Daytona Beach (Beach Driving)
Daytona Beach
Hailed as 'the most famous beach in the world,' this firm, white-sand beach lets drivers take their cars right onto the sand along designated stretches, making it Daytona's signature experience.
Daytona Beach has firm, fine sand. In the early 20th century it served as a venue for auto racing and land speed records, and NASCAR itself has its roots here. Today, some stretches of the coast allow vehicles onto the sand during the day (sunrise to sunset, speed limit 10 mph, about $20 per day, entry only through marked beach access points), so you can park by the sea and swim or sunbathe right beside your car. Tides can affect open stretches, and sections may close temporarily at high tide, so watch for warning flags and lifeguard instructions. During the summer sea turtle nesting season, some areas are restricted.
Opening hours
Open all day; beach driving from sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Daytona Beach Boardwalk & Main Street Pier
- Daytona Lagoon
- Jackie Robinson Ballpark
- Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory
- Halifax Historical Museum
- Mary McLeod Bethune Home
- Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
- Museum of Arts and Sciences