New Smyrna Beach

The main event in New Smyrna Beach is the 13 miles of white sandy beaches. Most visitor choose sunbathing, swimming, bicycling, strolling or surfering some of the finest wave action on the East Coast.

For a relaxing and educational experience visit the Marine Discovery Center to enjoy wildlife and nature tours or river of history tours on the Intracoastal Waterway.

See the real Florida with Beach Bicycle & Kayak Adventures! They offer full-service sales and rentals for your New Smyrna adventure. Sign up for their weekly, echo-guided, kayak tours as well. Find kayak and bicycle accessories at their shop.

With Eastcoast Tour & Shuttle Co., visitors to New Smyrna Beach will have the opportunity to sight-see the area's most famous attractions: its wildlife! Spot dolphins, manatees, bald eagles, white pelicans, great blue herons and more as you kayak the waters. Half-day guided tours are available. So be sure to bring your camera, binoculars, a hat, sunglasses, good footwear and sun protection!

The New Smyrna Museum of History is a top attraction in New Smyrna Beach. It's primarily dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of New Smyrna's founders. Many exhibits may be found centering around the intrepid group of Mediterranean colonists and the leadership of Scottish physician and diplomat Dr. Andrew Turnbull. An Interior Gallery gives chronological overviews of the area's history, while upstairs there is a special exhibit of early St John's pottery, projectile points and other artifacts collected by the late Zelia Wilson Sweett.

With a history dating back to 2000 BC, Turtle Mound now represents the Timucuan Indian civilization, who created Turtle Mound over a period of several hundred years. The site is a kitchen midden composed of oyster and shellfish remains, and it can be seen 7 miles out at sea. Turtle Mound stands 50 feet tall and covers 2 acres.

In 1877, the small community of Eldora was established on the southern inland waterway. While the exact population of early Eldora is unknown, deeds and tax records indicate there were 50 to 75 people. The agricultural community thrived until the late 1880s and 1890s when freezes destroyed the citrus crops. Today, two buildings remain: the Eldora "State" House and a post office/citrus packinghouse.

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to Florida's indigenous birds and wildlife in their natural habitat. Fewer than 30 minutes from New Smyrna Beach, the 140,000 acre refuge is home to both threatened and endangered species. Experts have documented over 500 species of other wildlife here, including 330 species of birds. Explore along the Black Point Wildlife Drive, a scenic 7 mile stretch with numbered stops, habitats through trails and observations decks. The best time to view wildlife is early morning or late afternoon.

Smyrna Dunes Park is one of a few County parks where dogs are welcome! Visitors to Smyrna Dunes Park may arrive by land or by sea, as the area is surrounded by water on three sides. Waters from the Indian River flow through Ponce Inlet and into the Atlantic Ocean, so enjoy a wealth of fishing or swimming venues. See a wide variety of animals, birds, reptiles, marine life and vegetation in their natural habitat.