Located 90 minutes from Orlando, Daytona Beach Shores is world-renowned for its white sand beaches and other popular attractions. The Daytona Beach International Airport is a convenient alternative to flying into Orlando for those who prefer a more direct flight to the area, and less congestion at the airport. Official home of the annual Bike Week in February and Biketoberfest in October, motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world converge onto South Atlantic Avenue every year in throngs. The Daytona International Speedway, located just 1.5 miles from the Daytona Beach International Airport, is the jewel of the city. The Daytona 500 is the racing event of the year in which the best stock car drivers in the world participate in NASCAR’s biggest and most prestigious race. Primarily a second-home residency for most people, only a small percentage of residents call Daytona Beach Shores home all year round. A majority of the housing in Daytona Beach Shores are high-rise condominiums along the Ocean and Halifax River. New construction paired cottage homes have been developed in maintenance-free residential communities in recent years as well. Vacation rentals are plentiful all year round that can be leased on a weekly or monthly basis and draws visitors from all over the globe.