Daytona Beach, Florida is a well-known senior travel destination.

Daytona Beach FL History

Vacationers have been flocking to the Daytona Beach area for more than a century. During the late 1800’s, the area caught the attention and imagination of many wealthy northern tycoons who found the land favorable for investment. One such mogul, Matthias Day, was the founding father of what was originally called “Daytona”. He built the first hotel, the Palmetto House, in 1874.

The trend continued with other entrepreneurs endeavoring to build a city of commerce and vision. Commodore Charles Burgoyne began by building a community center in Daytona Beach in the early 1900’s. Burgoyne organized concerts along the riverfront actively promoting the town's events to travelers.

Daytona Beach Florida – Site of Daytona International Speedway

Automobile racing became a regular pastime along the hard-packed beaches at the turn of the 20th Century. In 1947, the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing was founded in Daytona Beach. Motorsports gained new ground in 1959 with the opening of the Daytona International Speedway, which hosts hundreds of thousands of fans each year. Daytona USA, an interactive motor-sports museum, opened in 1996.

Today, the Daytona Beach Florida area entertains approximately 8 million visitors each year. Seniors come from around the world to relax and recreate on one of the most beautiful, family-friendly beaches in Florida.