Beachfront vendors provide everything from hot dogs to beach towels to tee shirts from their carts. A gondola skyride carries visitors high over the Main Street Pier , offering a bird's-eye view of the famous Boardwalk below. The Boardwalks amusement park features miniature golf, arcades and snack food. The beach is open and accessible year-round. The average annual temperature is 70.8 degrees.
Winters are mild and short, while summer is warm with a constant ocean breeze.
The Daytona Beach Area is a virtual water sports paradise . Sailing, surfing and jet skiing are popular sports in the ocean and championship competitions in all three sports are held on the beach throughout the year. Just a short walk from the ocean, the Halifax River or Intracoastal waterway also provides numerous activities. Sailboats, jet skis and sailboards are available by the hour. Power boats can also be rented for water-skiing or just cruising the river.