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Hundreds of thousands of visitors come from all over the world each year to experience Daytona Beach’s famously wide beaches and wild beauty. With 23 miles of expansive, hard-packed beaches that reach 500 feet wide at low tide, there’s a lot of beach to love here. And with everyone doing their part to keep it clean, we can ensure it remains a

Craving a burger? How about a hot dog? Cooking out is a fun way to spend time catching up with family and to enjoy the evening — and unlike some beach destinations, it is allowed right on Daytona Beach! 

Calling all cyclists!

Want to experience Florida’s natural magnificence from a new perspective? The Flagler Fondo may be your answer. A favorite cycling experience for participants with a range of skill levels, Flagler Fondo offers unique routes, breathtaking scenery, great food, new friendships and memories you won’t soon forget. 

Take a free Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory tour and enjoy free yummy samples!

Well-known around the nation for its top-tier chocolates and original handmade creations, Angell & Phelps has been a staple in Daytona Beach for decades. And now, visitors from far and wide can come and observe how its candy is made the old-fashioned way! 

National Relaxation Day is August 15 — how will you spend it? A day of total relaxation is necessary every once in a while to stay sane — and Daytona Beach is the perfect place to partake! National Relaxation Day is a great reminder to take time to step back from the daily grind, look up from the phone screens and truly put your mind and body in

The Jackie Robinson Ballpark adds many memorable elements to any family vacation — the beautiful views of the Halifax River, the gentle breeze blowing off of the water and the friendly atmosphere filled with team spirit are just a few. But there’s one more element not to be overlooked at this ballpark: history. 

When the heat of an August afternoon kicks in, cool down at one of Daytona Beach’s best ice cream shops! Diving into waterfront adventures, seeing the area’s historical sites and splashing in the surf can really work up an appetite. Next time your sweet tooth starts tingling, head to one of these four ice cream shops for a sweet summer treat. 

Golf lovers celebrate the sport in every season, but August is an especially noteworthy period — it’s National Golf Month! Do you have plans to partake in the action? 

Cheers to beers and hooray for hops — August 3 is International Beer Day!

Toast to the occasion with your friends by touring of one of the many local craft breweries or by exploring the Daytona Beach Ale Trail! The craft beer scene has exploded with growth in recent years, and so you have many wonderful and unique options from which to choose. Whether you’re in town today or planning a fall escape later this year, you won’t want to miss these craft beer hot spots in the Daytona Beach area. 

The Daytona Beach area is celebrated far and wide for its abundant wildlife, beautiful beaches and magnificent scenery. From the many rivers and backwater creeks to the expansive sandy shorelines, nature lovers flock here with good reason.