The beach itself has an ocean park atmosphere. Driving on the hard-packed sand is allowed on miles of beach during daylight hours.

The beach is open and accessible year round. The average annual temperature is 70.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are mild and short, while summers are warm, with a constant ocean breeze. On average, students are able to fly over 360 days a year.

Daytona Beach is most famous for automobile racing. One of the nation's finest racing facilities, the Daytona International Speedway, hosts the world-famous Daytona 500 each February. Major motorcycle races are staged in both March and October at the Speedway, and stock car racing returns in July. In fact, sports fans can almost always find something of interest in the area. The Ocean Center, the area's entertainment and convention complex, has played host to professional and collegiate basketball, karate championships, boxing and wrestling.

There are rooms to fit every taste and budget in the Daytona Beach Resort Area. The 436 area hotels and motels offer more than 16,000 rooms, suites and apartments, many directly on the ocean.

Condominium rentals are also available. And for the outdoorsman, campground and RV parks can be found all over the resort area.

To view some of the best attractions in the Daytona Beach area, please visit these local sites:

“"My name is Jason Prestigiacomo and I’m a First Officer for United Express Airlines, operated by Air Wisconsin Airlines. I’m currently based in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport flying the CRJ. This assignment was made easier because of the flight training I received at Phoenix East Aviation, Daytona Beach, Florida. Career instructors like other flight schools do not run the flight department at PEA. Former airline pilots run it. These pilots have built up thousands of hours in some of the world’s largest and most advanced airliners and know first hand how to make the transition into the airline industry. All of the training is based upon airline standards, which makes things much easier when you step into your first airline or corporate job. I looked into other flight schools and selected PEA because of their laid-back operation and job placement statistics. I attained all of my certificates and ratings at PEA, and then took a job with them as a Flight Instructor in 2001. If your goal is to become a Boeing 747 Captain or just a weekend pilot, Phoenix East Aviation is the school for you." ” Jason Prestigiacomo, First Officer CRJ, United Express

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