for $20 dollars a day - you can hit up 27th avenue park & flagler for all day parking & i believe there are more!! we had an absolute blast here for a beach day for just a 45 minute drive. flagler will have more of a restaurant bar feel on the beach & 27th avenue was less crowded but had a nice playground for kiddo (just note there is construction currently going on - so just a tad bit of an eyesore) the cars driving on the beach are a little nuance for me but as someone that will probably take that up one day for the family too - i get the convenience of it. all in all it is a lovely beach to frequent & we can't wait to try some more restaurants in the area!! read more

Loved the small town, local feel of this beach. $20 for parking for the day or you can drive out on the beach to park for $30. There was a great gift shop right by the parking lot and the main street had lots of options for food. It wasn't too crowded like at Cocoa Beach. The facilities by the parking lot were convenient and clean. read more

New Smyrna Beach Florida is the Sharkbite capital of the world You're able to drive and park on the beach must have your windows down and drive 10 mph Easily accessible from street parking as well as they have multiple access points along the coast New Smyrna Beach has very clean beaches. The water is pretty good as well. The toll booth people are super friendly and give you lots of advice. Sometimes it's hard to find a local place to eat. Sunrise is our best at the beach. They're very beautiful. read more

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This beach was great for the simple fact that we didn't have to make a lengthy journey from parking to the beach with all of our beach gear. It's a drive on beach which made the beach day a breeze. It was very busy, so not the secluded quiet beach that also are gems. This is the beach to go to if you want an easy day at the beach with little hassle. read more

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Cool city beach was destroyed last time we visited some construction project normally it's a nice beach to play in the waves just have to watch out it is the shark bite capital. read more

Parking is close by and cheaper than Daytona and if you want to- go park ON the beach! Bathrooms and showers and friendly people ! read more

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LOVE New Smyrna It is so quaint. The beach is awesome, flat sand (Cars ride on the beach so be careful) There are sooo many little shops and restaurants and bars when you are striding towards the beach We happened to go because there was a jazz festival going on. PROBLEM with the festival was most of the groups were inside certain restaurants/ bars Very few just playing in the open like a "regular" festival. BUT, we went to LUMA'S it is an outdoor coffee shop with tables and swings. I loved this little gem The young baristas were awesome. Since those who follow me know my husband is a Coffee connoisseur (and we've been known to go to many,many coffee shops known in Volusia County) I am a Coffee Teeterler and I still have trouble figuring out what coffee I like to taste Anyway, we had a great time and if you're local (Daytona, Ormond) especially a tourist, This is a MUST on your list to travel to Photos are awesome read more

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A beautiful beach! Nice and wide with sand that is easy to walk on. I put my feet in the water on each walk that we took. It was cold but nothing like up north. This beach allows cars to pay to drive on the beach. That is a nice feature. The only downfall is that a few times I saw small children run out in front of a vehicle with no concern at all. I would not sit with a family near where the path of on coming cars is located. The photos of our family came out gorgeous. We plan to do smoother family get together next year at the same Airbnb. Hopefully next time it won't be for a celebration of life. read more

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Extremely nasty rude lady at beach. Not welcoming at all. You would expect people to be nice to out of towners. read more

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My family and I were visiting Orlando for my daughters cheer competition when we decided to take a beach day in nearby new Smyrna beach area. We had visited the other surrounding beaches such as cocoa, Tampa and Clearwater so we decided to see what new Smyrna had to offer. We visited on a mid to late morning May weekday and it was pretty empty which is perfect for us. We aren't huge fans of overcrowded beaches. New Smyrna is a beach that offers on beach parking so we took advantage of that. The beach was very clean as was the waters. Waters while having some waves was pretty calm and you could walk out extremely far and stay waste deep. At least the part of the beach we were at. The beach part we hung out at for the day had a nice park and playground in it as well that my youngest two enjoyed a lot. My 3 year old didn't have the best time at the beach as it was a windy day and the sand was blasting against her which was scaring her. But we overcame and she still had a great time. Overall we had a very pleasant visit here. Nice and clean beach. A cool Little town portion and we they looked to have some good dining options. We are at Norwood's and we had a great experience. read more

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Nice beach over all. Be careful around the wildlife ( sharks) if baitfish are near shore... good spot for waves otherwise. The beach is not parking friendly. They overcharge here. There are lots of cool spots near the beach to eat and drink. Good beach to walk on and people watch... read more

I recommend parking by 700 Hiles Blvd. it's free and there are relatively clean bathrooms at that lot. The beach by this area is nice. There was not a conveniently located restroom on it because high tide goes right up to the properties. However I arrived when the ride was going out so more shore space was created. I'd recommend looking up high and low tide times prior to planning your arrival time. The beach itself was very clean which was impressive due to the fact that there weren't trashcans on this part of the beach. read more

Touristy spot From Cocoa Beach we drove for a little over an hour and ended up in New Smyrna Beach. This is one of three places in Florida where beach driving is allowed, just like our Pismo State Beach and the adjacent Oceano Dunes in California. There is also a part of the beach where no cars are allowed so you get the best of both worlds here. The beach is patrolled by lifeguard. This beach has one of the highest incidents of shark bites in FL. The beach is free but you'd have to pay for parking. The sun was beginning to set when we arrived. We briefly checked out the beach scene and decided not to go near the water. We checked out the local restaurants. Fun fact: Interesting that there are no chain restaurants on New Smyrna's beachside. Everything is locally owned with only mom-and-pop style restaurants. The small town beach village is just a short walking distance from the beach. It has a very vibrant and fun atmosphere with nice touristy shops that are locally owned. There were a lot of people that evening, very crowded. Wish we were able to stay longer and spent more time here. Just to dip our feet in the water would've been refreshing on a July Florida heat. Review #1758 read more

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I went beach hopping today and me and my wife came here initially for shells but we ended up going for a swim the waves and beach is pretty nice but me and my wife ended up seeing a small shark as the water broke right infront of us so we got out of the water and turns out there was a shark just before we got there that but a man surfing on the ankle so we are pretty glad nothing else happened at this beach but I definitely choose not to go swimming in this water anymore nit saying it's not a good beach it is but you are defenitly risking getting bit by a shark at this beach so if you do I would be very cautious going in they also should have announced that to everyone let alone told people a shark already bit someone that it's not safe right now read more

This was my first time at this beach and I liked it a lot. What differentiates it from other beaches is that it allows cars to drive and park on the beach for $20 a day. It also has many cute shops and places to eat on the road leading up to it and they are all local, no chains. It is definitely a place I will explore more. For the beach itself, the sand is very nice and the lifeguards are pretty attentive due to the prevalence of sharks in the water sometimes. There were some pretty high waves when I went probably due to the tropical storm. read more

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Beautiful beach. Lots of energy. Great town. Cars on the beach is not my favorite things, but it does add a little character.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE New Smyrna Beach. I have been coming here since I was a kid back in the 60s, and it still has the same vibe, the same local beach feel, which is amazing! Even some of the same restaurants and bars are still here, although it is a bit busier than it was in those days, it is still a great beach! Sometimes I come out for the day, other times I rent one of the many condos or cottages that are available. Another great thing is the little bars, pubs and restaurants dotted up and down the beach, where you can park your car, lay in the sun, and you can make your way up for a beer and a snack without ever having to move your car. If you want the hustle and bustle, then head up to Daytona, but if you want a laid-back and local beach, this is the place for you. read more

This is a beautiful beach in Volusia County. The people who come here also seam nicer than Daytona Beach. Access is easy and there is plenty of paid parking . read more

Many call New Smyrna Beach the shark bite capital of the world. It is the only beach that I personally experienced sharks swimming next to my children and I. Thankfully most of them are not interested in feediing off of humans so we are able to get out of the water safely. The reputation does not prevent large amounts of people from visiting every year. It is an intensely popular area. After my experience I only visit in the winter months and stay at the waters edge. When our temperatures drop to the mid to low 70's lots of our beaches become almost like a ghost town so the peacefulness adds to the enjoyment. It costs $20 a day to drive on the beach. You are allowed one exit with a return once a day. The white sand is mostly compact and easy to walk on. read more

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Magnificent beach, gorgeous white sand, and if you pay an entrance fee you can park your car at the actual beach. That was really interesting to see. For my personal taste it looks very commercialized, I like sand dunes and native grass and flowers, so this beach somewhat lacks nature (if that makes sense). read more

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A really nice beach for families, clean and for the most part safe. Life guard stations in some areas. Condo rentals available right on the beach make for gorgeous views. Not as busy as Daytona Beach. Parking can be cramped and expensive in the public lots. read more

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We took a quick look at this beach while in town. Sadly it is not pet friendly, but that's probably best since there are vehicles on the beach. In my opinion, the cars on the beach ruins things a bit. One good thing about it is this type of sand is awesome for long walks, which I have enjoyed in places like nearby Daytona. We saw the beach from the end of the shopping district on Flagler Ave. There is a teeny tiny boardwalk at the end of that road that overlooks the ocean. There are some covered areas you could sit under and enjoy nice beach views. This was mostly a senior crowd hanging out on the boardwalk, but there were some sketchy characters down at the other end. read more

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Decided to go to the beach On this beautiful Saturday before Eastern it was crowded as usual the 27th beach rent was closed but we did go down and get on at the flag and a beach ramp took us a whole bunch of driving when we found parking set up a pop tent have some nice beer wine or what have you and enjoy the beautiful day read more

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This is a great small town with an excellent beach. We love to day trip here any chance we get. Sometimes to enjoy the beach, sometimes to get a meal at one of the great places to eat here. Since it is so popular traffic can be rough near Flagler Avenue. Also the approach from 95 down 44 can gridlock on busy weekends. read more

Parking all day is $20 dollars. Beach is clean. Plenty of space. Water is murky but sand is smooth! read more

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We absolutely adore this beach. One of its best assets is the fact that you can pay a fee to drive on it. We paid $20 yesterday, and that can be used towards a year pass if you choose to do so within 30 days. I believe a year pass is $100. Volusia county residents pay less (we are Seminole residents). The sand is great here, very clean. They have trash and recycling bins for your rubbish. Beware, animals and alcohol are prohibited. There have been quite a few shark incidents at this beach but I personally have been a couple dozen times and never seen any. I advise arriving early, especially at peak times because it does fill up quickly. The sand is good here. They are usually very good about flying flags to let you know how rough the water is. They have lifeguards and patrols which feels very safe. There are a lot of good places to eat on the beach and around town so make time for that! read more

New Smyrna has always been on my list of Florida beaches to explore. Having no idea what to expect, I decided to stay here for two days and check out what the waves had to offer. Volusia County is one of the areas in Florida where you're allowed to drive on the beach. It's $20 for an all day entrance fee and $100 if you're interested in holding an annual permit for re-entry. The sand is cool to the touch and compact enough for cars to drive on in the designated lanes. Plenty of surfers come here to catch a wave and practice on their boards. Definitely one of the most consistent surfable beaches in Florida which attract surfers from all over during any given time of the year. The oceanfront here is gorgeous to explore. You'll find it to be calming and tranquil in every way. People post up with canopy's and gear by their car which is extremely convenient for a maximum chill day. Surf's up dude read more

Best beach ever. Can park on beach in truck or SUV. White sand. Not crowded. Breakers restaurant right off beach.

Great beach! We stumbled upon this beach a few weeks ago and absolutely loved it. They were set up for social distancing and made sure individuals kept their distance. For car parking they had where you could and could not park to adhere to the rules. Wonderful location, loved every bit of it and may have even found our new beach to visit. Not too far from Orlando! read more

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$10 fee to drive on the beach or you can parallel park by the shops and walk. Hard packed sand allows you to stroll down the beach in sneakers if you want - lots of seagulls and beautiful Florida sunshine read more

We love this beach for many reasons, the top one being that it is the kind of beach you actually drive your car into and park it. I mean, what's better than not having to log all your beach stuff aaaaall the way to the beach and back? nothing, right? If you are new to this beach spot, here are some TIPS: There are a couple of parking areas where you'll be able to park near bathrooms/ showers and pay $20 for the day. Alternatively, you can pay at the Flagler Ave entrance ($20) and drive your car into the beach area, which still has access to bathrooms and showers in certain areas. If you pay to enter the beach and afterwards decided to buy an Annual Velusia County Beach pass, you can use the $20 as part of the payment as long as the entrance and the pass purchase date are within 30 days of each other. Once you have a pass there are several entrances to the beach - pass holders' entrances don't have a way to pay to enter so you MUST have the pass already purchased. Good news is there are purchase locations near the Flagler Ave. entrance. There are port-a-potties along the beach in different areas. I have not used them but my in-laws did and said they were pretty decent and well kept, mostly sandy but not dirty in their opinion. I also learnt from some local folks that if you are over 65 yrs old you can get a fishing pass and go in the beach area even if tides are high. Good to know for when we get to that age! There are a couple of food trucks in the beach area as well as surf school truck and beach rental truck. I only saw that on the north area of the beach, but the food trucks are both north and south of the Flagler entrance. All in all, this is now our beach spot, we are annual pass owners and loving it. there are many many good restaurants (check my review for The Garlic and Norwood Eatery & Treehouse Bar... you're welcome), there's awesome ice cream walking distance from the Flagler Ave entrance (See my review of "Treats on the Beach) and Flagler has a fun downtown vibe if you want to walk it up and down. read more

Absolutely beautiful beach. White sand, it has a long stretched out beach to walk on, the cool thing is she can drive your car right onto the beach, so you don't have to log all of your stuff. Lots of restaurants near the boardwalk, a few food trucks along the beach, and we even saw an ice cream truck drive around. read more

I've been in Florida for about five years now and just now hit the beach. Talk about a major FAIL on my part. This beach isn't too big and it's pretty much more crowded with shops than anything else but it's still a beach with soft sand. Didn't find any sea glass or very many sea shells but given the surroundings I guess that would be a bit to ask for. The shops that surround NSB are interesting and all a little different. I know there's a crystal store around there and some really cute ice cream and snack shops. Also an adorable candy store. I would definitely come back here but maybe not so much for the beach but the shops around it! read more

Great beach for driving on, biking, or walking because the sand is compact. You can get a yearly pass to drive on beach. The water is rough compared to south Florida. If you enter and park on beach by Flagler ave, there are many places to eat and drink. Surfing is popular by the inlet. read more

Our family always takes a trip to the beach on the last day of an Orlando vacation. We find it a quiet and pleasant way to end our trip. Usually, we go to Daytona Beach. But this time, I saw New Smyrna Beach on the map. It is a bit closer to Orlando (maybe 15 minutes closer than Daytona). It is further away than Cocoa Beach, but you cannot drive on Cocoa Beach, and that is one of the attractions for us, as we have older and disabled folks in our group. There is nothing easier than parking the car on the beach, unloading, and you are right there! I read that New Smyrna Beach was a good choice for families...much quieter than Daytona. So we headed out there. En route to the beach, we encountered a fierce thunderstorm. We were 10 minutes from the beach, and still, thunder, lightening, and heavy rain. I thought for sure that our beach trip would be ruined, but my brother-in-law, a Florida resident, told me to hang on. Apparently the weather on the coast can change by the minute. And wouldn't you know, it was true! By the time we arrived at the beach the sun was shining on the soft white sand...it was just a beautiful day. I have nothing but great things to say about New Smyrna Beach. It was quiet, but not too quiet. It was beautiful. The water was warm, almost bath-like warm to me, who grew up spending summers on Cape Cod beaches! The bathrooms were nice and clean. The little town with shops, restaurants, etc was just steps away. Loved it! By far, my favorite Atlantic-side beach in Florida. I highly recommend it! read more

I think this is one of my favorite beaches on the east coast that is easy proximity to Orlando. It's just over an hour drive from Orlando, so it makes for a nice afternoon trip. The sand is clean and gorgeous. It's not as much of a party beach as Cocoa and Daytona, so if you like something a little quieter this one if for you. I'm not sure I'm a big fan of having cars on the beach, as it made the experience a little inconvenient. read more

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From someone who is from Florida, this was my all time favorite beach. I usually hate beaches, but I would definitely recommend this beach if you are around the area. The sand is flat and not hot at all. The water is cool and shallow and also a mini area for kids to play. It is also a great way to tan since the water is shallow. After 22 years of my life this is all time my favorite beach and I would definitely make a 3 hour trip again just to go. read more

It is one of the quieter beaches on the East Coast of Florida. Love this place. The Atlantic Ocean. But nust beware of sharks! The sand is lovely and it does not hurt to get your toes wet in the sea. read more

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Years ago, it was nice - people were friendly. Beach was clean. Now, it's over crowded. Peiple are rude and flat out obnoxious. No longer a community feel. And prices are outrageous. Too many slum motels. read more

I love this beach, specially being able to drive inside the beach plus the great weather and near by businesses and homes and the beautiful woman also. Very nice beach and out of many others probably one of my favorites, I have been coming here for over 20 years and I still remember my first times. read more