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Things to see in Daytona Beach, Florida (United States): 12 places and when to go
Daytona Beach, Florida is a city in United States with around 217,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly History (4), With kids (3), Museums and art (2). The best known are Basilica of St. Paul, Marine Science Center and Museum of Arts and Sciences. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 29.2106, -81.0231
- Population
- About 217,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (4) · With kids (3) · Museums and art (2) · Wildlife (2) · Temples (1) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- MIA Miami, 387 km as the crow flies
What to see in Daytona Beach, Florida
The places in and around Daytona Beach, Florida, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Basilica of St. PaulChurch in Florida, United States863 m
- Marine Science CenterScience center in Ponce Inlet, Florida, United States of America17 km
- Museum of Arts and SciencesMuseum in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States2.5 km
- Bulow Creek State ParkState park in Florida, United States20 km
- Ponce de Leon Inlet LightLighthouse in Florida, United States17 km
- Mary McLeod Bethune HomeHistoric house in Florida, United States770 m
- Anderson–Price Memorial Library BuildingLibrary building in Ormond Beach, Florida9.1 km
- Daytona LagoonWater park in Daytona Beach, Florida2.4 km
- Tarragona TowerBuilding in Florida, United States2.5 km
- Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest AdventureWith kids · Wildlife2.0 km
- Embry-Riddle ObservatoryObservatory3.5 km
- Tiki adventure zoneWith kids11 km
When to go to Daytona Beach, Florida
The best time to visit Daytona Beach, Florida is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:19
- FebPossible10:59
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:28
- JunBest time13:51
- JulBest time13:42
- AugBest time13:03
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:17
- NovPossible10:30
- DecPossible10:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. In April, 11 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Daytona Beach, Florida
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 387 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- DeLand8 places34 km
- Sanford, Florida6 places53 km
- Titusville, Florida12 places70 km
- St. Augustine, Florida12 places81 km
- Orlando, Florida28 places85 km
- Cape Canaveral9 places97 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Daytona Beach, Florida?
The best known: Basilica of St. Paul, Marine Science Center, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Bulow Creek State Park, Ponce de Leon Inlet Light. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Daytona Beach, Florida?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08.
How do you get to Daytona Beach, Florida?
The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 387 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Daytona Beach, Florida as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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