# Daytona Bike Week: what to do between sessions in Daytona Beach

Source: https://eventweekends.com/culture/daytona-bike-week/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 5 to 14 March 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Main Street and Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, United States, about 2 km from the centre
- **Free time:** Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
- **Best base:** Beachside hotels: Oceanfront.
- **Getting there:** Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour.
- **Weather:** In March, Daytona Beach averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 74 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 37 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Kennedy Space Center; Ponce Inlet lighthouse; St Augustine day trip

## Weather and what to pack

In March, Daytona Beach averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 74 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 37 min of daylight.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

## Airport to venue

Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour.

Car or bike; Main Street closes to traffic.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Inland chains by the Speedway. Walk to the track.
- **mid:** Beachside hotels. Oceanfront.
- **luxury:** Daytona Beach Shores resorts. Quieter high-rises.
- Hotels we would book: Hampton Inn Daytona Speedway-Airport (budget), Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort (mid), The Daytona, Autograph Collection (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.
- Half-day: Ponce Inlet lighthouse. Climb 203 steps.
- Eat: Aunt Catfish's, Southern seafood

### A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.
- Full day: Kennedy Space Center. 1 hour south.

### Evenings

After the last show of the day.
- After dark: Main Street.
- Eat: Main Street bars, Bike-week strip

### Rainy day

Indoor backups.
- Rain or heat backup: Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Speedway.
- Free: Drive or walk on the beach (toll for cars).

## Tours worth booking

- [Kennedy Space Center](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Kennedy%20Space%20Center%20tickets&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-daytona-bike-week): 1 hour south.
- [Ponce Inlet lighthouse](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Ponce%20Inlet%20lighthouse&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-daytona-bike-week): Climb 203 steps.
- [St Augustine day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=St%20Augustine%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-daytona-bike-week): Oldest city in the US.
- [Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Daytona%20dolphin%20cruise&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-daytona-bike-week): Manatees and dolphins.

## Where to eat

- Aunt Catfish's: Southern seafood
- Main Street bars: Bike-week strip

## With kids

- Museum of Arts and Sciences.

## Rainy-day backups

- Motorsports Hall of Fame at the Speedway.

## Getting around

- You need a car; trams run inside the Speedway lots.

## Questions people ask

### When is Daytona Bike Week 2027?

The next edition is 5 to 14 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Daytona Bike Week?

In March, Daytona Beach averages highs of about 25°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 74 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 37 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Main Street and Daytona International Speedway?

Daytona Beach (DAB) is 5 minutes from the Speedway; Orlando (MCO) is 1 hour. Car or bike; Main Street closes to traffic.

### Where should I stay for Daytona Bike Week?

For most visitors the best base is Beachside hotels: Oceanfront.

### What can we do between sessions at Daytona Bike Week?

Good short outings in Daytona Beach include Ponce Inlet lighthouse, Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Daytona Bike Week?

Family-friendly picks: Kennedy Space Center, Ponce Inlet lighthouse, Dolphin cruise on the Halifax River. Museum of Arts and Sciences.

### How far is Main Street and Daytona International Speedway from Daytona Beach centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Car or bike; Main Street closes to traffic.

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