Daytona Beach is packed with things to do beyond the sand. Here are some local favorites, most just a short drive from Tropical Winds. Our front desk is always happy to help with directions and recommendations.
Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory
Handmade chocolates made fresh every day. Take a free 30-minute guided tour of the chocolate-making process and see what makes their creations so good. Tours run Monday through Friday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.; closed Sunday.
154 S. Beach Street | (386) 252-6531 | angellandphelps.com
Congo River Golf & Exploration Co.
An 18-hole adventure mini golf course with waterfalls, streams, rocky terrain and a live alligator exhibit, plus a video arcade. Open daily 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., and until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
2100 S. Atlantic Avenue | (386) 258-6808
Daytona Lagoon
Family fun for all ages: go-karts, three mini golf courses, laser tag, a carousel, an indoor play structure and one of the largest arcades in Daytona Beach. The water park has more than 10 slides, a 500,000-gallon wave pool, a lazy river and a splash structure with a 1,000-gallon dumping bucket. Dry attractions are open every day except Christmas (Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to midnight); the water park is open March through October.
601 Earl Street | (386) 254-5020 | daytonalagoon.com
Ducer Cruzer Bike & SK8
Rent bicycles by the day or week, with free delivery to local hotels. Children’s bikes and bike strollers are available, along with bicycle and skateboard sales. Ask about group rates.
137 Sunrise Blvd. | (386) 238-3808
Fisherman’s Landing Miniature Golf
Two 18-hole courses set in lush landscaping less than a mile from the beach, plus a gift shop. Opens daily at 10 a.m.
500 E. 3rd Avenue | (386) 426-8515
Haunts of the World’s Most Famous Beach Ghost Tours
An entertaining evening of local history and haunting tales. Tours run seven nights a week starting at 7:30 p.m. from the northwest corner of Main Street and Peninsula Drive. Call for reservations.
1202 Denise Terrace | (386) 253-6034
Hawaiian Falls Golf
Two beautifully landscaped, Hawaiian-themed mini golf courses. Open daily 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
2504 S. Atlantic Avenue | (386) 767-7671
His Helicopter Service
See the coastline and the Daytona International Speedway from the air. Tours of downtown DeLand and the St. Johns River state parks are also available. Departs from DeLand Airport; call for reservations.
917 Biscayne Blvd., Hangar #7 | (386) 801-1234
Main Street Pier Fishing
Ocean fishing right off the pier, with rod and reel rentals and bait available. Open daily from 6 a.m. The pier also has a restaurant, a gondola sky ride and a revolving space needle.
1200 Main Street | (386) 253-1212 | daytonapier.com
Marine Science Center
Conservation, mangrove and whale exhibits, live sea turtles and an artificial reef aquarium. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Admission charged.
100 Lighthouse Drive, Ponce Inlet | (386) 304-5545 | marinesciencecenter.com
Mystic Harbor Miniature Golf
An 18-hole mini golf course and go-kart track. Open daily; hours vary.
4114 S. Nova Road, Port Orange
Ocean Walk 10 Movies
Ten screens with stadium seating and digital sound. Moviegoers who use the parking garage get three hours of free parking when they validate their ticket stub at the box office.
250 N. Beach Street | (386) 238-5252
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
Two challenging 18-hole mini golf courses. Open daily 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
226 Cardinal Drive | (386) 676-9326
Pirate’s Island Mini Golf
An 18-hole mini golf course. Open daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
3420 S. Atlantic Avenue | (386) 767-9397
Planetarium at the Museum of Arts & Sciences
Star shows in the planetarium at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. Call for the show schedule.
1040 Museum Blvd. | (386) 255-0285 | moas.org
Teauila’s Hawaii
Daytona’s longest-running dinner show brings the sights and sounds of Hawaii to the stage nightly at the Hawaiian Inn: hula dancers in island costume, live island music, comedy, audience participation and a fire knife dance finale, all in a refurbished showroom with the area’s only indoor volcano. A must-see for locals and visitors alike.
2301 S. Atlantic Avenue | (386) 255-5411 ext. 186 | teauilashawaii.com