A Coastal Getaway Designed Around You
Spring in the New Smyrna Beach Area isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re here for slow beach mornings, festival weekends, outdoor adventures or long dinners under the palms, New Smyrna Beach has a version of spring that feels made just for you.
What kind of spring traveler are you?
The Beach Lounger
Your spring getaway begins at Smyrna Dunes Park, where the boardwalk leads you to quiet morning views over the Atlantic. The air is crisp, the sky is pastel and the only agenda is to relax.
Lunch calls for a beachfront classic at The Breakers Oceanfront Restaurant, where sandy feet are welcome and the ocean is always within view.
The rest of the day? A beach chair. A good book. Maybe a bike ride along the shoreline. Spring temperatures are warm without the peak-summer intensity, making it the sweet spot for long, lazy days.
And when you’re ready to retreat, oceanfront stays from Casago NSB keep you close to the sound of the waves.
The Festival Hopper
You plan your weekends around live music and lively streets.
Spring brings extra energy to New Smyrna Beach, with festivals, Wine Walks, and food events popping up throughout town and bringing the community together.
One of our favorites is Crimson House’s Taste of Spring Wine & Food Festival (Saturday, March 21 from 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.), where participants can sip and sample their way through an afternoon of local flavors, wines and live entertainment. It’s a laid-back way to experience the town’s vibrant culinary scene while enjoying the spring sunshine.
Food lovers will also want to mark their calendars for the New Smyrna Beach Food Festival (Thursday, April 16th from 5 to 9 p.m.), a celebration of the area’s diverse dining scene featuring bites from local restaurants, craft drinks and live music along Flagler Avenue.
The annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival (Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31) is your premier music event, featuring top name jazz musicians from all over. Spend your weekend hopping from venue to venue while saxophones echo into the air.
In New Smyrna Beach, you can spend the day in flip-flops and end the night dancing under café lights. Spring is your soundtrack, and you’re never missing a beat.
The Outdoor Explorer
You packed for adventure.
Spring’s mild weather makes it prime time to hike through Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, where shaded trails wind through native Florida landscapes and quiet estuaries.
For a deeper dive into the local ecosystem, spend time at the Marine Discovery Center, where eco-tours and hands-on exhibits bring the Indian River Lagoon to life.
Prefer to paddle? Launch into the mangroves with Viking Eco Tours, or grab a kayak at JB's Fish Camp and explore at your own pace. Keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees and coastal birds along the way.
As the day winds down, sunset at Riverside Park is the perfect reward, with golden skies reflecting off the Intracoastal Waterway.
For you, spring in NSB means salt air, sunshine and a little sand in your car.
The Arts Lover
You know New Smyrna Beach isn’t just a beach town, it’s an arts town.
An afternoon wandering the galleries along Canal Street feels like treasure hunting, where local artists showcase everything from coastal-inspired paintings to contemporary sculpture.
You’ll want to explore The Hub on Canal, a collaborative space filled with working artist studios, galleries and rotating exhibitions. You can also stop by the Highwaymen Gallery, which celebrates the legacy of Florida’s famous Highwaymen artists, a group of African American landscape painters known for their vivid depictions of Florida’s natural beauty.
Feeling inspired? Head over to Bob Ross Art Workshop and try creating your own masterpiece during a class. These workshops invite visitors to pick up a brush and create their own happy little landscapes!
Public art, seasonal exhibits and creative events make spring feel especially vibrant. Here, inspiration is always within walking distance.
The Foodie
You came hungry, and spring is serving.
Brunch at Third Wave Café is non-negotiable. Start your day off right with some delicious shrimp and grits, creative crepe combos and expertly brewed coffee.
While exploring along Canal Street, stop into Brick’s European Café, a charming new café serving European-inspired coffee and lunch fare in a cozy setting that is perfect for a relaxed mid-day break.
When evening rolls around, dinner under the twinkling lights at Norwood's Eatery & Treehouse Bar is always a memorable choice thanks to its lush garden setting and elevated coastal menu.
For waterfront views, Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille offers laid-back coastal dining along the Intracoastal Waterway, where fresh seafood, sunset views and live music turn dinner into an evening.
In spring, the weather invites you to slow down and savor it all. Patio tables fill up, the breeze drifts in from the water and meals stretch a little longer than planned, exactly how a New Smyrna Beach getaway should feel.
The Romantic Weekender
You’re here for golden-hour everything.
You’ve booked a charming stay at The Riverview Hotel, where riverfront views and old-Florida elegance immediately slow the pace.
An afternoon treatment at The Spa at Riverview melts away your worries and leaves you feeling relaxed, refreshed and ready to make the most of your romantic getaway.
For dinner, reserve a table at Riverpark Terrace, where American favorites made with locally sourced ingredients are served in a cozy cottage setting with a welcoming porch and leafy patio. It sets the perfect scene for a memorable date night.
And if you’re not ready for the evening to end, wander over to AJ's Chocolate House for handcrafted sweets and after-dinner drinks. A chocolate flight or espresso martini is the perfect nightcap before a quiet stroll along the shoreline.
No Matter Your Style…
The beauty of spring in New Smyrna Beach is that you don’t have to choose just one version of yourself.
You can start the morning as a Beach Lounger, spend the afternoon as an Outdoor Explorer, and end the night as a Foodie, all within a few sun-soaked miles.
That’s spring in NSB: easy, vibrant, and ready for whatever kind of getaway you’re craving.
For more inspiration, upcoming events and trip-planning ideas, explore everything New Smyrna Beach has to offer at https://www.visitnsbfl.com/.
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