Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida. Daytona Beach is a principal city in the Fun Coast region of the state of Florida. Located on the east coast of Central Florida, Daytona Beach is internationally known for its racing roots, hosting some of the largest motorsports events in the world including the Great American Race, the Daytona 500
Can you imagine living right on the beach? The Daytona Beach area has 23 miles of white-sandy beaches stretching from Ormond-by-the-Sea to the village of Ponce Inlet. The beaches are an amazing 500 feet wide at low tide and open year-round to enjoy sun-bathing, boating, surfing, diving, jet skiing and other water sports and activities.
Tourists and residents alike treasure its cheery brand of southern hospitality. Nearly 500,000 residents in the Daytona Beach metro area and 8 million visitors enjoy moderate weather, quality educational choices, exceptional recreational activities, an active arts community and, of course, one of the most beautiful, family-friendly beaches in Florida.
Spend a day relaxing on "The World's Most Famous Beach" and get away from it all. Our 23 miles of sandy, white beaches are open to pedestrians 24/7 with free access!
Travelers with disabilities find our beaches highly accessible, too. Our unique Surf Chairs can be reserved at no cost, enabling visitors to experience the beautiful beaches and sparkling waters without damaging their own equipment.
The city of Daytona Beach has something for everyone. If you're a sports fan, Daytona Beach is also known as the "World Center of Racing" and home of NASCAR. The Daytona International Speedway was opened in 1959 and hosts the area's largest sporting event, the Daytona 500, every year in February. As Florida's Golf Capital, Daytona Beach has more than two dozen championship courses including a new LPGA golf course.
The city also boasts the new Daytona Beach International Airport, the Ocean Center convention complex, the Halifax Harbor Marina, four University campuses and historical sites like the Main Street Pier and Oceanfront Boardwalk. Other major area attractions are only a little over an hour away including Walt Disney World, Kennedy Space Center, Sea World and Universal Studios Florida.
Housing
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $329,478
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $444,770; Detached houses: $437,164; Townhouses or other attached units: $405,703; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $779,413; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $445,439; Mobile homes: $376,616
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 5,068. Daytona Beach covers 0.91 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 23 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 32118. Area code commonly used in this area: 386
Weather
The climate in Daytona Beach is also ideal. The area enjoys mild, year-round temperatures which range from an average of 59.3F (20.6C) in the winter to an average temperature of 78.5F (30.4C) in the summer.
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