| upgraded suites add whirlpool tubs and/or balconies. colorful studios and 1- or 2-bedroom suites with beach-inspired decor feature ocean views, flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, plus kitchenettes or full kitchens. this laid-back beachfront hotel is a mile from the daytona beach boardwalk and 7 miles from the daytona international speedway. there's also a coin-operated laundry. amenities include loaner beach gear and bikes, plus a heated ocean-view pool and a fitness center. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am
Orlando Executive Airport 1 hr 15
Daytona Boardwalk Amusements (5 min)
Beachfront rides, games & other attractions (such as summer concerts) in a carnival-like atmosphere. The Casements (9 min)
Named for its hand-carved windows, this riverside cultural center was once a J.D. Rockefeller home. Halifax Historical Museum (9 min)
Ex-bank turned museum presenting local history via photos & homewares amid neoclassical surrounds. Daytona Sling Shot (5 min)
Thrill ride on Daytona Beach boardwalk propelling riders more than 360 ft. at about 100 mph. Daytona International Speedway (17 min)
Home of the Daytona 500, this track features interactive race car attractions & an IMAX theater. Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art (12 min)
Airy museum featuring a huge collection of Florida-themed paintings, plus a gift shop & cafe. Romano Beachfront Park (4 min)
Low-key beachside park with modest recreational facilities, including a gazebo & playground. Daytona Beach Main Street Pier (5 min)
This wooden pier stretches from the boardwalk into the ocean & features a seafood restaurant. Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens (21 min)
Botanical gardens & dinosaur sculptures on the site of a ruined 19th-century plantation. Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens (8 min)
Museum featuring local & national artists, plus a landscaped memorial garden honoring WW veterans. Museum of Arts & Sciences (13 min)
Long-standing venue on a nature preserve with global art, Florida history exhibits & a planetarium. Daytona Lagoon (3 min)
Family-friendly water park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, laser tag & a climbing wall. Daytona 500 Tickets & Tours (16 min)
Museum displaying vintage racing cars & tours of the famed speedway in an open-air tram. Tomoka State Park (17 min)
Park with access to rivers & streams is favored for camping, boating, fishing & bird-watching. Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory (8 min)
Airy, simple shop selling a range of housemade candies, with free tours of the on-site factory. | 
