Looking for a place to stay in Daytona Beach FL? Well in our opinion the closer you can stay to the beach the better. Below is a list of some quality hotels near the ocean in Daytona Beach. We have them listed by proximity to the beach with a couple of hotels we especially recommend. Just click on the links to check prices and availability. Here are some additional maps and pictures of Daytona Beach and the surrounding area as well.

About Daytona Beach

The Daytona Beach wiki has this to say:

“Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city has a population of 64,211. Daytona Beach is a principal city of the Deltona – Daytona Beach – Ormond Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the census bureau estimated had a 2006 population of 496,575. Daytona Beach is a principal city in the Fun Coast region of the state of Florida.

The city is historically known as having a beach where the hard packed sand allows motorized vehicles to drive on the beach in restricted areas. This hard packed sand made Daytona Beach a mecca for motorsports, with the old Daytona Beach Road Course having hosted races for over 50 years. This course was replaced in 1959 by the Daytona International Speedway. The city is also the headquarters for NASCAR and the Grand American Road Racing Association.

Daytona Beach is a year-round family-friendly resort area, but could also accurately be called a seasonal town, with large groups of out-of-towners descending upon the city for various events, most notably Speedweeks in early February when over 200,000 NASCAR fans come to attend the season-opening Daytona 500. Other events include the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race in July, Bike Week in early March, Biketoberfest in late October, and the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race in January. In the past Daytona Beach catered to spring breakers, but in recent years most of the vacationers have migrated to other sites, like Panama City Beach.”

The Daytona Beach city web site says this:

“Set against balmy breezes and anchored by 23 miles of clean, hard-packed, white sand, Daytona Beach is known as the “World’s Most Famous Beach.” Located on the east coast of Central Florida, Daytona Beach is internationally known for its racing roots, hosting some of the largest motorsports events in the world including the Great American Race, the Daytona 500.

Tourists and residents alike treasure its cheery brand of southern hospitality. Nearly 500,000 residents in the Daytona Beach metro area and 8 million visitors enjoy moderate weather, quality educational choices, exceptional recreational activities, an active arts community and, of course, one of the most beautiful, family-friendly beaches in Florida.

The climate in Daytona Beach is also ideal. The area enjoys mild, year-round temperatures which range from an average of 59.3F (20.6C) in the winter to an average temperature of 78.5F (30.4C) in the summer. ”

“The World’s Most Famous Beach”

The city web site says this about the beach:

“You’ve heard about it; now come see the “World’s Most Famous Beach” for yourself. By foot, bike or car, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Daytona Beach’s warm sunshine, hard-packed sands and beautiful ocean.

Hours:
The beach is accessible and free for pedestrians and bicyclists 24 hours a day, depending on tides and weather conditions. Driving and parking on the beach is open to vehicles from sunrise to sunset from November 1 through April 30 and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. from May 1 through October 31.

There is no cost for pedestrians and bicyclists to access the beach.

From February 1 through November 30, there is a $5 per day per vehicle user fee to drive on the beach. There is no cost for vehicle access in December and January.

Season passes are $20 for Volusia County residents and $40 for non-residents.

Daily and seasonal passes can be purchased at tollbooths at beach approaches.

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Hang ten in Daytona Beach! There are designated surfing areas in effect between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. from the Saturday before Memorial Day (late May) through Labor Day. The areas are as follows:

* From the centerline of the Plaza Drive approach to the north city limit of the City of Daytona Beach.
* From the centerline of the Hartford Avenue approach to the centerline of the Seaview Avenue approach.
* From the centerline of the Main Street approach to 600 feet north excluding the 300-foot “no water activity” area
* From the centerline of the Main Street approach to 700 feet south excluding the 300 foot “no water activity” area

All other times of the year surfing is allowed in all areas of the beach, except within 300 feet of the Daytona Beach Pier.”

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