Are you looking for an affordable destination for your next meeting or conference? Consider Daytona Beach, with new properties and new experiences plus affordability and accessibility, as a destination that exceeds all expectations for hosting events and conventions.
With more than 12,000 guest rooms, and 180,000 square feet of meeting space in hotels located both on and off the beach, Daytona Beach checks all the boxes in providing a first-class experience that meets the needs of attendees. From large meeting space, anchored by the premier Ocean Center Convention Complex, to flexible and creative venues such as Daytona International Speedway, there’s a space and a place for your group.
Ocean Center Convention Complex
Attendees can quickly go from the boardrooms and ballrooms to the beach — especially when they’re gathering at the award-winning Ocean Center Convention Complex, one of the largest beachfront convention centers in Florida. This world-class venue serves as the area’s convention, entertainment and sports complex just 400 feet from the Atlantic Ocean. The venue features more than 205,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space and is conveniently located close to major hotels and restaurants and is just 10 minutes from Daytona Beach International Airport.
Hotels
With 24 meeting hotels, some located both on and off the beach, Daytona Beach has a mix of options from nationally known, big-box brands to one-of-a-kind oceanfront resorts that meet the needs of attendees.
- The Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort, a 27-story, 456-room oceanfront property with an infinity pool
- The 190-room Renaissance by Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront, the newest hotel in Daytona Beach which also has an upscale “tide-to-table restaurant” Cast & Crew located within the hotel
- The 744-room Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort located directly across from the Ocean Center Convention Complex
- Other attractive properties include the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, a 200-room beachfront resort, the Shores Resort & Spa, the 12-story oceanfront Max Beach Resort and The DAYTONA Autograph Collection Hotel located near Daytona International Speedway.
Off-site venues
No matter where you meet in Daytona Beach, you’re always within minutes of countless adventures that can serve as great off-site venues:
- ONE DAYTONA, a lifestyle and entertainment center located across from the iconic Daytona International Speedway. Featuring a vibrant and growing mix of unique dining, shopping and entertainment experiences, ONE DAYTONA is a destination within a destination to explore and enjoy.
- PopStroke, a miniature golf/family entertainment center co-owned by golf legend Tiger Woods. Guests can “Eat, Putt and Drink” to their heart’s content on a pair of 18-hole scaled-down golf courses with sand traps and green
- The Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure features animals from both land and sea. Visitors can explore the 55,000 square foot facility that has close to 40 separate exhibits including a 100,000-gallon shark exhibit and two touch pools and a 12,000-gallon stingray touch pool. There are habitats for alligators, frogs, lizards, primates, sloths and otters.
- The Lady Dolphin of Daytona takes guests on a sightseeing cruise of the Intracoastal Waterway. Enjoy the warm breezes and breathtaking views on this 1-1/2-hour scenic dinner river cruise aboard this paddle wheeler.
- Daytona Lagoon, located right next to the Ocean, is full of adventure with a water park, mini golf, arcade, go-karts.
- Beachside Campfires delivers the magic of fire on the World’s Most Famous Beach. Relax in a comfy Adirondack chair next to a crackling campfire while gazing at the starlit sky. Groups can add gourmet franks, s'mores, glow in the dark bocce and more! Rates for parties of 25 to 400.
Dining
There’s no shortage of restaurants in Daytona Beach that can accommodate your attendees and delight their palettes. So whether you are looking for waterfront restaurants and outdoor dining with picturesque views, fresh seafood, fine dining or casual fare, Daytona Beach has something for everyone.
Guest Pass
Take advantage of the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Guest Pass Program, a discount program for convention guests to the destination as well as tour and travel groups and frequent international/independent travelers (FIT). To receive the offer, all visitors need to do is present or show their convention badge or Guest Pass Coupon ticket/digital ticket to the participating locations.
Are you ready to bring your next meeting to Daytona Beach? If so, reach out to our Group Sales team at the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to submit an RFP or learn more about the services they can provide.
