Top Things to Do in New Smyrna Beach, Florida

New Smyrna Beach is a family-friendly destination that offers something for everyone. This quaint little town on the north central coast of Florida provides the charm of a southern town on the mainland and lots of fun shops and café’s beachside. After a day at the beach, you may find yourself relaxing at one of our many fine restaurants enjoying fresh locally caught seafood or kicking back in your rental home planning your next adventure.

Here are some of our favorite things to do in New Smyrna Beach.

Enjoy seventeen miles of pristine beach

There are four distinct areas of beach in New Smyrna consisting of over 17 miles of beautiful beaches. They each have something unique to offer. Each beach offers its own experience, from Smyrna Dunes Park at the north end of the barrier island to the tranquil natural beach at Canaveral National Seashore you can learn more about all of our beaches here.

If you want to get out and explore more of our natural beauty, you can kayak in Mosquito Lagoon, go surf fishing from the beach or from any of the many public fishing spots from the jetty up by Smyrna Dunes Park to Riverside Park downtown. Five great golf courses to choose from There are five golf courses in New Smyrna Beach alone, not to mention many others in the area. With an average annual temperature on 75º getting out for a round of golf shouldn’t be a problem any time of year.

Stroll Flagler Avenue

The ever busy Flagler Tavern

Walk off the beach and have a burger at the pink-painted Breakers, then just a few doors up have an ice cream cone at Treats on the Beach – and you’ve only walked about two hundred feet. Flagler Avenue is lined with plenty of other shops, café’s, bars and restaurants were you can stop and browse, then grab a cocktail on a rooftop bar. Walk as far as North Peninsula Avenue and eat at Third Wave, one of the best restaurants in town which offers an outdoor dining experience in a lush setting. No visit to New Smyrna Beach is complete without dining at the Flagler Tavern and taking in the activity from one of the outside decks overlooking Flagler Avenue. Always a great spot to people watch.

Spend a day kayaking to Disappearing Island

Ride the waves in many ways

Want to get out on the water? You’ll have plenty of options in New Smyrna Beach. There are plenty of choices when it comes to renting a kayak, paddle board or power boat. Want to let someone else drive while you relax? You will find dolphin watching tours, a catamaran sail, ocean and lagoon fishing, or sunset cruises. And finally, New Smyrna Beach is one of the top surf towns in the country. Rent a board at Red Dog Surf Shop and ride the waves.

The moment you book your vacation, you will begin looking forward to your trip and not worrying about the details. When you choose Century 21 Alton Clark for vacation rentals in New Smyrna Beach you can feel confident that the home or condo you book will live up to our standards.