Daytona Beach

Population:                  64,112             

Elevation:                    10 Feet Above Sea Level

Land Area:                   58.7 Square Miles

Location:            On the Atlantic Ocean, 54 miles northeast of Orlando, 251 miles north of Miami and 78 miles south of Jacksonville

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With so many nationally and internationally known events taking place in this seaside Florida city, every time is a great time for a visit.  Bikeweek and Spring Break take place in March and you can expect great crowds, great weather and great fun.  Daytona is known for its beach and its races.   It’s been a favorite of vacationers for over 100 years.  With moderate temperatures year round, there is always some site to visit, some event to attend, and some attraction to experience.  Racing fans can hear the thunder of the engines at many times during the year but February is the peak time, culminating with the Daytona 500.  The city also lets its visitors actually ride their cars on the hard-packed sands of the beach in certain areas.  What a great story to tell your friends when you return home!  Of course, any time of the year is great for working on your tan.  There is no charge to visit the beach, and the water temperature is always refreshing. No matter what time of year you visit, Daytona will welcome you with a thunderous roar.

How to Get There:

By Air:

Daytona Beach International Airport

386-248-8030

Located only 4 miles inland from the beach, the airport makes arriving in Daytona Beach as pleasant as staying here. Daytona Beach is a convenient alternative to the uncertainties of Orlando and Jacksonville traffic.

The airport is served by many of the major airlines as well as certain regional carriers.

There are numerous rental car companies available in the terminal, and all major car rental companies are easily acceptable.

Other airports within a two hour drive are:

Orlando Sanford Airport

International charter and scheduled domestic service.  The Daytona Beach area is located 35 miles northeast of the Orlando Sanford Airport via Interstate 4.

Orlando International Airport

Located an hour's drive from Daytona Beach, Orlando International Airport is one of the nation's major airports and serviced by many domestic and international carriers.

Jacksonville International Airport

Another option for those arriving by air is Jacksonville International Airport, approximately two hours drive north of Daytona Beach. This airport is conveniently located near Interstate I-95, the main North-South highway connecting the two cities.

By Car:

Driving to the Daytona Beach area is easy, as two of the state's major interstates intersect here - Interstate 95, which runs north and south and Interstate 4, which comes in from the west. Other major roads leading into the area are U.S. Highway 1; U.S. Highway 92; State Route 40, which connects to Interstate 75; and scenic Highway A1A along the Atlantic coastline.

By Bus:

Greyhound Bus Lines

138 South Ridgewood Avenue
Daytona Beach FL 32114

386-255-7076

By Train:

Amtrak

800-USA-RAIL

Servicing the Daytona Beach area, the Amtrak train station is located just a half-hour drive from the beach in the city of DeLand. The station is served by the Silver line, which runs North-South, and the sunset Limited, an east-west route.  

How to Get Around:

Local ground transportation is available throughout the area. Choose from taxis, limousines, car rentals, buses, trolleys and beach trams. For large groups, vans and motor coach charters are available.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day: Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day:  3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day: last Mon. in May

Independence Day: July 4

Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day:  4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve: Dec. 31