Daytona Beach area restaurants, shops and attractions are ready to welcome you with special offers and discounts when you participate in the “Guest Pass” program. Go to https://bit.ly/3HwMqwT for details.

The Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) website has an extensive list of things to do in the Daytona Beach area, including:

• Food and Drink: There are many places to enjoy a great meal. Check out https://www.daytonabeach.com/food–and–drink/ for options.
• Events: Check out the Daytona CVB calendar of events for things happening around town. More events will be added in the future, so keep checking the calendar! https://www.daytonabeach.com/events/allevents/
• Things to Do: Daytona Beach offers visitors a wide variety of sightseeing, attractions, and tours. Check out https://www.daytonabeach.com/things–to–do/ to find fun things to do!

Enjoy the Beach!

Whether you’re an early riser who enjoys a peaceful sunrise stroll or someone who unwinds with your toes in the sand after a day of learning, the beach is just steps away from the conference hotel. The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort offers direct beach access, so you can easily take in the ocean breeze, relax by the waves, or even squeeze in an ocean dip before your first session of the day. Don’t forget your sunscreen!

You can download the free Volusia Beaches mobile app for information on weather, tides, active lifeguard stands, parks, and more. It is available for iOS and Android.

For persons needing assistance, free beach wheelchairs are available for use. Wheelchairs are available first come, first served at no charge. People can check them out from a lifeguard station and use them for a couple of hours, depending on the waiting list. Wheelchairs are available at the following lifeguard stations:

• Beach Headquarters (Sun Splash Park), Daytona Beach (closest to the conference hotel)
• Ponce Inlet Control Tower
• Dunlawton Blvd, Daytona Beach Shores
• Ormond Beach Station, Cardinal Drive

Daytona International Speedway Track Tours and Motorsports Hall of Fame of America

Tours run daily starting at 9:30am EST, and the last tour runs at 3pm EST, rain or shine. Tours run for about 60 minutes and include a digital photo package. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Following the tour, enjoy the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America, which honors every category in motorsports, and view the winning DAYTONA 500 car. Visit https://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/tours/ for more information.

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum

Completed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse is a National Historic Landmark and a fascinating piece of Florida history. It towers above others as the tallest lighthouse in Florida. The historic grounds and museum are ADA accessible, except for the Lighthouse itself, to perverse its history. Visit https://www.ponceinlet.org/ for information and admission rates.

Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure

The 55,000-square foot facility has close to 40 separate exhibits including a 100,000-gallon shark exhibit and two touch pools. There are also habitats for alligators, frogs, and lizards. The indoor rainforest portion is projected to open late summer of 2025. The rainforest will feature multiple species including primates, sloths, and tropical birds. For more information, see https://www.daytonaaquariumandrainforest.com/.

ONE DAYTONA

An entertainment district near the Daytona International Speedway that has numerous restaurants, shops, and entertainment options. Check out https://www.onedaytona.com/.