Daytona Beach With Kids

Although Daytona Beach used to be known as the Spring Break Capital, the local residents have gone to great lengths to make the area less MTV-friendly. The result is a family-friendly beach town that's rarely overcrowded, with the exception of Bike Week once a year. Daytona Beach is a great place for Floridians to escape for a relaxing family weekend, even when the weather gets too cold for the beach. Take in the NASCAR scene, play a round of mini-golf, and watch the kids take aim at one in another in a game of laser tag!

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Bahama House
The Bahama House is an inexpensive hotel located right on the beach. In addition to the beach, you'll find a pool and a hot tub - perfect for a late night soak after a day of family fun. The staff at this hotel will treat you like family, including offering free homemade cookies each day and popcorn every afternoon. The suites inclu... More >
The Bahama House is an inexpensive hotel located right on the beach. In addition to the beach, you'll find a pool and a hot tub - perfect for a late night soak after a day of family fun. The staff at this hotel will treat you like family, including offering free homemade cookies each day and popcorn every afternoon. The suites include a large seating area and full kitchen along with a balcony overlooking the Atlantic.
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Cruisin Cafe Bar and Grill
It's not hard to find a good burger in Daytona Beach, but this is the only place where you can enjoy it surrounded by racing memorabilia. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling with photos, patches, race suits and other souvenirs of speed. Study the walls and you might learn something about the history of racing in Daytona Beach... More >
It's not hard to find a good burger in Daytona Beach, but this is the only place where you can enjoy it surrounded by racing memorabilia. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling with photos, patches, race suits and other souvenirs of speed. Study the walls and you might learn something about the history of racing in Daytona Beach or find a photo of your favorite driver. A place to eat that provides things to look at is always a great option with kids.
You can also pay to ride the rickety-looking seats suspended by a cable that go out to the end of the pier and back; my children assure me it is perfectly safe.
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Daytona Flea & Farmers Market
Tell the kids to bring their allowance and head to the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market. This is a massive, indoor flea market where you'll find everything from knock-off luggage to handmade tiki torches. If you don't buy your souvenirs from the flea market, you'll pay too much. And when the kids get restless and hungry, you can head... More >
Tell the kids to bring their allowance and head to the Daytona Flea and Farmers Market. This is a massive, indoor flea market where you'll find everything from knock-off luggage to handmade tiki torches. If you don't buy your souvenirs from the flea market, you'll pay too much. And when the kids get restless and hungry, you can head to the farmers market booths for tomatoes, strawberries and funnel cake. No, I'm not sure which plant the funnel cake comes from either, but the kids love them!
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Daytona Lagoon Water Park
Get a day pass for the Daytona Lagoon Water Park and you'll be able to do so much more than waterslide (although, yes, there are those, too). Spend your quarters at the indoor arcade, race other family members up the rock wall (which is safer than it sounds), and take on a team of total strangers in a game of laser tag. You can also ... More >
Get a day pass for the Daytona Lagoon Water Park and you'll be able to do so much more than waterslide (although, yes, there are those, too). Spend your quarters at the indoor arcade, race other family members up the rock wall (which is safer than it sounds), and take on a team of total strangers in a game of laser tag. You can also play against one another, but be prepared for bad attitudes if one sibling is noticeably better than another. The Lagoon also has a two-level go-kart track and mini-golf course.
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Main Street Pier
The Daytona Beach pier is great for fishing or just taking a walk. What makes fishing here so great is the ability to get into the deeper waters of the Atlantic Ocean without having to pay for a chater boat. You will have to pay a fee to get beyond the restauarant, however, out onto the long part of the pier. You can also pay to rid... More >
The Daytona Beach pier is great for fishing or just taking a walk. What makes fishing here so great is the ability to get into the deeper waters of the Atlantic Ocean without having to pay for a chater boat. You will have to pay a fee to get beyond the restauarant, however, out onto the long part of the pier. You can also pay to ride the rickety-looking seats suspended by a cable that go out to the end of the pier and back; my children assure me it is perfectly safe.
It's not hard to find a good burger in Daytona Beach, but this is the only place where you can enjoy it surrounded by racing memorabilia.
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The Boardwalk Amusement Area
The Boardwalk is lined with little shops, tattoo parlors, arcades and food stands. On any given weekend, you might also stumble on a surfing competition or a local festival. One weekend we found an international VW bus convention and exhibition was being hosted on the Boardwalk, which made from some great afternoon sightseeing and photo opps. The Boardwalks is just a great place to wander and explore and let the kids get... More
The Boardwalk is lined with little shops, tattoo parlors, arcades and food stands. On any given weekend, you might also stumble on a surfing competition or a local festival. One weekend we found an international VW bus convention and exhibition was being hosted on the Boardwalk, which made from some great afternoon sightseeing and photo opps. The Boardwalks is just a great place to wander and explore and let the kids get some fresh air as they run a few steps ahead of you.
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