***DAYTONA BIKEWEEK 2013***

[JR03CHOPPER]

Originally Posted by Midwest Cycle Accessories

Does anyone know what strip or area would be a high traffic or "hot spot"?

Coming from Illinois it would be not so good if I were to get in an area where only a handful of people walk by.

Beach Street by Carl's Speed Shop and the Track have most of the vendors. There are also a bunch at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona.

[Midwest Cycle Accessories]

Originally Posted by JR03CHOPPER

Beach Street by Carl's Speed Shop and the Track have most of the vendors.

Much appreciated.

It would still be a great experience to go. Never been to a big event like this. AND my wife is letting me go alone. After 5 years, you'd think she'd learn by now.

[woodbutcher]

Originally Posted by Midwest Cycle Accessories

AND my wife is letting me go alone.

[Deadreckoning]

http://perrysoceanedge.com/
It's not 20 miles out but just 2 miles from main st. Perfect biker host, gaurded covered bike parking, grocery store, ihop, liquor store across the street. we stay every year.

[coachk]

Originally Posted by Deadreckoning

Perry's Ocean Edge Resort - Daytona Beach, FL Hotels
It's not 20 miles out but just 2 miles from main st. Perfect biker host, gaurded covered bike parking, grocery store, ihop, liquor store across the street. we stay every year.

Thanks for the link...that's a little out of our price range though. Nice place though.

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[coachk]

Originally Posted by mymastiff

The Jamieson Inn in Ormand Beach is where we have been staying, its at the corner 40 and 95, not far from everything. Nice, reasonable and somewhat hidden, makes me feel better leaving the bike outside.

Jamesons is sold out as well.

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[Viking]

Originally Posted by coachk

It's much easier to find something outside of the immediate area of Daytona. Hotels/motels in the Daytona area get booked the day after for the following year.

I don't care what direction...got any ideas?

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They do not get booked a year in advance, that's just a myth. You can find good deals close to main street a few weeks in advance. Best place to stay if you want to enjoy it to the fullest. At night park the bike and watch the morons get drunk and drive on Main Street, it's a blast in itself. Then safely walk to your hotel and enjoy the next day as you're starting in the middle of everything. No need to ride no 20 miles just to get there. I've been there since 1993, same show, slightly more mixed crowd and fun nevertheless...

[coachk]

Originally Posted by Viking

They do not get booked a year in advance, that's just a myth. You can find good deals close to main street a few weeks in advance. Best place to stay if you want to enjoy it to the fullest. At night park the bike and watch the morons get drunk and drive on Main Street, it's a blast in itself. Then safely walk to your hotel and enjoy the next day as you're starting in the middle of everything. No need to ride no 20 miles just to get there. I've been there since 1993, same show, slightly more mixed crowd and fun nevertheless...

Where do you stay at? I have tried every place in the immediate area (that is under 200 a night) of the event and no luck.

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[joker9r]

I also say Beach St or try to get into the Racetrack... It seemed like they had plenty of room for vendors last year. Good luck and let us know where you end up so folks like me can stop by and spend some cash!

Anyone riding through Jacksonville are are more than welcome to stop by my house for a pit stop. PM if you plan stopping through... we'll stoke a fire in the driveway and kick back some cold beers.

[Viking]

Originally Posted by coachk

Where do you stay at? I have tried every place in the immediate area (that is under 200 a night) of the event and no luck.

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I stay at The Plaza Resort and Spa both for Biketoberfest and Bikeweek. They are always very accomodating and located smack in the middle of Lollipops and Main Street.

This is a well kept secret so don't tell anybody, OK?

[coachk]

Originally Posted by Viking

I stay at The Plaza Resort and Spa both for Biketoberfest and Bikeweek. They are always very accomodating and located smack in the middle of Lollipops and Main Street.

This is a well kept secret so don't tell anybody, OK?

I wouldn't mind staying there but the group I go with can't afford that place.

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[JR03CHOPPER]

Originally Posted by coachk

I wouldn't mind staying there but the group I go with can't afford that place.

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Try La Playa. Are you still looking for under $200? I posted two others that were $127 a night. La Playa was about the same price. Otherwise try Homewood Suites by the track. Last I looked, they were $89 a night.

[coachk]

Originally Posted by JR03CHOPPER

Try La Playa. Are you still looking for under $200? I posted two others that were $127 a night. La Playa was about the same price. Otherwise try Homewood Suites by the track. Last I looked, they were $89 a night.

For the dates we need the Shores Resort and Homewood Suites are sold out. LaPlaya looks pretty good and the price is good. The Plaza Ocean Club looks good too.

Thanks everyone for your help.

[Letbigdogintocanada]

Try the maverick in Ormond beach I have been going there on bike week for years,it's quite cheap ,has a breakfast joint downstairs and is right in the thick of things .If you have a large group just go on VRBO condo rentals and rent a condo for a week,might be a better deal ,good luck in your search.

[Coolbreezin]

Try websites (Kayak, Expedia, Hotels, so on). The prices will still be high, but at least youll have pics, phone numbers and maps of the locations.

As for places to go. Tourists go to Main St (A1A in Daytona Beach) and IronHorse Saloon (US1 in Ormand Beach). Both are shoulder to shoulder and nut to butt. If you desire a more laid back spacious destination, try Destination Daytona, Broken Spoke (both on US1 in Ormand Beach). Ride The Loop also. Any local business can tell you where everything is.

Best advice...dont drive crazy. Keep the exhaust volume to a decent level and the cops wont bug you. Have fun.