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The calendars will soon flip from 2017 to 2018, and your Facebook feed will be flooded with friends’ declarations of “new year, new me!” Indeed, the first day of a new year offers us a clean slate — a new chance to become the best version of ourselves. What does that look like for you? Head to Daytona Beach and try any one of the below suggestions in order to refresh, recharge and renew for the year ahead. 

This Christmas, you may find yourself opting to eat out for your holiday meal. Whether you are in town for one of the many Christmas spectaculars, enjoying a winter getaway at the beach or simply a local family looking for a new tradition, there are a number of delicious restaurants ready to accommodate you in Daytona Beach.

The car culture in Daytona Beach is famously strong. With a deep racing history and major attractions like Daytona International Speedway and the Daytona Turkey Run, cars are often associated with our oceanfront city. One unexpected way the car culture extends into daily life here? The Daytona Beach Drive-in Church! 

Before you pack up your stadium blankets and tailgate treats until next fall, come out for the culmination of college football in the Daytona Beach area.

December in Daytona Beach shines even brighter with the addition of ONE DAYTONA and its holiday entertainment lineup. ONE DAYTONA is a 300,000 square-foot complex that features everything you need to live, eat, play and stay.

It’s no secret that the list of possible adventures in Daytona Beach is a mile long. And although it’s a blast to splash about the water park or round the corner at the raceway at top speeds, some of the best parts of the Daytona Beach area are its natural beauty. 

Daytona Beach is full of world-famous attractions like Daytona International Speedway and popular events like Daytona Beach Bike Week. But beyond these favorites, Daytona Beach offers a number of lesser-known destinations that Daytonians are proud to claim. Whether a fun event, an annual tradition or a family vacation brings you to the area,

From water sports to shopping, there’s no limit to the fun activities available in Daytona Beach. But beyond the splashing and the beach strolling, there is a rich history in the area waiting to be discovered by you! On your next visit to Daytona Beach, one must-see historical site is the Mary McLeod Bethune Home & Gravesite.

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Holiday cheer gets a nautical twist at the Daytona Beach Boat Parade, a favorite local tradition that’s back for another year on Saturday, December 2. 

Take the whole family to watch as a festive fleet of boats passes by along the Halifax River. Thousands of people line the bridges, causeways and river shorelines in the area, and the parade culminates at the Halifax Harbor Marina.

Craving an escape from winter weather? Head to Daytona Beach for a range of holiday events and holiday spectaculars.