A Postcard From Daytona Beach, FL
Our second home in Daytona provides us with a great location to visit year round.  February is racing month with the famous Daytona 500.  Daytona is perfect for our busy schedules.

About Daytona Beach
Welcome to Daytona Beach, Florida, home of Speed week, the Daytona 500, extraordinary beaches, and fabulous vacation packages. Daytona may be famous as a spring break party town, but the residents like to think of it as their vacation home paradise. People fill their days with swimming, deep-sea fishing, scuba diving, or biking. One of the best kept secrets are the inland water ways, where the water sports are much less crowded, and also offer a good place to explore. Careful not to get too far inland, or you will be exploring alligator country. Whether you come to Daytona for the fast paced action of Speed week and the go-getter lifestyle, or you wish to bask in the sun on the porch of your beach vacation rental, Daytona has a lot to offer.

Real Estate
Daytona Beach is a growing real estate market.  With a population of around 65,000 residents, Daytona Beach is a growing community. Despite a 30% increase in median sales prices between 2002 and 2003, Daytona Beach remains an affordable market. Oceanfront condos start at about $200,000. The median price for existing single-family houses in the market in June 2003 was $133,900.  The Daytona Beach home market is strong in Florida with total retail sales close to $3.9 billion annually.  Daytona Beach, called "The World's Most Famous Beach", is a breathtaking 500 feet wide (150 meters) at low tide. The Greater Daytona Area and its beaches stretch an amazing 23 miles along the coast, and consist of Ormond Beach, Holly Hill, Daytona Beach, South Daytona, Daytona Beach Shores, and Port Orange.

Weather
The temperature in the Daytona Beach Area ranges from an average of 59.3 degrees Fahrenheit (20.6 degrees C) in winter to an average temperature of 78.5 degrees F (30.4 degrees C) in the summer - perfect for fun in the sun all year round. The same ocean breezes that keep the climate mild in winter provide cooling winds in the summer.

Things To Do
The Main Street Pier is a popular place for families. The beach is conveniently located near concessions, amusements and the boardwalk. Swimming, surfing, fishing and strolling along the beach are terrific family activities. Among other notable locations are the Halifax Historical Museum and the Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona Flea Market is said to be one of the world's largest markets. The Daytona Beach Kennel Club is another popular location.

Cultural Events
Daytona has a very active cultural events presence.  The Chowder Festival, the Seafood Festival and the Seaside Fiesta are but a few. For music enthusiasts, the Jazz Festival in Riverside Park includes arts and crafts, auctions, air shows and antique festivals.  The month of December includes the Christmas Parades, sidewalk sales, historic home tours and the elegant Lighted Christmas Boat Parade.

Getting To Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach International Airport (20 Miles)

Population
Population: 65,000
Median resident age: 37.2 years

Economics
Median household income: $25,439

Higher Education
Daytona Beach Community College