This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
I have a confession to make. I've never been to Daytona Beach. While I grew up just 4.5 hours away...for some reason, it was a place I drove through on the way to somewhere else. Of course I've heard about the family friendly Daytona Beach all my life - I just don't know who I never made it over there to see it for myself! Last weekend, Chris and I packed the car and we headed up to Daytona Beach for the weekend with Angeline and her best friend.
Daytona Beach is one of the world's most popular beaches; they even claim it is THE world's most popular beach. One glance down the sandy beach, with the waves lapping the shoreline and you can see why. Daytona Beach is beautiful.
I had a list of things that we might do while in town, ranging from driving Chris's Chevy SS on the sand, visiting the local amusement park, checking out one of the historical landmarks or surfing or fishing. There is SO MUCH to do in Daytona Beach, we were disappointed that we were only able to visit for the weekend! There just wasn't enough time to fit everything into our schedule!
We arrived in the late afternoon on Friday and when we settled into the Daytona Beach Hilton, I just couldn't believe our view! We were right on Daytona Beach Ocean Walk, with the boardwalk outside our window. We had Joyland Amusement park to our left and the ocean in front of us. We could even see surfers in the waves and fisherman on the Daytona Beach Pier.
Not a bad view, right?
While we stayed at the Hilton, there were quite a few choices in accommodations available. Daytona Beach has accommodations for every budget and traveling style, including campgrounds, hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, condo rentals and vacation rental homes.
I live in Miami and while we definitely have a thriving "beach scene," it's not always exactly family-friendly...Daytona Beach was exactly the opposite. All we saw were families playing in the surf, kids building sand castles, groups of teens playing a game of football and couples strolling hand in hand.
The Festival Capital of Florida
Did you know Daytona is the Festival Capital of Florida? While Daytona Beach is home to festivals year-round, there are some especially exciting festivals during the fall months! There's the Daytona Beach Blues Festival and live music played daily at Bruce Rossmeyer's, the Halifax art festival and Daytona Beach even has their own film festival! If aviation is more your speed, you'll want to check out the Wings and Waves air show, where over 40 different Air Force aircraft perform over the Atlantic. November has plenty of holiday themed festivals too, like the Festival of Trees and the Holiday Bazaar! If you love seafood - who doesn't? - the Riverfest Seafood Festival is coming up too!
Outdoor Fun in Daytona Beach
One of the most popular things to do on Daytona Beach is go surfing or boogie boarding. You can rent boogie boards from vendors right on the beach, buy then for a few bucks in the gift shops along the Daytona Beach Ocean Walk, or pick one up at a store at home and bring it with you.
When you want to venture off the beautiful beaches of Daytona Beach, you'll be pleased to know that there is a plethora of family-friendly Outdoor Fun to enjoy!
Daytona Beach is home to many parks and recreational areas, like the Blue Springs State Park, Hickory Bluff Preserve, Winegrass Prairie Preserve, Lyonia Preserve and Environmental Center and more! Blue Springs is home to the largest spring on the St. Johns River, and is a designated Manatee Refuge for West Indian Manatees. You can take advantage of canoe rentals, narrated river cruises, kayak tours and rental, walking trails. You'll never run out of things to do outdoors in Daytona Beach!
Kid Friendly Things to Do in Daytona Beach
While the beach itself may captivate your children so well that they might not want to leave - as we found with Angeline and her friend - there are plenty of Kid friendly options in Daytona Beach aside from the beach itself and the local and state parks.
There's the nearby Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge, which is perfect for animal lovers, the Marine Science Center for kids with an interest in marine life, a bowling alley, lots of mini golf courses, Daytona Lagoon and of course, the amusement park right on Daytona Beach, Joyland Amusements.
Free Things to do in Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach is truly family-friendly in a way that most beach towns are not, in that they provide many free things to do for families who need a break from the sun. I love the idea of spending the morning playing on the beach, visiting one of the local restaurants for lunch, then heading into town to take advantage of one of the many free things to do in Daytona Beach.
Free Things to Do in Daytona Beach
There's the Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory Tour, which has been a Daytona Beach tradition since 1925. Your family can take a free, guided, 30-minute tour through the chocolate-making process to do something a little different on your family vacation!
The nearby Casements, formerly the winter home of multi-millionaire John D. Rockefeller, The Casements now serves as the City of Ormond Beach's cultural center and museum containing art and historical exhibits. They provide free tours of the Rockefeller period rooms and other exhibits, which are not only fun but educational as well!
If you are a music lover (who's not?), then you should check out the Friends of the Bandshell Concert Series, which happen right in the historic coquina bandshell on the beach. They are seasonal through the summer, but we actually saw a concert happening the weekend we were in town, which was late October. They feature all kinds of music, ranging from jazz, rock, swing, country, big band and Latin music!
The nearby Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens is a free museum that features paintings, drawings, video, mixed media, photography and three-dimensional works of art. Adjacent to the museum are lush tropical gardens that offer a beautiful setting complete with gazebo and nature trails, fish ponds and fountains.
There are so many things to do and see in Daytona Beach, but if you're anything like me, you'll be perfectly content just relaxing on the beach. I literally could not tear the girls away from the beach! The farthest we got was when we rented bicycles for them to ride along the Daytona Beach Ocean Walk and the strip in front of our hotel.
Chris and I rented dune buggies and rode all over Daytona Beach while the girls were bike riding. It was so much fun and such a work out!
I can't wait to go back to Daytona Beach for an extended stay - a short weekend just wasn't enough time to soak it all in!
On our next trip, I'd love to take surfing lessons. The surfers looked like they were having so much fun, and the waves weren't big enough to be scary - just exciting!
Chris wants to take a deep sea fishing trip, and judging by the amount of fishermen I saw fishing right at the Daytona Beach Pier, I think we'd come back with quite the catch!
Have you ever been to Daytona Beach? If you haven't, I hope that this helps to inspire you to plan a trip in the near future! Whether you're looking forward to a family vacation or a romantic weekend away, Daytona Beach is a family-friendly vacation destination for everyone!
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Diane says
Have been to Daytona for the race, but not had a chance to visit there. Would love to!
Melissa Teears says
I want to he because I so need a vacation and it has a lot of stuff to do with the family.
vanessa: thequeenofswag says
Looks like a fabulous way to spend the day. The beach is always on my list of how to spend my days.
HilLesha says
It has been YEARS and YEARS since I have been to Daytona, but I'd love to go there again someday. I'm not much of a swimmer, but I do enjoy going to the beach. It's the perfect way to relax and unwind. 🙂
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews says
I have never been to Daytona beach, I went to Cocoa Beach and Clearwater when I was in Florida years ago. I miss the beach!
Ty says
I've never been to Daytona beach but i do have family who lives near though. Maybe, well hopefully one day I'll get to go.
Raijean says
I really need to check Daytona off my list. It's ridiculous how bad I want to go.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Sounds like a fun place to visit. Maybe one of these days I will get there.
Debbie Denny says
That looks like so much fun. I would love to see all that is there.
Billie Rowell says
I'd love to go to Daytona Beach. Looks like y'all had a lot of fun!
Stefany says
It has been many, many years since I have been to Dayton Beach but I remember the sand and how much fun we had. I would love to take my kids there!
Theresa says
We just got back from FL and sadly, didn't make much time for beach visits. I would love to include a Daytona trip on my next vacation there because the beach looks clean and family friendly!
Liz Mays says
They sure make it easy to have fun there. Too cute that you guys rented dune buggies!
Dina says
it's been 20 years since i've been to daytona beach. I'd love to go again and see the sea for my children.
christina aliperti says
I would love to go to Daytona beach on my next vacation because I haven't been there for years. I need a nice warm place to go where I can lay in the sun and have a drink!
Pam says
We love visiting Daytona Beach. It's beautiful, warm, and there's plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
Pauline Cabrera says
I fell in love! Florida looks so laidback and I am a beach lover for sure. Daytona and me is a date.
Catherine S says
I love driving over to Daytona Beach for the weekend. It looks like you had a great trip. Daytona has a lot of fun family activities.
Shell says
Looks like so much fun! The last time I was in Daytona was almost 20 years ago.
Mickey says
It looks so pretty! I haven't been to Daytona since spring break many years ago, and my memories of it aren't quite as family-friendly. 😉 It's nice to see that a family would love Daytona too.
Camesha says
Gorgeous! I've actually never been to Daytona. I'm not sure how that happened. Must go. It's gorgeous.
Annie says
I love Florida, but I haven't made the time to go to Daytona! After seeing this fun post, I want to visit!!!
deb says
Two reasons sand and surf. I so wish I lived closer to warm beaches. I'll have to add Daytona to my next trip around Florida.
Mandi says
I've never been but hopefully some day! I love the beach and the ocean and your pictures are so gorgeous!
Melinda says
I've never bee to Daytona Beach. Everything is so bright and clean and blue.
Rosey says
I want to visit Daytona Beach because we lived in Florida for 18 years and never visited (how dumb on my part!). I love your pictures, they're big, beautiful, and clear!
Chrystal @ YUM eating says
I've never been to Daytona Beach. All the photos I have ever seen makes me think its perfectly amazing.
Christie says
My husband and I love Daytona! We went for an anniversary trip!
Krystal says
Daytona Beach sounds wonderful! I love the beaches along the gulf, and there's certainly no shortage of great activities.
Shannon Gosney says
Sounds like a great trip! I have never visited Daytona Beach before.
Candy O. says
Wow I'd love to go visit Daytona! We went to the Daytona 500 but didn't get to explore Daytona or the beach at all.
Felicia says
We need to make a visit. We love this part of Florida.
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
I haven't been to Daytona in such a long time! I want to ride those bides on the sand!
Amanda says
I haven't been to Daytona Beach in years.. We need to go back soon! What a great place!
Rachelle J says
Living in TN we are landlocked, so that s why during vacation we like to try to visit a beach! I would love to visit Daytona during our next beach trip due to the family fun we can have!
Sophie O'Reilly says
Looks great! I love to swim!
Myrah - Coupon Mamacita says
We love Daytona Beach. The beaches are great, and there's so much to do. They've got everything from restaurants to a little mini-zoo.
Jacqueline says
Daytona has the BEST seaside bars! Everything there is pretty cheap compared to where I am in Ft. Lauderdale. I admit, I also drive through there on the way north out of Florida, but rarely stop. They have great hotel options too. I LOVE Daytona and really need to get there more often!!
Kungphoo says
Ok sign me up! I am game for going down there..I would love to be sitting on a beach right now instead of my heavy sweatshirt.
Ann Bacciaglia says
This would be a great place to spend a weekend. There are so many different things to do. It would be so much fun.
Courtney says
Ahhhh I love Daytona! It's been awhile since I've been... This post makes me wanna go back sometime soon 😉
Veronica says
Just being on the beach would be enough for me. there is so much to do in Daytona
Lady Lilith says
Oh wow. The water is so blue. That alone is a reason to pay a visit.
Nina Say says
I have never been to Florida, but have always wanted to visit Daytona. My dad is always talking about how awesome it is and how he wants to retire there.
rochkirstin says
It's the places that are near to us that we often neglect. Good thing you have finally found the time to visit this beach. It's lovely!
Elizabeth O. says
Can I stay in the world's famous beach for a week please?
Nancy says
I was JUST talking about Florida today with one of my friends. I've never made it out that way before - my parents have been on vacation in Florida. But I think it's a little too far for me to travel there since we now live in California (Canada before).
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
I haven't been to daytona for a long time. Looks like some great things there.
Kendall Rayburn says
Daytona beach is just so beautiful in those photos.
Andrea Callahan says
Makes me miss the beach. Love Daytona weather.
Shaney Vijendranath says
Ooooh I'd like to be there right now! Hopefully I will visit soon.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
So much fun things to do! Its been awhile since I went to the beach - this is beautiful!
Nancy Reid says
Even though I have lived in Florida for over 20 years I still have not stay in Daytona Beach. I would love to visit the beach and the racetrack too. On my next road trip I'm going to have to plan a stay. I'm intrigued that you can drive on the beach. That must be something to experience.
Mommy2jam says
These are all wonderful pictures. I would love to go to Florida and visit those beaches.
Debbie L. says
I would love to visit Dayton Beach again. We visited years ago and had so much fun on the beach! My grandkids would love it!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
We live about 45 minutes north. These are great ideas, we'll have to make a weekend out of it.
Birdiebee says
I would love to visit Daytona Beach on my next vacation since I have never been to the beach on the east coast. I have only been to the WA and ORA coast and would love to bask in the sun on a warm beach.
Candace says
I lived in Holly Hill FL when i was about five and we used to go to Daytona every month, the flea market on the beach was my favorite! I have wanted to go back for many years!
Tanya White says
Daytona Beach is on my bucket list of places to visit. To me it looks like paradise.
Margaret Smith says
Looks like a great beach and I'd also love to see a race there sometime.
Adrienne gordon says
I could use a nice beach vacation, it is snowing here today.
Clarissa Laskey says
I want to visit and walk along Daytona Beach Pier
mita says
I love Florida, but I haven’t visited Daytona beach yet. Hope to visit soon with my family.
Sandy Klocinski says
History - Daytona Beach is full of history beginning with our native ancestors the Timucuan Indians, Spanish and French settlements, sugar mill plantations and the man who put Florida on the map as a tourist destination, Henry Flagler.
Lisa S says
Loved your article... Never knew there was so much to do! Would love to make it there soon. Since it's only a few hours drive. Thanks for the great info!
shelly says
I've never been to Daytona Beach. It looks like there are a lot of fun activities! I would love to go there on vacation to enjoy the beach with my family.
Ann Fantom says
I want to visit Daytona beach because I've never driven on the sand
Rosie says
I'd love to go when there is a festival, like the Halifax art festival! I've been to a few places in Florida, but not Daytona Beach! I'd love to enjoy that beach, too! I didn't realize how family oriented it is there!
Monique Rizzo says
Because it is warm and sandy...who needs anything else!
amber johnson says
I have never been there and I love the beach. Looks so fun!
carol clark says
id like to go for all the fun activites never been but i went to destin twice but this seems like a blast
Cynthia C says
I would love to escape the snow and cold and have a beautiful time on the beach at Daytona.
Michelle H. says
I would love to go there because there are so many fun things to do.
Jessica W says
Theres an amusement park...by the beach...thats sounds awesome
Leah bush says
We have family near Daytona and would love to visit for that reason. Plus the beach wouldn't be so bad 😉
Samantha Daleo says
I have never been and I LOVE the beach!
Debbi Wellenstein says
I would love to visit the lovely beaches!
Tari Lawson says
My family loves Daytona Beach. I especially like driving on the beach and parking there. It is so nice not having to lug our stuff a long distance.
Denise S says
I'd like to go there because I've never been to a beach before.
Tracy Robertson says
I would love to visit because it is beautiful! I would love to go when they are having the film festval that you mentioned. Watching films on the beach sounds lke the perfect, relaxing vacation.
Christine B says
I went to Daytona Beach twice when in Florida! I love it. I'd love to be there right now!!
Claudette says
I would love to travel there one day. I live in Pensacola and I think we have the most gorgeous beaches but after checking out this blog I am eager for a visit!
Tammy S says
I would love to go to Daytona Beach just to relax and soak up the sun. I am a total sun worshiper. Any chance I get to go to the beach, I'm there! Plus I would swing by the Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory and take a tour. 🙂
Cynthia R says
We stopped in Daytona just for an hour on the way back from my family's home and loved the beautiful beach, we have been talking about taking a vacation down there.
Rachel Travis says
My hubby would love to go to a race and I would love the beach!
Kurt Hoffmann says
Been there before and loved it
tina m says
i'd love to go surfing there!
Jennifer J says
I want to visit Daytona again because I had such a good time the first time I went!
Geoff K says
Mostly because the lively atmosphere and warm weather would be a great contrast to the quiet, cold surroundings we have in New England!
David Balkin says
I LOVE a good Florida beach destination, not to mention my friends Nicole and Kenny RAVE about Daytona Beach.
Stacy says
Would like to visit there because I have heard such great things about it and have never been. 🙂
Would like to cross it off my bucket list!
Kim Keithline says
My son goes to college at Daytona Beach at Embry Riddle so it would be the perfect vacation for me some time at the beach and seeing my son what could be better!!!
Stephanie V. says
Looks like a perfect family beach day to me!
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heather s says
It is cold here so I would love to go to Daytona to be warm and see the beautiful water.
Gail Crawford says
I want to go shopping
angie says
What is better than a nice walk on the beach.
Crystal W says
I've been to several FL beaches, but haven't done Daytona yet! Love that it's a convenient drive from Orlando!
Sue Barney says
I would Love to check out riding Dune Buggies on the beach. 🙂
Janet Lindsey says
Would love to visit because I've never been there before and I've heard it's beautiful
Aaron says
I'd go to the beach =)
Amy Pratt says
I have never been to Daytona Beach so would love to hang out on the shore.
RussR says
I'd love to drive on the beach there
Patty Hancock says
There is so much to do there and I can go to the Daytona races while Im there.
Kristin S says
Because I need to get out of the cold 🙂
harolde says
To drive on the Beach!!!
Linda Lansford says
I love to go the beach
Michelle L says
I'm Canadian and its cold.in the winter, can't argue with.. a warm beach
Meghan Malicoat says
I would visit Daytona because I love the sun and the sand. It looks like beautiful place to be.
Mary Cloud says
My kids have never been to the beach before and I'd love to take them there - looks great
Barbara Montag says
I've never been to Daytona Beach.
I like that there's a lot of free things and the beach.
thank you
robyn paris says
i would like to go to daytona beach on my next vacation because i haven't had a chance to go there yet.
Gina says
Daytona = endless white sand beaches - why wouldn't I want to visit?.
Tara Liebing says
Daytona beach looks like a laid back, warm and fun place to visit. I haven't gone on a vacation since I was a kid so I am long over due for one.
Allyson Bossie says
I went to Florida for vacation when I was 18 and haven't been able to go back but always wanted to. I want to hit Daytona Beach because I have always wanted to go
tracey byram says
I love the beach. Any beach. Every beach.
Holly E says
I grew up in Florida and I haven't been to Daytona Beach in a very long time. I still have several friends that live there and I would love to see them.
Dana Rodriguez says
I used to live in Daytona/Ormond.So many things to do!! I really love the big flea market there..and of course the beaches!
William Wilson says
I would like to attend a motorcycle rally at Daytona. Might be cool
Michele Cupp says
I have heard great things about Dayton Beach, but have never been. I'd love to get out of Ohio.
Sara M says
We've never been there before & it looks beautiful. We haven't taken a vacation in a few years, it would be nice to lounge on the beach!
sydney anderson says
I would love to go to dayotna beach we need a vaction
Amanda C. says
I'd love to check out Daytona Beach because I've never been able to check it out and I think it would be an amazing anniversary this year for my husband and I.
Sharon Kaminski says
I love Florida and would like to take the kids on the rides and to the beach.
james doyle says
I went to the Daytona 500 once about 10 years ago! I want to go back 🙂
Patrick Coleman says
To layout on the beach!
TallulahJane says
I love all the family activities that it has. It has been a long time since I've been there but my family loves the sand and beach too.
charlotte baker says
Do you even know how much my kids would love this?
Kristen Cantwell says
My husband has never been there and I would love to take him there!
Lisa Weidknecht says
I love Daytona Beach! I've been there for a race and would love to go back for the beaches!
april brenay says
Close to my parents and my kids love to visit florida
Mary Beth Elderton says
I am a beach lover...but I live nowhere near a beach. I would LOVE to take a trip to Daytona! Beautiful!
Carolyn Massey says
Growing up my parents and I went to Daytona every summer. have fond memories of those trips. Haven't been back in a long time. It was beautiful down there and would gain 5 pounds while I was there eating all the seafood. I think the ocean air gave me an appetite.
Tracy Melhinch says
I love anything to do with the ocean! I love the water!
Alyson says
My children have never seen the ocean, and from the pictures that you have here, Daytona Beach looks like a really fun place to have beach fun and more.
Lisa says
I have never been there and would love to experience Daytona!
Danielle Shelley says
Because I love beaches and it looks like a lot of fun! I've never been before.
Arielle says
I LOVE going to a warm sunny beach when it's cold and wintery back at home! 🙂
Amanda Kinder says
I'd love to see the beach/ocean. It just looks so beautiful!
curtis says
Never been to the south
dario says
I have never seen blue water and would love to visit Daytona beach and see the most famous track in Nascar
breanna pollard says
because I have heard so many great things!
Steve Stone says
it would be a fun place for the family to go.
Katherine says
Its warmer than where I am at and lots of family activities
Robert Tschinkel says
would love to visit Dayton Beach for the sun and the ocean, being from Cleveland it's really cold here during Winter and this would be a definite break
Kelly Kimmell says
It is snowing here today, so, I'd love to visit Daytona for the warm weather.
ELIZABETH C. says
I have friends living there who tell me how much fun they have. Looks like a great time.
allison h says
Looks like fun
Chrystal Davis says
I'd love to go during Bike Week!
linda lansford says
I like to go to the track
Jim Rector says
its warm there
Michael M says
I have been there before and I love the beach and great weather.
Chad C. says
its within an hour of my home
Barbara Butler says
the beach for sure
Michelle S says
I live in Florida, but I haven't been to Daytona in YEARS!!!! We used to have so much fun there, so of course I want to go back. 🙂
Dana says
i've been to florida but never daytona beach-i would love to visit
Wes Hovorka says
I want to go to daytona beach to swim in the ocean.
Aimee says
I want to visit Daytona Beach because the last time we went there was a tropical storm and our lovely beach weekend was spent in a hotel room. We need a re-do!
Sarah Hirsch says
I'd love to visit Daytona beach because I love the beach and water sports, and nice weather!
Jenn Short says
I spent a summer there in college, and would love to go back. I loved local food (alligator anyone?), the beaches, and all the fun things to do!
Mishell DeFelice says
My sister lives in Florida and I miss her!
steve weber says
I've heard the beaches are amazing and the atmosphere as well.
Sherri J says
Looking forward to museums. My kids are older and would love it.
Linda G. says
I want to go play on the beach
Christie Mullen says
I would love to visit Daytona because I haven't been to the beach since I was seven!
Kelly Nicholson says
Include one reason why you want to visit Daytona Beach on your next vacation.
i just love florida..been to the keys and miami beach..wanna see the rest
Kimberly M. says
I would love to go to Daytona Beach again because I was there 32 years ago and loved it but I was with my children. My sister lives close to Daytona and I would love to visit there again and just spend time with her relaxing on the beach. It was so beautiful there. I just would like a girls getaway this time.
Alexander Garcia says
I really want to see the Daytona 500,,,it is on my bucket list.
jose benavides says
I would love to visit cause of the beach and its very sunny so I can imagine all the fun things to do ..
Heather Freeman says
I haven't been to Florida since I was a little girl and I had a blast then. I would love to revisit it.
amy says
We would love all of the things to do together as a family. We would love to visit to escape the snow!
Shari Klyn says
I have never been there and it looks so fun.
Ada miller says
i would love to go to Daytona beach because we have only been to Virginia beach plus I've heard wonderful things about Daytona beach.
maggie mason says
I have been to Florida and the beach but never Daytona. This looks like so much fun! Great review!
Jennifer H. says
I love the weather in Florida. Snowing like crazy here in Michigan!
bgsmama says
we lived in tampa area for a bit and loved it. we only made it to daytona once and it was pretty amazing! we would love to visit again and enjoy the beach!
Michelle Weaver says
We have never been to Daytona beach and love going to beaches! That is just one we haven't hit yet.
Kathleen M Smith says
Warm, beach and sun, a perfect combination for vacation.
Jacob says
I have never been and don't live anywhere near a beach. This looks like the nicest one I have ever seen
Darlene Carbajal says
Such a beautiful and relaxing beach. 🙂
Nichole says
I lived in Daytona for a short time when I was young and it was beautiful! I would love to visit again!
kath g says
I've never been there, but it looks like it has a wonderful array of outdoor activities and then of course there is the beach! the pictures alone make me want to go....
Linda S. says
To swim in the ocean and walk in the sand.
Dawn Ganey says
Daytona beach is beautiful. You can drive right on the beach too.
Carol Nine says
I'd like to visit Daytona Beach on my next vacation because there is so much to do there.
Christabelle Rivera says
I visited South Beach for my 21st birthday and Daytona is next on my list! It looks beautiful!
Randi C. says
It is so cold here in New York now, and Daytona looks like a place where there is so much to do, restaurants, and just a fun. awesome place.
beth shepherd says
I would love to visit to see some sun and not snow
Mary Calabrese says
I'd love to do some metal detecting on those beaches.
Tabathia B says
Because as much as I love Myrtle Beach, I just have a feeling that the beaches in Florida are more incredible and the water is beautiful and I love the idea of an amusement park on the beach
Claire McKeon says
I haven't been to Daytona in years and I have a lot of great memories of it. Renting those little leg propelled dune buggies looks like fun!
juli guthrie says
Well first off it is warm in Florida haha. But because there are lots of things to do there for families.
samantha cheng says
smooth sand!
samantha cheng says
smooth sandy beach
sandra says
because it's warm and sunny there and not here
Carly D. says
My mom lives in FL and I haven''t been down to visit since she moved. It would be a wonderful place for a mom and daughter get together!!
Sandy Cain says
I want to go someplace warm, someplace with a gorgeous beach, and good things to do. Daytona Beach fits the bill !
Linda Brooks says
I love going to the beach in Daytona
Danielle says
To shop and play in the sun and sand. Maybe rent a bike try authentic seafood places and swim in the ocean
stephanie macdonald says
never been but i sure hope to go one day
Allison Jennings says
It looks like a great place to go on a trip! So many things to do!
Nathan says
Daytona beach has beautiful beaches with lots of activities!
Gena E says
Never been to Daytona and would LOVE to visit!
Debbie LaCoste says
Have never been to Daytona Beach. You have made it seem like a wonderful place to go. Haven't been on a vacation of any kind in years.. Will keep this in mind.
danielle Marie says
i love the beach and i have never been to the east coast!
Mike Perkins says
Id love to hand out in Daytona, Have some relatives close by & ThwBeach is always a good time.
Heather Wilson says
Daytona is always a great place to visit! It would only be a quick drive there, but any vacation is a good one!
joe gersch says
i want to visit Daytona Beach because of the sun and beaches
betty badgett says
I would love to go to Daytona if I were to take a long distance vacation. Being a single mom, and now a Grandparent Parent I look at pictures like you have posted and I read and it makes me smile. So, I kind of take a mental vacation when I see and read these. We go to local places for the day and we camp, but to go "away"? Not right now.
Thank you for sharing.
Gma Betty
kyl neusch says
love the beach
Kristy Thiel says
I feel like this would be a wonderful place to help me relax!
NiCole W says
I've never been there and I'd love to take my family.
Ayana Pendergrass says
I have heard that Daytona Beach is absolutely amazing! I would love to take my family and enjoy some fun in the sun!
Michelle Brown says
I don't get out much and I heard good things about the place.
Lynn R says
I would like to go because I have never been before and to walk in the sand bare foot.
Richard Brandt says
Because surf's up! I can be happy walking along the beach looking for shells, actually.
Daniel Thornton says
I want to visit on my next vacation because its a famous beach and I like to visit famous places.
Deb C says
Daytona was our family vacation spot years ago. It's time to visit again! I loved the beach there.
Laura Fugate says
I want to visit Daytona to go to the beach!
Carol Mclemore says
So my husband can see Daytona Speedway.
Roxanne K says
I'd love to visit for the sun and ocean air!
denise says
I want to go to Daytona because it's soo much warmer there.
Kimmy Moore says
I haven't; been on vacation in almost 3 years and have not been to Daytona Beach in over 30. I'd be in Heaven.
Karen says
I want to visit that factory where they make fresh chocolate that is there.
Jenysa says
I have never been to Daytona Beach but would love to, especially after reading your review. I think the beach and the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens sound wonderful. It is also a fairly reasonable flight from our location.
kristi m says
i would love to visit daytona it looks fun for a family trip
Roy F. says
The weather always seems nice over there.
Selinda says
It's been years since I have been to the beach! Think it is about time!
nickie says
Sounds like a great trip! I have never visited Daytona Beach before.
Kelley Chapman says
I've never been there but I think the beach would be fun.
cylina williams says
I really love the beach and Florida!
Kathryn C says
why not Daytona Beach?! its in Florida, I love visiting Florida!
Kathryn C
Robin says
I would love to take my family vacation an visit the beach at Daytona.
Matteo Mazur says
I would LOVE to go boarding there or just soak up some sick rays
Julie Harris says
My biggest reason would have to be that we live in Kansas and are so far away from the ocean that I always wish we could travel more to beautiful beaches
FRANK says
I would like to go to Daytona beach on my next vacation because I have never been to Florida.
Paula Michele Hafner says
I would like to go because it's warm and sunny. I haven't been there since I was a kid.
Lisa V. says
Being an easterner, I always love the ocean and the beach...except this is more southern than me and the fishing is better.
Erica B. says
One good reason is that I've never been!
Lisa Garner says
I would love to visit Daytona Beach because it would be a great relaxing family vacation.
Carolyn Daley says
I would love to visit Daytona Beach because it is such a beautiful place. I live in South Florida so I can drive up to Daytona in a few hours. It would be a great weekend getaway.
Sarah L says
I want to visit Daytona for the beautiful beaches and since it's MUCH warmer than the 12 degree wind chill we have right now.
Thanks for the contest.
Lisa says
I have never been there but love a nice Beach!
Tammie Venne says
beaches and nice weather, a much needed vacation from midwest temperatures and life
Karen Massey says
For Family Vacation since all will be grown up soon
Stephanie Larison says
I've never been to a beach before, for that reason alone I'd love to go!
Breanne says
The weather seems nice!
Lesley F says
For the weather and water!
Donna Teller says
I want to visit Daytona because it looks like so much fun and I have never been to a beach before.
joni says
I want to tan on their beaches.
Rachel says
It is gorgeous and I love warm weather!
Missy says
I'd like to go there because I live in the mountains but love sunny weather.
Shareen Mioskowski says
I have been to Daytona beach as a child and would love to take my children to see the beautiful beach and have good memories as I do!
Kimberly Hilbert says
I would love to go because I've never been to a real beach. Just the beach in Erie. I'd love to see an ocean beach.
Nicole C. says
I want to visit because I have been there before and I love it!!!
laura b says
I have never been to Daytona, bu t I would love to!
melissa Resnick says
we love the sun and sand
anthony ciofani says
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Brenda Robinson says
I luv to visit the beach!
tina reynolds says
I went once as a kid and I would so love to take my own kids
Richard Hicks says
I want to visit for the warm weather and scenery
Patricia E. says
Because it looks beautiful and fun!
stacy says
I love Daytona Beach! I am on the west coast of FL, so it is nice to travel across the state to the East coast to enjoy the Atlantic ocean!
cynthia Dawson says
I would love to visit Daytona Beach on my next vacation because my husband and daughter have never been to florida!
Leslie Davis says
I visited once when my uncle's family lived there would be nice to go back now that I'm older and they moved away.
Holly B says
It looks beautiful, I'd love to go there!
Susan Smith says
I would love to visit Daytona Beach on my next vacation since I have never been to the beach.
e michelle says
i would love to visit again! We went for the first time with my mother in law and didnt have a good time i would love just to go with the kids and play things by ear!
Brittney House says
I would like visit the beautiful beaches and enjoy the weather.
Christian Alejandro says
I've never been, but it sounds like a blast.
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I'd like to visit because it looks like there is something fun for the whole family to do!
Ellie Wright says
I'd love to visit Daytona beach. I'm from the heart of Texas and never been to any beach.
Jake B says
There is the nice warm beach there, it sure beats Indiana!
Stephanie Phelps says
The waves are the best reason to visit Daytona Beach. We love to body surf and this is the place to do it! You guys look like ya'll had a blast!
Jill Myrick says
I would love to visit because I live in the mountains of NC but love the beach. Daytona Beach looks like it would be loads of fun for my whole family and I would love to plan a vacation there.
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April Morrison says
I lived there for a couple weeks and then had something bad happen where I had to leave. I want to return and have some happy memories.
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…we have never visited the Atlantic coast of Florida, have only been on the Gulf coast, would love to visit sometime !