Daytona Beach
Visitors' Choice Awards 2023

The Visitors’ Choice Awards, which recognizes some of visitors’ most beloved attractions and businesses, was determined through a survey that was sent to thousands of Daytona Beach area visitors in the CVB’s database and promoted through its social media channels. The 28 different category selections and top suggestions were based solely on DaytonaBeach.com analytics and other key data points, and each category allowed for “write-in” submissions.

Winners and honorable mentions of the 2023 Visitors’ Choice Awards are:

Things to Do

• Museums & Galleries: Winner, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America; Runner-up, Museum of Arts & Sciences & Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
• Major Attractions: Winner, Daytona International Speedway; Runner-up, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
• Major Events: Winner, Daytona Beach Bike Week; Runner-up, Speedweeks (including Rolex 24 and the DAYTONA 500)
• Arts, Culture & Heritage Festivals: Winner, Riverfest Seafood Festival; Runner-up, Daytona Beach Arts Fest
• Historical Sites: Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Pier; Runner-up, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
• Districts + Neighborhoods: Winner, Daytona Beach Main Street; Runner-up, Ponce Inlet
• Entertainment Venues: Winner, Daytona Beach Bandshell; Runner-up, Ocean Center
• Shopping: Winner, Daytona Flea & Farmers Market; Runner-up, Historic Beach Street (Downtown Daytona Beach)
• Family Entertainment: Winner, Daytona Lagoon Waterpark & Entertainment Center; Runner-up, Marine Science Center

Outdoor Fun

• Golf Course: Winner, Daytona Beach Golf & Country Club; Runner-up, LPGA International
• Water Excursions: Winner, Ponce Inlet Watersports; Runner-up, Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing Charters
• Parks: Winner, Lighthouse Point Park; Runner-up, Blue Spring State Park
• Eco Tourism Boat Tour: Winner, Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tours; Runner-up, Dine & Cruise - Dinner and River Cruise

Food + Drink

• Local Fine Dining: Winner, Top of Daytona; Runner-up, Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar
• Local Seafood Restaurants: Winner, Caribbean Jack's Restaurant & Marina; Runner-up, Down the Hatch Seafood Company
• Beachfront Restaurants: Winner, Joe's Crab Shack; Runner-up, Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Club
• Locally Crafted: Winner, Ormond Brewing Company; Runner-up, Copper Bottom Craft Distillery
• Local Sweet Treats: Winner, Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory; Runner-up, Rosie's Italian Bakery