By Dalia Colon Where: In Flagler County, just north of Daytona Beach. Length: 98 miles. How to get around: Car. Best time to visit: In October for the Creekside Festival, a family-friendly event that includes bluegrass music, historical demonstrations, pony rides and more under the oak trees of…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell The wide, hard-packed sand of the beaches around Daytona Beach drew their first hot-rod races more than a century ago, when the area became the nation’s premier spot to pursue the land speed record. Today, the city is home to the most prestigious race in NASCAR, but…
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By Lauren Tjaden Where: The Halifax Heritage Byway, located in Volusia County, is anchored in Daytona Beach, but also explores Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, and Wilbur-by-the-Sea. Length: 35 miles How to get around: Cars and motorcycles are the usual modes of…
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By Janet K. Keeler The city seal of Daytona Beach ought to be a wheel because that’s what carries much of the adventure activities here. Two wheels, four wheels, motorized and people-powered wheels are the hallmarks of adventure in this Surf Coast city. The Daytona International Speedway hosts…
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By Dalia Colon Where: This double-Ormond loop of roadways hugs Florida’s northeast Atlantic coast just north of Daytona Beach. Length: Approximately 34 miles. How to get around: Car or bicycle. Best time to visit: Fall or spring, to participate in biannual guided trail walks, or December to March…
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By Carlos Harrison Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier is more than a place to drop a line and hook a fish. It’s a place where you can reel in a whole lot of fun. First, of course, there’s the Daytona beach pier itself. It stretches a full 1,000 feet into the Atlantic – better than three football…
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By Janet K. Keeler The coolest block in Daytona Beach is paved by nature. Sand, not asphalt, is the hard-packed surface that carries cars, bicycles, golf carts and even motorcycles along the beach at a slowpoke 10 mph maximum. Not to worry if you’ve arrived in town without wheels because there are…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff Beaches in and near Daytona Beach include 35 miles of sand on Florida’s central Atlantic coast, with a fantastic mix of bustling action and quiet, secluded seashore. Some Daytona Beach beaches feature pedestrian-only areas that are perfect for families with children. Other…
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