New Smyrna Beaches

Volusia County`s world famous beaches attract millions of visitors each year. the sparkling white sands of New Smyrna Beach offer a varity of safe, clean enviormentally-friendly recreational experiences. The beaches also are home to hundreds of fascinating plant and animal species. Some animals, such as the loggerhead sea turtle and the piping plover, are threatened with extinction. As a result, they are protected by state and federal laws. to preserve this beautiful natural resource for future generations of beachgoers, all of us must work together to care for and protect this fragile beach ecosystem.

Fishing

In New Smyrna Beach, fishing is a fun way to reel in a great time. the Indian River, the Atlantic Ocean and local lakes and lagoons make the area a unique cluster of diverse fishing opportunites. Redfish, Cobia, Wahoo, Mackerel, Billfish and many other species abound in New Smyrna Beach waters.

Golf and Tennis

Few places can boast the golf-friendly weather and variety of courses that NEw Smyrna Beach visitors enjoy. the warm climate makes playing golf fun year round, and New Smyrna Beach courses feature 9 to 27 challenging holes. A day on New Smyrna Beach`s links is an event to remember.

The Center for The Arts, a world-renown artist in resisdence 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 including the prestigious, Images: A Festival of the Arts, held in mid Fedruary. Art entusiasts can aways 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 Studio, the only one in the chain of galleries that offer a certificate for those who wish to teach this unique style. The Galleria de Vento offers lessons in glassblowing and jewelry making techniques.

Canaveral National Seashore

Just south of New Smyrna Beach is the Canaveral National Seashore, a 57,000-acre national park nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River.

Canaveral National Seashore is one of the longest stretches of pristine coastline in the united States. Nasa and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services protect this long barrier island from the construction and development so prevalent on many Florida Beaches. the park provides visitors with hiking trails, campsites, seaside horseback riding, a restored turn-of-the-century home, museum and a visitor`s information center, which provides ranger-led educational programs throughout the year.

Home to more than 250 species of birds and land animals, the salt marshes, mangroves, lagoon and river entuaries provide feeding grounds for it`s fascinating variety of creatures. Plant enthuiasts can locate more than 700 species of native coastal vegetation. Canaveral National Seashore also serves as a refuge for endangered and protected species of Florida Wildlife, Even Florida Panthers have been spotted.

While the vast Canaveral National Seashore is the area`s most impressive park, the area is also home to many beloved smaller parks. Fishing and picknicing are popular at Callalisa Park and Buena Vista Park, and Riverside Park, the site of many of the town`s festivals featuring a gazebo, shuffleboard, playground and fishing pier. the Coronado Civic Center boasts 20 lighted shuffleboard courts.

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