Adventure awaits in Daytona Beach. Visitors to the area can enjoy 23 miles of gorgeous white-sand beaches – a stunning stretch of coastline just a one-hour drive from Orlando and the theme parks, which combined offers a unique experience. With a recent $2 billion investment in the area, which has included new and renovated hotels, a transformation of the iconic Daytona International Speedway into a world-class motorsports facility, and the opening of One Daytona (a premier retail, dining and entertainment complex), there has never been a better time to visit Daytona Beach.
Recently opened hotels in Daytona Beach include the beautiful beachfront Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, which offers panoramic ocean views, legendary amenities and modern luxury. Meanwhile, splendour awaits at the new racing-themed The Daytona, a luxury Marriott Autograph Collection hotel located right across from Daytona International Speedway. Opening in May 2022, the Max Beach Resort is a 12-story luxury property offering one-, two- and three- bedroom residence-style suites just south of the boardwalk and pier. Also recently opened is the stunning 456-room Daytona Grande, an oceanfront luxury resort.
Visitors to Daytona Beach can explore the world-famous Daytona International Speedway, the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, the iconic Daytona Beach boardwalk and pier, exciting golf courses, more than 50 annual events and festivals, dozens of museums and galleries, numerous family attractions, as well as enjoy plenty of watersports and outdoor fun. Cycling along the hard-packed sand is a wonderful way to explore the coastline – it’s easy to rent a ride for the day in Daytona Beach. Alternatively, enjoy a water activity such as fishing, boating, surfing, paddleboarding, kayaking, which are all available in Daytona Beach.
The Daytona Beach area also offers an interesting array of themed trails covering everything from motorsports and monuments to craft ales, hiking and biking. Racing fans are sure to get revved up about the Motorsports Trail, which highlights the area’s storied auto-racing heritage. The Daytona Beach Ale Trail is home to hundreds of craft flavours served up at more than 20 watering holes whilst Daytona Beach’s hiking and biking trails offer more than 60 miles of paved paths, single-track, footpaths and more.