The holidays marking the beginning of the summer vacation season are fast approaching, and you can take several steps to ensure your trip to the New Smyrna Beach Area goes off without a hitch. Check out these ideas for making your travel to the area and your stay here as smooth and enjoyable as possible. After all, vacation is about relaxing and enjoying yourself, not stressing about the details.
Why deal with the hassle of large airports and long drives when you can fly into Daytona Beach International Airport? Just under a half-hour drive from New Smyrna Beach, this airport is a stress-free alternative to the larger hubs in Florida, and with numerous direct flights from major metro areas, the choice couldn’t be easier. With service from American Airlines, Delta, Avelo, and Breeze, travelers have several options for flights. Most major rental car companies serve the airport, so once you land, you can get on the road quickly. Ride-share drivers also shuttle visitors to and from the New Smyrna Beach Area, if you’ve decided to spend your vacation car-free.
As you probably could guess, summer holidays—and particularly Memorial Day weekend and the Fourth of July—are busy here. The best way to ensure you get the accommodations and restaurant reservations you’ve dreamed of is to book them early. Nothing puts a damper on travel more than not being able to find the ocean-view hotel room you fantasized about all winter, so make sure you plan ahead. The same goes for eating out. Of course, you likely wouldn’t make a dinner reservation four months in advance, but checking out various menus and dining locations several weeks out and selecting from your options a few weeks before your arrival can make your beachtime dinners more carefree.
A quick and easy way to have all the information about the New Smyrna Beach Area at your fingertips is by downloading the New Smyrna Beach app to your smartphone. The app gives you easy access to planning tools, both before and during your stay—from accommodations and restaurants to shopping spots and local experiences, all in one place.
And while you’re exploring, don’t miss the Keep It Like New game in the app! It’s a fun and interactive way to check in at sustainable local businesses, earn virtual Sand Dollars, and redeem them for real prizes at the Visitor Center. It’s a great way to support the community, explore responsibly, and bring home more than just memories.
Click here to download the App or search for the ‘New Smyrna Beach’ app on the App Store or Google Play.
The Trip Planner allows you to design your stay—from accommodations and restaurants to shopping, cultural stops, and outdoor activities. You can build a custom itinerary, plan a multi-day trip, and keep all your must-visit spots in one convenient place. Need a little inspiration? Let the AI-powered Trip Planner suggest a personalized route for you, or browse the curated Suggested Itineraries for ideas like the History Trail, the Foodie Trail, or the NSB Bucket List. There’s something for every kind of traveler.
Bottom line: Fly into the nearby airport, plan early, and take advantage of the tools the New Smyrna Beach Area provides to ensure you have the best vacation possible. Of course, no matter what, you’ll have a wonderful time here, but making some plans in advance helps to create a relaxing time away.