Daytona Beach - Orlando Florida



Fun for race fans, friends, and families, Daytona Beach boasts resorts, attractions and the Daytona International Speedway and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. Come during the Daytona 500 or spring family beach break – or anytime at all. You already know about Daytona Beach’s swimming, surfing, and unusual drive-along-our-beach opportunities. But don’t forget to visit the Daytona Beach Pier, a historic attraction that recently reopened after a $5 million restoration. Nearby are the roller coaster, the Daytona Lagoon water park and other enticements of the Boardwalk amusement area.
Here are some things to do in Daytona Beach and its surrounding area.
The 500-acre Daytona International Speedway complex, known as “The World Center of Racing,” is still shiny from it is $400 million upgrades, with luxury suites, roomier seats and cool spots to refuel. Push your limits at 200-miles-per-hour in the Richard Petty Driving Experience.

In Daytona Beach, you'll find family-friendly entertainment at any pace, from the interactive water fountain at Sunsplash Park to 15 hands-on exhibits at the Charles and Linda Williams Children’s Museum.
Rejuvenate in the surf and explore the area’s 23 miles of sandy beaches, with some set aside for pedestrians and others welcoming cars on the sand.
Catch free live music at the Daytona Beach Bandshell in the city’s Oceanfront Park on the north end of the Boardwalk amusement area. The scenic amphitheater is made of coquina shells. It overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and accommodates up to 5,000 people.

Celebrate Major League Baseball’s legendary “42” at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, where the famous baseball player broke segregation’s color barrier at an exhibition game. An exhibit marks the Brooklyn Dodgers’ spring training move to Daytona Beach in 1947 when Jackie Robinson became the first African-American player in professional baseball.
Seek out the indoor fun at The Museum of Arts and Sciences, which has a new, hands-on children’s area and a Planetarium show.

Just a splash south of Daytona Beach, climb the 175-foot tower to the top of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station – all 203 steps – for spectacular views of Ponce Inlet and Daytona.


Driving Daytona Beach is part of the fun.  It was especially fun in our RV.  Parking on the Beach with all the conveniences and the spectacular views of the Ocean.











Location: Daytona Beach, FL, USA

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