No one understands the power of big events better than the Ocean Center. Just 400 feet from the world-famous Daytona Beach, this premier arena and convention center hosts over 100 events annually. With a 42,000-square-foot arena seating 8,000 guests, a 93,000-square-foot exhibit hall, and an elegant ballroom, the facility is equipped to accommodate everything from trade shows and competitive arts to live entertainment. It’ s where community spirit meets professional opportunity.
“ Our mission at the Ocean Center is straightforward but ambitious: Go Beyond. Culture, Clients, Community,” said General Manager Lynn Flanders.“ We strive to exceed expectations in serving our clients, nurturing our team and enhancing the Daytona Beach community we’ re so proud to call home.”
Since opening as a standalone arena in 1985, the Ocean Center has been a focal point for gatherings in Daytona Beach. For two decades, it served as the region’ s premier concert venue, hosting more than 100 artists, including Jimmy Buffett, Stevie Wonder, Metallica, Britney Spears and Cher. A major expansion in the mid-2000s nearly doubled its size, and by 2009, the facility had become Florida’ s fifth-largest convention center.
The expansion allowed the Ocean Center to attract a broader clientele, including conventions and multi-day events that drive hotel bookings. Today, it welcomes a
At the Ocean Center, our purpose extends beyond hosting events...
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