Daytona's 23 miles (37km) of gently shelving Atlantic beaches with their fine-grain white sand provide hours of fun in the sun for visitors, even during the winter months. All are lined with hire vendors providing equipment for a myriad of water and beach sports, from surfboards to fishing tackle. Beachfront parks provide softball and volleyball courts, playgrounds and picnic areas. Between May and October visitors are delighted when the area beaches play host to sea turtles that come ashore at night to lay eggs in nests dug into the sand. The most popular attraction in Daytona is the International Speedway, which hosts exciting events throughout the year.

There are numerous other associated motorsports attractions, including simulators, go-karting, video arcades and museums, in the area. History buffs can visit a variety of places of interest like the home of John D Rockefeller, the ruins of the first steam-powered sugar mill in Florida, or the downtown Halifax Historic Museum. The possibilities for excursions are almost endless, with central Florida's renowned theme parks at Orlando just over an hour's drive away.

To enjoy a holiday at Daytona Beach requires a great deal of energy if you are determined to see and do all that is available.