Walt Disney World , historic St. Augustine, Spaceport USA, Sea World , and Universal Studios are within a one hour drive of Daytona Beach. The Bahamas are only an hour away. The beach itself has an ocean park atmosphere. The beach is open and accessible year round. The average annual temperature is 70.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
Winters are mild and short, while summer is warm, with a constant ocean breeze.
Although water sports abound, Daytona Beach is most famous for automobile racing. Major motorcycle races are staged in both March and October at the Speedway, and stock car racing returns in July. In fact, sports fans can almost always find something of interest in the area. The Ocean Center, the area's entertainment and convention complex, has played host to professional and collegiate basketball, karate championships, and nationally recognized entertainers. There are accommodations to fit every taste and budget in the Daytona Beach Area.