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Daytona Beach sunset
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Daytona Beach holidays

Home to white sand and racing cars.

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Daytona Beach is so much more, and a holiday destination in its own right. Known for its boardwalk and pier with numerous arcades, as well as the renowned Speedway NASCAR races in February, Daytona is well worth a visit for any car enthusiast.

This stunning 23-mile-long pristine stretch of white-sand beach can be discovered with just a one-hour drive from Orlando and the theme parks, and offers an altogether different experience.

Essential information for Daytona Beach

  1. Time Zone

    UK - 5hrs

  2. Language

    American English

  3. Currency

    US Dollar $

  4. Flight information

    9-10hrs direct

  1. Flight schedule

    We fly to Orlando from London Heathrow and Manchester daily, as well as seasonally from Edinburgh.

  2. Do I need a visa?

    To travel to the USA, you will need an ESTA visa. Please make sure that you have this approved at least 3 days before you head off on holiday.

    Find out more about Travel Visas here »

Here's our 3 day suggested itinerary for getting the most out of your visit to Daytona Beach (or just pick out your favourite parts if you're visiting for the day):

Worlds Most Famous Beach sign

Day 1

  • Why not start your first morning with a cycle along Daytona Beach boardwalk, it's a great way to get your first view of the World's Most Famous beach
  • Now for an arts and culture afternoon - you've got the Museum of Arts and Sciences which is perfect for families with a specific child wing!
  • When you're getting hungry, head to ONE DAYTONA, the area's newest entertainment district with restaurants and shopping galore
Family building sandcastles on Daytona Beach

Day 2

  • Start your day with a tour at Daytona International Speedway and they run every 45 minutes. See Victory Lane and the famed 31-degree banking that makes NASCAR races so exciting
  • For lunch, Caribbean Jack's on the Halifax riverfront is one of our favourite spots
  • Enjoy a chilled afternoon on Daytona Beach. Wander through the riverfront esplanade, or plot up on the beach for some time with your toes in the sound
Paddleboarding in Daytona Beach

Day 3

  • Let's get active this morning. Head to Ponce Inlet Watersports where you can take your pick from kayaking, paddleboarding, boat tours and jet skis!
  • After working up your appetite, you can enjoy fresh seafood with waterfront views at Off the Hook at Inlet Harbour nearby
  • For the afternoon, you can head down to Ormond Beach and enjoy some local craft beers or cocktails outside as the sun starts to set
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Need more travel tips or holiday help?

Daytona Beach is approximately 60 miles from Orlando, making it an easy day trip if you’re visiting the theme parks. Just a quick drive down Interstate 4, you can go from the magic of Orlando to the sunny shores of Daytona Beach in about an hour, so you can enjoy the best of both worlds!

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