Daytona Beach Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Volusia County, Florida, United States
About Daytona Beach
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 (37km) 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. 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 ofDaytona,Daytona BeachandSeabreezemerged to formDaytona Beachin 19
Top Attractions in Daytona Beach
Explore the best things to see and do in Daytona Beach:
- ★A Tiny Cruise Line
- ★Bethune–Cookman Wildcats
- ★Biketoberfest
- ★Bike Week
- ★City Island Tennis Complex
- ★Dale Earnhardt Sr. Statue
- ★Daytona 200 Motorcycle Race Memorial
- ★Daytona 500 Experience
Where to Eat in Daytona Beach
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Angell and Phelps Cafe
- 🍴Anna's Trattoria Italian
- 🍴Caribbean Jack's
- 🍴Chart House
- 🍴Chez Paul
- 🍴Cruisin Cafe Bar & Grill
Where to Stay in Daytona Beach
- 🏨Best Western International Speedway Hotel
- 🏨Boardwalk Inn & Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport
- 🏨Daytona Inn Beach Resort
- 🏨Fountain Beach Resort
- 🏨Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront
Daytona Beach Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: