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It’s hard to believe it, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner! If you’re coming into town for a fall beach getaway, Daytona Beach offers many fun and festive events surrounding the holiday. Here’s everything you need to know while planning your Thanksgiving in Daytona Beach. 

Looking for a delicious way to experience the most delectable side of Daytona Beach? You won’t want to miss Volusia Dining Days, a 10-day event coming up in September. 

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. 

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. 

So you’ve spent the day lounging in the sunshine, splashing in the surf, exploring the Halifax Historical Museum or paddleboarding along Ponce Inlet — now what? When it comes to evening entertainment, your options are unlimited in Daytona Beach.

National Girlfriends Day is right around the corner on August 1, and yes — it is a real thing. Have you made any plans to get together with your BFFs? Daytona Beach has endless fun activities for a girls’ night (and day) out, along with some of the most beautiful natural scenery you’ll encounter. So, why not plan a trip to the coast to spend the day getting out and about with your best girlfriends right here in Daytona Beach? 

Besides Daytona Beach’s famous speedway and deep, expansive beaches, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks is the Daytona Beach Pier. The original pier constructed here was built entirely out of palm logs around the turn of the 20^th century. It extended 600 feet into the ocean, but sadly burned down in 1920 in a devastating fire. A few years later, the remains were sold and the pier was rebuilt. 

When you’re in an exciting vacation destination like Daytona Beach, adventure is around every corner. From paddling kayaks on the Tomoka River to rounding the racetrack at Daytona International Speedway, sometimes all of your exploring requires an extra energy boost!

While you can find a fine cake, sufficient brownies and passable cookies at nearly any grocery store — and even on the snack aisle at most convenience stores — sometimes nothing but fresh-baked goodness will satisfy your culinary cravings. And in the Daytona Beach area, there is no shortage of local shops baking up delicious Danishes, quintessential crullers, tempting turnovers and a whole lot more — with many of the shops even specializing in international delicacies. 

With its location right on eastern Florida’s Atlantic coastline, it should come as no surprise that the Daytona Beach area is a prime destination for seafood lovers. And the top reason the seafood is so good here is similarly unsurprising — whether grilled, broiled, fried, blackened or baked, seafood is always best when it’s fresh.