 Speed, Beaches and more...visit Daytona/Ormond Beach The Daytona Beach area has a wide variety of activities and entertainment for folks of all ages. Daytona Beach is famous for its beaches and motorsports, but the area also offers an abundance of shopping, nightlife, cultural events, and sporting activities, making it the perfect family vacation spot. Twenty-three miles of sparkling beaches, weekly fireworks shows and the sweet smell of saltwater... The beaches in the Daytona Beach/Ormond Beach area are always open and free to pedestrians! Cars are allowed on the beach in designated areas from sunrise to sunset depending on tidal conditions. The beaches make it possible to enjoy swimming and scuba diving. Daytona Beach offers a wide range of shopping, dining & nightlife activities. From quaint antique stores and downtown collections to major shopping centers, weve got all your shopping needs covered. From Daytona International Speedway to the Ponce de Leon Lighthouse, there's plenty of things to do and places to see in the Daytona Beach area. Be sure to bring your camera! If you like Eco-adventurers, you are at the right place. Rent a kayak or canoe, hike or bike the nature trails, board a river tour, or pack a picnic - all for a close encounter with nature. The Daytona International Speedway is a versatile 480-acre motorsports facility that is home to the biggest, richest and most prestigious stock car race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series- the DAYTONA 500. The track offers three separate tours that take race fans inside the hallowed grounds of NASCAR's marquee race track. Here are a list of some interesting things to see and do in June: Ormond Beach Farmers' Market...The Farmers' Market is known for its locally grown fresh produce, fish, baked goods and agricultural products from a select group of farmers and vendors. Daytona Cubs Baseball...Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Daytona Cubs Baseball (Single A) team have several home games in the month of June. Star Spangled Summer Free Concert...Saturday evenings,, 7 p.m. Country music with HayFire. Fireworks immediatly following the concert. Daytona International Speedway VIP Tour...Tuesday amd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Daytona International Speedway Enjoy a three-hour air conditioned bus tour with visits to Drivers' meeting room, Spring Cup garages, tech inspection, Victory Lane, France suite, ISC Daytona 500 Winning car and the ISC archive. Laser Light Concerts...Jun 11, 2011, 7 p.m. Laser Magic - Pop hits from a variety of artists. Museum of Arts & Sciences:, Led Zeppelin; Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon. Cinematique Presents: Africa United...Jun 15, 2011, 8 p.m. Cinematique Theater 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach Major League Scoccer on the Beach...Jun 17, 2011 - Jun 19, 2011, times to be announced. On the beach located behind the Boardwalk area. Less space equals more action! Five players on each team with unlimited substitutions Movies Under the Stars...Jun 17, 2011. Daytona Beach Bandshell. Rated PG. Concession vendors will be serving food and drinks. Free admission. Juneteenth 1865...Jun 18, 2011, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Hosted by the City of Daytona Beach, this family festival will feature live entertainment, arts and crafts, seafood, pound cake contest, Sankofa African-American Musuem on Wheels and much more. Here are some great places to stay while enjoying the Daytona/Ormond Beach area::: Americano Beach Resort Beach Quarters Dolphin Beach Club Fantasy Island Resort II Grand Seas Resort Perennial Vacation Club Marine Terrace Flamingo Inn Royal Floridian Resort Sea Breeze Sea Shells Beach Club Sun Glow Condo Resort Traders Inn Beach Club Tropic Sun Towers Wyndham Ocean Walk |