Recreation

Local Attractions

With 23 miles of fun, Daytona is always on.

Your Daytona vacation wouldn't be complete without experiencing the year-round fun and excitement of "The World's Most Famous Beach."

With 23 miles of dazzling beaches and gentle, balmy weather all year long, it's no wonder Daytona Beach is one of the nation's top vacation destinations. Daytona Beach attractions include an endless variety of water sports, family and cultural attractions, festivals, sporting events and more.

Activities

• Beach combing and frolicking - Miles of white sand beaches, always open and free to pedestrians, make Daytona Beach perfect for walking, running, picnicking, playing in the surf and sunbathing. Cars are allowed on the beach from sunrise to sunset when tidal conditions permit.
• Water sports - Rolling surf and brilliant white sand make for endless water activities, from swimming, surfing and scuba diving to parasailing, jet skiing and water skiing.
• Fishing - Daytona Beach offers some of the best fishing in Florida. Cast your line from a pier, join a deep-sea fishing excursion, or settle in for a week of flats fishing at the estuaries of the Halifax and Indian Rivers.
• Boating - Get out on the water! Daytona offers charters for a variety of vessels - yachts, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, banana boats and everything in between. You'll also find air-boat rides and more.
• Motorsports - Known as the "Birthplace of Speed," Daytona is a racing Mecca. Cheer on your favorite drivers at the Daytona International Speedway and NASCAR's Daytona USA.
• Culture - Home to the London Symphony Orchestra and myriad theatrical performances, Daytona Beach offers a wide range of year-round cultural events.
• Spectator sports - From Daytona Cubs minor league baseball to Daytona Beach Thunder indoor football, we have sports for every fan to enjoy.
• Shopping - People who love to shop adore our quaint antique stores, one-of-a-kind clothing boutiques and eclectic shopping centers.
• Dining - Daytona Beach tempts every appetite, with more than 400 restaurants featuring fine to casual dining. You'll find American, Asian, International, Italian, Latin, Cuban, Spanish, steak - and, of course, the freshest seafood in the world.
• Nightlife - When the sun goes down, Daytona heats up. Take to the dance floor at a high-energy nightclub, or mellow out with some exceptionally smooth jazz.
• Performing arts - From the historic Peabody Auditorium and Seaside Music Theater to events such as Daytona Winterfest and the Bandshell Concert Series, Daytona Beach offers cultural attractions for everyone.
• Museums and galleries - Our area museums - including the Museum of Arts & Sciences, the Southeast Museum of Photography, the Halifax Historical Museum and the Mary McLeod Bethune Fine Arts Center - offer a wide array of multi-cultural exhibits in art, science and history.

Attractions

• Daytona Lagoon - Enjoy this family-focused facility, which offers fun for all ages - including Grand Prix go-kart racing, three miniature golf courses, laser tag, a carousel, high-ballocity indoor play structure, and one of the largest arcades in Daytona Beach. The Lagoon's waterpark has over 10 water slides, a 500,000-gallon wave pool, a tubing river and a water-play structure complete with slides and a 1,000-gallon dumping bucket!
• Mary McLeod Bethune home and gravesite - Former home of civil rights leader, educator and founder of Bethune-Cookman University Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, this National Historic Landmark features fascinating artifacts and photos of famous visitors and U.S. presidents.
• The Casements - Visit the former winter home of millionaire and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller.
• Living Legends of Auto Racing Museum - Revel in racing's early days with authentic memorabilia, antique racers and fascinating photographs.
• Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Relive history where ground-breaking African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson played in the first integrated Major League Baseball spring training game in 1946.
• Ponce deLeon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum - Completed in 1887, Florida's tallest lighthouse stretches 175 feet into the sky.
• Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens - These English sugar-mill ruins, surrounded by lush botanical gardens and a rare human sundial, feature huge dinosaur statues that are remnants of a 1960s amusement park.
• Haunts of the World's Most Famous Beach Ghost Tours - Take an entertaining journey that blends history, scientific data and haunting tales.