Hotel / Travel

The Shores Resort and Spa

The Shores Resort & Spa
will be our host for the 2024 Coastal Magic Weekend.

Our room block will offer Oceanview and Riverview rooms at a discount, as well as discounted self parking and other perks.

Custom link to reserve a room in our block will be Sent to attendees when they register.
Readers should register by January 24th in order to take advantage of our group block discount pricing.

After January 24th, rooms may be available at the host hotel, but they may not honor the discounted rate.
If the hotel fills completely, there are other hotels very near by.

In The Area
(30 minutes or less from the hotel)

Daytona International Speedway – Home of the Daytona 500. Has various track tours and exhibits daily. (approx 15 minutes away)

Day Trips
(Come a day early, or stay after and play a bit!)

Historic St. Augustine – The nation’s oldest city. The historic areas are absolutely gorgeous, and there is so much to see and do. Lots of “oldest” sites, walking/riding tours, and “haunted” places to check out! Also, some of the most beautiful beaches on Florida’s east coast. (approx 1 hour north)

Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure – There are so many Marvel/cool movie/pop culture attractions in this iconic park! (Note – to see ALL of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you will need the two park pass. Details on their website.) Universal CityWalk is accessible without park admission. If shopping/dining/people watching is your thing. (approx 1 hour south)

Walt Disney World – Home of the giant mouse and all his friends. One of the most famous theme parks in the world, and a magical place (yes, even for grownups!) to spend the day. For those who prefer retail over roller coasters, Disney Springs is a fun ways to experience some of the shopping/dining/people watching here, without park admission. (approx 1 hour south)

Medieval Times – Kissimmee – Queen of the Royal Court invites you to travel through the mists of time to a festive celebration where you’ll be in awe of gallant knights and majestic horses. The top knights of our kingdom will battle with brawn and steel to determine one victor to protect the throne. Join us as we feast and raise a goblet to our Queen. (approx 1 hour south)

Kennedy Space Center – Centerpiece of Florida’s “Space Coast”, this complex houses an interactive history of space exploration and multiple opportunities for hands-on learning. Visitors can tour the grounds alone or with an astronaut guide, and see the launch site for hundreds of shuttles and rockets. (approx 1 hour south)

Travel Basics

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) – 6 miles away / approx 20 minutes northwest

Orlando International Airport (MCO) – 79 miles away / aprox 75 minutes south

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) – 108 miles away / approx 95 minutes north

Groome Shuttle (service between Orlando and Daytona)

Uber Car Services (service between Jacksonville and Daytona)

(Coastal Magic Convention does not recommend or endorse any shuttle or car service — these are just two options for easy access.)