Getting to know Daytona Beach
Set
against balmy breezes and anchored by 23 miles of clean, hard-packed white
sand, Daytona Beach is known as the World’s Most Famous Beach. Located on the
east coast of Central Florida, Daytona Beach is internationally known for its
racing roots, hosting some of the largest motorsports events in the world
including the Daytona 500, as known as the "Great American
Race."
Tourists and residents alike treasure its cheery brand of southern hospitality. The nearly 500,000 residents in the Daytona Beach metro area and 8 million visitors enjoy moderate weather, quality educational choices, exceptional recreational activities, an active arts community and, of course, one of the most beautiful, family-friendly beaches in Florida.
By foot, bike or car, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Daytona Beach’s warm sunshine, hard-packed sand, and clear ocean waters. The beach is accessible and free for pedestrians and bicyclists 24 hours a day. Vehicles may drive or park on the beach from sunrise to sundown November 1st through April 30th and from 8:00am to 7:00pm the remainder of the year.
The climate in Daytona Beach is ideal. The area enjoys mild, year-round temperatures that range from an average of 59.3F (20.6C) in the winter to an average temperature of 78.5F (30.4C) in the summer.
Whether it’s watching a fast-paced sporting event, enjoying a relaxing stroll on the beach, shopping at one of the many boutiques or shopping malls, golfing, boating on the Intracoastal Waterway or simply enjoying the mild temperatures from your own patio, Daytona Beach is a perfect city to call home.
Tourists and residents alike treasure its cheery brand of southern hospitality. The nearly 500,000 residents in the Daytona Beach metro area and 8 million visitors enjoy moderate weather, quality educational choices, exceptional recreational activities, an active arts community and, of course, one of the most beautiful, family-friendly beaches in Florida.
By foot, bike or car, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Daytona Beach’s warm sunshine, hard-packed sand, and clear ocean waters. The beach is accessible and free for pedestrians and bicyclists 24 hours a day. Vehicles may drive or park on the beach from sunrise to sundown November 1st through April 30th and from 8:00am to 7:00pm the remainder of the year.
The climate in Daytona Beach is ideal. The area enjoys mild, year-round temperatures that range from an average of 59.3F (20.6C) in the winter to an average temperature of 78.5F (30.4C) in the summer.
Whether it’s watching a fast-paced sporting event, enjoying a relaxing stroll on the beach, shopping at one of the many boutiques or shopping malls, golfing, boating on the Intracoastal Waterway or simply enjoying the mild temperatures from your own patio, Daytona Beach is a perfect city to call home.
