The Daytona Beach area has an expansive selection of activities and entertainment for people of all ages. Daytona Beach is famous for its beaches, but there is so much more. Some of the other things to do in the Daytona Beach area are; motorsports, shopping, nightlife, cultural events, historical sites and sporting events.

Enjoy hands-on activities that appeal to all ages. Daytona Beach is the perfect place for family fun. Some of the many activities include the beach, water park, go-kart tracks, arcades, laser tag, parasailing, surfing, miniature golf, the planetarium and much more! The wide range of things to do is what makes Daytona Beach the perfect family vacation spot.

Below are just a few of the things to see and do while you are visiting Daytona Beach.

23 Miles of White Sandy Beaches

The beaches in the Daytona Beach area are always open and free to the public! (24/7 all year round) Spend a day relaxing on "The World's Most Famous Beach" and find out why people love to vacation at Daytona Beach.

Cars are allowed on the beach in designated areas from sunrise to sunset depending on tidal conditions. And the Daytona beaches are also easily accessible for visitors with disabilities. Surf Chairs can be reserved at no cost, allowing visitors to explore the beautiful beaches and sparkling waters without having to use or damage their own equipment.

From May 15 through October 31, Daytona Beach is host to a special and rare marine visitor - the sea turtle. They emerge from the ocean at night to lay their eggs in nests dug into the dry sand, then return back to the ocean. About two months later, near a hundred new baby turtles (hatchlings) rise from each of the nests and crawl their way into the ocean. The sea turtles have been repeating this cycle for thousands of years.

You can learn more about the sea turtles and even view them up close at the Marine Science Center, located at 100 Lighthouse Dr. in beautiful Ponce Inlet (386) 304-5545). You can see rescued sea birds and visit the kid-friendly teaching lab with microscopes at the Marine Science Center.

Dining Shopping & Nightlife

Daytona Beach offers a wide range of shopping, dining & nightlife activities. Your choices range from quaint antique stores, gift shops, fine boutiques, the downtown area or major shopping centers and malls. You'll have no trouble finding the perfect Dayton Beach souvenir or restaurant.

Whether you are looking for a casual seafood restaurant along the scenic waterways, or a trendy new venue, or even something upscale, you'll find plenty of great restaurants to choose from in the Daytona Beach area. There are over 400 restaurants to choose from in the Daytona Beach area.

After the sun goes down, there is even more to do at Daytona Beach! Nightlife options include over 100 stylish bars, nightclubs, comedy clubs, sports bars and coffee houses. There is also live entertainment including reggae, contemporary rock, blues and high-energy dance music.

Motorsports

Come test your pit crew skills at The Daytona 500 Experience (formerly DAYTONA USA) or drive a nitro-powered dragster from 0-75 mph in seconds. There are plenty of race parks and speedways in the Daytona Beach area. The most popular is the world famous Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna areas also have other must-see destination for race fans.

Watersports

You can choose from waterslides, kayaking, parasailing, air boat ride, jet boat rides or even surfing lessons. The Daytona Beach area has some great surf locations with regular swells and a soft, sandy bottom. Some of the best area swells are found in and around Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna Beach.

But if you're not up for sports and you just want to sit back and relax, you can take a scenic riverboat tour or deep sea fishing trip. You'll marvel at the variety of wildlife and beautiful homes along the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. We've got activities for the young-- and the young at heart.

Historical Sites & Tours

History buffs will be fascinated with the Daytona area's fascinating past. There are dozens museums, galleries and attractions that blend the area's rich history with educational activities. Haunts of the World's Most Famous Beach Ghost Tours is one of these activities, blending history, scientific data and haunting tales. Turnbull Ruins/Old Fort Park, Dummett Sugar Mill Ruins, DeLand Naval Air Station Museum, Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens and New Smyrna Beach Museum of History are just a few of the sites to see in the Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach and New Smyrna areas.

One of the most well known sites is the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, located at 4931 S. Peninsula Dr., Ponce Inlet. It was completed in 1887 and the tallest lighthouse in Florida, this majestic facility stretches 175 feet into the sky. The surrounding area features a historical and nautical museum and a Fresnel Lens exhibit that contacts artifacts on lighthouse life, shipwrecks, a gift shop. You can call (386) 761-1821 for hours of operation.

Twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy beaches and beautiful blue-green waters make Daytona Beach an irresistible playground for kids of all ages. This popular family vacation spot pretty much makes child's play out of having fun.

If you and your family can manage to tear yourselves away from the beach, you'll discover the Daytona Beach area is full of fun activities and attractions.

Getting There

Daytona Beach is conviently located on Florida's Central East Coast, about 50 miles and an hour's drive from many popular theme parks and other favorite tourist destinations. If you are traveling around Florida, Daytona Beach is easy to reach via Interstate 4 or Interstate 95; and, Daytona International Airport is served by several major airlines with service from more than 150 destinations worldwide.

Things To See & Do

DAYTONA USA - Located just outside Daytona International Speedway's fourth turn, this fun family attraction offers a combination of high-tech, hands-on excitement and a fascinating historical perspective of motorsports that's perfect for all ages. Guests can change tires in a timed pit stop competition, design and video-test their own cars, and broadcast a famous race finish. There is also a SEGA Speedway electronic entertainment center that features several racing-themed video games.

Klassix Auto Attraction - This museum has one of America's best classic car collections and also showcases automobiles from famous movies and television shows including Grease, The Flintstones and The Munsters.

The Museum of Arts and Sciences - Besides featuring a variety of traveling exhibits that provide frequent guests a new experience each time they visit, this museum is also renown for its multi-cultural exhibitions. The Cuban exhibit features the finest example of modern Cuban art in the free world and the African Wing contains 165 objects from numerous African ethnic groups - carved commemorative staff, ritual ornaments, and 130 pieces of Ashante gold highlight this collection.

Cruising, Fishing & Nature - The adventurous family will want to cruise the waters of the Halifax River aboard A tiny Cruise Line, the Daytona Beach River Cruise Company, or the Sunny Daze and Starry Nites. One-hour to half-day tours are available.

Deep-sea fishing charters depart from several marinas daily. A half-day trip costs as little as $25 per adult, which includes bait and gear necessary to catch the "big ones." Charter boat companies take their passengers to favored fishing spots to catch red snapper, grouper and other native fish.

Nature lovers will enjoy the many parks and wildlife areas in the region. Tomoka State Park is a perfect location for fishing, camping, hiking and boating. Escorted boat trips along the Tomoka River are also available for a small fee.

Golf - Thirteen is your lucky number when it comes to golf. There are 13 public golf courses and several championship greens that make it a perfect spot for year-round golfing fun.

Shopping & Nightlife - Afte a full day of beach-going or sightseeing, you will discover a wide variety of shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Riverfront Marketplace, along Beach Street in the downtown Daytona Beach Historic District, offers a nostalgic experience as you stroll amid unique shops and restaurants along a lush, palm-tree lined avenue. Along with the Halifax Historical Museum, Riverfront Park and antique malls, Beach Street is home to Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory. Volusia Mall, the area's largest regional shopping mall, features more than 100 department stores and specialty shops.

Where To Stay

There are rooms to fit every taste and budget in the Daytona Beach area. Approximately 400 hotels and motels offer 13,000 rooms, suites and apartments - many directly on the ocean. Condo rentals are also available and those who love the "great outdoors" will find many campgrounds and RV parks throughout the area.

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