Spot manatees along the Halifax River
Daytona Beach’s iconic seafront grabs the headlines around here, but the Halifax River’s got one or two tricks up its sleeve, too. This waterway separates the hotel-fringed sands from the rest of the city, and a portion of the river’s been made a federal manatee refuge. The best way to see these gentle giants is to sign up for a paddleboarding session on the river, which means you’re able to get close enough without disturbing them. Plus, the riverside scenery’s seriously easy on the eye.