Daytona Beach Sports Blog
HSR Classic 24 at Daytona: Your Know Before You Go Guide
Experience a celebration of motorsports history as Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) returns to Daytona International Speedway, Nov. 11–15 for the Classic 24 Hour at Daytona and Daytona Historics. With legendary race cars that competed in some of the world's most prestigious endurance…
Kick Your 2027 into High Gear with Speed Season in Daytona Beach!
For racing fans all over the planet, Daytona Beach is known as one of the sport’s premier destinations … and for good reason. It is home, of course, to the “World Center of Racing” — Daytona International Speedway — along with a long list of other…
Golf in the Morning, Beach in the Afternoon: The Perfect Daytona Beach Day
One of the best things about a golf vacation in Daytona Beach is that your day doesn’t have to end on the 18th green. With nearly 20 golf courses, 23 miles of beautiful Atlantic coastline, waterfront restaurants and plenty to experience off the course, Daytona Beach makes it easy to pair a…
How to Make the Most of Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend in Daytona Beach
Every August, the excitement builds in the Daytona Beach area as NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway for the Coke Zero Sugar 400 Weekend Aug. 28-29, one of the most anticipated weekends on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule. With its high-speed action, dramatic finishes and electric…
5 Things to Know About Going to a Daytona Tortugas game at Jackie Robinson Ballpark
Relive history on your next trip to the Daytona Beach area with a visit to historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark for a Daytona Tortugas baseball game. Enjoy America’s favorite pastime at the minor league baseball park where ground-breaking African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson played…
Major Events to Watch for in 2026 for the Daytona Beach Area
DAYTONA Speedweeks AND DAYTONA 500 The 2026 edition of the Great American Race is set for Sunday, February 15 — and as always, the weeks leading up to the main event will be filled with plenty of high-octane racing action, too. This speed-lovers’ spectacle includes: The 64th…
Take a Swing at Cypress Head Golf Club
There is often a stigma attached to municipal courses, but golfers are well served to dispense with any preconceived notions before arriving at Cypress Head Golf Club, a top 25 golf course in the state of Florida and a must-play destination…
From the Speedway to the Fairway: A 3-Day Daytona Beach Golf Trip Itinerary
As group leaders plan a golf trip, a variety of factors influence their decisions, most especially the quality of courses, accommodations and off-course activities. Consequently, Daytona Beach has quickly become one of Central Florida’s most popular golf destinations. Long known as the home…
Daytona Beach’s 3 Best Golf Courses For Beginners
With the unofficial start of summer underway, vacationers will be flocking to Daytona Beach to enjoy the good times that have made the area one of America’s most popular vacation destinations. Those family trips are also the perfect time to sneak away for a quick round of golf and potentially…
Players Choice: Why Daytona Beach-Area Golfers Flock To Turnbull Bay
Every golf course has its niche, and The Preserve at Turnbull Bay has carved out a reputation as a layout of choice for some of the Daytona Beach area’s best players. The Gary Wintz design is the type of course quality golfers appreciate. The challenge is straight-forward, the course is in…
Daytona Beach’s 5 Shortest Par 5s Are Begging Golfers to Make Birdie
Nothing about golf is easy, it’s part of the game’s charm, which helps explain why players are eager to share stories of success, highlighted by the opportunity to recount any birdies made after a round. Daytona Beach is home to more than 300 golf holes but some offer a greater chance…
Five Coolest Daytona Beach Golf Facts
When people think of Daytona Beach, stock car racing, the Atlantic Ocean and family vacations understandably come to mind, but the area’s ties to golf run far deeper than many realize. One of America’s first seaside golf destinations, Daytona Beach has been attracting players…
4 Hole-in-One Reasons Daytona Beach is the Perfect Place for a Golf Getaway
With temperate weather year-round, Daytona Beach is a great destination for a range of activities considered to be seasonal in cooler climates. And since the area is widely thought to be among Florida’s best and most value-laden golfing destinations, spending time on the links definitely…
Oceans Golf Club is a Short Course That's Long on Fun
With the opening of short courses at Pebble Beach, Pinehurst Resort and Bandon Dunes in recent years, par 3 layouts have surged in popularity across the nation. For in-the-know Daytona Beach golfers, the benefits of a short course are hardly new as they have long-enjoyed Oceans Golf Club, a…
Remembering Jackie Robinson’s Legacy: Take a Trip to this Daytona Beach Ballpark
The Jackie Robinson Ballpark adds many memorable elements to any family vacation — the beautiful views of the Halifax River, the gentle breeze blowing off the water, and the friendly atmosphere filled with team spirit are just a few. But there’s one more element not to…
6 Gifts That Will Have Dad Revved up for Daytona Beach
Father’s Day is coming up quickly (this year it lands on Sunday, June 20) — and after more than a year of travel restrictions, most dads are likely itching to get in a getaway. And of course, brimming with dad-approved things to do and father-friendly experiences to take in, Daytona…
Donald Ross, New Greens and Golf Legends: 5 Things You Need to Know About Daytona Beach Golf Club
Daytona Beach Golf Club offers a central location, 36 holes and value to players who are on a golf trip or just looking to sneak away from the beach for a morning round. If you want a deeper dive into one of Florida’s most popular municipal facilities, here are five things you need to know…
Historic Florida Golf Trail Runs Through the Daytona Beach Area
Did you know people have been playing golf longer than they’ve been racing cars in Daytona Beach? That fact comes as a surprise to most, but Daytona Beach’s first course - Oceanside Country Club - opened in 1907, and the area has earned a reputation as a destination steeped in the…
Take a Swing at National Golf Month in Daytona Beach
Golf lovers celebrate the sport in every season, but August is an especially noteworthy period — it’s National Golf Month! Do you have plans to partake in the action?…

