New Smyrna Beach
A seaside town south of Daytona. Cars can be driven onto parts of the beach, which is famous for surfing. Restaurants and small shops along Flagler Avenue give the town a relaxed atmosphere.
New Smyrna Beach lies on the south bank of the Ponce Inlet mouth. Its waves are steady, making it one of Florida's East Coast's best-known surfing spots. It is also known for frequent shark sightings, so heed lifeguard warnings before entering the water. Some stretches of the beach also allow daytime driving onto the sand. Flagler Avenue is the main street leading to the beach, lined with seafood restaurants, surf shops and galleries. In the old town, Canal Street hosts arts festivals and weekend markets. Driving south from Daytona on A1A or US-1 takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- New Smyrna Sugar Mill Ruins
- Smyrna Dunes Park
- Lighthouse Point Park
- Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
- Marine Science Center
- Canaveral National Seashore (Apollo Beach & Turtle Mound)
- Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Cici and Hyatt Brown Museum of Art