The 15 Best Things To Do In New Smyrna Beach, Florida
I recently read this article in Southern Living featuring New Smyrna Beach and had to share - it's great stuff!
— Justina
Written by Tara Massouleh McCay, published in Southern Living. Photo by Robbie Caponetto.
Bob Ross’s mountainside evergreens, better known as “happy little trees,” were a staple on his long-running PBS show “The Joy of Painting, but the Florida native was probably more familiar with palms. Beloved for his gentle nature, part of Ross’s sunny disposition might be a result of his time spent in New Smyrna Beach, where he owned a home and opened a workshop and gallery.
Just south of fast-paced Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach is the quieter beach community that melds small-town sensibilities with excellent food, art, and surf scenes. Its five distinct communities have a lot to offer beyond just the 17 stunning miles of sugar-white sand beaches—though those are a big draw. Stroll the charming historic district with its Victorian-style inns and colorful galleries. Spot wildlife on the expansive Canaveral National Seashore. Enroll in surf school. Or have dinner and drinks inside a treehouse. Everything in New Smyrna is meant to bring joy and spark genuine delight. Keep reading for the best things to do in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
