DAYTONA BEACH FL
|
Daytona Beach is a mecca for gearheads, hosting numerous racing competitions and events aside from the Daytona 500.
The biggest of these events is Bike Week, in which thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts brave the humid Florida weather in their best leather apparel to converge on Daytona for 10 days of revelry.
This motorist-friendly attitude permeates all of Daytona Beach; it's one of the few public beaches which allows motorists to traverse its sands.
If you're imagining your sunbathing being ground to a halt by a careless motorist, fear not - Daytona offers many pedestrian-only zones.
DAYTONA BEACH FL RESTAURANTS- Dmitri's Artisan Sandwiches. 2450 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona Beach, Florida 32119. Tel: 386-788-2711.Hours: 10am-9pm Mon.- Sat/closed Sun. Inexpensive and delicious. Bypass the Paneras and European Street Cafes and head for Dmitiri's, home of what many consider to be the best gyro sandwiches in Florida.
- The Cellar. 220 Magnolia Avenue, Daytona Beach, Florida 32114. Tel: 386-258-0011. Fine Italian dining in an intimate setting. It's in the cellar of a historic home (it really IS a cellar!) and is quite popular for its authentic Italian cuisine and wines, so make reservations.
DAYTONA BEACH FL HOTELS
Daytona Beach is famous for its oceanfront hotels and motels. These accomodations can be found on Tripadvisor or any of the numerous tourist guides available.
In keeping with our site's focus, we prefer to stay at bed and breakfast inns. We recommend the following inn.
- The Coquina Inn Bed & Breakfast, 544 S. Palmetto Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Tel: 386-254-4969. A cozy four guest room Inn. Nice garden gazebo spa, fresh flowers, cable TV, wireless internet, private bathrooms and five-course breakfast. It is in the Old Daytona National Historic District.
Learn more about this B&B or make reservations now! Click Here
DAYTONA BEACH ATTRACTIONS
- Beach Driving. I have been driving on the beaches at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach since moving to Florida many years ago. It's great fun to enjoy a slow drive on the hard packed sand beaches and ogle the bathers. These same beaches are where automobile racing was born early in the twentieth century. Driving areas are marked by signs along SR-A1A. Parking is also available on the beach at areas marked by wooden posts. The beach is open to vehicles from sunrise to sunset Nov. 1 through April 30 and from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., May 1 through Oct. 31. There is a $5 per day per vehicle user fee to drive on the beach February 1 through November 30. Residents can also get a beach pass by calling 386-254-4605.
- Daytona International Speedway. Famous for the Daytona 500 and other NASCAR races, the Speedway offers hundreds of experiences for the visitor. You can drive a race car, see motorcycle races, run in a half marathon, watch or participate in parasailing, listen to live bands, watch bikini contests and attend autograph sessions featuring famous drivers. 1801 West International Speedway Blvd (US-92), Daytona Beach, Florida.
CENTRAL EAST FLORIDA THINGS TO DO NEAR DAYTONA BEACH
Central East Florida Art Festivals
Central East Florida Day Trips
Central East Florida Heritage Sites
Central East Florida Tourist Attractions
A wonderful postcard history of Daytona Beach is available at Amazon.com by clicking the image below.HOW TO FIND DAYTONA BEACH FL
Daytona Beach is at the intersection of I-95 and I-4 on Florida's east coast. It is also at the intersection of US-1 and US-92, the original Federal highways that served this part of Florida.
View Larger Map
Subscribe to our free monthly E-Zine, Florida Heritage Travel for news of Florida art shows, festivals and other activities.
CREATE YOUR OWN WEB PAGE
ABOUT DAYTONA BEACH FLORIDA
and see what others have said about it
Return From Daytona Beach FL To Florida Towns
Return To Free Florida Travel Guide Central East Florida
Return To Florida Backroads Travel Home
For More Things To Do In Florida
