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What’s not to love about
Daytona Beach?
Located on Florida’s eastern
seaboard an hour north-east of
Orlando, the area is home to
more than 20 golf courses and
offers some of the best-value
green fees in the USA.
Motor racing first began on its world-famous beach
more than a century ago and it was here that
NASCAR stock car racing was born. Today, the 23
miles of sands washed by Atlantic waters warmed by
the offshore Gulfstream current are a huge draw for
visitors, offering the chance to kick back and relax.
For those who want more action, Daytona Beach
is a vibrant and exciting holiday destination. It
offers a host of attractions that include Daytona
International Speedway – known as the “World
Centre of Racing” – along with world-class dining,
entertainment, nightlife, shopping, nature and other
sports and activities.
Golf is playable year-round, with winter, spring and
autumn perfect for rounds in balmy temperatures.
Average daytime maximums range from 68°F (20°C)
in January to 84°F (29°C) in May, while October and
November see pleasant highs of 83°F (28°C) and 76°F
(24°C) respectively.
k with great-value golf
Daytona International Speedway © Daytona Beach Area CVB
Golfers have an array of courses and experiences to
choose from, among them designs by notable golf
architects including Rees Jones, Arthur Hills and the
legendary Donald Ross. They can also follow in the
footsteps of many of the game’s legends who have
trodden the area’s fairways, such as past multiple
Major champions Sam Snead, Byron Nelson and Ben
Hogan and women’s golf greats Annika Sorenstam
and Karrie Webb.
Stay and play packages are offered by a number of
hotels, combining accommodation with guaranteed
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