Local guides for New Smyrna Beach and Volusia County
The Best Local is a set of practical guides to New Smyrna Beach and the rest of Volusia County, Florida. We write for people who live here and people visiting, and we focus on the things that help you plan: when to go, what to bring, and what the rules are.
We don't sell rankings. Before we recommend a specific restaurant, shop, or service, we want to know it well and check our facts, so for now our guides stick to places and plans anyone can use. Recommendations for local businesses will come as we confirm them.
Start here
- How to plan a beach day in New Smyrna Beach covers timing, beach flags, parking and beach driving, sea turtle season, and what to pack.
- What to know before visiting Canaveral National Seashore explains the two separate entrances, what to bring to an undeveloped beach, and where to check closures.
What we cover
Our guides fall into three areas: things to do, food and drink, and local services. We'll keep adding to each one. Every guide is meant to answer your question on the page so you don't have to go searching again.
Own a local business?
If you run a business in New Smyrna Beach or Volusia County and think it belongs in a future guide, suggest a listing through our contact page. Tell us what you do and where you are. We'll review suggestions as we build each guide. You can also read more about how The Best Local works.