Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida is an accessible beach that should be on your list of places to visit. The beach is known as the ‘World Center of Racing’, and Daytona International Speedway has attracted drivers from around the world since 1902. Cars are permitted to drive slowly on parts of the hard packed sand, according to the weather and tidal conditions. Visitors also come to Daytona Beach to enjoy water sports, with kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, parasailing and sailing all on offer. Private boat charter is possible to set sail and discover the coastline, which is home to marine mammals such as dolphins and manatees. Boat tours to see dolphins, stingrays and sea turtles depart frequently from the beach and there are also sunset cruises to admire the views bathed in golden light. Daytona Beach is accessible for visitors with disabilities. There are accessible parking spaces and ramps to access the beach in a wheelchair. Several of the restrooms, which are located close to beach ramps, are accessible for people with reduced mobility. It is also possible to rent a beach wheelchair free of charge on Daytona Beach. The beach wheelchairs are distributed from the lifeguard stations on a first come, first served basis. The wheelchairs are rented out for up to a few hours at a time, depending on the waitlist, and visitors can use the wheelchairs to travel around on the beach at their own pace and to go into the water. The lifeguard stations distributing beach wheelchairs are located at Flagler Avenue, Dunlawton Avenue, Cardinal Avenue and at the Beach Headquarters on Daytona Beach. Lifeguards do not accompany visitors with wheelchairs but can provide information and instructions.