Area Information
The World's Most Famous Beach
The Daytona Beach Area is the perfect spot for vacationers looking for easy
access to Florida's other attractions. Conveniently located less than an hour
from area attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World,
historic St. Augustine and Kennedy Space Center, Daytona Beach has long been
known as the World's Most Famous Beach - and with good reason! Our 23 miles
of great white sand beaches boast warm waters and abundant marine life. You
can get away from it all on the more serene beaches of Ponce Inlet and Wilbur-
By -The -Sea. If you prefer to be in the center of the action, spread your
beach blanket on the hard- packed sand of Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores
or Ormond Beach. Enjoy a full day of sun, sand, surf and the best people -
watching you'll find anywhere!
Enjoy the unique experience of driving on our beautiful beaches - beach driving
has been a Daytona Beach tradition since the turn of the century. Carefully
controlled traffic patterns and a strictly enforced speed limit makes a day
at the beach a fun - and safe - experience for everyone!
The beach offers a variety of activities for the whole family.
Rent beach bikes or motor scooters and explore our miles of beaches. Better
still, see how it all looks from the air as you try your hand at parasailing.
The Main Street and Sun Glow Piers are popular spots for salt water fishermen.
While they are busy looking for their catch, nearby surfers wait for a
catch of a different kind - a great Daytona Beach wave.
Sailing and jet-skiing as well as surfing are very popular. Competitions
in these ocean sports are held throughout the year. The nearby Halifax
River or
Intercoastal Waterway also provides activities such as powerboat cruising and
commercial boat tours. Deep sea fishing charters depart from several marinas
daily. A half-day trip costs as little as $25 per adult. This includes bait & gear
for catching the "big one". Charter boats are also available.
Nature
lovers will enjoy strolling along the shore and may be lucky enough to
witness a newly -hatched sea turtle emerge from its nest and make its
way to the ocean's edge bolstering the ranks of this endangered species.
Volusia County's Turtle Protection Plan is helping to protect this fragile
species during its nesting season.
This beach photo was taken from the pool deck at the SandCastle BeachHouse.
One of the nation's finest racing facilities, the Daytona International Speedway hosts the world-famous Daytona 500 each February. "Speedweeks" features both stock car and sports car races. Major motorcycle races are staged in both March and October in conjunction with "Bike Week" and "Biketoberfest".
The area also boasts many parks for more outdoor activities
and nearly 30 golf courses.
From fast-paced excitement to nature's simple pleasures, you can find just
what you're looking for on the World's Most Famous Beach.
Quiet Ponce Inlet,located just south of Wilbur-By-The-Sea on the southernmost part of the peninsula is a salty village of casual restaurants and visitor attractions. Climb Florida’s tallest lighthouse (and the second highest in the U.S.); the swirling 203 steps reward you with a stunning 360-degree view of the Atlantic and salt marshes of the Intracoastal. Around the lighthouse, a cluster of buildings explore different aspects of Daytona history. In the same neighborhood, the Marine Science Center opened recently to educate about mangrove and shoreline ecology and the plight of endangered sea turtles. After touring the attractions, stop in one of the local waterfront cafes for a cold one, a fresh grouper sandwich, and an eyeful of quiet saltwater marsh and the birds that also feed there.
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