It's Play Time... on the water, of course!

The ocean washes your cares away. Truly. If there is one thing days at New Smyrna Beach will teach you, it’s to never underestimate the effect of saltwater. Gaze toward the Atlantic from the white sands of this barrier island beachfront, and it’s like a happy dream realized. Or venture into the tidal marshes, lagoons, and bays of the Indian River in the fascinating ecosystem between New Smyrna Beach and the mainland.

Maybe there will be a fishing rod in your hand, or you’ll decide to go all in to swim, surf, or gear up for a SCUBA dive. Nothing compares to the weightless release of a plunge into sun-warmed salt water. Aah, the freedom.