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Itinerary: Florida’s Tallest Lighthouse Beckons

Discover quaint Ponce Inlet, its esteemed Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Marine Science Center

Enjoy spectacular, 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and more! Completed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is a fascinating piece of Florida history. At 175 feet, it towers

From the moment you pass the “Last Bridge to Mainland” sign while hugging the Atlantic coastline to Ponce Inlet you know you’re in for a remote escape.

On Daytona Beach, splashing in the waves and building sandcastles is just the beginning of your fun. Just steps away is the boardwalk and pier, boasting arcades and street performers. Indulge in everyone’s favorite: pizza and ice cream -- or dine on the pier at Joe’s Crab Shack where the seafood is as delightful as the oceanfront view.

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Beat brain drain this summer with kid-friendly fun and eco-adventure in Daytona Beach. Offering a variety of eye-opening, educational opportunities, the area provides students of all ages unique ways to explore historic sites, engage in science museums, connect with nature and disconnect from everything else.

Oh, the sights you'll see during your Daytona Beach vacation! Whether it's the world-famous winning car from this year's Daytona 500 or a collection of huge dinosaurs lurking around every corner in our gorgeous Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens, we've got the stuff that great vacations - and exceptional photo-ops - are made of!

Maybe it’s a mood thing. Do you prefer to go to the same stretch of sand time and time again when you go to the beach? Or, when someone says “let’s go to the beach!” do you envision peace and tranquility one day and maybe frivolity and fried foods the next? One thing’s for sure – Daytona Beach time is happy time. 

With 23 miles of white sandy beaches to explore in the Daytona Beach area, you're probably thinking, "Who needs an itinerary?" You'll be amazed how rejuvenated you'll feel after a few short minutes on the beach and in the sunshine.