New Smyrna Beach
About New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach, Florida has the Atlantic Ocean to its east, the Intra Coastal Waterway to its west, and the Mosquito Lagoon in between the two.
With the nickname of "Florida's Secret Pearl" and a motto of "cygnus inter anates" which means "a swan among ducks", you can expect to find a unique city.
New Smyrna Beach prides itself on being a laid-back small island town with southern charm even though it is close to such major attractions as Daytona Beach, Kennedy Space Center, and Disney World.
It has the distinction of being the largest attempt by colonization in the New World by a member of the British Crown. Scottish physician Dr. Andrew Turnbull established "New Smyrna" in 1768 by bringing 1500 settlers to the area. However, disease, Native American raids and mistreatment by Turnbull caused it to be abandoned until 1887 when the Town of New Smyrna was incorporated with only 150 residents. In 1892 Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway helped the area's economy. It became New Smyrna Beach in 1947 and now attracts over 1,000,000 visitors a year.
New Smyrna Beach has been voted Florida's Best Beach and is also known for water sports, fishing tournaments. a historic downtown, museums, performing arts centers, parks, festivals, concerts, etc.
Events in New Smyrna Beach
8th Annual Chalk It Up! Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition & Art Fair
at The Hub on Canal
Get ready to enjoy stunning artwork & shop at the 8th Annual Chalk It Up! Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition & Art Fair - it's gonna be a blast!
Billy Lane's Sons of Speed March 1, 2025
at New Smyrna Speedway
Come check out Billy Lane's Sons of Speed on March 1, 2025 - it's gonna be a blast! Vintage OutLaw Racing returns to New Smyrna Speedway.
Flagler Avenue Gumbo Challenge
at Event Check-in and Welcome Porch
Stroll the Avenue with friends and family at our annual New Smyrna Beach Gumbo Challenge!
Cocktails & Dog Tales
at Live Oak Cultural Center
Join us as we celebrate One Year of Run-N-Paw!! Toast your drinks to being part of our journey and help us continue supporting the rescues!