Daytona Beach - FL
N 29° 13.650 W 081° 00.390
17R E 499368 N 3233191
Quick Description: One of the most famous beaches in the world, actually runs through several other municipalities. The 1939 American Guide Series article is included.
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2009 10:44:27 AM
Waymark Code: WM7F4E
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Long Description:"OCEAN BEACH, on the eastern limits of the city, is a broad stretch
of sand and surf accessible from a number of streets on the
peninsula. The bathing zone between Silver Beach Avenue and
University Boulevard is protected by lifeguards, and has first aid
and rescue facilities. The beach is lined with wooden umbrellas
painted red, yellow, blue, and green, con-trasting vividly with the
white sand. When the tide is low the beach is popular for driving,
and rows of cars park on the sand above the wide driving area and
the surf. Bicycles and motor scooters are popular convey-ances, and
colorfully clad bathers go far out on the gradually sloping shelf
of sand into the surf. The well-known Daytona Beach speedway is an
n-
mile stretch, 500 feet wide at low tide, extending from Ormond
Beach on the north to Ponce de Leon Inlet on the south."
--Florida, A Guide to the Southernmost State, 1939
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The world's most famous beach is the only beach in the world the
public can freely drive vehicles on. The oceanfron is lined with
attractions and hotels. People have traveld from around the world
to visit this stretch of sand.
More information can be found on the Wikipedia article
("http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daytona_Beach,_Florida)"
target="_blank">visit link)
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