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 (37 km) 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.

History

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 of Daytona, Daytona Beach and Seabreeze merged to form Daytona Beach in 1926. In the 1920s, the city became known as The World's Most Famous Beach.
Daytona's wide beach of smooth, compacted sand attracted automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts beginning in 1902, when pioneers in the industry tested their inventions. On 8 March 1936, the first stock car race was held on the Daytona Beach Course. In 1959, William France created Daytona International Speedway to replace the beach course.
Automobiles are still permitted on the beach — at much slower speeds! Daytona is one of the few places in the world where a family car can be driven on an ocean beach.

Climate

The city of Daytona Beach sits on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean and is split in two by the Halifax River. It is bordered on the north by Holly Hill and Ormond Beach and on the south by Daytona Beach Shores, South Daytona, and Port Orange.
Daytona Beach has a very humid subtropical climate typical for a city in the southeastern United States. Summers are hot and humid with highs usually in the 90s (32+°C)and a heat index often exceeding 100°F (38°C). Thunderstorms are frequent in summer afternoons and the hot, humid weather can last through the fall months. Winters are dry and mild, marked by a constant series of cold fronts followed by warmer air. In wintertime, temperatures dip into the low 40s and upper 30s (5°C) on occasion, although freezes are rare. Frost occurs a few times a year mainly in the inland areas. Snowfall is extremely rare: the last time snow flurries fell on Daytona Beach was in January 2003. Temperatures in spring are famously pleasant with warm afternoons, cool evenings, and far less humidity. This beautiful weather usually attracts tourists back to the beaches by early March.
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By plane

• Daytona Beach International Airportserved by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and JetBlue.

Other airports nearby are Orlando International Airport (MCO) or Jacksonville International (JAX), both of which are approximately an hour away.
Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB) is about west of the city in Sanford. Several flights from the United Kingdom, including those from Belfast, land here. If you are flying Allegiant Air from within the U.S. you will land at Sanford Airport.

By car

Daytona Beach is easily accessible by interstate I-95 which runs north and south and I-4 (east-west) which connects Daytona Beach with Orlando and Tampa. U.S. Highway 1 (north-south) (Ridgewood Avenue) also passes through Daytona Beach. A1A (north-south) is a scenic route along the beach.

By bus

Daytona Beach is served by Greyhound Bus Lines, which has a terminal at 138 South Ridgewood Avenue (U.S.-1). The Greyhound routes from Daytona Beach connect with hubs in Jacksonville and Orlando.

By train

Amtrak offers the Amtrak Auto Train service with its southern Terminus in Sanford. The Amtrak Auto Train carries passengers and automobiles between Sanford and Lorton, Virginia, effectively serving as a car-rail link from Florida to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. You can easily drive your car into Daytona after departing from the Auto Train.
Amtrak offers regular passenger service with the closest stop being near the city of DeLand. This stop is rather remote and is not recommended as an option.

By boat

Daytona Beach is not a major port, however, it is accessible by private boats via the Intracoastal Waterway, from both the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean. Refueling services are available at the Daytona Marina.

By shuttle

• Daytona-Orlando Airport Shuttle

  phone: +1 386 947-9947
  address: 665 Beville Rd

• Daytona-Orlando Transit Service

  phone: +1 386 257-5411
  address: 1034 N Nova Rd

By car

Getting around by car is very easy and convenient in Daytona Beach. The major roads are all wide and easy to drive on with all the major areas signposted, but traffic jams around major intersections are common in the afternoons and around the tourist areas on Saturday nights.
The main tourism area is A1A, also known as Atlantic Avenue, a strip of road that runs parallel to the beach for 23 miles (37 km). During major NASCAR races, International Speedway Boulevard gets congested near the racetrack and traffic patterns on other surrounding roads are altered to accommodate the extra traffic. During major motorcycle events, Main Street and Beach Street as well as most of A1A and U.S. Highway 1 experience heavy traffic or are closed. I-95 around exit 273 is also extremely busy during motorcycle rallies.
All major car rental companies are located in or near the Daytona Beach International Airport.

By motorcycle

If you are coming to Daytona Beach for a motorcycle rally, you will probably want to rent a motorcycle instead of a car. If you don't have one already, you should reserve one well in advance of the major biker rallies.

• Daytona Harley Davidson

  phone: +1 386 253-2453
  address: 290 North Beach St

By bus

• VOTRANVOTRAN is the name of the Volusia County bus service, which connects to Daytona Beach International Airport. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest.

Transfer stations

• Transfer Plaza, Bethune Blvd and N Palmetto Ave.
• Intermodal Transit Facility (inside Volusia County Parking Garage), 701 Earl St at N Atlantic Ave.

By taxi and limousine

Taxi companies include:

• Yellow Cab

• Southern Komfort Taxi

• American Taxi

• Daytona Limos

  phone: +1 386 795 LIMO

Arts

• Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center and Visual Arts Gallery

  phone: +1 386 481-2710
  address: 698 W International Speedway Blvd
  Offers performances of Broadway musicals, operas, and symphonies.

• News-Journal Center

  phone: +1 386 226-1888
  address: 221 N Beach St
  Musical and theatrical performances venue

• Peabody Auditorium

  phone: +1 386 671-3461
  address: 600 Auditorium Blvd
  Home of the London Symphony Orchestra on tour; the Daytona Beach Symphony Society; and the Daytona Beach Civic Ballet.

• Daytona Beach Bandshell

  phone: +1 386 671-8250
  address: Earl St
  Live performances on a beachside stadium.

Museums

• Museum of Arts and Sciences

  phone: +1 386 255-0285
  address: 352 S Nova Rd
  The museum hosts traveling exhibitions and has galleries in its permanent collection featuring Chinese, African and Cuban art, and the most complete fossil record discovered in Florida, highlighted by a 13-foot skeleton of a Giant Ground Sloth. A planetarium is also on-site featuring laser concerts and educational shows. The museum also hosts a very active line-up of programs and events for every interest and age group.

• Halifax Historical Museum

  phone: +1 386 255-6976
  address: 252 S Beach St
  Located downtown in the former Merchants Bank building, the museum highlights the history of the Daytona Beach area with exhibits on local lifestyle and influential people. Some exhibits include a portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman University, and a look at the resort hotels that once graced the beachfront.

• Southeast Museum of Photography

  phone: +1 386 506-4475
  address: 1200 W International Speedway Blvd
  Located at Daytona State College in the new state of the art Mori Hosseini Hospitality Center, the Southeast Museum of Photography features collections from various local and world-renowned artists.

Parks

• Sun Splash County Park

  address: 611 S Atlantic Ave
  Sun Splash Park features an interactive water fountain, decorative walkways, a shaded playground, volleyball courts, picnic areas, restrooms, outdoor showers, two beach access ramps and a Coca-Cola-sponsored "cool zone." The four-acre facility also provides 95 off-beach parking spaces.

• Robert Strickland Shooting Range (County)

  phone: +1 386 226-0477
  address: 1180 Indian Lake Rd
  The Robert Strickland Shooting Range is built to National Rifle Association standards. It includes a state-of-the-art baffling and berm system to ensure shooter safety and avoid stray bullets.

• Bethune Point Park

  address: 11 Bellevue Ave

• City Island Park

• Colins Park

• Daisy Stocking Park (The Bandshell)

• Derbyshire Park

• Jackie Robinson Ballpark

• Tuscawilla Park

• J. Saxton LLoyd Riverfront Park

• Shangri-La Mini Park

• Samuel Butts Youth Archaeological Park & Recreational Trail

• Tiger Bay State Forest

Sports teams

• Bethune–Cookman WildcatsSports teams representing Bethune–Cookman University in 17 NCAA Division I sports (8 men's, 9 women's), mainly in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. As BCU is a historically black school, games may be of particular interest to those interested in African-American culture, regardless of race. The Wildcats, along with the rest of their MEAC colleagues, play football in FCS, the second level of Division I football. While the basketball teams plays on campus, the football and baseball teams play in city-owned venues off campus, respectively Municipal Stadium and Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

• Daytona State College Falcons - The Falcons compete in five Division I NJCAA sports including Men's and Women's Basketball, Baseball, Fast Pitch Softball and Women's Golf.

• Daytona Tortugas

  phone: +1 386 257-3172
  address: E Orange Ave
  The Cincinnati Reds' affiliate in the Florida State League plays at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles - The Eagles baseball team plays on campus at Silwa Stadium. The Eagles basketball and volleyball play on campus at the ICI Center. There is also the Eagles Soccer team and Eagles Tennis team.

Statues and Monuments

• Dale Earnhardt Sr. Statue

  address: 1801 W International Speedway Blvd.
  Daytona Beach's version of the "Rocky" statue, representing the late NASCAR driver who won the 1998 Daytona 500 Race. Earnhardt died while racing here in 2001.

• Daytona 200 Motorcycle Race Memorial

  address: 65 Boardwalk (approximate)
  Memorial to the Daytona 200 Motorcycle Race, which started on the beach in 1937. A large black marker in the center is surrounded by a plaza with smaller markers and paver bricks.

• Daytona Beach Clocktower

  address: 60 Boardwalk (approximate)
  A memorial to Sir Malcolm Campbell and the Racing Time Trials that were held on the beach, near this location. A plaque dedicated to Campbell is at the base of the Clocktower.

• Veterans Memorial at Riverfront Park

  address: 155 North Beach Street
  Daytona Beach's Memorial to veterans of all wars. Small plaza in Riverfront Park with various markers and plaques.

• Wright Flyer Sculpture

  address: 600 S Clyde Morris Blvd.
  A life-size sculpture of the Wright Brothers plane that was made by artist Larry Godwin. It sits parked in front of the Jack Hunt Memorial Library at the Embry-Riddle University Campus.

Major Attractions

Daytona Beach is dominated by motorsports and Daytona International Speedway. The main artery that passes by the racetrack was even renamed from "Volusia Avenue" to "International Speedway Boulevard."

• Daytona International Speedway

  address: 1801 W International Speedway Blvd
  This NASCAR superspeedway has a seating capacity for 168,000 spectators. It hosts motor vehicle races of various kinds, including stock cars, sports cars, modified pickup trucks, motorcycles (on and off road), and go-karts. The facility also includes a road course and an infield, including Lake Lloyd, which has hosted powerboat racing. The track is also used for an annual spring car show and swap meet, and a Thanksgiving street rod meet, some of the largest of their kind; as well as various races around the track, as there have been three different layouts.

Rolex 24 Hour Race (24 Hours of Daytona) - An annual endurance race for sports cars, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car organization. The race is held on the road course track configuration. The race is usually held late in January or the first weekend of February as the first race of Daytona Speedweeks. The race date is adjusted year-to-year to not conflict with the date of the NFL Superbowl.

Daytona ARCA 200 - 200-mile stock car race, sponsored by the Automobile Racing Club of America. Usually held on the second weekend of Daytona Speedweeks, and a week before the Daytona 500 race.

Budweiser Shootout - A NASCAR preseason 75-lap race held the weekend before the Daytona 500. The race offers no points to the drivers but a large purse is offered for the winner. Usually a narrow selection of drivers is invited to compete in the Bud Shootout.

Gatorade Duel 125s - Twin qualifying races, usually held on Thursday before the Daytona 500 Race. Half the qualifying cars compete in each 125 race to determine field position in the big race.

Chevy Silverado 250 - The first race of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is held Friday night prior to the Daytona 500.

Camping World 300 - The first race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series is held Saturday afternoon or night, before the day of the Daytona 500.

Daytona 500 Race – Heralded as The Great American Race, this is usually the final race of Daytona Speedweeks and is the first points race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series; usually held on the Sunday before Presidents Day every year, with the holiday set aside as the rain date.

Daytona 200 - A series of motorcycle races (AMA Superbike and AMA Formula Xtreme), sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. Race dates usually coincide with Daytona Beach Bike Week.

Brumos Porsche 250 (formerly the Paul Revere 250) - A 250-mile sports car race, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car series. The date of running this race has varied in the past, but it is usually held late at night the Thursday before the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race.

Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 - A NASCAR Xfinity Series race, usually held the Friday night before the Coke Zero 400 race.

Coke Zero 400 (formerly the Pepsi 400 and the Firecracker 400) - NASCAR Cup race held the first Saturday night of July.

Fall Cycle Scene - A series of Motorcycle races, sponsored by the Championship Cup Series, the American Sportbike Racing Association, and the Suntrust MOTO-ST series. Dates coincide with the Daytona Beach Biketoberfest event.

Turkey Run - A classic car show usually held over a period of four days during Thanksgiving weekend.

Other Attractions

• Daytona 500 Experience

  address: 1801 W International Speedway Blvd
  Interactive motorsports attraction located at Daytona International Speedway. Offers speedway tours, a historical museum, racing simulators, pit stop demonstrations and more.

• Daytona Beach Kennel Club

  phone: +1 386 252-6484
  address: 960 S Williamson Blvd
  Offers live Greyhound racing along with simulcast Greyhound, Thoroughbred, Harness, and Jai-Alai wagering from premier tracks around the country. Poker Room features 7-Card Stud, Hold Em, 5-Card Stud. Also features Cabaret Deli and Pavilion Clubhouse Restaurant.

• Daytona Lagoon

  phone: +1 386 254-5020
  address: 601 Earl St
  Daytona Lagoon Water Park and Family Entertainment Center offers hours of splash-filled fun and games for the entire company, youth group or party, offering miniature golf, go-karts, lazer tag, and more.
• The Boardwalk
• Main Street Pier
• Air Florida Helicopter Rides

Events

• Bike WeekAnnual Motorcycle Rally, usually held around the first ten days of March, sponsored by the Daytona Beach-Halifax Area Chamber of Commerce. Traffic during this event tends to be horrible, particularly in the areas of Main Street and Beach Street. The Daytona 200 Motorcycle race is held at Daytona International Speedway during Bike Week as well.

• BiketoberfestAnnual Motorcycle Rally, usually held the week immediately following Columbus Day in October, sponsored by The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Usually on a smaller scale than the March Bike Week, however the event appears to draw more participants every year.

• WinterJamAnnual 4-day Vdubs, Sports & Musis Fest. Usually held the 3rd week in February, the week immediately following Race Week & the weekend before Daytona Bike Week. The festival has 14 events at 7 unique venues including 3 VW shows, 3 action sport events, 3 parties, nav rallies, vendors & more!

Cinema

• Ocean Walk Movies 10

  phone: +1 386 238-5252
  address: 250 N Atlantic Ave (Ocean Walk Shoppes)

Cruises

The Halifax Harbor Marina is on Beach Street, and is the departure point for several boat cruises along the Halifax River.

• A Tiny Cruise Line

  phone: +1 386 226-2343
  address: 401 S Beach St
  Take a tour down the Halifax River discovering the history of the river and the sites on each shore. A lovely way to see some places not visible from the road.

Fishing

Fishing boat charters usually originate from nearby Ponce Inlet or New Smyrna Beach.

• Volusia County Fishing and Hunting License Division

  phone: +1 386 254-4610
  address: 250 N Beach St
  Fishing licenses can be purchased at Volusia County tag and tax office or at area fish camps, Walmart, K-Mart, hardware and sporting goods stores. Florida residents do not need a fishing license to fish from the beach as long they are in no more than three feet of water. Anglers may purchase licenses on the phone by calling 1-888-FISH-FLORIDA.

Golf

There are many golf courses in Daytona Beach and the surrounding area. Among them:

• Daytona Beach City Golf Course

  phone: +1 386 258-3119
  address: 600 Wilder Blvd
  Two 18-hole courses (North and South), Pro Shop, restaurant.

• Indigo Lakes Golf Club

  phone: +1 386 254-3607
  address: 312 Indigo Dr
  Offers an 18-hole championship golf course, Pro Shop, Clubhouse.

• LPGA International Golf Course

  phone: +1 386 274-5742
  address: 1030 Champions Dr
  Offers two 18-hole championship golf courses (named Champions and Legends), Pro Shop, Clubhouse

Tennis

• City Island Tennis Complex

  phone: +1 386 257-0755
  address: 115 E Orange Ave
  Features six hard tennis courts with lighting. Call to reserve. Free

• USTA Florida Tennis Center

  phone: +1 386 671-8900
  address: 1 Deuce Ct
  Premier Tennis Center for the USTA in Florida. The USTA and Greater Volusia Tennis League hold matches at this center. Open to the public when not used for matches. Features 24 clay courts. Call for times and fees.

Venues

• Ocean Center

  phone: +1 386 254-4500
  address: 101 N Atlantic Ave
  The largest (225,000 sq ft) event and convention arena in the Greater Daytona Beach area. Hosts the area's major conventions, trade shows, concerts, and indoor sports events. Located across the street from the Daytona Hilton and Ocean Walk resort hotels.

• Daytona International Speedway

  phone: +1 386 947-6530
  address: 1801 W International Speedway Blvd
  In addition to hosting major sporting events throughout the year, Daytona International Speedway hosts many corporate parties, conventions and meetings.

When the weather pushes you off the beach or you simply need to find a cool space for the few hottest hours, Daytona offers shops to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Here are some suggestions:

Antique shops

• Arlequin Antiques & Art

  address: 122 South Beach St.
  Antique shop with art work, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, clothing, and gift items.

• Carousel Antiques & Art

  address: 110 North Beach St.
  Antique shop with art work, collectibles, jewelry, furniture, clothing, and gift items.

• Nicole's Beach Street Mall

  address: 140 North Beach St.
  Antiques Mall with 50 dealers and 14,000 square feet.

Shopping Malls

When the weather pushes you off the beach or you simply need to find a cool space for the few hottest hours, Daytona offers shops to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Here are some suggestions:

• Bellair Plaza

  address: 2501 North Atlantic Ave
  Bellair Plaza is a 350,000 sq. ft. open air shopping center, anchored by Bealls, Dollar Tree, GNC Nutrition, Publix, Ruby Tuesday, and Walgreens.

• Daytona Beach Flea Market

  address: 2987 Bellevue Ave
  Each weekend (F-Su) the flea market opens its stalls to sell anything and everything including jewelry, produce, clothing, sports equipment and toys. Free parking and admission. This is a must-see: one of the largest and most highly rated flea markets in the country!

• Daytona Promenade

  address: 1441 S. Nova Road
  Daytona Promenade is a 156,745 sq. ft. open air shopping center with a mix of national, regional, and local retailers, including Bright House Networks, Family Dollar Store, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Planet Fitness, Wells Fargo Bank.

• Downtown Daytona at Riverfront Marketplace

  address: Beach Street
  A lovely group of shops, restaurants and museums that line Beach Street and the surrounding streets in downtown Daytona Beach. Some places to visit include Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory, Mandala Books, Davidson Brothers Indian River Fruit and Daytona Harley Davidson.

• Daytona Shopping Center

  address: 108 North Nova Road
  224,000 sq. ft. shopping center, anchored by Aarons, Appliance Direct, Family Dollar, Jackson Hewitt, Save-a-Lot, and several local stores.

• Holly Hill Shopping Center

  address: 1523-1595 North Nova Road
  Holly Hill Shopping Center is a 116,096 sq. ft. shopping center, anchored by Family Dollar Store, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, Papa Johns Pizza, Rent A Center, Winn Dixie Supermarket, and several local merchants.

• Holly Hill Plaza

  address: 852 North Nova Road
  Holly Hill Plaza is a 252,345 sq. ft. shopping center, anchored by Big Lots, CVS pharmacy, Dollar General, and several local merchants.

• Masonova Commerce Park

  address: 1023-1067 Mason Ave
  Masonova Commerce Park is a 158,667 sq. ft. shopping center, anchored by Haines & Smith Furniture and several local merchants.

• Ocean Walk Shoppes

  address: 250 N. Atlantic Ave
  Open-air shopping center, with 109,110 sq. ft. of retail space on three floors. Located in the heart of the beach area, offering a mix of national, regional, and local merchants.

• The Shoppes at Beville

  address: 1500 Beville Road
  The Shoppes at Beville, is a 100,000 sq. ft. shopping center with a strong mix of national, regional, and local merchants, anchored by Bank of America, Publix, Walgreens, Powerhouse Gym, and Tarafuku Restaurant.

• Volusia Mall

  address: 1700 W. International Speedway Blvd
  You simply can't miss this major regional mall with over 1 sq. mi. of retail space, anchored by Sears, JC Penny, Macy's, Dillards and over 160 other stores and a dozen of Food Court restaurants.

• Volusia Point

  address: 1808 W. International Speedway Blvd
  Volusia Point is a 75,386 sq. ft. shopping center with a mix of national, regional, and local retailers, including Cartridge World, Cycle Gear, H&R Block, Jersey Mike's Subs, Marshalls, Oreck Vacuums, Plato's Closet, Play It Again Sports, Ruby Tuesday, Smoothie King.

• Volusia Square

  address: 2455 W. International Speedway Blvd
  Volusia Square is a 228,139-square-foot shopping center consisting of a mix of national, regional and local tenants, including Hobby Lobby, HH Gregg, TJ Maxx, Dollar Tree, Bealls Outlet and Pier 1 Imports.

Gift shops

There are countless gift shops along the beach drive, Florida Route A1A (Atlantic Avenue) where you can buy souvenir shirts, beach wear, surfing gear, tacky gifts, etc.

• Maui Nix Surf ShopMultiple locations along Atlantic Ave (A1A).

• Salty Dog Surf ShopMultiple locations in Daytona Beach.

• Big Shark Gift Shop

  address: 2715 N Atlantic Ave

Budget

• Cruisin Cafe Bar & Grill

  address: 2 S Atlantic Ave
  American Cuisine (Burgers). Casual attire. Atmosphere and decor with racing theme.

• Dancing Avocado Kitchen

  phone: +1 386 947-2022
  address: 110 S Beach St.
  Vegetarian cuisine. Casual attire.

• Earl Street Grill

  phone: +1 386 239-8781
  address: 715 Earl St
  American cuisine. Casual attire.

• Gateway Restaurant

  address: 219 E International Speedway Blvd.
  American & Greek Cuisine. Casual attire.

• Molly Hatchet's Subs

  phone: +1 386 492-2981
  address: 126 S Atlantic Ave
  American Cuisine (Sandwiches/Subs). Casual attire.

• Pho Saigon

  address: 312 S Peninsula Dr
  Vietnamese Cuisine. Casual attire.

• Rhokkoh's Frozen Yogurt

  address: 200 N Beach St
  Desserts/Ice Cream Cuisine. Casual attire.

• Starlite Diner

  address: 401 N Atlantic Ave
  American Cuisine. Casual attire.

Mid-range

• Angell and Phelps Cafe

  phone: +1 386 252-6531
  address: 154 S Beach St
  Cafe. Chocolate Factory tours M-F.

• Genes Steak House

  phone: +1 386 255-2059
  address: 3674 W International Speedway Blvd
  Steaks.

• Neelam Indian Cuisine

  phone: +1 386 238-1022
  address: 318 S Atlantic Ave
  Indian cuisine.

• Pasha Middle East Foods

  phone: +1 386 257-7753
  address: 919 W International Speedway Blvd
  Middle Eastern cuisine.

• Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse

  phone: +1 386 257-4477
  address: 501 Seabreeze Blvd

• Zen Bistro

  phone: +1 386 248-3071
  address: 112 Bay Street, Daytona Beach

• LandShark Bar & Grill

  phone: +1 386-256-1248
  address: 471 S. Atlantic Ave
  Beachfront restaurant and bar with live music venues

Splurge

• Anna's Trattoria Italian

  address: 304 Seabreeze Blvd.
  Italian Cuisine; Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

• Caribbean Jack's

  address: 721 Ballough Rd.
  American, Caribbean, and Seafood Cuisine; Casual attire. Scenic dining on the Halifax River.

• Chart House

  address: 1100 Marina Point Drive
  Steak and Seafood Cuisine; Scenic dining overlooking the Halifax River and Marina. Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

• Chez Paul

  address: 940 N Beach St.
  French & Italian Cuisine; Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

• Gene's Steak House

  address: 3674 W International Speedway Blvd.
  American, Steakhouse Cuisine; Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

• Rendez-Vous European Bistro & Wine Bar

  address: 1500 W. International Speedway Blvd.
  French Cuisine; Reservations recommended. Smart casual.

• Ronin Sushi & Saki Bar

  address: 111 W. International Speedway Blvd.
  Japanese, Sushi Cuisine; Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

• Rossellini's Restaurant & Lounge

  address: 136 S Atlantic Ave
  Italian Cuisine; Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

• ScuttleButtS Pub Restaurant

  address: 114 S Beach St.
  American Cuisine; Casual attire.

• Teak Restaurant & Bar

  address: 1010 Main St.
  Italian Cuisine; Casual attire.

• The Cellar Restaurant

  address: 220 Magnolia Ave.
  Italian Cuisine; Reservations recommended. Smart casual.

• Vince Carter's

  address: 2150 LPGA Boulevard
  American, Steakhouse Cuisine; Reservations accepted. Smart casual.

Pubs and Lounges

• Boot Hill Saloon

  address: 310 Main St.
  Biker bar.

• Daytona Ale House

  address: 2610 W. International Speedway Blvd.
  Casual neighborhood tavern, with food and pool tables.

• Dirty Harry's Pub

  address: 705 Main St.
  Biker bar.

• Froggy's Saloon

  address: 800 Main St.
  Biker bar.

• Main Street Station

  address: 316 Main St.
  Biker bar.

• Oasis Tiki Bar & Grill

  address: 313 South Atlantic Ave.
  Offers food and drinks; smoking permitted at outside tiki bar.

• Oyster Pub

  address: 555 Seabreeze Blvd.
  Popular sports bar.

• McK's Tavern

  address: 218 South Beach St.
  Popular neighborhood tavern.

• Robbie O'Connell's Pub

  address: 550 Seabreeze Blvd.
  Irish pub with darts, shuffleboard. Smoking permitted.

• Savoy Daytona

  address: 546 Seabreeze Blvd.
  Gay/Lesbian bar.

• The Lucky Rooster Pub & Eatery

  address: 821 Main Street
  Pub and Restaurant on Main Street.

• Tir Na Nog

  address: 612 E. International Speedway Blvd.
  Irish pub with live music.

Night Clubs

• Bank & Blues Club

  address: 701 Main St.
  Dance club, featuring Blues and Rock music.

• Bonkerz Comedy Club

  address: 2500 N Atlantic Ave.
  Comedy club for adults.

• Diamond Dolls Lounge

  address: 301 Madison Ave.
  Gentleman's Club

• Lollipops Lounge

  address: 643 North Grandview Ave.
  Gentleman's club

• Frank's Front Row

  address: 308 Seabreeze Blvd.
  Club/Lounge featuring local live bands.

• Molly Brown's Lounge

  address: 542 Seabreeze Blvd.
  Gentleman's club

• Ocean Deck

  address: 127 South Ocean Ave.
  Dance club featuring Reggae music.

• Razzles Night Club

  address: 611 Seabreeze Blvd.
  Dance club popular with the college kids and Spring Breakers.

• Shark Lounge

  address: 730 E. International Speedway Blvd.
  Gentlemen's Club

• Tailgaters Sports Bar

  address: 219 South Atlantic Ave.
  Sports bar, offering food and drinks, featuring Karaoke daily.

Lodging around Daytona Beach generally is divided into three areas, Speedway, Beachside, and US-1. Hotels located on "International Speedway Boulevard" are close to the racetrack. Hotels located on "Atlantic Avenue" will be close to the beach. Hotels located on "Ridgewood Avenue" are on Route U.S.-1.
High Season in Daytona Beach runs generally from February through August. Low Season is from September through January. The best rates are usually found in December and January.
For additional lodging, see also: Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach.

Budget

• Beachside Budget Inn

  address: 1717 N Atlantic Ave

• Bermuda House

  address: 2560 N. Atlantic Ave
  Economy hotel on the beach, offering 143 rooms for lodging accommodations.

• Conch House

  address: 700 N Atlantic Ave
  80 rooms.

• Lou-Ray Motel

  address: 400 S Atlantic Ave
  Economical, two story property offers 14 rooms for lodging.

• Red Carpet Inn

  address: 1400 N Atlantic Ave

• Relax Inn

  address: 1225 S Ridgewood Ave

• Suburban Extended Stay

  address: 220 Bill France Blvd
  135 rooms.

Mid-range

• Americano Beach Resort

  address: 1260 N Atlantic Ave
  Spa, fitness center, sauna and game room. Offering Family, Corporate, Teacher, Medical, Hospitality and Group discount rates.

• Boardwalk Inn & Suites

  address: 301 S Atlantic Ave
  101 Rooms.

• Comfort Inn & Suites

  address: 730 N Atlantic Ave
  97 Rooms.

• Daytona Inn Beach Resort

  address: 219 S Atlantic Ave

• Desert Inn

  address: 900 N Atlantic Ave
  Offers pool, restaurant, and lounge.

• Fountain Beach Resort

  address: 313 S Atlantic Ave
  129 rooms.

• Hampton Inn Daytona Beach/Beachfront

  address: 1024 N Atlantic Avenue
  Oceanfront, free hot breakfast, WiFi.

• Harbour Beach Resort

  address: 701 S Atlantic Ave
  Is an oceanfront hotel. Accommodations offer kitchen and a private balcony. Most of the 159 units are rented out by their individual owners, while timeshare operator Westgate rents out the remaining 24.

• Holiday Inn Express Daytona Speedway

  address: 2620 W International Speedway Blvd

• Holiday Inn Daytona Beach LPGA Blvd.

  phone: +1 386 236-0200
  address: 137 Automall Circle

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

  address: 930 N Atlantic Ave
  123 rooms.

• Ocean Jewels Resort

  address: 935 S Atlantic Ave

• Ramada Inn Speedway

  address: 1798 W International Speedway Blvd

• Residence Inn Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport

  phone: +1 386 252-3949
  address: 1725 Richard Petty Blvd
  This extended stay hotel offers free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and free airport shuttle.

Splurge

• Courtyard Daytona Beach Speedway/Airport

  phone: +1 386 255-3388
  address: 1605 Richard Petty Blvd
  Offers free Wi-Fi throughout, multifunctional common areas, and complimentary airport shuttle service upon request.

• Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort

  address: 100 N Atlantic Ave
  744 rooms.

• Plaza Resort and Spa

  address: 600 N Atlantic Ave
  313 rooms.

• Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort

  address: 300 N Atlantic Ave

Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. New Smyrna Beach, located 20 minutes south of Daytona Beach is known for a high number of shark bites, so be careful when surfing and swimming. Always swim next to a lifeguard tower. Also, there is a high occurrence of tornadoes in Florida, so check the Tornado safety page.
Daytona Beach has varying crime intensity by neighborhood. In certain parts of the city it may not be safe to walk alone or even in small groups at night. Tourist areas rarely have violent crimes, but theft is an occasional occurrence. The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Daytona Beach.

Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in the Daytona Beach area. The local area code is 386. For calls within the U.S. or Canada, dial "1+area code+number". There are some public pay phones scattered around the city, but they are becoming increasingly rare with the predominance of cell phones. It is not safe to assume you will be able to find a pay phone at any given time.
All ZIP codes in the city of Daytona Beach begin with 321.

Internet

It is common for many of the larger hotels and lodgings in the area to offer some sort of internet access for their guests.

Internet Cafes

• Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 1900 W International Speedway Blvd, +1 386 238-1118. Charge for internet access.
• Starbucks Coffee, 2429 N Atlantic Ave (Bellair Plaza), +1 386 672-1203. Free internet access for customers.

Public Libraries

Public libraries in the area offer free computer internet access to Volusia County residents. There is a small charge for non-residents.

• City Island Library Center, cnr of International Speedway Blvd and Beach St, +1 386 257-6036 .

Newspapers

• Daytona Beach News-Journal - Online edition of daily newspaper covering the Greater Daytona Beach Area. Publishes a GoDo section on Fridays, outlining cultural and social activities for the coming weekend.
• Avion Online Newspaper - Student college publication of Embry-Riddle University in Daytona Beach.
• Daytona Beach Pennysaver - Weekly publication with coupons and classified ads.

Radio Stations

There are about 20 radio stations located in Volusia County.

AM

• WNDB, 1150 AM, Daytona Beach, News/Talk/Sports. Broadcasts live coverage of NASCAR races and other local sporting events.
• WROD, 1340 AM, Daytona Beach, Standards
• WMFJ, 1450 AM, Daytona Beach, Religious

FM

• WCFB, 94.5 FM, Daytona Beach, Urban Adult Contemporary, "Star 94.5"
• WJHM, 101.9 FM, Daytona Beach, Mainstream Urban, "102 Jamz"
• WVYB, 103.3 FM, Daytona Beach, Top 40, "103.3 The Vyb"

Religious Services

• Central Baptist Church

  phone: +1 386 255-2588
  address: 142 Fairview Ave

• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

  phone: +1 386 255-0433
  address: 201 University Blvd

• St. George Coptic Orthodox Church

  phone: +1 386 253-8180
  address: 300 N Halifax Ave

• St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

  phone: +1 386 252-6012
  address: 129 N Halifax Ave

• St. Mary's Episcopal Church

  phone: +1 386 255-3669
  address: 216 Orange Ave

• First Presbyterian Church

  phone: +1 386 253-4581
  address: 620 S Grandview Ave

• Daytona Beach Shores - A quieter, small city located just South of Daytona Beach along the beach peninsula.
• New Smyrna Beach - New Smyrna Beach lays claim to the best Florida offers - excellent backwater and offshore fishing, golf, historical sites, cultural events and eclectic shopping and dining experiences along historical Flagler Avenue and Canal Street.
• Ormond Beach - Located at the North end of the Greater Daytona Beach area. Ormond Beach was once home to the Rockefellers and the Flaglers. Ormond Beach features attractions like the Casements and Tomoka State Park. Visitors seeking a quieter part of the beach can find it here. Beach driving is not allowed at the northern end of Ormond Beach.
• Ponce Inlet - A scenic fishing village located the southern tip of the beach peninsula. Here you will find the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, local charter fishing boats, along with several of the area's best seafood restaurants.
• Port Orange - A quiet, but rapidly growing city just South of Daytona Beach on the mainland, where you can enjoy Golf and Tennis.