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Daytona Beach Hotels and Visitor Information
Region: Florida
State: Florida
Population: 64,112
Elevation: 10 ft
Area Code(s): 386
Information: Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 126 E Orange Ave, 32114; phone 386/255-0415 or toll-free 800/854-1234
Email: info@daytonabeach Web: www.daytonabeach.com
Area Description:
Dayton Beach has been a popular family vacation destination for more than a century. But it was more speedway than beach in the early days of the automobile. Between 1903 and 1935 some 15 speed records were set on the beach racecourse by Barney Oldfield, Sir Henry Segrave and Sir Malcolm Campbell. The racing tradition continues at Daytona International Speedway.
During the day cars may be driven on 11 of the 23 miles of the hard-packed sand. For safety, beach driving should be done during a low or outgoing tide and never in the water, however shallow. The speed limit on the beach is 10 miles per hour. Drivers should heed all signs, including those indicating conservation areas, where vehicles are prohibited. Overnight parking or camping on the beach is not permitted.
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