Ocean Center

About us

Located in the heart of Daytona Beach and only 400 feet from the Atlantic Ocean, the Ocean Center Convention Center is the area's convention, entertainment and sports complex. It's a world-class venue designed to meet the exacting needs of today's meeting planners. New features in the newly expanded center include 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. The space includes an exhibit hall, arena, ballroom and over 32 spacious meeting rooms. The arena covers 42,146 square feet and can accommodate 240 10' x 10' exhibit booths and can seat 9,600. It has 45-foot ceilings and a drive in door measuring 13.5 foot by 14 foot. The exhibit hall is 93,028 square feet with six loading docks and can accommodate 504 10' x 10' exhibit booths. The ballroom is 11,904 square feet of space and can accommodate 54 10' x 10' exhibit booths and 768 banquet style. Meeting rooms cover 32,000 square feet and offer 32 break-out rooms, an executive boardroom and a VIP suite, all with easy sound and lighting controls. There are dramatic pre-event areas. In addition to its design, technology and building features the Ocean Center ECHO gallery features spectacular works by leading artists. Its decor is inspired by the beach and marine life with a full spectrum of color, sleek metallic accents and stately doors crafted of exquisite curly maple. The reception areas - with sweeping balconies - lead to unlimited meeting room designs, perfect for creative themes. Award-winning catering brings the highest quality and refreshing creativity to every food and beverage offering, from a simple coffee break to a formal banquet. And its attentive staff anticipates your every need. The Ocean Center is surrounded by business-class and family style hotels and the Ocean Walk Shoppes & Movies is directly across the street featuring shopping, dining and entertainment. The Ocean Center is only minutes from Daytona International Airport, only 30 minutes from Sanford/Orlando International Airport and only 60 minutes from Orlando International Airport. The area is home to Daytona International Speedway, NASCAR and dozens of golf courses, including LPGA. Only 400 feet from the beautiful Atlantic beaches, beach activities abound with parasailing, surfing, fishing, biking and much more. Other attractions include Daytona Lagoon Waterpark and Entertainment Arcade which is adjacent to the Ocean Center and the Peabody Auditorium and the historic bandshell that include entertainment, Broadway shows and much more throughout the year. Allow the Ocean Center to host your next meeting. It's unique style, outstanding cuisine and superior service all combined make the Ocean Center your perfect meeting destination. And remember when the meeting breaks the ocean awaits.