Daytona Beach Travel Guide

Daytona Beach is a city about one hour east of Orlando and is a destination well worth visiting.

Things to Do in Daytona Beach

The city offers a beautiful beachfront area filled with hotels, restaurants, bars, and gorgeous golden sand beaches that extend for about 23 miles. Daytona Beach is the city´s main beach and there you´ll enjoy all sorts of beach activities and you can even drive your car into some areas of the beach.

One of the most iconic landmarks in Daytona is the International Daytona Speedway, where every year Nascar racers compete in the famous Daytona 500. Nevertheless, there are other races and events throughout the year, plus tours of the speedway and a museum. Other places that make Daytona one of the top vacation spots in Florida include the Castillo de San Marcos and the Historic District, the famous Kennedy Space Center, and easy access to the world-famous attractions in the Orlando area.

Best Time to Visit Daytona Beach

The Daytona 500 takes place in February, so expect huge crowds during that time. Most people visit Daytona from February to July, especially because the weather is warm and perfect for enjoying the beach and the area's lively nightlife. Another famous event in Daytona is Biketoberfest when the city gets packed with bikers showing off their rides.

Condos in Daytona Beach

Life is better here' is the slogan of Daytona Beach Shores, and it's hard to argue with. The family-friendly city with easy beach access is home to the world famous Daytona International Speedway championship and as a result, vacation rentals in Daytona Beach have never been more popular.

Take a stroll down the boardwalk to catch a breathtaking view of the ocean. Enjoy the water splash on your face as you fly around one of the many exhilarating waterslides at Daytona Lagoon waterpark.

Find the perfect vacation home for a great time in central Florida's most sought-after holiday hotspot. From beach bungalows to sea cottages, Daytona Beach Florida has plenty of choice in terms of house rentals.

One area with a real buzz in Daytona Beach is Ocean Walk Village, boasting some of the nicest bars and shops the city has to offer, and the city's only traffic-free beach. If surfing or ecotourism is your game, Smyrna Beach is a gorgeous, artsy town in the Dayton Beach Area where those seeking adventure and white sandy beaches flock.

If you're planning to travel to Daytona Beach during mid-February, get yourself revved-up for the famous Daytona 500 speedway competition. NASCAR-lovers from across the country come together to enjoy world-class drivers slug it out to be top of the podium in the searing heat. If this isn't sufficient in quenching your thirst for motor-sports fret not, as the following month holds bike week in Daytona Beach. With an attendance of 500,000 each year the city is packed with motorcycle enthusiasts in March.

To get the best properties at the best prices, booking your vacation rental in this much beloved beach city in advance is a must.