While on our Florida Mini Vacay, Deacon, Kayla Beth Fields & I stopped at New Smyrna Beach area to…read morecheck out the Sugar Mill Ruins. This was Deacon's first historical site with his maw maw YoYo on her trek to see all things historical. He seemed to enjoy the adventure. The Cruger-de-Peyster Plantation Sugar Mill Ruins are superb. There are hiking trails in to the jungle like funa but we didn't have bug spray. I keep it in my car but we were enjoying Kayla's new rocking rover!!! We saw quite a few lizards. I guess they are a local staple to the wildlife here. Their little throats blow out a orangish bag, weird to us West Virginians....lol!! This park is nice! Pets allowed Small parking lot. FREE TO ENJOY! Well marked with signage to the location. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Simple free walkthrough. With signage as to what it was and what they did. A little hard to find as…read moreit isn't a large sign

This is a nice easy bridge to drive over. There is a nice fishing pier below to walk around as…read morewell. Nice biking/ walking paths that are protected as well for a bit of exercise.

The Harris M. Saxon Bridge also known as the South Causeway Bridge in NSB is the most popular…read morecrossing from the mainland to beachside spanning the Intracoastal Waterway locally known as the "The River". This bridge is the main evacuation route exiting beachside and also is the most popular route for beach goers in season so it can get backed up at times. It also offers shelter for the many people that flock here to fish off the fishing pier located directly under the bridge on the mainland side. With plenty of parking this area is adjacent to Riverside Park so the kids can play while others fish. I'm fortunate that I get view of this bridge daily when I'm in town driving down Riverside Road. There are also protected pedestrian walkways on either side of this structure that is very popular for people taking their daily walks or biking across.

Stopped in to grab a few parking passes for the parking lots off Flagler Avenue. First off I…read morewasn't crazy about the process but it is a perk for living in Volusia County, it was somewhat painful but it's free so why not. The receptionist / volunteer was a little controlling which I thought was ridiculous but we got through it. Small town politics at its best...

Amazing place! Parking and site. Great for the family! Fishing, picnic area. Very relaxing!read more

Great location with lots to do! We brought the 2 kids here to play at the playground, but there was…read morea summer camp here not social distancing so we opted not to do that. Luckily, there are more amenities we can take advantage of. They rent kayaks and canoes and a bunch of other things for adults and kids. So that's a possibility. There is a huge grassy field for the kids to run around and play. And a paved walkway for you to run or walk that goes right along the water. Beautiful views across the way! I am just super happy with the amount of space here. We came for the playground and were able to stay t do other things because of the space and location.

The Pacetti Hotel and Museum opened to the public in November 2024. I'm so glad I overheard someone…read moretalking about the museum when I was visiting the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. It is across the street from the lighthouse but be on the lookout because you may miss it as you can't see the house from the street. You can walk over from the lighthouse or drive as there is a parking lot. You enter the museum from the front of the house by the water. Stepping up on the porch and looking out over the water helps to better understand why the house was built in this location as it is a gorgeous waterfront property! Be sure to start by watching the video as it will give you some background before you take the self-guided tour. You could spend hours inside reading and checking out all the different rooms. One of the things that stood out to me the most were the gorgeous wood floors;) And something that struck me as odd were the two sets of staircases. The museum volunteer explained that the front part was the original house and the back was an addition for the hotel. They were originally two separate buildings but were combined to one. The two rooms upstairs in the front would have been the best rooms to rent as they had the most gorgeous views. The hotel was a fishing resort at one time and later hosted the Cincinnati Reds as the last owner also owned the team. If these walls could talk lol! I highly recommend checking out this museum as it is also one of the oldest structures in Florida. So much history! Your entry fee to the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse also includes entry to the museum.

I used to ride my motorcycle out to this Lighthouse just for the ride, then grab a quick bite…read morebefore heading back home. It was on the list of places to explore while in the area with Nancy. Then we finally planned a day where we could shop/play in the area and also visit the Lighthouse. It's definitely worth the stop. The Lighthouse is Florida's tallest lighthouse and is one of the best preserved in the country. The $7 Admission gets you access to the lighthouse and the museum. For $5 more you can gain access to the General Pacetti Hotel Museum. If you're a Ponce Inlet Resident, admission is free. Its 203 steps to the top of the lighthouse and once there you have a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean, Ponce Inlet, the Intercoastal waterway, and Daytona Beach. The museum allows visitors to explore the grounds and keeper homes. The Fresnel Lens is on exhibit which is a great way to lean how curved lenses generate powerful clear beams of light with minimal distortion. There are plenty of great photo op areas just be sure to bring the family on sunny days so you get the best outcome. All-in-all, a great experience all around and I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Amazing porch ! Amazing service by Tammy ! Amazing drinks ! Amazing ahi tuna !…read more Love this place !

Thanksgiving Day lunch at Flagler Tavern today. We had French onion soup, the Au Jus sandwich, a…read morepatty melt with Caesar salad and the chocolate chip cookie skillet. Other than the patty melt, which could have been cooked more and served hotter, everything was delicious. Our sever was fantastic! So fun and definitely added to our dining experience. We sat on the patio , so no complaints there. Over all a nice place for a good meal.

Wonderful shop and Online service…read more Nothing but positives from my experience. Have been in the shop several times when in NSB, decided when home to order online. My several email questions were answered promptly and accurately and I ended up picking a piece that I love that fit my beach room perfectly. Canvas picture was shipped safely and securely. Thank you Ring Gallery!

Lovely place! Adele and Mike are great shopkeepers. My sister and I found some goodies in there…read more Good Christmas finds.

A great piece of Florida history. This historic site is inside the Canaveral National Seashore park…read moreand so has a national park entrance fee for the vehicle. After entering you travel about 1.25 miles (just past the Apollo Visitor's center to the River Road turnoff on the right-hand side of the road. This road will take you by the parking areas 7 and above. There are signs for the turnoff for this site. I believe that it is about parking lot 8. Parking lot for this location is a fair distance (about 300 yards down the road) from the physical structure and the river. It is a beautifully restored house to museum for the time period. Upon entry we were greeted by a park ranger. He offered and we watched a 13 minute video. Following that we looked at the displays in the first two rooms of the house. The staff member was very friendly. Outside the house there is a dock to the north and a walkway and trail to the south. We did not go very far along the walkway. If you are a Florida history fan, this is a must-see!