Daytona Beach, Florida is a famous vacation destination people enjoy coming back to time and time again. Thousands of people visit every year for business and pleasure and partying. They come to enjoy the 23 mile stretch of beach, the exciting restaurants, the fantastic nightclubs, bike week, and of course the racing. It's all here for every kind of crowd. The young, the old, and the in-between.

If you haven't decided where to go on vacation , why not plan on Daytona Beach Florida. You won't regret it. Or you may be planning a visit to Daytona Beach, Florida. So you will be looking for something to do while your there. Daytona Beach, Florida offers many diverse sights and sounds, and you can enjoy the ones that sound most fun to you and the people that you are with. I lived in Daytona Beach for 15 years, I have been away for a few years now and miss it terribly. I do get back on a yearly basis, which is not quite enough. Some family fun things are listed below, some are free and some are not. So when your in Daytona Beach, Florida remember to take this list with you.

1. Take a tour of the world famous Daytona International Speedway. With plenty of race parks and speedways, including the world famous Daytona International Speedway,the Daytona Beach area is a must-see destination for race fans. The Daytona 500 isn't the only thing going on at The Speedway. The track also hosts the Pepsi 400( which is now the Coke Zero 400) each July along with the Rolex 24, America's premier endurance race, and the annual motorcycle races that are the centerpiece of Daytona's Bike Week.

http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/

http://www.officialbikeweek.com/

2. Daytona Lagoon. It is an impressive water park. It is a family entertainment center full of fun things to do, it includes laser tag, a go-kart track, miniature golf, rock climbing, an arcade and High Ballocity, a multi-tiered play area filled with more than 50,000 foam balls and various types of ball launchers. This is something you don't want to miss if you like having fun. It is open all year long. So it doesn't matter what time of year you go. I liked the water park the best. They have a new thrill ride called the Phoenix, it flings you forward and back again, and into the sky. I am not into the rides, so I didn't try it. But I can say those that came off of the ride said they loved it.

http://www.daytonalagoon.com/

3. Go beach combing. Grab yourself a basket or a beach bag and wander the water's edge for treasure. You might find shells, starfish, pretty stones, sand dollars,crabs, and who knows what other treasures you'll find. Go slowly, be patient, and look carefully, dig into the sand and investigate the water's edge. Watch out for those pesky little jellyfish. This activity can keep you busy for hours. The link below shows you how to clean your seashells.

http://www.seashells.org/cleaning/deadseashells.htm

4. If you are in the mood to do some sightseeing while you are in the Daytona Beach area, then you might want to try the Ormond Scenic Loop. This loop is 22 miles long and will give you an idea of what Florida's natural beauty is all about. You can take your time while stopping to take pictures of the ocean, the sea life, the birds,and just about anything that attracts your attention. You can visit Ormond Park and The Fairchild Oak tree, which is one of the oldest living oak trees in Florida. You'll want to take your time with this activity, no rushing, kick back and enjoy the scenery.

http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/75866/

5. Pack up your beach gear, pack a cooler full of soft drinks and snacks and head off to the beautiful Daytona Beach sand, lounge in the warm glow of the sunshine. The lush blue ocean view, relaxing to sounds of a gentle breeze. Don't forget to bring your sunscreen along. You'll love the world famous 23-mile stretch of beach that many people visit each day. The beach allows vehicle traffic during daylight hours and just about any water sport you can imagine. If you are just in the mood to relax, then you can still enjoy lying on the beach and soaking up the warm Florida Sun. Parking fees $5 a day. A season pass is $20 for Volusia County residents and $40 for non-residents. The beach is always open and free to pedestrians and bicyclists.

6. Do some golfing. Daytona Beach has several amazing golf courses to choose from. Get that golf cart and golf clubs, head out to the nearest course and knock some balls around. If you prefer golfing in the evening, the course fees are cheaper.

http://www.daytonabeachgc.com/golf/proto/daytonabeachgc/

7. Visit The Daytona Flea and Farmers Market. It is one of the largest in the world, with almost anything you can imagine for sale. I can tell you this, it is one of the most unique places I have ever been. The fruits and vegetables are fresh and beautiful, and the on-site eating and drinking makes for a preferred shopping experience. Pleasing, wide aisles allow comfortable movement around the booths, the friendly vendors help with your questions and give direction if needed. I've never been to a better flea market. If you're from out of town, the flea market is easily reached, just under a mile from the airport and directly off I-95 and I-4. Enormous amounts of merchandise, parking and entry into the flea market is free and fun shopping make this worth a unforgettable visit.

http://www.daytonafleamarket.com/index.cfm

8. Visit Lighthouse Point Park. It is a stunning place of beauty. You can swim, sunbathe and watch the birds all in the same place. There are lots of birds on the beach, on the jetty and in the dunes, but they are the same birds you will see all along this stretch of coast. The 52-acre park features fishing, nature trails, an observation deck and tower, swimming and picnicking. If you look close enough you might spot some raccoons, possums, skunks, and armadillos. You can enjoy a full summer day at the lighthouse park. You'll even see some of the fishermen climb out onto the rocks looking for the best spot to cast their pole off of the jetty.

http://www.volusia.org/parks/lighthouse.htm

9. Deep sea fishing. I think this is one of the most enjoyable things I have done while in Daytona or anywhere I have gone deep sea fishing. The excitement of throwing your first line and hopefully hooking your first big one, or even the big little one is a okay too. Just being on the boat seeing all the sea life is something so amazing. Sea turtles, fish of every size, whales, an occasional shark, and the ever graceful dolphins. If you find that you are suffering from sea sickness try watching the horizon. It may sound silly but try to stay on deck if you can. Staying downwind of fumes is also advisable as they can make you feel worse.

http://www.seaspiritfishing.com/

10. Visit The Museum of Arts and Sciences. The museum is affiliated with the Smithsonian. Located on 90-acres in Tuscawilla. Visitors can traipse through the Frischer Sculpture Garden, explore Cuban art, be astonished at the Root Family Museum collection which includes an authentic mid-1800s pharmacy complete with the original vials of medicines. The Root family also collected Coca-Cola memorabilia, racing memorabilia, train cars, quilts, stuffed teddy bears and more. There's early American art, Chinese art, a planetarium, and African cultural objects.

There is also a 13-foot skeleton about 130,000 years old of a giant ground sloth discovered in 1975 only a few miles away. Its formal name is Eremotherium Laurilardi but it's also known as the Giant Ground Sloth and it dates to the Pleistocene fossil site called the Daytona Bone Bed.

11. Have fun enjoying Daytona Beach nightlife. Hit the night clubs, go dancing, listen to some good music.

*One of the most popular night clubs around is Razzles. It is one of the biggest and most famous in Daytona Beach. The dress code is neat and clean, no baggy attire, no bandana's, no hats, their motto is "dress to impress". They play dance, trance and hip-hop. It is a pretty busy place. The lines are usually long.

http://www.razzlesnightclub.com/

* The Ocean Deck- The music is all live Reggae every night of the week. This club is very laid back. It is right off the beach. No shoes, no shirt, no problem. The have great seafood, steaks and sandwiches and even better drink specials.

http://www.oceandeck.com/

* Froggy's Saloon-Froggy's Saloon is right in the heart of the World's Famous Daytona Bike Week on Main Street. Froggy's atmosphere is a bikers dream come true. The steady 20 hour a day party,(7am-3am) to the sound of bikes up and down main street almost continually.

http://www.froggyssaloon.com/froggy/index.cfm

So there you have a small list of fun things to do if you should visit Daytona Beach, Florida.