If you have children New Smyrna Beach offers hours of fun – whether they like building sand castles, swimming, surfing, boogie boarding, fishing, exploring, dune boogying or hands-on and feet-wet adventure camps. New Smyrna Beach has it all.
The Marine Discovery Center offers a variety of adventure camps for children 4-16 years old. The camps are offered throughout the year during school holidays, breaks and of course through the summer. Camp activities vary with age and camp but may include island explorations aboard the 40-passenger floating classroom, lab investigations, arts and crafts, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and much more! Did you know that you can be a member of the Marine Discovery Center? All family memberships receive 10% off all Marine Discovery Center gift shop merchandise and programs including camps.
Travel the Indian River Lagoon in the comfort of the 40-passenger pontoon boat. Your tour guide on the 2-hour journey will be one of our knowledgeable narrators – certified Florida Coastal Naturalists – who enjoy sharing their extensive knowledge of the abundant marine life, which lives in and on the Indian River Lagoon. As your Captain skillfully navigates the backwaters of the lagoon you will experience first-hand the solitude and natural beauty of this Florida treasure, while learning of our efforts to ensure that we preserve its uniqueness for generations to come. Activities vary with age but may include island explorations aboard our 40-passenger floating classroom, lab investigations, arts and crafts, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and much more!
Enjoy delicious cuisine from a variety of New Smyrna Beach restaurants. The Visitors Bureau offers you a list of the area’s most incredible eateries – from mouth-watering seafood and steaks to scrumptious pastries and coffee. After an afternoon at the beach, enjoy a light lunch at a local deli, where your family can relax while taking in the ocean’s natural splendor. In the evening, sophisticated palettes will take pleasure in the gourmet dining available, while casual diners can enjoy steakhouses and buffets. Choose from the wide range of restaurants.
The Arts have a permanent home in New Smyrna Beach. The city has consistently been ranked among the finest in the book, “The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America: Where to Discover Creative Communities, Fresh Air, and Affordable Living” by John Villani. The Atlantic Center for the Arts, a world-renowned artist in residence program, is based here. Several art galleries will catch the fancy of even the most jaded devotee. A number of art festivals are held throughout the year. Art enthusiasts can always find a unique piece of original art to take home.
Music lovers flock to New Smyrna Beach for the annual Jazz Festival held in September. Delight in New Smyrna’s concerts and festivals that feature world-famous musicians. In addition, visitors can learn to paint a masterpiece at Bob Ross Studios, the only one in the chain of galleries that offers a certificate to those who wish to teach this unique style. The Galleria di Vetro offers lessons in glassblowing and jewelry making techniques, while the Bead Store can teach beginners to make wearable art of necklaces, bracelets and earrings.