Flagler Avenue, located in New Smyrna Beach, FL, is a treasure of yesterday’s old Florida ambiance. Stroll this charming historic street and leave a personal inscription on the “Walk of Fame” by having a brick engraved with your message. Leisurely walk the five blocks from the ocean to the river. Extend your stay and experience a spectacular oceanside sunrise or riverside sunset. Awake to the sound of the ocean or the natural beauty of the river and once again enjoy the enchantment of Flagler Avenue. For visitors and residents alike, this area also offers a vibrant nightlife and active community calendar of events.

The Canal Street Historic District truly embodies "Small Town Charm - Florida Style." This historic district features a local marina, the scenic Riverside Park, and a tree-lined historic downtown area with a variety of quaint shops and restaurants. Our community comes together annually on Canal Street for the celebratory Halloween and Christmas parades, a Holiday Street festival and nationally recognized art shows.

We’ll let you in on a secret: there really is no bad time to visit the New Smyrna Beach Area. The steamy days of summer give way to comfortable, fall weather, wonderfully mild winters, and warm springs. That’s the beauty of East Central Florida, and that’s why you can count on beloved monthly rituals year-round like our sip-&-stroll, wine walks, and monthly vintage car shows. Our tight-knit, friendly community is full of fun, very welcoming, and always dreaming up festive ways to gather a crowd, whether that be for music festivals, foodie-friendly cook-offs, beach runs, or more cultural venues like our well-established IMAGES festival of the arts. You might consider anchoring your visit on a particular event.

There are fabulous shops along Flagler Avenue. Drive back over the bridge and visit Canal Street too! There are so many shops that offer unique clothes, household goods, and gifts, you could spend an entire day shopping in New Smyrna Beach!

After you’ve enjoyed your morning breakfast at the Inn On The Avenue, you may want to venture out for lunch and dinner. There are numerous restaurants on Flagler Avenue, Canal Street, 3rd Avenue and along U.S. 1. Let us know what type of cuisine you are craving and we’ll offer some suggestions.