New Smyrna Beach - Visit Florida

With 17 miles of white sandy beaches and some of the best surfing in Florida, New Smyrna Beach is a prime destination for watersports and laid-back seaside vacation

Its location about 20 minutes south of Daytona Beach on Florida’s central Atlantic coast also makes it a popular choice for racing fans, who can catch the excitement up close at the New Smyrna Speedway. 

The town is brimming with history, artist galleries, one-of-a-kind boutiques, local eateries, and more than enough outdoor activities to fill your vacation calendar. Add a drivable beach, eco-tourism and pet-friendly amenities to the mix and you have the perfect blend of opportunities waiting to be explored.

Plan your visit at New Smyrna Beach.

BEACHES

Access the beaches at a variety of locations throughout New Smyrna.

• Canaveral National Seashore
• Smyrna Dunes Park
• Flagler Avenue beach access
• Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park
• Marianne Clancy Park
• More beaches

WATERWAYS

New Smyrna’s scenic waterways include Mosquito Lagoon and Hunter Creek.

• Blueways and paddling trails

FAMILY FUN

Build sandcastles on the beach, get a hands-on education about local marine life, check out summer camps, and book surf lessons for kids.

• Summer camps
• Surf lessons
• Marine Discovery Center

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Explore the arts trail, see local galleries, and catch a live show in New Smyrna Beach.

• The Little Theater of New Smyrna Beach
• Atlantic Center for the Arts
• The Hub on Canal
• New Smyrna Beach Arts Trail
• Arts on Douglas

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

The options for beach and water activities here are plentiful, as are trails for hiking and biking.

• Fishing and boating
• Scuba diving
• New Smyrna Beach Outdoor Watersports Trail
• Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve
• Smyrna Dunes Park
• Greenways, parks and trails

PET-FRIENDLY

In New Smyrna, visitors can take their furry best friends along for a beach getaway.

• Smyrna Dunes Park dog-friendly swimming beach
• Pet-friendly stores, restaurants, and more

ACCESSIBILITY

Smyrna Dunes Park offers a 300-foot wheelchair-accessible fishing pier and two miles of wide, elevated accessible boardwalk.

• Smyrna Dunes Park accessibility information

DINING

Dine on the waterfront, step into a quaint cafe, or sit down to a meal on a lush patio.

• Daybreakers Surf and Coffee Co.
• The Breakers
• Third Wave Cafe & Wine Bar
• New Smyrna Beach Waterfront Dining Trail
• New Smyrna Beach Craft Beer Trail
• More restaurants and bars

SHOPPING

Find gifts, art, fine foods, and more at the shops along historic Canal Street and Flagler Avenue.

• Wild Oats & Billy Goats
• On the Avenue Boutique
• More places to shop

SPORTS

Grab a seat at the speedway or pick up the clubs for a round of golf.

• New Smyrna Speedway
• New Smyrna Golf Club
• Sports facilities

PLACES TO STAY

Rent a pool home, stay at a hotel on the water, or book a campsite for the ultimate New Smyrna Beach getaway.

• Hotels and motels
• Vacation rentals
• RV sites and campgrounds
• More places to stay