The beach is just east of the Inn On The Avenue, an easy 2 block walk past shops and restaurants. Explore 17 miles of sandy beaches. We're also home to North America's most biologically diverse estuary, the Indian River Lagoon. There's ocean diving on the many wrecks, or try your hand at surfing. We were named the 4th best town for surfing by Surfing Magazine! There are backwater kayaking, paddle boarding, sunset dolphin tours; and we're the redfish capital of the world. The star attraction in New Smyrna Beach is its 17-mile stretch of white sandy beaches. Our beach is well known to surfers, offering some of the finest wave action on the east coast with wave breaks that are plentiful for expert and amateur surfers alike.

Experience a magical New Smyrna Beach sunset while scanning the waters and shorelines for dolphins, manatee, shorebirds, and more. The rookery islands are a sight in the evening as a variety of birds glide in for a night’s rest.

Smyrna Dunes Park is a 184-acre inlet park located along the southern shoreline of Ponce de Leon Inlet. The park has over 2 miles of wide, elevated, handicapped-accessible boardwalk capped with recycled lumber that is both comfortable and durable. Multiple scenic overlooks allow breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River and Ponce de Leon Inlet. Special park features include a 300’ handicapped accessible fishing pier and dog-friendly swimming beach areas located along the park river shore.

There is no need to travel with bulky, expensive beach equipment. Let the team at Dante’s Beach Rentals make your beach vacation convenient and one to remember. DBR provides quality recreational beach and watersports gear, as well as games suited for your beach vacation. Visit their website and your gear will be delivered directly to the Inn On The Avenue!
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This is a fun way to experience the water and beautiful nature surrounding New Smyrna Beach. We recommend a river tour unless you are experienced with ocean waves. Local companies offer lessons, tours, board rentals and more.

Just down the street from the Inn, you can rent bicycles at Wild Side, located at 521 Flagler Avenue. They also offer scooters, surfboards, golf carts, and other rentals, not to mention a wide variety of clothing/accessories for sale.

Known for some of the best fishing in Florida, New Smyrna Beach is the perfect place to toss out a line and reel in a fish. Grab a fishing guide from the New Smyrna Beach Visitor’s Center.