New Smyrna Beach has some of the best of what Florida offers

New Smyrna Beach has some of the best of what Florida offers, excellent fishing (backwater and offshore), shopping and dining experiences along historical Flagler Avenue and Canal Street, golf, historical sites, and cultural events.

New Smyrna Beach with  over 13 miles of white sand has consistently been voted one of the "Best Beaches" offering sunbathing, swimming, bicycling, or just strolling along doing nothing at all. But the beach is also well known to surfers, offering some of the finest wave action on the Eastern Seaboard, treasure hunters in search of rare coins and jewelry and anglers who say surf fishing is the only way to go.

Travel south on A1A in New Smyrna lies the Canaveral National Seashore, which offers excellent bird watching (with sightings of various pelicans, egrets, shore birds, eagles and more), hiking and swimming.  Anglers at nearby Mosquito Lagoon have set international records with giant redfish catches.  Deep-sea charters leave New Smyrna Beach daily, giving offshore fishers an easy way to wet a line in the beautiful Atlantic Ocean .

Many historical and cultural sites also make New Smyrna Beach noteworthy. From the Turnbull and Sugar Mill Ruins, to the Eldora State House and the Ponce Inlet lighthouse, The New Smyrna Beach area is rich in history.

Named one of " America 's Top Small Cities for The Arts," New Smyrna is home to the Atlantic Center for the Arts, an artists-in-residence community and educational facility, the Harris House, the Little Theatre and Arts on Douglas . Frequent arts shows featuring visual and performing arts take place throughout the year.

Flagler Avenue and Canal Street , which have been recently renovated, feature several quaint shops and cafes. It should be no surprise that the second oldest city in Florida is also home to many antique shopping pavilions.

New Smyrna possesses a distinct hometown quality reflected in its cracker architecture, lush tropic landscape and community. Enjoy culinary delights from fresh seafood to steaks and pasta on the waterfront, or under an umbrella at a sidewalk cafe.  At the end of the day, retire to a charming bed and breakfast inn, family-size condominium or oceanfront hotel.