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 Hidden Gems 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. 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!
2. 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.
3. Spot N Tail Charters
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Join us for a professionally guided fishing trip on the inshore waters of east central Florida for a day of the most exciting fishing action available in the country. East Central Florida has very unique water ways from the winding creeks of New Smyrna and Edgewater to the shallow grass flats of Mosquito Lagoon and Indian River Lagoon. With over two decades of local fishing experience on these wat
4. Abundant Health Day Spa
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5.0 based on 38 reviews
Abundant Health Day Spa is an awarding winning full service boutique day spa in the heart of charming New Smyrna Beach voted best Day Spa in the Star of the South awards for 2014 and 2015. We offer a range of services from massage, to facials, to nails to waxing and body treatments. We believe spa is the pathway to wellness and have created a journey for you to relax and rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Appointments can be scheduled online at our website. Look to Abundant Health Day Spa for your wedding day with our Bridal Services including make-up and hair in-spa or on-site. A Bride should look and feel her most beautiful and radiant on her wedding day and we want to help achieve that. Visit our website for information and schedule your consultation.
Reviewed By sarahmL5554XQ
My partner and I are regular massage clients at home and when traveling. We were lucky enough to get appointments for a couples’ massage with Rhonda and Ann Marie while we were on vacation in New Smyrna. We were beyond impressed with the of our massages and want to get another before we leave vacation. We will be back for sure.
5. 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!
6. The Spa at Venetian Bay
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
The Spa at Venetian Bay offers an extensive menu of indulgent signature services that will enhance your mind, body and soul. As a Spa Guest you will experience relaxation and rejuvenation personified as you enter into our Venetian Lounge. We have a superb salt water pool, in the shape of a Nautilus shell, breathtaking stone loungers, copper foot baths and a unique Himalayan salt room.
Reviewed By ButtonsHolly - Palm Coast, United States
I recently won a silent auction gift certificate to the Spa at Venetian Bay. From the moment I waked in the door, I felt like a VIP! Every detail down to the Sea Horse hooks were absolute perfection. My day started with the whirlpool, sauna and salt lounger... I highly recommend going early for some “self care”. Next I had an amazing massage with Mary. As someone who dislikes being touched on my back, she was very gentle and accommodated my need for a soft massage. I absolutely adore Mary and will return often for her amazing touch and soothing massage. Between services I had the most gorgeous Cobb Salad from the Happy Deli! It was Delish!!! My next service was an amazing facial with Alison. She is knowledgable and sweet... and guess what... I’m going back to Alison ASAP for the Arctic Berry Facial, maybe tomorrow. I can’t wait! This Spa is elegant, clean and the best I’ve ever had the pleasure of having services at. Well done! And thank you again Katie for donating to the Women’s Abuse Charity so I could bid and win this fabulous gift certificate. You and your staff are FABULOUS! ????- Right down time my kissy face photo after some lip plumper! ????
7. 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.
8. Smyrna Dunes Park
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4.5 based on 648 reviews
Reviewed By iknowwhatsbest - West Palm Beach, United States
This beautiful nature walk can be done up on the elevated walk or parts of it you can walk out to the inter coastal - inlet. there are rest area that are covered and two of them have 2nd story look outs..
9. Mary McLeod Bethune Beach Park
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4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By michaelkA2628WL - Milwaukee, United States
From the park across the street from the beach you can walk out on a wooden deck and view all sorts of manatees and dolphins and crabs. It is incredible to see and you can see them up close and personal by renting a kayak from JBs. Excellent experience.
10. Indian River Lagoon Park
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By arthurm211 - Bakersville, United States
This is a great place to just enjoy the fresh air and one of the local hot spots. Free in cost so bring your own food food/sporting supplies. Bathrooms are part of the park, just make sure you go in with your children (the world has bad people everywhere) just to be safe. Launch your canoe or raft here and enjoy the close mangroves with birds/crabs/fish and manatees. Be aware of local motorboats. Always have bug repellent with you just incase and always leave before the sun goes down - misquitos are part of Florida.
