26 Apr 2019
Rover can come on over to this beautiful barrier island on Florida's East Coast
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – When we say New Smyrna Beach is perfect for the whole family, we mean it. On our barrier island, every good boy (and girl) can come along on vacation. From lodging to restaurants to parks, our area rolls out the welcome mat for our four-legged friends.
Our canine companions give this beach “four paws up,” as it's one of the few in the area that allows man's best friend to tag along. Nestled among 73 acres of land and surrounded by water on three sides, Smyrna Dunes Park is the perfect place for pups to splash in the surf. Visitors may even spot local Instagram celebrities like @hankthetank_frenchie and @elote.the.dachshund as they scamper across the two-mile boardwalk or pose for the perfect selfie in the sand. Along with plenty of pooches, sightings of dolphins, turtles and birds are also prevalent in the area.
Feeling Dog Tired? Where to Lay Your Head and Hound:
No matter what type of accommodations you're looking for, there's a pet-friendly option available. Many of our area bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels, and condominiums allow man's best friend to spend the night, so there's no need to board your pup back home. However, if you need or want to board your animal during your visit, pet resorts and kennels are available. Just make sure Buster has all his necessary shots before your trip.
Where to Chow Down
When it's time to grab some grub, you can find pet-friendly restaurants all across town. Both Canal Street and Flagler Avenue are lined with eateries that offer pet-friendly patios, gardens, and outdoor spaces. Many restaurant owners will set out water bowls so your pup stays well-hydrated. Others even serve up a little snack, like our historic Dairy Queen, where “doggie sundaes” are on the menu.
About the New Smyrna Beach Area
The New Smyrna Beach area includes the communities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Osteen and Port Orange in east Central Florida. New Smyrna Beach is an eclectic mix of old and new; of subtle sophistication and bohemian soul that is as “real” as Florida gets. It occupies a notable place in history as the second oldest city in Florida, site of the largest single attempt at British colonization in the new world. In 2018, New Smyrna Beach celebrated its 250th birthday. The city's barrier island is recognized worldwide for its incredible surf with Surfer magazine recently touting it one of the “Best Surf Towns in America” and National Geographic magazine including it in its “World's Top 20 Surf Towns”. Accommodations range from charming bed and breakfast inns to family-size condominium units and oceanfront hotels. Natural attractions include 17 miles of sandy beaches from Ponce de Leon Inlet to Canaveral National Seashore and North America's most diverse estuary – the Indian River Lagoon. Two distinct downtowns along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street and connected via the Waterfront Loop welcome visitors with independent restaurants, unique shops, artisanal coffee shops and art galleries.
For more information, please visit www.VisitNSBfl.com or call 386-428-1600. Follow @NewSmyrnaBeach1 on Twitter, Facebook.com/VisitNewSmyrnaBeach or @visitnewsmyrnabeach on Instagram for the latest news. Download the free New Smyrna Beach Mobile App for iPhone and Android to receive this information on-the-go.
Media Contact: Courtnee Brokaw, Communications Manager
New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau
Phone: 386.410.6960
Email: Courtnee@visitnsbfla.com
