DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – (May 7, 2025) – The visitors have spoken, and the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced the results from the fourth annual Visitors' Choice Awards, a program that recognizes businesses and attractions that vacationers enjoyed the most.

The Visitors' Choice program honors some of visitors' most beloved attractions and businesses through a survey that was sent to thousands of Daytona Beach area visitors in the CVB's database and promoted through its social media channels. The 18 different category selections and top suggestions were based solely on DaytonaBeach.com analytics and other key data points, and each category allowed for “write-in” submissions.

With area beaches receiving votes from visitors in numerous categories, Volusia County Beaches was once again honored with the Award of Excellence. Among the other honorees in 2025 were Daytona International Speedway, the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, the Museum of Arts & Sciences and Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art, the Riverfest Seafood Festival in Ormond Beach and the Daytona Beach Bandshell.

“We're thrilled to celebrate the incredible events, attractions, and businesses that have earned recognition through this year's Visitors' Choice Awards,” said Lori Campbell Baker, Executive Director for the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. “These accolades carry special significance because they reflect the voices of our visitors — those who choose the Daytona Beach area as their destination and experience all that our community has to offer. These establishments, along with many others, work tirelessly all year long to deliver long-lasting memories to the visitors and positive economic impact that benefits the entire community.”

Businesses that were selected by visitors were recognized at the annual Lodging & Hospitality Association of Volusia County's National Travel and Tourism Week breakfast at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach. Winners received a plaque and a graphics file that can be used to promote their Visitors' Choice honor.

Winners and honorable mentions of the 2025 Visitors' Choice Awards are:

• Award of Excellence: Volusia County Beaches
• Best Museum & Gallery: Winner, Motorsports Hall of Fame of America; Runner-up, Museum of Arts & Sciences and Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum of Art
• Best Major Attraction: Winner, Daytona International Speedway; Runner-up, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
• Best Major Event: Winner, Daytona Beach Bike Week; Runner-up, Speedweeks (includes the Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and the DAYTONA 500)
• Best Arts, Culture & Heritage Festival: Winner, Riverfest Seafood Festival; Runner-up, Daytona Beach Arts Fest
• Best Historical Site: Winner, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse & Museum; Runner-up, Daytona Beach Bandshell
• Best Districts & Neighborhood: Winner, Daytona Beach Boardwalk Area; Runner-up, Daytona Beach Main Street
• Best Entertainment Venues: Winner, Daytona Beach Bandshell; Runner-up, Ocean Center
• Best Shopping: Winner, Daytona Flea & Farmers Market; Runner-up, Tanger Daytona Beach
• Best Family Fun: Winner, Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure; Runner-up, Daytona Lagoon Waterpark & Entertainment Center
• Best Golf Course: Winner, LPGA International; Runner-up, Daytona Beach Golf Club
• Best Water Excursions: Winner, Dine & Cruise – River Cruise; Runner-up, Ponce Inlet Watersports
• Best Park: Winner, Blue Spring State Park; Runner-up, Sun Splash Park
• Best Eco Tourism Boat Tour: Winner, Dolphin and Manatee Boat Tour by Ponce Inlet Watersports; Runner-up, World Famous Boat Tours
• Best Local Fine Dining: Winner, Chart House; Runner-up, Top of Daytona
• Best Local Seafood Restaurant: Winner, Aunt Catfish's; Runner-up, Caribbean Jack's
• Best Beachfront Restaurant: Winner, Joe's Crab Shack; Runner-up, Crabby's Oceanside
• Best Locally Crafted: Winner, Ormond Brewing Company; Runner-up, World's Most Famous Brewery
• Best Local Sweets: Winner, Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory; Runner-up, Rosie's Italian Bakery

About the Daytona Beach Area | #LoveDaytonaBeach
Often called home of the world's most famous beaches, Daytona Beach, Florida, continues to delight and surprise visitors with its diverse and growing array of attractions. The Daytona Beach area includes several cities and towns including Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Ponce Inlet, Holly Hill and South Daytona. The destination has long been known for its iconic beaches and rich auto racing history but today a slate of exciting new attractions, upscale lodging, a vibrant arts scene and an amazing collection of parks, preserves and outdoor activities are all part of Daytona Beach's year-round appeal.

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