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All Aboard The Manatee for a Scenic Boat Tour

People come from all over the world to stretch out on Daytona Beach’s wide, white-sand beaches and watch the sun rise over the Atlantic Ocean. But the entire Daytona Beach area is entwined with a number of magnificent bodies of water — and they are all equally deserving of visitors’ attention. For example, the Halifax River on the city’s western…

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Fish, Food & Photo-Ops: Discover the Daytona Beach Pier

Besides Daytona Beach’s famous speedway and beautiful, expansive beaches, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks is the Daytona Beach Pier. The original pierwas constructed 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. …

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Learn to Surf Like a Pro in Daytona Beach

Let’s go surfing now! Daytona Beach area surfing outfitters, like Surfari Surf School in this video, provide personal instruction, equipment and a new opportunity to enjoy the water. No waves? No problem! Enjoy paddle boarding instead. See more adventure-filledDaytona Beach videos on our YouTube channel! For those who have always aspired to ride an ocean wave (and maybe even hang 10) on a surfboard, Florida’s eastern coast — with its subtropical climate and typically approachable wave sizes on the Atlantic Ocean — offers a great place to get started. And with 23 miles of expansive beaches, ride-able wave swells over a soft, shallow sandbar, and plenty of local surf shops that rent boards and offer lessons, Daytona Beach in particular is the perfect place to learn to surf. …

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Explore, Observe and Play at Lighthouse Point Park

If you’re looking for a family-friendly place to relax and play among the area’s wild beauty, explore one of Daytona Beach’s 10 beachfront parks. One of the most scenic of these oceanfront spaces is Lighthouse Point Park, a 52-acre preserve located just a few minutes’ drive south of Daytona Beach. Here, you’ll be able to spot a variety of wildlife, take a dip or do some hiking. Ahead, read about what all you can expect to find…

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4 Ways You Can Help Keep Daytona Beach Beautiful

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 special place for generation after generation…

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Seeking a Fun Day on the Water? Adventure Yacht Harbor Offers Oceans of Options

There are few better ways to enjoy the Daytona Beach area’s ample waterway-recreation opportunities — including dozens of miles of coastal Atlantic waters and lengthy stretches of the Intracoastal Waterway — than to get out on, over and into the waters in a boat. And whether you’re looking to reel in some trophies on a fishing charter, harness the powers of the winds in a chartered sailboat or simply grab a delicious meal, Port Orange’s Adventure Yacht Harbor offers a range of options…

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Parasailing Takes Spring Break to New Heights

Parasailing in Daytona Beach is a fun, exhilarating activity that ensures your vacation won’t be quickly forgotten. These family-friendly sky trips offer single-, double- and even triple-seat rides, as well as breathtaking views of the area’s pristine coastline. So buckle up and get ready to set sail on an unforgettable flight with this Daytona Beach-area parasailing outfitter…

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