

    📍 60 E Orange AveOrange Ave and Beach St, Mainland
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    Shop Ocean Walk Shoppes

    Open-air shopping center, with 109,110 sq. ft. of retail space on three floors. Located in the heart of the beach area, offering a mix of national, regional, and local merchants.

    📍 250 N. Atlantic AveBeachside
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    Shop Tanger Outlet Mall

    Outdoor shopping center with a mix of national, regional, and local apparel and other retailers, including H&N, J.C. Crew, Loft Outlet, Old Navy Polo Ralph Lauren, Under Armour, etc.

    📍 1100 Cornerstone BlvdSE of the junction of I-95 and LGPA Blvd🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM; Sun 10AM-7PM⚠ Last checked Dec 2020 — confirm before you go
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    Shop Volusia Mall

    You simply can't miss this major regional mall with over 1 sq. mi. of retail space, anchored by Sears, JC Penney, Macy's, Dillards and over 160 other stores and a dozen of Food Court restaurants.

    📍 1700 W. International Speedway BlvdMainland
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    Shop Shoppes at ONE DAYTONA (Volusia Point)

    Volusia Point is a 75,386 sq. ft. shopping center with a mix of national, regional, and local retailers, including Cartridge World, Cycle Gear, H&R Block, Jersey Mike's Subs, Marshalls, Oreck Vacuums, Plato's Closet, Play It Again Sports, Ruby Tuesday, Smoothie King.

    📍 1808 W. International Speedway BlvdMainland🕒 Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM, Sun Noon-6PM☎ +1 386 267-0016
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    Gift shops

    There are countless gift shops along the beach drive, Florida Route A1A (Atlantic Avenue) where you can buy souvenir shirts, beach wear, surfing gear, tacky gifts, etc.

    Shop Maui Nix Surf Shop

    Multiple locations along Atlantic Ave (A1A).

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    Shop Salty Dog Surf Shop

    Multiple locations in Daytona Beach.

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    Shop Big Shark Gift Shop

    📍 2715 N Atlantic Ave
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    Eat

    Budget

    Eat Cruisin Cafe Bar & Grill

    BurgersAmericanBakery / Café$

    American cuisine (burgers). Casual attire. Atmosphere and decor with racing theme.

    📍 2 S Atlantic AveBeachside🕒 Lunch & dinner daily☎ +1 386 253-5522
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    Mid-range

    Eat LandShark Bar & Grill

    American$$

    Beachfront restaurant and bar with live music venues

    📍 471 S. Atlantic Ave🕒 Sun - Thu 11AM-midnight, Fri Sat 11AM-2AM💲 $11-30☎ +1 386-256-1248⚠ Last checked Feb 2018 — confirm before you go
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    Eat Caribbean Jack's

    Latin AmericanSeafoodAmerican$$$

    American, Caribbean, and seafood cuisine; Casual attire. Scenic dining on the Halifax River.

    📍 721 Ballough RdMainland🕒 11AM-10PM Daily☎ +1 386 523-3000
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    Eat Chart House

    SeafoodSteakhouse$$$

    Steak and seafood cuisine; scenic dining overlooking the Halifax River and Marina. Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

    📍 1100 Marina Point DriveMainland🕒 4:30-9:30PM☎ +1 386 255-9022
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    Eat The Cellar Restaurant

    Italian$$$

    Italian cuisine; Reservations recommended. Smart casual.

    📍 220 Magnolia Ave.Mainland; Burgoyne Shopping Center🕒 Tue-Sun 5-10PM, closed Mondays☎ +1 386 258-0011
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    Drink

    Pubs and Lounges

    Drink Crook’s Den

    Bar / Café

    Neighborhood bar with lovely staff and inexpensive prices year round. Full liquor, cold draft and beer selections and great service. Play pool, darts, ping pong and jukebox.

    📍 561 Beville Rd., South Daytona⚠ Last checked Aug 2020 — confirm before you go
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    Night clubs

    Sleep

    Lodging around Daytona Beach generally is divided into three areas, Speedway, Beachside, and US-1. Hotels located on "International Speedway Boulevard" are close to the racetrack. Hotels located on "Atlantic Avenue" will be close to the beach. Hotels located on "Ridgewood Avenue" are on Route U.S.-1.

    High Season in Daytona Beach runs generally from February through August. Low Season is from September through January. The best rates are usually found in December and January.

    For additional lodging, see also: Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach.

    Budget

    Stay Best Western International Speedway Hotel

    Pool with fountain.

    📍 2620 W International Speedway Blvd💲 $70 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 258-6333
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    Stay Fountain Beach Resort

    Art deco design, with an oceanfront pool.

    📍 313 S Atlantic Ave💲 $87 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 255-7491
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    Stay Quality Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront

    Complimentary breakfast, ocean view.

    📍 700 N Atlantic Ave💲 $91☎ +1 386 262-1102
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    Mid-range

    Stay Holiday Inn Express Daytona Beach - Speedway

    Bit underwhelming pool but otherwise pretty functional.

    📍 90 Professional Blvd💲 $118☎ +1 386 944-1100
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    Stay Residence Inn Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport

    This extended stay hotel offers free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and free airport shuttle.

    📍 1725 Richard Petty Blvd💲 From $116 (Mar 2022)Check-in 3PM · out noon☎ +1 386 252-3949⚠ Last checked Jun 2015 — confirm before you go
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    Stay Boardwalk Inn & Suites

    Another oceanside pool.

    📍 301 S Atlantic Ave💲 $107 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 253-8300
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    Stay Plaza Resort and Spa

    Some rooms with ocean view/patio.

    📍 600 N Atlantic Ave💲 $109 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 255-4471
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    Splurge

    Stay Courtyard Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport

    Offers free Wi-Fi throughout, multifunctional common areas, and complimentary airport shuttle service upon request.

    📍 1605 Richard Petty Blvd💲 $134 (Mar 2022)Check-in 3PM · out noon☎ +1 386 255-3388
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    Stay Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront

    Oceanfront, free hot breakfast, WiFi.

    📍 1024 N Atlantic Avenue💲 $148 (Mar 2022)Check-in 4PM · out 11AM☎ +1 386 944-2570
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    Stay Harbour Beach Resort

    Is an oceanfront hotel. Accommodations offer kitchen and a private balcony. Most of the 159 units are rented out by their individual owners, while timeshare operator Westgate rents out the remaining 24.

    📍 701 S Atlantic Ave💲 $214 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 252-4933
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    Stay Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (formerly the Adams Mark)

    744 rooms.

    📍 100 N Atlantic Ave💲 $121 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 254-8200
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    Stay Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront (formerly Bermuda House)

    Accessible beach, pool.

    📍 2560 N. Atlantic Ave💲 $123 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 265-0501
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    Stay Holiday Inn & Suites Daytona Beach on the Ocean

    Some bucolic palm trees out front.

    📍 930 N Atlantic Ave💲 $137 (Mar 2022)☎ +1 386 255-5494
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    Stay safe

    Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. New Smyrna Beach, located 20 minutes south of Daytona Beach is known for a high number of shark bites, so be careful when surfing and swimming. Always swim next to a lifeguard tower. Also, there is a high occurrence of tornadoes in Florida, so check the Tornado safety page.

    Daytona Beach has varying crime intensity by neighborhood. In certain parts of the city it may not be safe to walk alone or even in small groups at night. Tourist areas rarely have violent crimes, but theft is an occasional occurrence. The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Daytona Beach.

    Go next

    • Daytona Beach Shores - A quieter, small city located just South of Daytona Beach along the beach peninsula.
    • New Smyrna Beach - New Smyrna Beach lays claim to the best Florida offers - excellent backwater and offshore fishing, golf, historical sites, cultural events and eclectic shopping and dining experiences along historical Flagler Avenue and Canal Street.
    • Ormond Beach - Located at the North end of the Greater Daytona Beach area. Ormond Beach was once home to the Rockefellers and the Flaglers. Ormond Beach features attractions like the Casements and Tomoka State Park. Visitors seeking a quieter part of the beach can find it here. Beach driving is not allowed at the northern end of Ormond Beach.
    • Ponce Inlet - A scenic fishing village located the southern tip of the beach peninsula. Here you will find the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, local charter fishing boats, along with several of the area's best seafood restaurants.
    • Port Orange - A quiet, but rapidly growing city just South of Daytona Beach on the mainland, where you can enjoy Golf and Tennis.
    • Tomoka Farms Road to the south of US-92 is a focal point for Daytona Bike Week festivities.

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