Daytona Beach Hotels and City Guide

Daytona Beach has been a beach lovers dream come true for many decades. Its ideal location along the Atlantic coast makes it a perfect playground for those who love the water. But there are many more great things to experience, even though splashing around the ocean is reason enough to come to this fantastic hotspot.

The piers and walkways provide a great view of the ocean, but what if you want a great view of the beach? The TrolleyBoats provide a spectacular view as you cruise along the Halifax River. It also takes you to the Riverfront Marketplace and then makes its way along the famous Daytona Beach. It’s worth the trip.

Need a break from all that surf? Golf lovers can choose from a wide selection of great courses open to the public. The ideal weather makes it possible for golfers to enjoy their favorite sport year round. Another favorite sport that can be enjoyed year round is the shopping. And yes, it’s a sport. Visit Volusia Mall, the area’s biggest shopping center for a great selection of stores. The Trails Shopping Village lets you explore the deals in a beautiful market setting. And if you’re looking for upscale, you should definitely make your way to the Fountain Square Shopping Village, home to chic boutiques. Whether it’s the golf or shopping, make sure you stretch before and after.

Although the beaches are fantastic and the restaurants superb, Daytona is just as well known for its love of speed. The grand opening of the Daytona Beach International Speedway back in 1959 started a love affair for car enthusiasts. Enjoy NASCAR, IROC and AMA races with thousands of other fans that come to this racecar Mecca every year. Want to get up close and personal? Visit Daytona USA just next door. This interactive motor sports attraction takes you to the Daytona International Speedway and has fantastic high-tech motion simulators that make you feel like you’re part of the action. Prefer the golden oldies? The Klassix Auto Attraction is a fabulous museum that displays America's best classic car collection as well as famous automobiles from the movies and TV including Grease, The Flintstones and The Munsters.

Decide between spending your days on the beach and exploring the shops. Take a scenic boat tour of the area or experience the thrill of car racing. Walk along the piers or stroll through the village. Whatever you choose you’ll love Daytona Beach and will soon realize why so many come back to this fabulous vacation spot.