Twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy beaches and beautiful blue-green waters make Daytona Beach an irresistible playground for kids of all ages. This popular family vacation spot pretty much makes child's play out of having fun. If you and your family can manage to tear yourselves away from the beach, you'll discover the Daytona Beach area is full of fun activities and attractions.
Getting ThereDaytona Beach is conveniently located on Florida's Central East Coast, about 50 miles and an hour's drive from Tuscana and many popular theme parks and other favorite tourist destinations. If you are traveling around Florida, Daytona Beach is easy to reach via Interstate 4 The Beach - The beach is up to 500 feet wide at low tide and is perfect for castle building, cycling, jogging, fishing or just relaxing in the sun. The Atlantic Ocean is perfect for swimming, especially during the spring and summer when water temperatures range from 74 to 80 degrees. While at the beach, water sports enthusiasts can grab a surfboard, launch a boat or head out for a parasailing adventure. Driving is permitted on 16 miles of the 23-mile long beach area with four pedestrian-only zones are found at various intervals. The most central pedestrian beach zone is found north and south of the Main Street Pier. A free beach shuttle transports beachgoers from the parking garage to several points throughout this one-mile beach zone. Shopping & Nightlife - After a full day of beach-going or sightseeing, you will discover a wide variety of shopping, restaurants and nightlife. Riverfront Marketplace, along Beach Street in the downtown Daytona Beach Historic District, offers a nostalgic experience as you stroll amid unique shops and restaurants along a lush, palm-tree lined avenue. Along with the Halifax Historical Museum, Riverfront Park and antique malls, Beach Street is home to Angell and Phelps Chocolate Factory. Volusia Mall, the area's largest regional shopping mall, features more than 100 department stores and specialty shops. | 
