DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (June 26, 2017) – Think of summer in Daytona Beach and what comes to mind? White sand, gentle surf, warm sun and sandcastles, of course! Looking for something different to do this summer? Here's three unique events and activities happening in Daytona Beach.

Halifax Summer Regatta, July 29-30
Two days of rowing competition on the Halifax River with teams and rowers converging from Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and beyond. This 21st annual event begins on Saturday with the Junior competition and continues Sunday with Open, Masters and Adaptive competitions. More information available at https://www.daytonabeach.com/event/21st-annual-summer-regatta/37321/

National Lifeguard Competition, August 9-12
The United States Lifesaving Association, in conjunction with the Volusia Surf Lifesaving Association, is bringing four days of intense competition to Daytona Beach during the 2017 National Lifeguard Championships. Spectators will see nearly 3,000 top youth and adult athletes compete in board races, surf swims, surf boat races, beach flag and rescue races, running relays, iron man/woman events and a 2K beach run. These high-energy life-saving rescue missions will be performed on the hard-packed sands that Volusia County is known for as well as in the open water of the Atlantic. The Junior Lifeguard Championship will be August 9 and the adult competitions are August 10-12. The events, complete with celebrity commentators and vendors, will take place directly in front of the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Information available at https://www.daytonabeach.com/event/national-lifeguard-championships/37212/

New indoor ropes course and zipline
Daytona Lagoon, a water park and year-round family entertainment center in Daytona Beach, just opened the Sky Maze featuring 10 challenging obstacles 12 feet above the MEGA arcade and a 70-foot zipline running the length of the course. Daytona Lagoon just fully renovated its indoor laser tag arena, too. This United Parks subsidiary also offers family fun with the Lagoon water park, go-karts, miniature golf and rock wall. More information available at https://www.daytonabeach.com/listings/daytona-lagoon-waterpark-entertainment-center/886/

About the Daytona Beach Area
Discover the new Daytona Beach and its surrounding area, a resurging destination along Florida's East Coast comprising eight distinct communities. Recognized worldwide for its annual events including Bike Week, Biketoberfest®, the Rolex 24 At Daytona and the Daytona 500, Daytona Beach's famed heritage also claims the headquarters of LPGA and NASCAR -- and is home to Daytona International Speedway, the 'World Center of Racing.' With more than 12,000 beds, the destination boasts accommodations for all lifestyles and budgets including resorts, B&Bs, hotels and everything in between. Ranked #1 in Travel Channel's 2017 “Top 10 Attractions in Florida, and one of TripAdvisor's 2016 “10 Most Affordable Beach Vacations on Florida's East Coast” and “25 Most Popular Summer Vacation Rental Spots in the US.” Visitors can enjoy the quintessential vacation experience beginning with the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier, or choose from a surprising list of attractions and cultural venues and a colorful culinary scene. With 23 miles of world-famous beaches ideal for swimming and surfing, it is no surprise Daytona Beach was chosen as a Best Florida Attraction and Best Spring Family Break Beach Destination in the Top 10 Best Readers' Choice travel award contests sponsored by USA TODAY. To order a complimentary comprehensive Official Visitors Guide or book a stay, visit DaytonaBeach.com. For real-time updates, visit Facebook.com/DaytonaBeach or Twitter.com/DaytonaBeachFun.
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