Spend Independence Day Weekend in Daytona at the Subway Jalapeño 240 & Coke Zero 400!

Celebrate Independence Day weekend at the Daytona International Speedway with the Subway Jalapeño 250 and Coke Zero 400. See NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup Series drivers race for the checkered flag and bragging rights during these July races in Daytona.

Subway Jalapeño 250
July 6, 2013, 7:30 PM

Watch stars from the NASCAR Nationwide Series take on the Sprint Cup Series stars for 100 laps. See your favorites like Danica Patrick and Kyle Busch hit the Speedway. 

Coke Zero 400
July 7, 2013, 7:30 PM

Kick off the day with a pre-race concert by Train, then see this annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series stock car race take to the track for 160 laps of excitement. Don’t miss the post-race fireworks - one of the largest displays in the Southeast!

Visit the Daytona International Speedway official website for more on these Independence Day weekend NASCAR events in Daytona.

Reserve your stay for the Subway Jalapeño 250 and Coke Zero 400 races at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Our resort is minutes from the speedway and offers ideal accommodations for race fans. Book online here or by calling 386-254-8200.

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The 2013 USA National Miss Scholarship Pageant is Coming to Daytona Beach!

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is thrilled to be the host hotel for the 2013 USA National Miss Scholarship Pageant in Daytona Beach June 26 - 30, 2013.

USA National Miss Scholarship Pageant
June 26 - 30, 2013
Daytona Beach, Florida

The pageant and scholarship competition welcomes young women from across the country to compete on a national stage at the Peabody Auditorium! Contestants will walk in runway fashion shows and participate in interview and evening gown portions of the pageant. Crowns, scholarship money and prizes will be awarded to the winners of the following prestigious national titles:

USA National Miss (ages 19-24)
USA National Teen (ages 16-18)
USA National Jr. Teen (ages 13-15)
USA National Pre Teen (ages 10-12)
USA National Princess (ages 7-9)
USA National Jr. Princess (ages 4-6)

For more information on the pageant or to secure your tickets for the competitions at our hotel or the Peabody Auditorium, visit their official website.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort looks forward to welcoming pageant contestants and their families to The World’s Most Famous Beach. Book your special pageant rate of $119 per night plus tax by calling 386-254-8200 and mentioning the group code NATMIS.

Best of Luck to all USA National Miss Contestants from the Hilton Daytona Beach!

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The Wrecking Crew Film Premieres in Daytona on June 10th

The Wrecking Crew, a 2008 critically-acclaimed and award-winning documentary directed by Denny Tedesco, is making its debut in Daytona Beach at the Paragon Theater in the Ocean Walk Shoppes on Monday, June 10, 2013, with film screenings at 2:00 and 7:00 PM.

The Wrecking Crew
Daytona Premiere Screening
Monday, June 10, 2013
2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Ocean Walk Shoppes

Get your ticket to this look back at the unsung heroes of the music industry, the group of recording studio musicians in Los Angeles in the 60s known as The Wrecking Crew. Learn just how many famous artists had The Wrecking Crew play on their iconic hits including Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Sonny and Cher and so many more. For more visit the film's official website.

 

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is a proud sponsor of the Daytona premiere screening of The Wrecking Crew on June 10, 2013. Hilton Daytona Beach guests can purchase discounted tickets to the event, which also features a Q & A with film director Danny Tedesco, by mentioning the code “HILTON”.

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Treat Yourself to a Staycation with Our Florida Resident Discount Hotel Rate!

With the school year ending, spring cleaning left to finish and tasks to tackle at every turn, isn’t it time you take a break from the hustle and bustle? Do something for yourself, escape to Daytona Beach for a well-deserved getaway close to home by booking our Florida Resident Rate!

 

Enjoy the sunshine, surf and sand at our beachfront property in the heart of Daytona Beach with our special Florida resident discount hotel rate. Take a break from the everyday without spending a ton of time (and money) planning your vacation.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort’s Florida Resident Rate features room rates from $95.00* a night. Our resort features beach access steps from our rooms, sweeping ocean views, multiple pools, The Spa at Hilton, delicious on-site restaurants and so much more.

Visit our website to treat yourself to a Daytona Beach staycation and kick off your summer with a relaxing escape! Call us directly at 386-254-8200 to reserve our Florida Resident Rate. Don’t forget to mention the code FLARES. Click here to view our other specials and packages.

*Rates based on availability with restrictions.

Summer at the Daytona Beach Bandshell Means Free Concerts & Spectacular Fireworks!

Next week marks the unofficial start of the summer of 2013. Daytona Beach is well prepared with plenty of upcoming summer events, including a number of free, fantastic concerts and festivities at the Daytona Beach Bandshell.

Located next to our hotel, the Daytona Beach Bandshell is an historic fixture at The World’s Most Famous Beach. The site of numerous outdoor events, performances and competitions, this open-air venue is known for its free concerts and fireworks from Memorial Day to Labor Day each summer.


This year the Bandshell’s Star Spangled Summer concert series certainly won’t disappoint.

2013 Summer Concert Series
Daytona Beach Bandshell

May 25 - Memorial Day Spectacular
June 1 - Reuben "Lounge Lizard" Morgan
June 8 - Hayfire
June 15 - All The Above
June 21 - Jonny Bulford
June 22 - Sounds of Sinatra
June 29 - Chrome Biker Chix
July 4 - Eagles Tribute Show- Alter Eagles
July 6 - Jimmy Buffett Tribute- Caribbean Chillers
July 13 - The Beatles Tribute- Let It Be
July 20 - Elton john Tribute- Rocket Man
July 27 - Billy Joel Tribute- Piano Man
August 3 - Foreigner Tribute Band-4NR2
August 10 - Styx Tribute- Almost Styx
August 17 - Journey Tribute - Never Stop Believin’
August 24 - Nickloff
August 31 - Rolling Stones Tribute - US Stones

Visit the official Bandshell website and the Friends of the Bandshell website for updates on these exciting events and Saturday Night Fireworks at this fantastic Daytona Beach venue.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is a proud corporate sponsor of the free summer concert series at the Bandshell. We hope you book a summer getaway at our expansive, beachfront hotel and enjoy a concert or two this season! Click here for our can’t miss special offers, reserve your stay online or call 386-254-8200.

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Fun Things To Do In Daytona Beach With Kids!

There is plenty of fun to be had in Daytona Beach for kids of all ages. At the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, we like to think of ourselves as experts in family-friendly fun. Our resort is steps from great area attractions and we offer resort activities for kids and families.

Here's our list of fun things to do in Daytona Beach with kids. Whether you want to splash around, see a movie or enjoy some playtime, we have lots of ideas for a weekend of family fun!

Fun Things To Do In Daytona Beach with Kids

Ocean Walk Shoppes
With plenty of family-friendly restaurants, souvenir shops and a movie theater, Ocean Walk Shoppes is a great way to take a break from the sunshine and explore.

Daytona Lagoon
Featuring water rides and slides, the Daytona Lagoon also offers dry land activities like laser tag, go carts and mini golf.

Oceanside Watersports
Located at our hotel, your family can master surfing, kayaking or paddleboarding on vacation. With rentals, lessons and tours, Oceanside Watersports is a one-stop shop.

D-Dawg’s Kidszone
Our resort’s kids center is the only one of its kind. Check out our collection of board games, arts and crafts supplies or join in the exciting activities our D-Dawg’s staff have organized.

Visit our website for more on family-friendly annual events, special offers and additional attractions that are great to kids. Book an upcoming family getaway at Hilton Daytona Beach for oceanfront accommodations in the heart of it all -- the sun, surf, boardwalk and more! Reserve your summer vacation online or by calling 386-254-8200.

Hit the Beach with Daytona’s Oceanside Watersports Rentals, Lessons & More!

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is excited to welcome Oceanside Watersports to the beaches of Daytona! Located at our hotel, Oceanside Watersports is Daytona’s premier water activity center offering everything you need to surf, paddleboard, kayak, fish and more! They are stocked with the very best in beach sport rental equipment and have expert instructors available for lessons!

Rentals
One thing you can be assured of when you visit Oceanside Watersports is that you’ll get the best rental money can buy because they only stock the best equipment out there! You’ll enjoy a great experience on the water, thanks to your professional board or top-of-the-line kayak.

Interested in owning your own board? Check out their shop which is also stocked with everything you need for a day at the beach!

Lessons
Let Oceanside Watersports guide you through your first outing with a lesson! Their talented staff provides hands on instruction sure to make you feel confident on the water. Walk-ins are welcome, but we recommend making a reservation ahead of time.

Eco Tours
Oceanside Watersports offers Stand Up Paddleboard and kayak tours of Ponce Inlet, Halifax River and much more. These group outings feature scenic views and plenty of exploration!

To learn more about Oceanside Watersports in Daytona, visit their official website. Make a rental appointment or schedule a lesson here.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort hopes you’ll visit Oceanside Watersports today! Oceanside Watersports offers guests a complimentary paddleboard lesson every Saturday from 9:30 -10:30 AM. Guests also receive 20% off rentals and classes, just show your room key!

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Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort - A 2013 Top All-Around Value Resort!

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort is thrilled to be a ConventionSouth Magazine’s Editor’s Hot Pick for Top All-Around Value Resorts in 2013!

A leading meeting industry resource for more than 30 years, ConventionSouth Magazine is distributed to nearly 20,000 meeting professionals throughout the south.

ConventionSouth’s Editors selected the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort along with 9 other resorts based on, “their outstanding ability to welcome all types of groups, providing both casual and upscale amenities, and services for families as well as VIP attendees. These resorts provide an all-around value for meeting planners and groups.”

This esteemed accolade comes as the most recent award our Daytona Beach resort has earned, click here to read the press release. We extend a huge thank you to ConventionSouth for this wonderful honor. We hope to continue to rank as a top value resort in Daytona Beach among our dear and valued customers.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort offers something for everyone visiting The World’s Most Famous Beach. Whether you’re visiting for a meeting at the Ocean Center or hosting an event at our meeting facilities, we offer numerous amenities and attentive service that resonate with guests long after their meeting finishes.

Families, spring breakers and visitors flocking to the area for our famous sand-packed beaches or long-standing Daytona events like Bike Week or the Daytona 500 also find our atmosphere, approach and accommodations to be a value year after year.

Reserve your stay online or call 386-254-8200 and learn first-hand why the Hilton Daytona Beach is a Top All-Around Value Resort this year.

Salute To The Troops - Our Military Hotel Discount in Daytona Beach Offers 50% Off Rates!

Memorial Day is just a few weeks away and all of us at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort wanted to take a moment to express our deepest and sincerest appreciation for the men and women of our armed forces stations near and far as well as our law enforcement for their tremendous service and sacrifice.

As a small representation of our gratitude we’re offering our Daytona Beach hotel military discount to active, reservist and retired members of our military, armed forces and law enforcement including police and fire officials.

Salute To The Heroes, our military hotel discount in Daytona Beach, offers 50% off our best available rate so that our service men and women and their families can enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation at The World’s Most Famous Beach.

Click here to learn more or to book our military hotel discount in Daytona Beach.

Visit our website for additional information on our beachfront accommodations, numerous amenities, recreational activities and more. Reserve your stay online or by calling 386-254-8200 and mentioning our Salute To The Heroes package.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort wishes the members of our armed forces all the best as they serve and protect our country.

*Per room per night based on double occupancy. Taxes not included. Valid government ID card (or dependent ID card) required at check-in. Subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply. Not available for group business or in conjunction with any other discount. Offer valid December 30, 2013.

Don’t Miss Daytona Cubs Baseball this Spring!

Spring is an exciting time at The World’s Most Famous Beach! The sunshine and warmer weather is also a welcome sign that baseball season is upon us. What better way to experience springtime in Daytona Beach than with a visit to “The Jack” for Daytona Cubs baseball?

Take the whole family to the park and watch an impressive team of ballplayers pitch, bat and field their way to victory against minor league teams for the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers. The Daytona Cubs which is the Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, has produced current major league greats like Josh Vitters, Chris Carpenter and Jose Molina.

Catch a Daytona Clubs home game at “The Jack” in April or May:

April 18 - 20 - Tampa Yankees
April 25 - 27 - Lakeland Flying Tigers
April 28 - May 1 - Palm Beach Cardinals
May 9 - 11 - Dunedin Blue Jays
May 13 - 16 - Charlotte Stone Crabs
May 24 - 26 - Lakeland Flying Tigers
May 28 - 30 - Tampa Yankees

Jackie Robinson Stadium, just two miles from the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, is located across the Halifax River on City Island. Check out this great Florida ballpark during an upcoming game. April and May promotions at “The Jack” include Dog Days, Fireworks Extravaganzas and so much more.

Visit the team’s official website for more information on Daytona Cubs baseball.

The Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort hopes you enjoy a day at the ballpark this spring. Book your accommodations with us and experience beachfront accommodations minutes from the ballpark. Reserve your stay online or call 386-254-8200.

The Hilton Daytona Beach is rooting for a spectacular 2013 season for the Daytona Cubs!

Image Credit (top): Daytona Cub Baseball