Daytona Beach is often referred to as the “World’s Most Famous Beach” and is a top vacation destination. A charming resort town, it is an ideal place to visit, live, study, and fly. Temperatures are mild year-round, and there are a variety of recreational and outdoor activities available.

Orlando’s attractions and Kennedy Space Center are popular places to visit that are both about an hour’s drive from campus. Whether you enjoy swimming, boating, camping, fishing, golfing, or exploring history, you’ll find it all right here.

Visit the official Daytona Beach website for more information on the area and special events like these. You can read the online Visitor’s Guide or even have the guide sent to you.

• Daytona International Speedway
• Spring Break
• Biketoberfest and Bike Week
• Daytona Beach International Airport

Spring Break

Embry-Riddle students have a special advantage: They don’t have to travel anywhere to reach the ideal vacation spot. Spring Break attracts college students from across the nation to the Daytona Beach area during the months of March and April.

Transportation

Airport

Daytona Beach International Airport is adjacent to the Embry‑Riddle Campus and serves the area. Orlando International Airport and Orlando Sanford International Airport are approximately an hour’s drive from Daytona Beach.

Business

Volusia County’s public transportation system, known as Votran, provides regularly scheduled transportation to the campus, bus stations, motel/hotel areas, beaches, hospitals, shopping areas, and major business areas. Interstate Greyhound Lines also serves the area.

Taxi Service

Daytona Beach is served by several taxicab companies that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Groome transportation offers shuttle service from Orlando to Daytona.

Trains

Amtrak's Auto Train is available in nearby Sanford. Amtrak’s normal passenger service is available at the DeLand Train Station, approximately 30 miles from Embry-Riddle.