10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Daytona Beach Area That You Shouldn't Miss

April 19, 2022 Nicolette Lion

Escape to Daytona Beach, and discover a destination where new adventures for all ages are around every corner — whether you’re strolling along 23 miles of uncrowded, white-sand beaches or reeling in a new discovery at the Sunglow Fishing Pier. Greet the morning by soaking in the salt air on a paddleboard tour or by rounding the famed Daytona Beach International Speedway at top speed. Then get a taste of local culture at the Riverfront Marketplace and the fantastic Museum of Arts and Sciences.
Restaurants in Daytona Beach Area

1. Mary Bethune Home

640 Dr Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3012 +1 386-481-2121 [email protected] http://www.cookman.edu/mmbhome/index.html
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5.0 based on 148 reviews

Mary Bethune Home

The home of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune is located on the campus of Bethune-Cookman University, which she founded in 1904. Formerly known as "The Retreat," her home is now known as the Bethune Foundation and features precious pieces including her original library, furniture, photos and family heirlooms. Visitors who came during Dr. Bethune's time include Langston Hughes (Harlem Renaissance writer), Jackie Robinson (baseball legend) and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Come walk in the steps of the presidential advisor, international civil rights activist and college president!

Reviewed By Seaside753897

Excellent tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to share detailed information about Ms. Bethune's life.

2. Andy Romano Beachfront Park

839 S Atlantic Ave, Ormond Beach, FL 32176-7816 +1 386-676-3250 http://www.ormondbeach.org/facilities.aspx?search=1&CID=2&RID=68&Page=detail
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5.0 based on 392 reviews

Andy Romano Beachfront Park

Reviewed By kathybI3567YX

You can enjoy beautiful Ormond Beach or kids can play on playground ,clean rest rooms, even enjoy the snack bar For great day at the beach

3. Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art

352 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4512 +1 386-255-0285 http://www.moas.org/ciciandhyattbrownmuseum.html
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art

Reviewed By 530JulieB530 - New Orleans, United States

I spent a Friday morning here. It was super quiet with plenty of time to enjoy each piece of art. It fit in beautifully with the reading I've been doing lately - "A Land Remembered" and anything by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. If I'd seen this art (especially the mural at the beginning with native Florida plants) sooner, I would have been able to better visualize what I read. Here's to Florida!

4. Ormond Beach

Ormond Beach, FL
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4.5 based on 1,694 reviews

Ormond Beach

Look into Florida's racing past here.

Reviewed By chadandcassied

We stumbled across Ormond Beach in 2017 simply looking for a place to stay on our way to Orlando on the beach that was inexpensive. We found a hotel right on the beach that was extremely affordable and fell in love with the community very quickly. Our family enjoy the laid back beach community outside the hustle and bustle of Daytona tourism. You can be a vacationer but feel like a local there. Beach is clean, and people are friendly.

5. Tomoka State Park

2099 N Beach St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-2707 +1 386-676-4050 http://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Tomoka
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4.5 based on 425 reviews

Tomoka State Park

Reviewed By LadyJayne818 - Elysburg, United States

We found this place to be interesting. I liked that we could drive around most of the park, even though we did prefer to walk. We're hikers from Pennsylvania and discovered this state park while on vacation, we didn't exactly plan on hiking while in FL, but could resist the opportunity either, so we really weren't prepared with clothing/footwear and bug spray. We had a great experience until we attempted to hike the nature trail. We took just a few steps onto the trail and were swarmed by mosquitoes. We retreated. That was the only place we had an issue with mosquitoes, all other areas of the park were fine. We saw gator tracks, belly and tail drag marks but no actual gators. The park store was not open due to current COVID situations, so kayak and canoe rentals were off the table. But all in all, we went to spend the day with nature and that's what we did. We'd visit again... next time we'll bring bug spray!

6. MOAS - Museum of Arts and Sciences

352 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4512 +1 386-255-0285 http://moas.org
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4.5 based on 421 reviews

MOAS - Museum of Arts and Sciences

The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. The area's largest museum, MOAS is nationally accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. Located on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve, the 100,000 square foot facility is host to over 30,000 objects including the Dow Gallery of American Art, one of the finest collections of American art in the Southeast, the Schulte Gallery of Chinese Art, the Bouchelle Collection and Gallery of Decorative Arts, the largest and most comprehensive collection in the South, and the Root Family Museum featuring restored railroad cars, antique automobiles and the largest collection of Coca-Cola(R) memorabilia in Florida. The Helene B. Roberson Visible Storage Building exhibits thousands of objects from many donors which are owned by the Museum, while the Linda and Williams Children's Museum presents an interactive experience for children. A new state-of-the-art planetarium and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art showcasing the largest collection of Florida-based art in the world, rounds out areas to explore inside the Museum of Arts & Sciences. The Museum's new West Wing will open to the public on October 30, 2015. The West Wing contains the Gillespy Gallery of Sub-Saharan African artifacts, the Cuban Foundation Museum showcasing one of the most significant collections of Cuban paintings in the United States, and a prehistory of Florida gallery, featuring Florida's Giant Ground Sloth skeleton.

Reviewed By williamf46 - Monroeville, United States

We stopped to check out MOAS and found it to be an excellent place to stop in Daytona. The displays were professional and neat and very well maintained. The antique furniture on display is exquisite. We also liked the train cars and the Root family display of bottles and antique Coke machines very unique plus so much more. The planetarium had a wonderful show and don’t forget the gardens as you leave.

7. Jackie Robinson Ballpark and Statue

105 E Orange Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32114-4405 +1 386-257-3172 [email protected] http://www.milb.com/content/page.jsp?sid=milb&ymd=20100223&content_id=8118192&vkey=team1
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4.5 based on 289 reviews

Jackie Robinson Ballpark and Statue

The Daytona Tortugas are a Advanced single "A" affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds since 2015. The Tortugas are a member of the Florida State League, FSL, and play at Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Daytona Tortugas are an affordable family, fun, friendly entertainment environment with a side of baseball. The Tortugas have the capabilities to host your family, reunions, corporate outings, groups or organizational get together's, etc. We offer a variety of food choices along with your traditional ballpark foods and great beverage specials, depending on the night. The stadium is named in honor of Jackie Robinson because Daytona Beach was the first Florida city to allow Robinson to play during the 1946 season's spring training. The game, which was played on March 17, 1946. A statue of Robinson is now located at south entrance to the ballpark. On October 22, 1998, the stadium was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places.

Reviewed By CathyinDaytona - Florida, United States

We had an absolute blast!!!! For the young, the old and in between!!! This was the best thing we have done since moving here. It would be a great during a vacation, too. We took our 13 yr old great nephew, who is with us for a month..to see the game! Wow! Wow! Wow. Not only is it on an island in a cool location,(easy in and easy out) the ppl that work there love what they do!!! They go out of their way to make sure everyone has a great time. I cannot imagine a better night for any age!!! It is worth 1000 times the price! The team is amazing! We loved the mascot, camera guys (yes you might be up on the big screen), the announcers, the ???? tunes played, the bleacher staff and even the guys at the gate...EVERYONE... was just so hospitable. The entire experience is something you will talk about for years to come. I know it is minor league, but the players, the game and the staff make it the majors. Oh and a huge heads up...check their calendars...it looks like there is always something planned. Coming up is the bud light game where parents can get a beer for a buck. I would ensure you go directly to the Tortugas site to buy tickets. They are priced the best there. Trust me, and I am as picky as they come. This, by far, is a guaranteed night of fun, excitement and a huge memory making treasure! Thank you to the Daytona Tortugas for such an amazing time! We will see you again very soon!

8. Daytona Beach Drive-In Christian Church

3140 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118-6224 +1 386-767-8761 [email protected] http://www.driveinchurch.net/
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

Daytona Beach Drive-In Christian Church

Sunday worship 8:30 & 10am A place of grace and love located in beautiful Daytona Beach Shores, FL. Come join us as we celebrate Jesus...drive in style.

Reviewed By theroberts2017 - Parker, United States

They had a drive-thru “petting zoo” (minus the petting due to social distancing) which was a huge hit with our 17-month-old grandson. With local playgrounds being off limits right now this was the sweetest, socially distant experience. Thank you! Thank you! You made our day! Check their website for dates and times, but when we attended the event it was Fridays and Saturdays in May from 11am to 6pm for a $10 donation. Donations go to the care of the animals.

9. The Casements

25 Riverside Dr, Ormond Beach, FL 32176-6520 +1 386-676-3216 http://www.thecasements.net/
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4.5 based on 421 reviews

The Casements

Reviewed By VillagerRick

This former home of J. D. Rockefeller has a very interesting history. The free entry (donations are welcome) is nice, and if you can - call ahead for a guided tour (with the bonus of seeing the third floor). An app for our phone for a self guided tour was available which gave us a nicer experience than just wandering around by providing a narration at individual stations throughout the house. With so much information about J. D. Rockefeller & Standard Oil, and plenty of memorabilia from that era, we easily spent a couple of hours visiting.

10. Beach at Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL
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4.5 based on 4,689 reviews

Beach at Daytona Beach

This world-famous 23-mile long stretch of white sandy beach allows vehicle driving during daylight hours, and offers nearly every water sport imaginable as well as a lively boardwalk.

Reviewed By 339jerryp

Our condo is less than two miles north of ISB and well within walking distance of the shops on the boardwalk. Except a really high tide, the beach is wide with well marked drive lanes.

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