DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., -- With 23 miles of pristine beaches and a long list of activities and attractions, the Daytona Beach area has plenty of things for visitors to experience and explore during the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day
There will be several special remembrance services planned throughout the community, including the Memorial Day Remembrance at Rockefeller Gardens in Ormond Beach. These solemn events honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The services will include patriotic music, guest speakers, and a moment of silence to reflect and remember.
Veteran memorials and museums in the destination where visitors can pay their respects and honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day include the Veterans Memorial Plaza, the Veterans Memorial at Riverfront Esplanade and the Veterans Museum & Education Center, all located in Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet Veterans Memorial located at the Davies Lighthouse Park in Ponce Inlet, and the Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens.
Lodging options
For visitors looking to find special deals on accommodations in the Daytona Beach area, they can visit the Daytona Beach Hotel Deals page. With everything from hotel rooms to oceanfront cottages and resorts, and from bed & breakfasts to condo hotels to campgrounds and RV parks — there’s a place to stay for every visitor’s taste and budget.
Dining options in Daytona Beach
The destination is home to diverse dining scene with plenty of waterfront restaurants and outdoor dining options that serve up picturesque views.
World’s Most Famous Beach
Any vacation getaway to the Daytona Beach area should include a beach day. Visitors can spend the day relaxing or playing on the area’s 23 miles of world-famous beaches where they will discover loads of family-friendly activities such as swimming, biking, fishing, surfing, parasailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skis, boats and more.
Free Concerts at the Daytona Beach Bandshell
The summer concert series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell kicks off on Saturday, May 23 with Zendatta and Touch & Go, a Police and Cars Tribute. The concert begins at 7:15 p.m. followed by a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.
The Saturday night concerts will run through Sept. 26. The Friday night concerts begin Friday, June 12 and run through August 28. Concerts on both nights start at 7:15 p.m. and the Saturday concert will include a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m.
The concerts at the historic coquina amphitheater are free for the public and reserved VIP tickets are also available.
Family-Friendly Attractions
Daytona Beach offers visitors a wide variety of attractions to incorporate on a Memorial Day holiday weekend:
- Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure: The destination’s only aquarium, this 55,000-square foot facility that features animals from land and sea. Visitors can explore over 60 separate exhibits, including a 110,000-gallon shark exhibit and two interactive touch pools, including a 10,000-gallon stingray touch pool. The Rainforest attraction, which opened last year, features sloths, otters, lemurs and exotic birds.
- Daytona International Speedway: Visitors can take a track tour of this world-renowned speedway, view the winning DAYTONA 500 car, the No. 45 Toyota of Tyler Reddick, and explore the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America.
- Daytona Lagoon Premier Water Park and Family Fun Entertainment Center: A go-to spot for water rides, go-karts, mini golf, and arcade fun.
- Marine Science Center: Visitors can learn about sea turtles, marine life, and coastal conservation.
- Ponce Inlet Lighthouse: The tallest lighthouse in Florida, visitors can climb 203 steps to the top for a view of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
Visit a State Park: Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the state parks in Florida on Memorial Day Weekend.
Tomoka State Park in Ormond Beach is popular for outdoor activities such as canoeing, boating, fishing and protects a variety of wildlife habitats and endangered species, such as the West Indian manatee, and is a bird watcher’s paradise with over 160 species sighted. Located in West Volusia is Blue Spring State Park in Orange City and De Leon Springs State Park, both known for swimming, canoeing and kayaking, boat tours and hiking trails.
About the Daytona Beach Area | #LoveDaytonaBeach
Often called home of the world’s most famous beaches, Daytona Beach, Florida, continues to delight and surprise visitors with its diverse and growing array of attractions. The Daytona Beach area includes several cities and towns including Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, Holly Hill and South Daytona. The destination has long been known for its iconic beaches and rich auto racing history but today a slate of exciting new attractions, upscale lodging, a vibrant arts scene and an amazing collection of parks, preserves and outdoor activities are all part of Daytona Beach’s year-round appeal. To receive a complimentary Daytona Beach Destination Guide, find a place to stay, or book your next adventure, visit DaytonaBeach.com. #LoveDaytonaBeach.
