About this city
Also known as: The World's Most Famous Beach
Daytona Beach is a world-famous coastal city located in Volusia County, Florida, situated on the state's Atlantic coast about 51 miles northeast of Orlando. The city's unique geography features an expansive, 23-mile stretch of hard-packed white quartz sand beach, which famously allowed early automotive pioneers to use the shoreline for high-speed time trials, giving birth to the region's legendary motorsports culture. Today, Daytona Beach seamlessly blends its high-octane racing heritage with classic American seaside entertainment. It is home to the international headquarters of NASCAR and the massive Daytona International Speedway, drawing millions of international racing fans, spring breakers, and motorcycle enthusiasts to its sun-drenched shores annually.
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Suggested stay: 2–3 days
Tour the famous Daytona International Speedway, experience driving a vehicle directly on the sand at Daytona Beach, stroll the historic Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier, and climb the nearby Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse.
