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5 Ways to Relax and Rejuvenate in Daytona Beach

By Stephanie Gray

When you want to get away from your to-do lists and hectic schedule, there’s a place on Florida’s Atlantic coast where sandy beaches, scenic trails and cultural offerings will put the serenity (and fun) back into your life. Whether you’re looking to indulge in a pampering spa treatment, hit the greens or bask in fine arts, Daytona Beach is the perfect wellness destination to relax and rejuvenate your body and mind.

Bask in Natural Beauty

With 37 kilometres of white-sandy beaches, this seaside destination has no shortage of space to soak up the sunshine or take in an awe-inducing sunset—both of them proven health benefits. For unbeatable views of the Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterway, take a short drive south and walk up 203 steps of the historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, the state’s tallest lighthouse and a must visit.

Indulge Your Creative Side

Stimulate all of your senses at the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS), where you’ll find a state-of-the-art planetarium, restored railroad cars and a vast collection of art. The campus also boasts the hands-on science centre—the Charles and Linda Williams

Children’s Museum, and the Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, home to the largest collection of Florida-based art in the world. Opening April 5, 2025, the Shoosty Bugs: An Art Infestation will feature 50 digital creations of sacred scarabs from ancient Egypt.

Pamper Yourself at a Spa

It’s not a wellness vacation without a spa treatment and Daytona Beach has resort-style to boutique options that will leave you blissed out. The Indulge Spa at The Shores Resort features oceanside treatment rooms, while the Rock Spa & Salon at the Hard Rock Hotel infuses music into their spa menu.

Get Active Outside

Reconnect with yourself in nature as you stroll along one of Daytona Beach’s breathtaking parks and gardens. The Rockefeller Gardens at The Casements is a picturesque one-hectare riverfront park that’s worth a visit, while nature walking on scenic coastal trails awaits at Lighthouse Point and Ponce Preserve in Ponce Inlet.

For more heart-pumping action, the Daytona Beach area has over 20 golf courses. Consider booking a tee time at Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course, a Donald Ross-designed gem and at the Arthur Hills-designed LPGA International. This 18-hole golf course is a stunner on Champions Drive.

Find Tranquility on the Water

From the iconic wooden piers in Daytona Beach to the deep sea off Ponce Inlet, there are a variety of settings to cast your reel. Home to some of Florida’s best fishing, consider catching bass from the storied St. Johns River or kayaking out to the Tomoka River for freshwater finds.

Full of “Old Florida” charm, year-round sunshine, and outdoor activities galore, this city is made for R+R.

TRAVEL PLANNER

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