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Planning Your Daytona Beach, Florida VacationDaytona Beach began as a place for speed. Between 1902 and 1935, no less than 13 land auto racing records were set on Daytona's 23 miles of hard, flat beach, which is up to 500 feet wide at some points. Today, beach drivers must observe a sedate 10-mile per hour speed limit, while the racing cars can be seen inland at Daytona International Speedway. Said to be the fastest racetrack in the world, the International Motor Sport Associations stages races several times each year, the highlight being the Daytona 500 in February. Daytona Beach hotels tend to fill up fast during this time. Millions of visitors tour the track annually, particularly since the opening of the Daytona USA attraction. Daytona USA provides the chance to experience the thrill of the races via excellent film footage. Computer technology enables you to test your own stock car, and you can even take part in a simulated pit stop. Along the shoreline, an unbroken strand of beach stretches for 10-1/2 miles through Daytona Beach and its neighbor to the south, Daytona Beach Shores. Besides driving, the beach is great for walking, jogging, volleyball, surfing, and bicycling. In addition, the beaches at Daytona are as good as anywhere in Florida. Beach accesses are located every few blocks along A1A the entire 10 miles of Daytona and Daytona Beach Shores. A boardwalk runs along the shoreline in the heart of town, giving it an Atlantic City atmosphere.Travel TipsThe beaches at Daytona Beach, Florida are its main attraction, so beach safety is of utmost importance for vacation planners. Be sure to wear sunscreen with a high SPF, as the sun can be quite intense, even on cloudy days. Reapply after swimming, activity, or after several hours on the beach. While you want to return home with a great tan, a bad sunburn can put a damper on your vacation. Build your tan slowly during your stay. Many areas along Daytona Beach are patrolled by lifeguards, and families with young children would be advised to frequent these. Daytona Beach, Florida is a very safe place to visit, but visitors should use common sense. Don't leave valuables in your vehicle, or on the beach unattended. Numerous banks are located throughout the area that offer currency exchange, and ATM's are plentiful.Spring Break at Daytona BeachSpring Break at Daytona Beach is extremely popular, and college students from around the country flock to the area each year. If you're planning on visiting the area during Spring Break, there are some rules you should be aware of. Legal drinking age in Florida is 21, and bars and restaurants in the area are quite strict about this. Daytona Beach rolls out the carpet for visiting students, and entertainment is lively. Some hotels and resorts in the area will not rent rooms to students under the age of 25, so be sure to let our reservationists know if you are under this age when making your reservation. |
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