Daytona Beach is a hub for many different cultures, from the race car enthusiast to the art aficionado. This beach has been a destination for thousands of vacationers and tourists since the early 1900’s when horseless carriages were raced on the hard packed beach sands. Everyone will enjoy a trip to the Daytona International Speedway, home of the Daytona 500. Here you can learn about the history of stock car racing and even enter a motion simulator that will take you through the turns at 200 mph. Of course you will want to set aside some time to see the beach! The “World’s Most Famous Beach” stretches almost 25 miles and is separated from the mainland by the Halifax River. The center of activity along the beach is the Main Street Pier where you can, for a small fee, look out over the ocean from the 180 ft tall Space Needle. The pier also has everything you need to enjoy a great day of fishing. Nearby Ocean Walk Village provides a unique shopping experience and the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach is sure to captivate you. Don’t forget to take a stroll down Beach Street to see exclusive shops and motorcycle specialty stores. On that note, if you are in Daytona Beach in early March or mid October, be sure to check out all the Bike Week and Biketoberfest activities. Other nearby attractions include horseback riding, golfing, helicopter rides and don’t forget Disney World is only about 65 miles away. Daytona International Airport (DAB, 3miles) offers the closest airport, however Orlando International Airport (MCO, 60miles) usually offers the cheaper fares.
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
American
Crusin Cafe
2 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-253-5522
Checker's Cafe
219 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-239-0010
Daytona Ale House
2610 W International Speedway, Daytona Beach
386-255-2555
Highlander Café
1815 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona
386-322-8829
The Wreck Riverfront Bar & Grill
115 Main Street, Daytona Beach
386-226-3000
Froggy's Saloon
800 Main Street, Daytona Beach
386-254-8808
McCormicks Pub & Tiki Bar
313 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-555-6666
Adobe Gila's
250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-481-1000
Boot Hill Saloon
310 Main Street, Daytona Beach
386-258-9506
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company & Restaurant
250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-947-8433
Asian
Songkran Thai Restaurant
2309 S Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona
386-760-0300
China Buffet
1312 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
386-238-3399
Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse
3340 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores
904-756-0480
Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse
501 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach
904-257-4477
Taiwan Cafe
2021 S. Ridgewood Ave., South Daytona
386-767-2233
Tarafuku Japanese Restaurant
1500 Belville Road, Daytona Beach
386-323-6361
Casual Dining
Boston Pizza
509 E. Int’l Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
386-258-0950
Chicago Pizza
1000 S Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-252-2111
Gator's Pizza
3218 S Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-756-4000
Italian Pizza & Grill
515 N Atlantic Ave,. Daytona Beach
386-676-5037
Turano Little Italian
800 N Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-258-0005
International
Chez Paul Gourmet Cuisine
927 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
386-252-3588
Italian
Carrabba's Italian Grill
2200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona
386-255-3344
Olive Garden
1725 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
904-252-0639
Buca di Beppo
2514 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
386-253-6523
Latin
The Cancun Lagoon
1735 W International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
386-255-6500
Adobe Gila's
250 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
386-481-1000
Steak & Seafood
Chart House
1100 Marina Point Dr., Daytona Beach
386-255-9022
Ocean Deck Restaurant
127 S. Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach
386-253-5524
Gene's Steakhouse
3674 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
386-255-2059
Red Lobster
2625 W. International Speedway, Daytona Beach
386-255-7596