Daytona Beach is a small city known for its big motorsports. Home to the world famous NASCAR race, the Daytona 500, it comes as a surprise that Daytona Beach only has a population of slightly over sixty thousand. The history of thriving Daytona Beach hotels and tourism can be traced back to the 1960s, when ambitious local businessmen decided to make use of their unique environment (a beach with sand packed so hard you can drive vehicles onto it) to draw a crowd from all over the world.

Daytona Beach quick picks and tips

Conventions

Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center mixes the best of both worlds, offering not only a place to hold business meetings and conventions, but also luxurious rooms and resort pools and spas.

Dining

Many restaurants in Daytona Beach feature menus rich with seafood thanks to their proximity to the ocean. Try the Ocean Deck, located right on the beach, or Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

Major Point of Interest

Major attractions include the Ocean Center, the Jackie Robinson Ballpark, the Southeast Museum of Photography, the Halifax Historical Museum, and the Daytona Lagoon Water Park.

Shopping

Shopping is easy to find and close to your Daytona Beach hotels. The Volusia Mal is the biggest shopping mall in Daytona, offering almost everything you need. You can also enjoy some open air shopping at Ocean Walk Shoppes on the 250 North Atlantic Ave.

Sports

Thanks to the hard-packed sand and ideal weather conditions, Daytona Beach has been a perfect location for major motorsport events for the past fifty years. Go to the Daytona International Speedway in February to experience the world famous NASCAR race, the Daytona 500.