Major Attractions

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

• Daytona International Speedway, 1801 West International Speedway Blvd., 1-800-PIT-SHOP, [39]. This NASCAR superspeedway tri-oval race track 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, and various races around the track, as there have been three different layouts. A complete fan guide is downloadable.

Daytona Speedweeks - The group of races held at Daytona International Speedway the first two weeks of February are considered part of Daytona Speedweeks.

• Rolex 24 Hour Race (24 Hours of Daytona) [40] - 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 [41] - 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 race. 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 Craftsman Truck Series is held Friday night prior to the Daytona 500.
• Camping World 300 - The first race of the NASCAR Nationwide Series (formerly the Busch Series) is held Saturday afternoon or night, before the Daytona 500.
• Daytona 500 Race [42] - Nicknamed The Great American Race, this is usually the final race of Daytona Speedweeks and is the first points race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series; Usually held on the Sunday prior to Presidents Day every year. Presidents Day is the automatic rain date.

Other Events:

• Daytona 200 [43] - A series of motorcycle races (AMA Superbike and AMA Formula Xtreme), sanctioned by the 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, close to the date of the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race.
• Winn-Dixie 250 - A NASCAR Nationwide Series (formerly the Busch 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 Sprint Cup race held the first Saturday night of July, and close to the American July 4th holiday.
• Fall Cycle Scene [44] - 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 [45] - A classic car show, usually held over a period of four days during Thanksgiving weekend.

Other Attractions

• Daytona Beach Kennel Club [46], 960 S. Willamson Blvd., Phone: (386) 252-6484. 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 [47] , 601 Earl Street, (386) 254-5020. 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 Week [48] - Annual 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.
• Biketoberfest [49] - Annual Motorcycle Rally, usually held the week immediately following Columbus Day in October, sponsored by The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Usually held on a smaller scale than the March Bike Week, however the event appears to draw more participants every year.

Cinema

• AMC Volusia Square 8 Theatres, 2455 West International Speedway Blvd., +1 386 258-1146.
• Ocean Walk Movies 10, 250 North Atlantic Avenue, Ocean Walk Shoppes, +1 386 238-5252.

Cruises

The Halifax Harbor Marina [50] is located on Beach Street, and is the departure point for several boat cruises along the Halifax River.

• A Tiny Cruise Line, 401 S. Beach Street, Phone: (386)226-2343. 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.

• The River Queen II, [51], Phone: (386) 254-7560. Paddle wheel boat cruise that launches from the Halifax Harbor Marina. Call for schedule.

Fishing

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

• Volusia County Fishing and Hunting License Division, 250 N. Beach Street, PHONE: (386) 254-4610. 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.

• Daytona Beach City Golf Course, 600 Wilder Blvd. Phone: (386) 258-3119. Two 18-hole courses, North and South.
• Golf Club At Cypress Head, 6231 Palm Vista Street. Phone: 386 756-5449.
• Indigo Lakes Golf Club, 312 Indigo Drive. Phone: 386 254-3607.
• LPGA International Golf Course, 1030 Champions Drive. Phone: 386 274-5742.
• Pelican Bay Country Club, 550 Sea Duck Drive. Phone: 386 322-7862.
• Spruce Creek Country Club, 1900 Country Club Drive. Phone: 386 756-6116.

Tennis

• City Island Tennis Complex, City Island Park - 115 East Orange Ave., Phone: (386) 257-0755. Features Six hard tennis courts. Please call to reserve.
• USTA Florida [52], 1 Deuce Court, Phone: (386) 671-8900. Features 24 clay courts. Call for times and fees.

Venues

• Ocean Center, 101 North Atlantic Avenue, Phone: (386) 254-4500. [53] 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.

Arts

• Seaside Music Theater, 221 N. Beach St., (386)226-1888, [21]. A great place to catch a play or musical, it has been a part of Daytona Beach for 30 years.

• Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center and Visual Arts Gallery [22], 698 W. International Speedway Blvd., Phone: (386) 481-2465. Offers performances of Broadway musicals, operas, and symphonies.

• News Journal Center

• Peabody Auditorium

• Daytona Beach Bandshell

Museums

• Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Rd., 386-255-0285, [23]. The museum hosts traveling exhibitions and has galleries in its permanent collection featuring the most complete fossil record discovered in Florida, highlighted by the 13-foot skeleton of a Giant Ground Sloth, and art from China, Africa and Cuba. A planetarium is also on-site featuring laser concerts and educational shows. The museum also features a very active line-up of programs and events for every interest and age group.

• Halifax Historical Museum, 252 S. Beach St., 386-255-6976, [24]. 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 College and a look at the Resort Hotels that once graced the beachfront.

• Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona Beach Community College.

Parks

• Sun Splash (County) Park [25], 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. Open sunrise to sunset. No fee.

• Robert Strickland Shooting Range (County) [26], 1180 Indian Lake Road. Phone: (386) 226-0477. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fees: $5 Daily - $80 Annually - $50 Semi-Annually. 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 [27], 11 Bellevue Ave. Amenities: Playground Equipment, Four Baseball Fields, Fishing Pier, Boat Ramp, Picnic Areas, Two Pavilions, Barbecue Pit, Picnic Tables, Benches, Restrooms.

• City Island Park [28]

• Colins Park [29]

• Daisy Stocking Park (The Bandshell) [30]

• Derbyshire Park [31]

• Jackie Robinson Ballpark [32]

• Tuscawilla Park [33]

• J. Saxton LLoyd Riverfront Park [34]

• Shangri-La Mini Park [35]

• Samuel Butts Youth Archaeological Park & Recreational Trail [36]

Sports Teams

• Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats - The Wildcats play baseball at 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 Cubs, East Orange Av, 386-257-3172, [37]. The Chicago Cubs' affiliate in the Florida State League plays at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
• Daytona Beach Thunder - Local affiliate team of the World Indoor Football League plays at The Ocean Center [38].
• 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.

By plane

You can fly into Daytona Beach International Airport (IATA: DAB) [3], which is served by Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines, and Vintage Props and Jets. Other airports nearby are Orlando International (MCO) or Jacksonville International (JAX), both of which are an hour away.

Orlando-Sanford International Airport (SFB) [4] is located about 30 miles west of the city in Sanford. Several flights from the United Kingdom, including those from Belfast in Northern Ireland, land here. If you are flying Allegiant Air from within the US or Icelandair from Iceland, you will land at Sanford Airport.

By car

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

By bus

Daytona Beach is served by Greyhound Bus Lines, which has a terminal located at 138 South Ridgewood Avenue (US-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 located in Sanford (Florida), about 35 miles west of Daytona Beach. 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, 665 Beville Road. Tel.: +1 386 947-9947 [5].
• Daytona Orlando Transit Service (DOTS), 1034 North Nova Road. Tel.: +1 386 257-5411 [6].

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 Atlantic Avenue (North and South), a strip of road that runs parallel to the beach for 23 miles. During major NASCAR races, International Speedway Boulevard gets congested near the racetrack.

All major car rental companies are located in or near the Daytona Beach International Airport.

Car Rental Companies include:

• Alamo Rent A Car, 1-800-462-5266, [7].
• Avis Rent A Car, 1-800-331-1212, [8].
• Budget Rent A Car, 1-800-527-0700, [9].
• Dollar Rent A Car, 1-800-800-3665, [10].
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 1-800-261-7331, [11].
• Hertz Car Rental, 1-800-654-3131, [12].
• National Car Rental, 1-888-868-6206, [13].
• Thrifty, 1-800-847-4389, [14].

By Motorcycle

If you are coming to Daytona Beach for a motorcycle rally, you will probably want to rent a motorcycle to ride around on instead of a car. You should reserve one well in advance of the major biker rallies.

• Daytona Harley Davidson, 290 North Beach Street, Phone: +1 386 253-2453. [15]
• Daytona Cruisers, 790 East International Speedway Blvd., Phone: +1 386 255-4469. [16]

By Bus

• VOTRAN [17]is the name of the local Volusia County bus service. 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. A one-day Votran bus pass costs $3.

• A1A Beachside Trolley operates from January to Labor Day (September) along Atlantic Avenue on the beachside. They are air-conditioned and handicapped accessible.

Transfer Stations

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

Taxi

Taxi companies include:

• Yellow Cab, ☎ (386) 255-5555, [18].  edit
• Southern Komfort Taxi, ☎ (386) 252-2222, [19].  edit
• All Florida Cab, ☎ (386) 254-3400, [20].  edit
• Beach Taxi, ☎ (386) 441-7777.  edit

ATMs can be found thoughout Daytona Beach. Usually larger hotels and convenience stores will have a "generic" ATM machine available; however, be forewarned about hidden service fees.

Shopping Malls

When the weather pushes you off the beach, or you simply need to find some cool space for a few hottest hours, shopping is the best pastime. Though Daytona is more about the beach, shoppers will find an array of stores, shopping centers and boutiques in the area. Here are some suggestions:

• Volusia Mall [55], 1700 West International Speedway Blvd. You simply can't pass it, this is a major regional Mall with over 1 Mil sq. ft. of retail space, anchored by Sears, JC Penny, Macy's, Dillards and over 160 other stores and a dozen of Food Court Restaurants. Located on International Speedway Boulevard (US-92), it is just across from the airport.
• Bellair Plaza [56], 2500 North Atlantic Ave. Bellair Plaza is located on the west side of North Atlantic Avenue (A1A) in Daytona Beach. Bellair is anchored by Bealls, Publix, Ruby Tuesday, and Walgreens.
• Ocean Walk Shoppes, 250 North Atlantic Avenue. [57]. Open-air shopping center, located in the heart of the beach area.
• Daytona Beach Flea Market [58], 2987 Bellevue Ave. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the flea market opens its stalls to sell anything and everything including jewelry, produce, clothing, sports equipment and toys. Free parking and free admission.
• Riverfront Marketplace [59] is a lovely group of shops, restaurants and museums that lines Beach Street and the few streets surrounding in downtown Daytona Beach. Across the street is the Saturday Farmer's Market on City Island (next to the public library), the oldest of its kind in Florida. Some places to check out include Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory, Mandala Books, Davidson Brothers Indian River Fruit and Daytona Harley Davidson.
• Belnova Plaza
• Daytona Mall
• Nova Village Market
• Pelican Bay Shopping Village
• Promenade Shopping Center
• Shops at Beville
• Volusia Point Center
• Volusia Square Shopping Center
• Wal-Mart Super Center

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 Shop [60]. Multiple locations along Atlantic Avenue (A1A).
• Salty Dog Surf Shop [61]. Multiple locations in Daytona Beach.
• Big Shark Gift Shop [62], 2715 North Atlantic Avenue.

Budget

• Dancing Avocado Kitchen, 110 S. Beach Street, (386) 947-2022, Mon - Sat, 8am - 4pm. Vegetarian cuisine.
• Earl Street Grill, 715 Earl Street, (386) 239-8781. American cuisine.
• Gateway Restaurant, Corner of Peninsula Drive and East International Speedway Blvd., +1 386 252-1262. Cafe.
• Sugie's Cafe, 500 Seabreeze Blvd., (386) 239-7001. Cafe.

Mid-range

• Angell and Phelps Cafe, 154 S Beach Street, (386) 252-6531. Cafe. [63] Chocolate Factory tours Monday-Friday.
• Byron's Grill, 701 N Atlantic Ave, (386) 257-6606. Greek cuisine.
• Bubba Gump's, 250 North Atlantic Ave., ☎ (386) 947-8433, [64].  edit

• Genes Steak House, 3674 W International Speedway Blvd., Phone: (386) 255-2059. Steaks.
• Neelam Indian Cuisine, 318 South Atlantic Ave., (386) 238-1022. [65]. Indian cuisine.
• Pasha Middle East Foods, 919 W International Speedway Blvd., Phone: (386) 257-7753. Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse, 501 Seabreeze Blvd., Phone: (386) 257-4477 [66]. Japanese cuisine.
• Shells Restaurant, 200 S Atlantic Avenue, (386) 258-0007. [67] Seafood cuisine.

Splurge

• Anna's Italian Restaurant, 304 Seabreeze Blvd., (386) 239-9624. Italian cuisine.
• Carrabbas Italian Grill, 2200 W International Speedway Blvd., Phone: (386) 255-3344. Italian cuisine.
• Chart House 1100 Marina Point Drive. (386) 255-9022 Overlooking the Marina, this seafood and steak restaurant offers stunning views to match the delicious entrees.

Pubs and Lounges

• Chubby's Sports Bar, 650 North Beach Street, Phone: +1 386 323-0401.
• Daytona Ale House, 2610 West International Speedway Blvd., Phone: (386) 255-2555. Near the Speedway and the I-95 exit, this Florida chain offers a huge variety of drinks, food and billiard tables in a relaxing environment.
• Oyster Pub, 555 Seabreeze Blvd., Phone: (386) 255-6348 [68]. Popular sports bar.
• McK's Tavern, 218 South Beach St., Phone: (386) 238-3321 [69].
• Tir Na Nog, 612 East International Speedway Blvd., Phone: (386) 252-8662. [70] Live music and Irish pub atmosphere.

Night Clubs

• Ocean Deck, 127 S. Ocean Ave. 386.253.5224 [71]. Daytona Beach's only Oceanfront, Live Reggae Night Club. Featuring great seafood, live reggae music and dancing every night of the week.
• Razzles Night Club, 611 Seabreeze blvd, Phone: (386)257-6236. [72] Dance club popular with the college kids and Spring Breakers.