Daytona Beach Essential Info

Overview

Daytona Beach is a city located in Volusia County, East Central Florida.

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Basics

Best Time To Go

Year round

Current Time

Current Weather

49 °F

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Fun Facts

1. The tallest lighthouse in Florida is located at the southernmost tip of the Daytona Beach area in the town of Ponce Inlet.
2. The headquarters for the Ladies Professional Golf Association is located on Daytona Beach.
3. Aileen Wuornos, was Daytona’s most infamous resident, a serial Killer executed in 2002.
4. Cars are still allowed to go through the beach, but not faster than 16km per hour.
5. The National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was founded at the Streamline Hotel along Daytona Beach's Highway A1A in 1947.

Popular Foods

1. Biscuits and Gravy
2. Lobster Tacos