this relaxed oceanfront hotel is 5 miles from downtown daytona beach and 9 miles from daytona international speedway. amenities include an outdoor pool, a sauna and a jacuzzi, plus use of a mini-arcade, fitness center, shuffleboard and daily activities. the 1- or 2-bedroom suites feature private balconies facing the ocean and are equipped with linens, kitchens, wi-fi and cable tvs with dvd players, plus sofabeds. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. bikes, helmets and beach supplies (including chairs) are available for a fee Orlando Executive Airport 1 hr 12
Daytona Beach Main Street Pier (10 min) This wooden pier stretches from the boardwalk into the ocean & features a seafood restaurant. Daytona International Speedway (20 min) Home of the Daytona 500, this track features interactive race car attractions & an IMAX theater. Marine Science Center (14 min) Aquarium/marine museum with exhibits, display tanks & rehab area for endangered/threatened animals. Halifax Historical Museum (10 min) Ex-bank turned museum presenting local history via photos & homewares amid neoclassical surrounds. Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum (14 min) Historic 1880s brick-&-granite lighthouse provides inlet views & a museum with artifacts/exhibits. Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens (8 min) Botanical gardens & dinosaur sculptures on the site of a ruined 19th-century plantation. Daytona Lagoon (11 min) Family-friendly water park with go-karts, mini-golf, an arcade, laser tag & a climbing wall. Daytona Sling Shot (9 min) Thrill ride on Daytona Beach boardwalk propelling riders more than 360 ft. at about 100 mph. Museum of Arts & Sciences (15 min) Long-standing venue on a nature preserve with global art, Florida history exhibits & a planetarium. Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory (10 min) Airy, simple shop selling a range of housemade candies, with free tours of the on-site factory. Daytona 500 Tickets & Tours (20 min) Museum displaying vintage racing cars & tours of the famed speedway in an open-air tram. New Smyrna Beach (25 min) Expansive shoreline in a quaint town of the same name, with seasonal vehicle access & surfing. Smyrna Dunes Park (32 min) Pets are allowed on leash at this large public park with an array of land & water activities. Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art (13 min) Airy museum featuring a huge collection of Florida-themed paintings, plus a gift shop & cafe. Daytona Boardwalk Amusements (10 min) Beachfront rides, games & other attractions (such as summer concerts) in a carnival-like atmosphere. |