Things to do in Daytona Beach
There is a wide variety of things to do in Daytona Beach from the outdoors to the arts.
The world famous white sand beaches of Daytona draw millions of visitors each year but there is also plenty of culturally enriching museums and plenty of dining and shopping opons.
What is Daytona Beach famous for?
Daytona Beach is known for its white Sandy beaches, beach driving and hosng the Daytona 500 race.
Daytona Beach has strong roots in racing and it’s the reason beach driving is sll a fun past me in Daytona Beach.
Daytona 500 tour
Even if you aren’t a huge race fan, the Daytona 500 is a lot of fun.
You get to see the track up close and learn lots of fun facts and history about Daytona Beach racing. There are also fun photo ops! Like in the winner’s circle.
Tours run from 9:30am to 3pm and kids under 4 are free. As of 2024, ckets are $26 for adults and $21 for kids over 4.
Beach Driving
Daytona Beach’s 23 miles of hard packed sand make it the perfect beach for driving and made history as the first race track in 1902.
Beach driving remains one of the most memorable and unique things to do in Daytona Beach. Although, racing is now reserved for the actual race track and the speed limit is 10mph.
I highly recommend beach driving as one of the most iconic acvies in Daytona Beach.
You can drive on the beach for $20 per day. And it’s quite a luxury to haul all of your beach gear by car instead of by hand – especially when you have kids like us. Our collecon of sand toys just keeps growing!
Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences
One of my favorite things to do with kids in Daytona Beach is the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences.
The museum is located at: 352 South Nova Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
The museum has a planetarium, children’s science museum, restored train cars, anques and artwork from a range of cultures.
Lighthouse Point Park & Lighthouse Museum
Tour the second tallest lighthouse in Florida and climb to the top for the best view of Daytona Beach & Ponce Inlet.
Learn all about the history of the Ponce Deleon Lighthouse and view historic Florida arfacts.
Lighthouse Point Park has an expansive boardwalk, fishing pier, dog beach, prisne beach, views of inlet and beauful preserved sand dunes.
Tuscawilla Park
Spend the day zip lining through the trees and enjoying a 30 acre park with a lake, disc golf course, fitness trails and picnic tables.
Located at: 1000 Orange Ave. Daytona Beach, FL
Sun Splash Park
611 South Atlanc Avenue, Daytona Beach
Enjoy free parking at this 4 acre park with beach access, playground, picnic tables, walkways. restrooms and splash pad.
Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens
Located in Port Orange, this scenic botanical garden features scenic nature trails that wind through nave flora and fauna.
See the remnant of a sugar factory and large dinosaur statues from an old theme park.
950 Old Sugar Mill, Port Orange
Open 8am-5pm, admission is free
Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach
Shop hundreds of stores and a variety of restaurant opons.
Daytona Lagoon
A water park with lots of fun acvies like go carts, laser tag and a climbing wall.
Daytona Lagoon is a fun thing to do in Daytona Beach for couples and families.
Dolphin & Manatee Tours
The Indian River Lagoon and Daytona Beach waterways are teeming with biodiversity including dolphins and manatees. You can take boat tours to view local wildlife through the scenic mangroves.
Fishing Charters
Go on saltwater fishing charters and catch fresh fish to bring home with you while experienced local fishermen show you around all of the best spots.
Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Pier
The fishing pier stretches 1,000 feet into the ocean and here is where you can enjoy an amusement park with thrill rides, a variety of Oceanside shoppes and dining opportunies, arcade and there is also the bandshell where local concerts and shows are held.
Located at: 1200 Main Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Surfing
Daytona Beach is also famous for offering a consistent break of waves for world renowned surfing opportunies.
Enjoy your trip to Daytona Beach
There are 23 miles of white sand beaches along with a wide variety of shopping, dining, outdoor acvies and family-friendly things to explore.
While many visitors flock to Daytona Beach for the wide, flat beaches with white sand and Nascar racing, there is so much more to see and do in Daytona Beach, Florida. There is bountiful opportunities to see a diverse array of nature, up close and personal. Furthermore, there is a rich history of arts and culture to immerse yourself in.
Additionally, Daytona Beach has been known to host events for a wide variety of tourists from families to spring breakers. There truly is something for everyone to experience and enjoy. Some might overlook this incredible destination without fully understanding the beauty and fun that awaits.