Location: New Smyrna Beach
Top Things to do in New Smyrna Beach
What to do and see in New Smyrna Beach, Florida (FL): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
New Smyrna Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States, located on the central east coast of the state, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Its population was estimated to be 23,230 in 2013 by the United States Census Bureau. The downtown section of the city is located on the west side of the Indian River and the Indian River Lagoon system. The Coronado Beach Bridge crosses the Intracoastal Waterway just south of Ponce de Leon Inlet, connecting the mainland with the beach on the coastal barrier island.
Restaurants in New Smyrna Beach
1. East Coast Paddle
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5.0 based on 109 reviews
East Coast Paddle is a full service Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Company. We offer one-of-a-kind boat assisted eco-tours, lessons, SUP fishing, yoga, and fitness. ECP is also the largest American Made SUP manufacturer on the East Coast. This allows us to make sure you are on the correct board for your SUP excursion. Let us put you up wind/current via the ECP Boat for a relaxing downwind/current paddle.
2. Calypso Kayaking Daytona
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5.0 based on 53 reviews
I offer guided kayak wildlife/eco tours. Check out my web site for tour departure points, launch times and cost. Fun for all ages. Dolphin/Manatee wildlife encounter tour. Tours are booked by reservation only
3. Paddleboard New Smyrna Beach
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
Let the fun friendly team at Paddleboard NSB help you Stand Up Paddleboard and Kayak with Amazing Dolphin and Manatee along the pristine waters of the Intracoastal Waterway!
4. New Smyrna Museum of History
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5.0 based on 169 reviews
Private Access Program Begins Tuesday, April 20th 2021 The Museum Is Now Open Just For You! Enjoy a private visit to the museum with your friends and family. Beginning April 20th, the museum will be available to you and your guests. 90 minute private access times will be available each Tuesday – Saturday for no charge to members of the Southeast Volusia Historical Society or a $50 donation for non-members. A family membership valid for 1 year will be issued with each paid admission. Visit our website for a link to schedule your visit.
Reviewed By purpleiris2018 - New Smyrna Beach, United States
This place off Canal Street is full of historical artifacts from our long history. We are second oldest city in Florida and full of many extremely interesting facts! This is a definite place to visit when you are in town to learn about our fascinating past!
5. Our Lady Star of The Sea Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By MarieM5513
I went to Christmas Mass here and felt right at home. The HOMILY was great and People warm and friendly!
6. Palms Up Pottery Studio and Gallery
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Since 1987 we here At Palms Up have been making and selling our functional pots to travelers from all over the world along with other art and hand crafted work from other nationally known artisans. Come and watch us create and make our work right on site here! No worries about getting anything home or to a loved one either.. WE SHIP TOO !!
Reviewed By 24candyc
Overall wonderful experience at Palms Up Pottery. The owner spent a lot of time talking to us, showed us some things he was working on in the back, and held our purchases while we did a little more shopping. Located on Flagler where the businesses give you the feeling of the charming beach town that is New Smyrna Beach.
7. Turtle Mound River Tours
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5.0 based on 1,103 reviews
Daily public Indian River Tours for up to 24 people. Eco-tours of the river with sightings of dolphins, manatees and lots of birds in season! We also offer affordable 2 hour private tours for both large and small groups, and 3 hour fun family adventure trips for novice and first time anglers - kids are always welcome!
8. Florida Inshore Fishing Charters
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Saltwater Fishing Near Orlando, Kissimmee and Disney. Mosquito Lagoon backcountry fishing guide and Orlando saltwater flats fishing guide, Captain Drew Cavanaugh, welcomes you to Florida Inshore Fishing Charters. Light tackle saltwater flats fishing charter and nearshore beach fishing trips located in east central Florida. Saltwater flats fishing in Cocoa Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Port Orange, Palm Bay, Titusville, Ponce Inlet and Daytona Beach. All licenses and tackle provided. Fishing charters for families and kids starting at $199! Specializing in back water flats fishing, nearshore light tackle tarpon fishing and sight fishing on the Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Port Canaveral, Ponce Inlet and Sebastian Inlet. Offering both spin fishing and saltwater fly fishing for redfish, tarpon, shark, cobia, snapper, triple tail, snook, seatrout, large mouth bass and black drum. Also providing YouTube video tutorials on Yamaha outboard maintenance and fishing info.
9. Eldora State House
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
This newly restored house features the photos and artifacts from the old town of Eldora.
Reviewed By 175wardd - Satellite Beach, United States
This historic site is inside the Canaveral National Seashore park and so has a national park entrance fee for the vehicle. After entering you travel about 1.25 miles (just past the Apollo Visitor’s center to the River Road turnoff on the right-hand side of the road. This road will take you by the parking areas 7 and above. There are signs for the turnoff for this site. I believe that it is about parking lot 8. Parking lot for this location is a fair distance (about 300 yards down the road) from the physical structure and the river. It is a beautifully restored house to museum for the time period. Upon entry we were greeted by a park ranger. He offered and we watched a 13 minute video. Following that we looked at the displays in the first two rooms of the house. The staff member was very friendly. Outside the house there is a dock to the north and a walkway and trail to the south. We did not go very far along the walkway. If you are a Florida history fan, this is a must-see!
10. Apollo Beach
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4.5 based on 227 reviews
Reviewed By claireleefl - Winter Springs, United States
This is in a National Seashore, so you will need to pay for a day pass or show your annual National Park Pass as you enter. If it is on a holiday or warm weekend I suggest getting there as early as possible as parking fills up quickly on the Ocean beach side. Your first stop could be the Visitor Center with displays of the many flora and fauna in the area, including a touchable exhibit for kids of all ages. There you can sign up for special programs, including Turtle Watch, and find books, gifts and Junior Park Ranger supplies. There are also a number of quiet parking areas on the lagoon side of the park where you can find one or two picnic tables and short hikes through the vegetation or along the lagoon beach. The road ends after the last parking area, although the National Seashore continues down the coast where it can also be accessed from the Titusville area, near Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge.
