Celebrating 25 Years of Learning, Leadership & Lasting Connections
The AMI Insider Your Official Guide to Dining, Exploring & Experiencing Daytona Beach D AY T O N A B E A C H , F L O R I D A • F E B R U A RY 1 - 3 , 2 0 2 7
C E L E B R AT I N G T H E 2 5 T H A N N U A L C O N F E R E N C E & E X P O
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Welcome to Daytona Beach During your time here, you’ll trade the conference room for one of Florida’s most complete coastal escapes. Daytona Beach puts 23 miles of beaches, a historic riverfront, and a dining scene that draws visitors from across the state all within an easy walk or short drive of the Ocean Center. A free afternoon, a client dinner, an extra day before your flight home – this guide is built to help you make the most of whatever time you have.
W H Y YO U ’ L L LOV E D AY TO N A B E AC H
Ormond Beach
N
Halifax River
ü 23 miles of beaches
Atlantic Ocean Ocean Center
ü Historic waterfront
Hilton Daytona Beach
ü NASCAR heritage
Daytona Beach
ü Award-winning dining Ponce Inlet
ü Shopping, from boutiques to boardwalk ü Charming coastal towns nearby
0
5 mi
10 mi
New Smyrna Beach
CONCIERGE TIP Everything on this map is within a short drive of the Ocean Center
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Executive Dining Guide Organized by cuisine, distance from the Ocean Center, and how far ahead your should book.
S I G N AT U R E D I N I N G
The Cellar
Hyde Park Prime
Chez Paul
Cuisine Italian
Cuisine Steakhouse
Cuisine French-Italian
Distance ~2 miles, historic district
Distance Steps from Ocean Center
Distance ~2 miles, historic district
Best For Client dinners, special occasions
Best For Group celebrations
Best For Intimate dinners
Reservations Essential
Reservations Recommended
Reservations Essential
Prime Steakhouses
Chef-Owned
Waterfront Dining
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
The Cellar
Ocean Deck Restaurant & Beach Bar
Chart House—Riverfront Dining
Chez Paul
Crabby Joe’s – Sunglow Pier
Stonewood’s Grill & Tavern
Martini’s Organic Restaurant
Off-the-Hook at Inlet Harbor-Ponce Inlet
D I N I N G BY C AT E G O RY
Caribbean Jack’s
E X E C U T I V E R E C O M M E N DAT I O N
CONCIERGE TIP
We recommend booking in advance, especially for
Business casual works everywhere on this page. Jackets
larger groups and during conference week.
aren’t required, even at the white-tablecloth spots.
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Worth the Drive If you have a rental car and an open evening, both towns reward the trip. Each a short drive up or down the coast from the Ocean Center.
New Smyrna Beach
Ormond Beach
~30 MINUTES SOUTH
~10 M I N U T E S N O R T H
The Garlic – a buzzy, garlic-forward menu on a lively patio
31 Supper Club – a 1930s speakeasy-style supper club with
Norwood’s – a New Smyrna icon since 1946; seafood,
live music and craft cocktails
steaks, and a treehouse bar
63 Sovereign – Restaurant and Cocktail Bar
Avanu – rooftop Polynesian-inspired dining above Flagler Avenue Flagler Avenue – the town’s historic strip of boutiques, galleries, and cafés.
A M I S TA F F P I C K
A M I S TA F F P I C K
Norwood’s Treehouse Bar for a laid-back sunset drink.
31 Supper Club for a client dinner that turns into a night out.
PERFECT FOR CLIENT DINNERS
CONCIERGE TIP
31 Supper Club and The Cellar both offer private and semi-private rooms; call ahead for a larger groups.
Rideshare works well for both towns, but a rental car gives you freedom to string together dinner, a sunset stop, and a scenic drive home.
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Things to Do Beyond the Ocean Center Twelve ways to spend a free hour, a free afternoon, or a free day, all within easy reach of the Ocean Center.
D AY TO N A S P E E D WAY
O C E A N WA L K S H O P P E S
Try the Speedway’s All-Access Tour
Ocean Walk Shoppes, right on the sand
PONCE INLET LIGHTHOUSE
MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
GOLF
Tee off at LPGA International
A RT GA L L E R I E S
Arts on Douglas, New Smyrna Beach
Rescued sea turtles, Marine Science Center
E C O TO U R S
Dolphin tours, Ponce Inlet Watersports
SUNSET CRUISES
Sunset sail with Cruisin’ Tikis
T H E B OA R D WA L K
Catch a show at the Daytona Beach Bandshell
FISHING
Half-day charter with Critter Fleet
SHOPPING
One Daytona, across from the Speedway, Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach
SA I L I N G
Arabella Fun Cat Sailing-Ponce Inlet
CONCIERGE TIP Most of these are within a 15-minute drive of the Ocean Center; the front desk can arrange tee times, charters, and gallery openings with a day’s notice.
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Make the Most of Your Stay Atlantic Ocean 4 min 3 min
The Boardwalk 2 min
Ocean Walk Hilton
Ocean Center
A 1 0 - M I N U T E WA L K F R O M T H E O C E A N C E N T E R T O T H E B O A R D WA L K
Free Afternoon
Networking Evening
Extend Your Stay
Browse Ocean Walk
Cocktails at the hotel bar
Add a day trip
Early dinner on the water
Fine dining downtown
New Smyrna Beach
Sunset on the Boardwalk
A slow walk on the beach
Ponce Inlet & the lighthouse
WA L K A B L E F R O M T H E H OT E L Ocean Walk, Hyde Park, and the Boardwalk sit within a 10-minute walk of the host hotel, so a networking evening doesn’t need a rideshare.
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Local Favorites The nine answers our concierge team gives most often, no matter who’s asking.
COFFEE PICK
B R E A K FA S T P I C K
HAPPY HOUR PICK
Copperline Coffee
The Cracked Egg Diner
Sessions
Beach Street, downtown – fair-trade roasts & pastries
Hard Rock Hotel – beachside, easy
Legendary apple fritters & eggs Benedict
& unfussy
D E S S E RT P I C K
SEAFOOD PICK
SUNSET PICK
Angell & Phelps
Ocean Deck
Toni & Joe’s Patio
Handmade chocolate, same recipes
Beach Bar & Restaurant, right on
New Smyrna Beach – famously
since 1925
the sand
pink skies
WINE BAR PICK
C O C KTA I L S P I C K
BOUTIQUE SHOPPING PICK
The Cellar
31 Supper Club
Flagler Avenue
An award-winning list in the
Ormond Beach – craft cocktails,
New Smyrna Beach’s seaside shopping
historic district
live music
strip& unfussy
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Safe Travels Celebrating 25 Years of Learning, Leadership & Lasting Connections
Thank you for joining us for the 25th Annual AMI Conference & Expo. We hope Daytona Beach gave you a great meal or two, at least one good sunset, and the kind of conversation that only happens once you’re away form the office.
W E ’ L L S E E Y O U B A C K I N D AY T O N A B E A C H
January 31 – February 2, 2028