The Daytona Beach area, known for its beautiful beaches, rich motorsports history and family-friendly attractions, will have new experiences, amenities and exhibits for visitors to enjoy in 2026.
Whether it’s a first-time or returning visitor, there will be new coastal fun to discover in Daytona Beach. Here’s a look at some of the new developments within the destination:
New Hotel Openings Residence Inn by Marriott Ormond Beach: The Residence Inn by Marriott is a 137-room, five-story oceanfront property that is projected to open in the summer 2026. Located in Ormond Beach, the hotel will have 137 extended-stay guestrooms and amenities will include a lobby pool bar, meeting space, complimentary breakfast area, elevated outdoor pool with ocean views, business center, fitness center, guest self-laundry, and sundry shop.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Daytona Beach Oceanfront: Located in Daytona Beach, the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Daytona Beach has a projected opening of spring 2026 and will feature extended-stay spacious suites with full kitchens, oceanfront event space and bar/lounge.
New Renovated Dining Option – Billy’s Tap Room: The much-anticipated reopening of Billy’s Tap Room, located on the beachside along Granada Blvd. in Ormond Beach, is scheduled for 2026. Billy’s Tap Room is one of the original restaurants of Ormond Beach with a history dating back to 1922. Now under new ownership, this storied restaurant will reopen with a fresh atmosphere but that same historic feel that made it a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Menu will include seafood and steaks along with beer and wine on tap and live entertainment.
Daytona Beach Dog Beach: A new dog-friendly beach area has opened in Daytona Beach. The 1.7-mile stretch of shoreline, located between the Williams Avenue and Seabreeze Boulevard approaches, welcomes leashed dogs during daylight hours. Dogs must remain leashed, stay within designated boundaries, owners pick up waste, and dogs do not disturb wildlife or dune vegetation. Other locations along the shoreline of the “World’s Most Famous Beach” for visitors to enjoy the white sand beaches with their dogs include Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet, the south shores in New Smyrna Beach at Smyrna Dunes Park, and the Ormond Beach Dog Beach.
Ocean Center $40 million renovation project: The Ocean Center Convention Complex is undergoing a $40 million renovation in celebration of its 40th anniversary. Upgrades include new arena seating, a new arena floor, LED lighting, sound system enhancements, refreshed greenroom and backstage areas, and new interior and exterior paint. The arena floor is set for completion in December 2025, with new seating installation beginning in February and wrapping in April of 2026. The Ocean Center plans to unveil its upgrades with a community celebration in early spring.
Renovated Main Street Arch: The restoration and preservation of one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks – the historic Main Street Arch beach approach – has been completed. Originally built in 1936 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal and constructed through the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the Main Street Arch has been a staple of the beachside landscape for nearly 90 years and is an iconic photo backdrop for visitors to the destination.
Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Congxiao
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