Daytona International Speedway Tour
No trip to Daytona Beach is complete without a tour of the iconic Daytona International Speedway. Home of the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, the Speedway offers daily tours for groups to go behind the scenes of the famous racetrack. Walk through the garage area, take a tram tour around the track, and visit the motorsports museum filled with racing memorabilia.
Address: 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 1-800-PITSHOP
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Standing 175 feet above sea level, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in Florida and one of the tallest in the country. Climb to the top for panoramic views of Daytona Beach. The site also features historic buildings like the keeper’s dwelling, oil storage house, well pump house and more.
Address: 4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Phone: (386) 761-1821
Daytona Beach Bandshell
This outdoor amphitheater on Daytona Beach’s Boardwalk hosts regular holiday concerts and events from November through December. Check their event calendar for Christmas shows, dance performances, choir concerts and more family-friendly entertainment. After the show, stroll along the Boardwalk lined with restaurants and shops.
Address: 250 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Phone: (386) 671-8250
Marine Science Center
At this nonprofit education center, visitors can see marine life like sea turtles, sharks, sting rays and more up close. Around the holidays, the center hosts Breakfasts with Santa, allowing families to enjoy a pancake breakfast and visit with Santa by the sea.
Address: 100 Lighthouse Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Phone: (386) 304-5545
Daytona Beach Farmers Market
Open every Saturday, this farmers market along City Island features over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, arts and crafts. Around the holidays, the market hosts special events like photos with Santa, holiday craft demonstrations and more.
Address: 116 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Hours: Saturday 7 AM – 1 PM
Daytona Beach Christmas Boat Parade
For over 50 years, the Halifax River has hosted this beloved annual tradition on the first Saturday of December. Festively decorated boats, from yachts to pontoons, parade along the river as spectators watch from restaurants along Beach Street and Riverfront Park.
Location: Along the Halifax River waterfront
Date: First Saturday of December
Holiday Lights Displays
Several holiday lights displays around Daytona Beach spread cheer each holiday season. At Daytona International Speedway, check out the Magic of Lights display with holiday-themed light displays. Or, head to the Daytona Beach Bandshell to see the tree and surrounding park area lit up each evening.
Magic of Lights Daytona
Address: 1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Daytona Beach Bandshell Holiday Lights
Address: 250 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
New Year’s Eve Beach Party
Daytona Beach hosts one of the largest New Year’s Eve parties in Florida right on the beach! Enjoy live music, fireworks, food vendors and more family-friendly fun to ring in the new year.
Location: Daytona Beach Bandshell & Boardwalk
Date: December 31
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