With over twenty miles of incredible wide sandy beach, wall-to-wall hotels, the very best in vacation rentals, and inviting aquamarine water, Daytona is the ultimate beach town and one of the biggest draws in the state Florida. While most often thought of as a party city, Daytona is much more then that. A hub for cultural, recreational, educational, and economical activities and events- this is a city that welcomes people of all ages and personality types.

Daytona Beach offers so much by way of charming city culture. interlaced within the Daytona Beach area is a rich tapestry of arts, culture and heritage — all for you to explore and enjoy. You will discover delightful historic sites, including two of the National Historic Landmarks: the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and the Mary McLeod Bethune Foundation Home. You will also find many fascinating sites which proudly hold positions on the National Historic Register, as well as world-class museums, incredible live performances, and so many other treasures — all integral threads of the area’s cultural diversity, and all executed in that delightful Daytona Beach style! The area plays host to an impressive number of cultural events each year, designed to keep you returning again and again. Some of Daytona Beach’s most popular cultural attractions include: The Southeast Museum of Photography, The Peabody Auditorium, The Daytona Band Shell, The Halifax Historical Museum , The Ocean Center, and the Daytona Beach News Journal Center.

Both outdoor enthusiasts and sports lovers are drawn to this fabulous city. One of Daytona’s big draws is auto racing. The Daytona International Speedway hosts a number of high-profile racing events, most notably the world-famous Daytona 500 in February. Motorsports fans can visit the impressive Daytona USA, which is a $20 million dollar racing museum featuring celebrated race cars and interactive displays. And each fall, bikers have their day at the annual four-day. Not to mention perfect weather, and world-class golf await you in the Daytona Beach area, one of Florida’s fastest growing golf destinations. The area is dotted with famous fairways designed by the legends of the sport. Golf Digest recently ranked Daytona Beach in the top fifteen places to play in the nation. The area also offers a wide variety of tennis courts and clubs throughout the city. Fisherman will also feel at home in Daytona Beach. Whether you cast your line from a pier, join a deep-sea fishing excursion or prefer flats fishing you can do it all in Daytona Beach. From the Ponce Inlet marinas, a fleet of offshore deep-sea fishing crafts depart daily. For flats fishing, head for the estuaries of the Tomoka Basin and the Indian River Lagoon. You will also find that the DeLand/River of Lakes Corridor area offers some of the best bass fishing in Florida. When in Daytona Beach you will find boat and kayak rentals that make it easy to get out and really enjoy the water. You will also find boat charters, air boat rides and so much more! The area’s numerous amazing artificial reefs make scuba diving a must visit during your trip. Nearby state and county parks offer crystal clear springs for a spectacular day of snorkeling.Be sure to check out the Daytona Beach diving instructors, guides and equipment rental shops. Daytona Beach loves their green spaces! Guests can enjoy Exploring the dozens of breathtakingly beautiful beachfront and inland parks that showcase the area’s natural outdoor beauty.

Daytona Beach is also a really great city for families. The city offers eclectic yet safe neighborhoods, fantastic childcare, great doctors, an average of over 240 days of sunshine each year, and a seemingly endless array of family friendly activities and attractions. For families that are visiting, and who like to include a bit of education in their vacations, visit to the Halifax Historical Museum, Marine Science Center, Museum of Arts & Sciences and the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse. Also make sure to take the factory tour at Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory. Make sure to also head on over to Ocean Walk Village, which offers 10-movie theaters and a variety of dining options with beautiful views of the beach and the historic Band shell. And when you are ready to cool off, Daytona Lagoon water park and entertainment center is located directly across the street and connected to the parking garage on Earl Street. The city not only offers excellent attractions, but it also provides great schools . The Daytona city schools were given an overall rating of six out a possible ten. Daytona Beach offers more then 43 preschools, 19 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, nine high schools, fourteen public schools, and 45 private schools for parents to choose from, each one containing brilliant teachers and great curriculum’s.

If planning a move to the Daytona Beach area, you will pleased to know that the area is both affordable and filled with opportunities for business success. As of this year, the median cost of a home is $79,700, the median mortgage payment is $491, and the median monthly rent is only $530. It really doesn’t get much more budget friendly then that! Not only that but, according to the Daytona Beach Trends data, the number of Daytona Beach, Florida jobs has increased significantly since November 2009. The leading industries in Daytona Beach, Florida are Educational, health and social services, arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services,and Retail trade. The following industries in Daytona Beach are hiring the most workers: Clinics & Outpatient Services, Food Service Contractors, Catering Services, Outpatient Surgery Centers and Home Health Care. Currently, the most commonly listed Daytona Beach Jobs are for assistant manager jobs, physical therapist jobs, event specialist jobs, occupational therapist jobs, general dentist jobs and physical therapy jobs. Among the most common occupations in Daytona Beach are Sales and office occupations, management, professional, and related occupations, and service occupations. Approximately 74 percent of workers in Daytona Beach, Florida work for companies, 11 percent work for the government and 5 percent are self-employed. Not to mention the median household income is $48,202.

As you can see this is a city that provides fun, entertainment, affordability, and so much more to both locals and visitors. Come discover Daytona Beach today!