Don't Miss Daytona

With the sun shining bright in the Florida sky, you know you'll enjoy every inch of this coastal beach town. There are hotels in every price range, and many have fantastic oceanfront views. There's nothing better than waking up with the sound of surf at your door, and the beautiful ocean views right outside your window.

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Daytona Beach is one of Florida's most popular beach towns, has lots of great activities, hot bars, and is tons fun. The beach and water activities are great...try waverunners, windsurfing, boating, and surfing. ★★★★★
cleanliness comment
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Daytona Beach is a clean, modern city. The grounds and beaches were nice and well maintained.★★★★
parking comment
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Despite the number of parking lots, they do fill up on peak days. When the tide is high, beach parking is closed. Often there will be some overflow parking, but you may need to walk a bit further. ★★★
restrooms comment
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The city's beach restroom and shower areas were fine and normal as you have lots of sandy folks using them. ★★★★
dining/drinks comment
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You will find a great mix of award winning restaurants in Daytona Beach area, from romantic fine dining to casual beachfront fares. A few of our favorites include:
- Adobe Gila's
- Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
- Caribbean Jack's Restaurant
- Fresh Restaurant ★★★★★
kid friendly comment
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A great kid place, with the shorelines to explore and fish. Kids love the beach, waves, and the water. ★★★★★
dog friendly comment
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Dogs are allowed around the area and at all Volusia County Parks, but they must be leashed at all times and follow county rules. Please check ahead for details and specifics. ★★★★
traffic/access comment
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Traffic getting in and out is not usually a problem, except on peak events days. ★★★★

Activities

Beach activities abound here. Soak up the sun, splash in the pool, shop at Ocean Walk. Discover the thrills of NASCAR action at Daytona 500 Experience. It's all here, at Daytona Beach. You will find myriad of family activities, romantic discoveries, unique beach shopping, and event themed nightlife.

biking comment
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Be sure to bring bikes, it is the best way to get around the area. ★★★★★
boating comment
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A super boating spot, as you can explore the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterways. ★★★★★
boat ramps comment
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Just to the south, Daytona Beach Shores has a great boat ramp at Frank Rendon Park, located at 2705 S. Atlantic Avenue (Approximately 2 miles north of Dunlawton Blvd.). There are also other Volusia County maintained boat ramps up and down the coastline. ★★★★
camping comment
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While not at Daytona Beach, Volusia County has camping available at the following locations:
- Gemini Springs Park
- Lake Ashby Park
- Lake Monroe Park
- Riverbreeze Park
- Spruce Creek Park
fishing comment
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Off the pier, shoreline, dock, boat, or bridge...all of your fishing options at Daytona Beach. ★★★★★
hiking/walking comment
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Great walking and hiking around the entire city. Of course, a nice long walk down the beach is the best! ★★★★★
nature trails comment
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The the best nature trail is the shoreline!
picnicking comment
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It is beach side picnicking at its best. ★★★★
playgrounds comment
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They have playground areas at various parks that kids will enjoy. But the beach and the water are the best playgrounds here.★★★★
swimming comment
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Daytona Beach has wonderful beaches for top notch swimming and water play. ★★★★★
tennis comment
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The county provides public tennis courts at various parks in the area, including:
- Bicentennial Park
- Chuck Lennon Park
- Hester Park
- Mariner's Cove Park
- Mary DeWees Park
- Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park ★★★★
volleyball comment
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Bring your volleyball and net, and hit around on the beach. Also, the county provides public courts at various parks in the area, including:
- Bicentennial Park
- Ormond Tomb Park
- Lake Monroe Park
- Lake Colby/Royal Park ★★★★
water recreation comment
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A great place for water play fun, between the wonderful beaches, kayaking, boating, and fishing. ★★★★★
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Daytona Beach Florida Questions or Comments

Daytona Beach Bandshell

Don't miss out on the various shows, concerts, events, and bands that entertain the crowds at the beachside bandshell. We are looking forward to the bluegrass happening in August and September. The free shows are fun to hear while you play around in the ocean. Most of the folks staying close by in the oceanfront hotels come out for the show. We love it here, especially during Bike Week.

Mark Hedge, El Caribe Oceanside Resort

Culture for all Tastes

One of the things we like is the various people that come to the area, families, professionals, singles, bikers, etc. Here you have a culture for all tastes. Take in the cultural activities, attractions, beach bars, and fun events. Everyone has a good time around the Daytona Beach Area.

George Downey, Volusia County Resident

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