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}) .catch(function(){document.getElementById('ci-tide').innerHTML='\\uD83C\\uDF0ATide n/a';}); /* ── active nav highlight ── */ document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',function(){ var here=window.location.href; document.querySelectorAll('#pclh-nav a').forEach(function(a){ a.classList.remove('pclh-active'); var h=a.getAttribute('href'); if(h&&here.indexOf(h)!==-1&&h!=='https://palmcoastlocal.com')a.classList.add('pclh-active'); }); }); })(); # About Daytona Beach Details Written by: ALICE Parent Category: [ALICE](https://mail.palmcoastlocal.com/alice-articles) Category: [Knowledge Base](https://mail.palmcoastlocal.com/knowledge-base) Published: 03 July 2026 ## 🏁 Daytona Beach β€” Sun, Speed & Classic Florida Coastline A friendly guide for Palm Coast visitors & newcomers πŸš— About 35 miles south of Palm Coast Β· ~40 min via I-95 Head about 40 minutes south of Palm Coast down I-95 and you'll hit Daytona Beach β€” one of Florida's most iconic destinations, and the region's go-to when Palm Coasters want big entertainment that Palm Coast doesn't host. Think major concerts, motorsports, Bike Week, and festivals, all wrapped around 23 miles of wide, hard-packed beach you can actually drive on. Where Palm Coast is calm and residential, Daytona brings the energy. Daytona is in **Volusia County** (not Flagler), and it's best known as the "World Center of Racing." The **Daytona International Speedway** β€” home of the legendary Daytona 500 β€” anchors the city, with track tours and the Motorsports Hall of Fame for race fans. Down on the oceanfront, the **Main Street Pier** and **Daytona Beach Boardwalk** deliver classic seaside fun: arcades, the Ferris wheel, bandshell concerts, and beachfront dining. There's a quieter, natural side too. Just south, the **Ponce Inlet Lighthouse** β€” Florida's tallest β€” offers incredible views, while **Tomoka State Park** to the north brings Old Florida kayaking, fishing, and scenery along the Halifax and Tomoka rivers. Whether you're making the short drive for a race weekend, a concert, or a day at the boardwalk, Daytona is bold, sunny, and full of personality β€” a place where every day feels like a vacation. πŸ—ΊοΈ The drive from Palm Coast down to Daytona, with a few local favorites marked. Tap a pin for details. 🌴 **Palm Coast Local** β€” your guide to Palm Coast & the surrounding area Β· [Ask ALICE about day trips near Palm Coast β†’](https://palmcoastlocal.com/ta) ',className:'',iconSize:[38,38],iconAnchor:[19,19],popupAnchor:[0,-20]}); L.marker(PALM_COAST,{icon:homeIcon}).addTo(map).bindPopup('**Palm Coast** Home base β€” Atlantic coast'); var pois = [ {ll:[29.1851,-81.0707], name:"Daytona International Speedway", note:"Home of the Daytona 500 β€” track tours & Motorsports Hall of Fame", ic:"🏁"}, {ll:[29.2220,-81.0080], name:"Main Street Pier & Boardwalk", note:"Arcades, Ferris wheel, bandshell concerts & oceanfront fun", ic:"🎑"}, {ll:[29.0810,-80.9280], name:"Ponce Inlet Lighthouse", note:"Florida's tallest lighthouse β€” incredible views", ic:"πŸ—Ό"}, {ll:[29.3400,-81.1000], name:"Tomoka State Park", note:"Old Florida kayaking, fishing & river scenery", ic:"🌿"} ]; var poiIcon = function(ic){return L.divIcon({html:''+ic+' ',className:'',iconSize:[30,30],iconAnchor:[15,30],popupAnchor:[0,-28]});}; pois.forEach(function(p){ L.marker(p.ll,{icon:poiIcon(p.ic)}).addTo(map).bindPopup('**'+p.name+'** '+p.note+''); }); L.polyline([PALM_COAST, DAYTONA], {color:'#28a745', weight:3, opacity:0.6, dashArray:'8,8'}).addTo(map); map.fitBounds([PALM_COAST, [29.081,-80.928]], {padding:[45,45]}); var DirControl = L.Control.extend({ options:{position:'topright'}, onAdd:function(){ var d=L.DomUtil.create('div'); d.innerHTML='[πŸš— Directions](https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Palm+Coast,+FL&daddr=Daytona+Beach,+FL)'; return d; } }); map.addControl(new DirControl()); })(); Last Updated: 06 July 2026 #### Add comment I confirm my comment does not contain hate speech, harassment, false or defamatory statements about any person, business or political figure. 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