Posts in Sports

Attention Aces: Check Out the Florida Tennis Center

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Jun. 01, 2020

Looking to break a sweat? Want to see some exciting, edge-of-your-seat tennis matches? Head to the Florida Tennis Center! It’s the hub of Daytona Beach tennis, conveniently located just across the road from the world-famous LPGA International golf course. Several incredible tennis legends have tasted victory right here on these courts. Each year, the Florida Tennis Center hosts over 30 major mixed-league, tri-level and United States Tennis Association (USTA) tournaments. The USTA is considered the aspiring tennis player’s pathway to tour-level competition…

Two girls with surfboards run into the ocean by the Pier and Joe's Crab Shack.

4 Bucket-List Items You Can Check Off in Daytona Beach

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on May. 01, 2020

Beyond being a popular destination for beach lovers, shell finders and sunrise strollers, Daytona Beach offers endless fun activities and adventurous outings. In fact, there’s something about the warm summer sunshine and bright blue skies in Daytona Beach that makes people feel like the world is theirs for the taking…

View of the huge crowd at Daytona International Speedway during a DAYTONA 500 race

Visit a Shrine That Celebrates Speed: Daytona International Speedway

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Feb. 17, 2020

For decades, hundreds of thousands of people have flocked to Daytona Beach each year to experience the “birthplace of speed.” As the destination where NASCAR got its start and stock car racing became an American tradition, Daytona Beach is often synonymous with racing. And without a doubt, the place to pay homage to racing history and salute its vibrant present is Daytona International Speedway…

Daytona Tortugas' Mascot Shelldon is a huge crowd pleaser at Daytona Beach home games

Top Five Family Spring Sports Events in Daytona Beach

By Tonya West on Feb. 17, 2020

Daytona Beach is a sports-loving destination and springtime provides great options for vacationers to get out and play. While endless outdoor adventures are a year round sport in Daytona Beach, check out these five events sure to please travelers of all ages and abilities. …

While Ponce Inlet Lighthouse isn't in Lighthouse Point Park, the park offers spectacular views of it especially at sunset

Ready to Run: The Best 2-Mile, 6-Mile & 10-Mile Running Routes in Daytona Beach

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Feb. 13, 2020

Before a day of lounging on 23 miles of beaches, kick-start the morning with a scenic run! Whether you are coming to town for a relaxing beach vacation or want a getaway action-packed with adventure, Daytona Beach offers a number of different routes for those who want to stretch their legs. Go for a leisurely jog or put on your serious runner’s cap — there are options for all skill levels here. Ahead, check out our top picks for running routes of various distances…

Ideal Winter Weather for a Golf Getaway in Daytona Beach

Why Daytona Beach is Golf’s Fastest Destination

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Jan. 31, 2020

Speed is the topic of conversation in Daytona Beach from late January through February as the sports world turns its attention to the Great American Race. Golfers, of course, are always in search of their own version of speed: courses with great pace of play…

Daytona Beach spring golf season offers great packages

Daytona Beach Spring Golf Season is Kicking into High Gear

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Jan. 24, 2020

With the DAYTONA 500 less than two weeks away, the eyes of the sports world will be turning to Central Florida, but for golfers, the end of the Great American Race is the just the beginning of the good times. The spring season offers players a multitude of Daytona Beach Stay and Play Golf Packages that are long on quality and value. With average…

As Winter Descends, Daytona Beach Golf Scene Heats Up

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Jan. 22, 2020

Idyllic Weather, Outstanding Courses Lure Golfers to Daytona Beach The holiday season is in the rear view mirror, meaning for many folks in northern climates, the next several months will be spent dealing with harsh winter weather and dreaming of sunnier days…

Top Reasons the Daytona Beach Golf Scene has to be Thankful

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Nov. 25, 2019

Hard as it is to believe another year is nearly in the books, which means it’s time for us to take a look back on the many things we have to be thankful for along the Daytona Beach golf scene. -- We are grateful for the continued commitment of area golf courses to dedicate resources to improving their facilities, ensuring players have the best…

A fall festival in Daytona Beach along the Halifax River.

Insider’s Guide to a Fun Fall Day in Daytona Beach

By Daytona Beach Area CVB on Jul. 15, 2019

Summer might get more attention, but there’s something magical about a fall day in Daytona Beach. The weather is great, the crowds are smaller, and the beaches still go on for miles … 23 miles, to be precise. Whether it’s fun in the sun, shopping, a restorative spa day, going out on the water, or enjoying local arts and culture, you can do just about everything in the fall here that you can do in the summer…