Daytona Beach has a wide variety of activities and attractions for both families and adults. With temperatures as high as 70 degrees in winter, it is an ideal warm getaway year round. This Florida getaway has restaurants and hotels to suit any budget, making it a very affordable vacation destination.
One of the main attractions is the beach, which is always free and open from sunrise to sunset. Vehicles are allowed on the beach depending on the tidal conditions. Aquatic attractions include Jet Ski and water pontoon boat rides and rentals, parasailing, airboat rides, surfing and deep sea fishing.
Motorsports enthusiasts may enjoy a tour of Daytona International Speedway, where you can learn the history of stock car racing or experience stock car motion simulators at the Daytona 500 Experience.
Activities in Daytona appeal to all ages, such as bowling, go carts, miniature golf and famous beach ghost tours. There are also many nightlife options with plenty of stylish nightclubs, live entertainment, dance clubs and karaoke clubs.
Phoenix is an ideal warm vacation for the budget minded as temps rarely drop below 65 degrees in the Arizona winter. There are over 200 hotels in the area, ranging from low-budget to luxury hotels.
Attractions include South Mountain Park, the world's largest park with 16,500 acres to explore and no fee for entry. The Heard Museum is an educational attraction housing collections of Native American culture and art. The Arizona Science Center features fun and educational exhibits, like the "Star Trek Experience" and "Titanic" exhibit.
The desert botanical gardens offer more than 20,000 species of desert plants, featuring flora from the Sonoran Desert and deserts around the world. Sports fans may enjoy a trip to Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team.
Phoenix offers affordability and variety in its dining, with everything from chain restaurants to fine dining of international cuisine, seafood and Southwestern specialties.
San Diego is among the best cheap, warm getaways because there are hotels, restaurants and attractions to fit every budget in Southern California. The city has average high temperatures in the 60s in the winter months and offers 70 miles of beaches, hiking, camping and a vast array of attractions for all ages. The best part about the outdoor activities is that many are free to enjoy.
The world-famous San Diego Zoo has several fun attractions to fill an entire day, including thousands of animals, exotic plants, guided bus tours, restaurants, an amphitheatre and a children's zoo. The Skyfari Aerial Tram gives you a complete view of the 100-acre facility.
San Diego is also home to over 6,400 eating establishments, 92 golf courses and a 600,000-acre park that offers hiking and camping, boating, sailing, museums and art galleries.
