The World’s Most Famous Beach
23 miles of firm Atlantic sand — one of the few beaches in America you can drive on.
A PLACE THAT STAYS WITH YOU
23 miles of legendary hard-packed Atlantic beach — the birthplace of American speed.
Daytona Beach earned the nickname 'The World's Most Famous Beach' back when land-speed racers ran measured miles on its hard-packed sand — the same firm strand that today lets you drive, bike, or set up your chairs right at the waterline along designated stretches of its 23-mile shoreline. Speed never left: Daytona International Speedway hosts the Daytona 500 each February and runs behind-the-scenes tours year round. But the boardwalk-and-bandshell beach town holds its own — a classic amusement pier, saltwater taffy shops, and the Ponce Inlet lighthouse, Florida's tallest, at the peninsula's southern tip. Manatees and dolphins work the Halifax River just inland. Your promotional package places you at a partner resort on or near the beachfront, an easy walk from the pier and boardwalk.
A few reasons to fall in love
Daytona International Speedway
Home of the Daytona 500 — tram tours, the Motorsports Hall of Fame, and racing most months.
Boardwalk & Pier
A classic Florida amusement boardwalk: rides, arcades, bandshell concerts, and pier fishing.
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Climb Florida’s tallest lighthouse for a 360° view of the coast, then watch dolphins off the jetty.
Good to know before you go
When is the best time to visit Daytona Beach?
March–May and September–November bring 75–85°F days and calm seas. February belongs to the Daytona 500 and Speedweeks; summer is warm-water family season with afternoon sea breezes.
Can you really drive on the beach?
Yes — designated sections allow beach driving during daylight hours for a small access fee, a Daytona tradition dating to the land-speed era. Traffic-free zones are marked for swimmers.
What’s nearby beyond the beach?
St. Augustine’s historic district is about an hour north, Kennedy Space Center about an hour south — both make easy day trips.