Best 28 things to do in New Smyrna Beach, FL

Cruise New Smyrna’s intracoastal waterways on a 1-hour paddleboard or kayak rental

Cruise New Smyrna’s intracoastal waterways with a 4-hour paddleboard or kayak rental

Rent a paddleboard or kayak for 7 hours on New Smyrna’s intracoastal waterways

Cruise New Smyrna Beach waterways with a 2-hour paddleboard or kayak rental

Paddle down the canal to spot dolphins on a 1.5-hour tour

Ride the sand with pedal-assist power for 1–8 hours and explore more

Rent an electric trike and cruise the beach in Daytona

Explore Daytona Beach by e-bike with a local guide

Complete both treetop courses plus the Big Zips in 2.5–3 hours

Tackle 19 obstacles and 9 zip lines across two courses

Complete 10 treetop obstacles and 4 zip lines in about 1–1.5 hours

Experience a family-friendly night glow as harmless comb jellies light the Indian River Lagoon

Paddle Callalisa Park mangroves with a guide and complimentary mimosas (21+)

Paddle through Callalisa Park’s mangrove tunnels with a guide

Learn to surf in Ormond Beach with your choice of lesson size

Learn stand-up paddleboarding with guided instruction in Ormond Beach

Paddle a 100% clear kayak through Merritt Island’s wildlife refuge

Clear-kayak sunset paddle with seasonal bioluminescence

Paddle in tandem on a 90-minute morning kayak tour

Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard with half-day, full-day, or overnight options

Paddle calm Florida waters to witness glowing dinoflagellates or comb jellies with experienced guides

Paddle Florida’s bioluminescent waters in a clear kayak

Kayak Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge at sunset, then paddle into bioluminescence

Paddle at sunset and look for bioluminescence on the Indian River Lagoon