Live Like a Local

Lifestyles of New Smyrna Beach

Uncover Your Personal Paradise

Close your eyes and picture your ideal lifestyle. Does it involve relaxing on the sparkling shores of a white-sand beach with a drink in your hand? Maybe you'd rather shop the day away or sample some of the freshest seafood from locally owned restaurants. No matter what it is you love to do, you'll never run out of possibilities when you call New Smyrna Beach home.

Want to learn how to live like a local? From lavish homes to exciting attractions, this area truly has it all—and as NSB natives, we know a thing or two about this one-of-a-kind community. Let's explore!

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New Smyrna Beach at a Glance

Demographics

Population: 27,843 (+23.9% since 2010)
County: Volusia
Median List Price: $380,000
Median Rent: $1,243

Getting Around

To Port Orange: 19 mins
To Daytona Beach: 24 mins
To Orlando: 1 hour
Closest Airport: Daytona Beach International

Our Top Picks for New Smyrna Beach

New Smyrna Beach is filled with a vast array of shops and restaurants, annual events, and outdoor activities, as well as a few hidden gems that only locals know about. Here are a few spots that every NSB resident should experience—we know you'll love them just as much as we do!

Canal Street Historic District

Also known as "The Loop," NSB's tree-lined Canal Street Historic District is the perfect place to explore our community's best local businesses. Try sampling some updated Southern cuisine at Corkscrew Bar and Grille, a favorite amongst locals and tourists alike. The Posh Pineapple is the perfect place to pick up a beach-inspired gift for yourself or a friend. Don't forget to check out Canal Street's amazing events, too—the First Friday Art Stroll and the Craft Beer Walk are just a few top favorites!

Smyrna Dunes Park

Ready to get out and savor the serenity of the outdoors? Located along the shores of Ponce Inlet, Smyrna Dunes Park showcases 184 acres of lush tropical landscape. Here, you can take a stroll along more than two miles of raised boardwalks, relish in panoramas of the famous Ponce de Leon Lighthouse, or let loose at the dog-friendly swimming beaches. Smyrna Dunes Park is also a popular spot for anglers of all levels—in fact, the park even has its own fishing pier!

New Smyrna Museum of History

As one of Florida's oldest communities, New Smyrna Beach has quite an interesting past—and you can learn all about it at the New Smyrna Museum of History. Take a closer look at the New Smyrna Timeline exhibit to discover Native American artifacts, railroad memorabilia, and photos frozen in time. The museum also has a dedicated surfing exhibit, an archaeology lab, and a gift shop. While you're there, you can even sign up for walking tours of NSB's most popular districts, including Canal Street. 

All Things New Smyrna Beach

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Discover Your Dream Home

There's nothing quite like life in New Smyrna Beach—and if you're thinking about buying a home here, we'd love to help you out. Get in touch with Donna Concannon and David Kosmas today to start your search off on the right foot. As lifetime residents of NSB, we can't wait to welcome you to the neighborhood!

Need to sell your New Smyrna Beach home? We'd be happy to help with that, too!