Racing In The Streets In Daytona
August 12th, 2010 by Cedric Fairchild, under Vacations. No Comments
If riding a wave that swells over your body, at which point is known as “tubular”, is your concept of a fun time, then a beach vacation at Daytona Beach, one of the USA’s leading surfing spots, is a great option. Situated on Florida’s central Atlantic Coast and only 90 minutes from the theme park capitol of the world, Orlando, Daytona is home to white sandy beaches with world class surf, motor sports and a spirited nightlife.
Whether you’re here to visit Ron Jon’s and different surf shops, going to an event at the Daytona International Speedway, taking part in Biketoberfest or just tanning on the beach sipping exotic drinks, beach rental accommodations are so much better in a wonderful accommodation. You will be happy to learn that there are a lot of beach rental deals obtainable in Daytona Beach these days. A number of beach rentals present deals of over 80% during the off season. If you are planning on attending a speedway event while on your beach vacation, you can locate some package deals that will enable you to save on both lodgings and speedway admissions.
Heart of Florida’s Fun Coast area, the city of Daytona Beach itself is less than 70,000 people except when guests arrive for various activities all through the year. Because of the tightly packed sand, Daytona Beach lured motoring fanatics early on. Motor sports date back to 1902, and the first of stock car races that would ultimately evolve into NASCAR race and the Daytona 500 was held in 1936.
Since the 1920s, Daytona Beach has had a reputation as the “World’s Most Famous Beach,” and it is no small wonder. The offshore environment with its sandy bottom and regular swells make it the idyllic surfing spot, predominantly at Ponce Inlet and New Smyrna. You can visit the Volusia County Website for frequent updates on surf conditions.
For the kids, there is a plethora of fun activities that include miniature golf, go-karts and even a ghost tour. Haunts of the World’s Most Famous Beach Ghost Tours will appeal to history buffs, budding scientists and folks who like a good ghost story. It’s not all about the water, however. In nearby DeLand, you can charter a balloon for a bird’s eye look at the area. Another way to see the area from the air is to go parasailing at Ponce Inlet.
After a day with the kids, Mom and Dad will appreciate an opportunity to get away by themselves for a little bed breakfasts, and might consider treating themselves to a romantic evening dinner cruise out of Caribbean Jack’s in Daytona Beach. The soft, sub-tropical climate lends itself to this and other activities throughout the year, but the springtime is especially enjoyable with balmy days and cool nights. And by the way, if you are worried about running into rowdy college kids on spring break, don’t be. The city council has taken action to discourage such behavior and with other alternatives available, the college crowd has dwindled making Daytona Beach a family-friendly vacation spot any time of the year.
James Harden is part of the travel team at FindVacationRentals.com and FindBedandBreakfast.com. These directories provide detailed information on bed breakfasts and things to do.
