New Smyrna Beach

Location: New Smyrna Beach is located on Florida's east coast, just north of Cape Canaveral. Off 1-95, exit 84A. Closest beach to all central Florida attractions.

History: The land, originally inhabited by Timucuan Indians, was settled in 1767 by Dr. Andrew Turnbull, a Scottish physician. He named the town after his wife's birthplace of Smyrna, Turkey (now known as lzmir).

Land Area: 19.5 square miles, including a 13.2-mile stretch of beach. An additional 22 miles available at Canaveral National Seashore.

Population: Currently, New Smyrna Beach is home to approximately 17,500 citizens.

Attractions:

• The Beach - "The World's Safest Bathing Beach" free entertainment in a clean, peaceful setting (sunbathing, swimming, surfing, jet skiing,wind surfing, fishing, shell collecting).
• Turnbull Ruins - The remaining structure of Dr. Turnbull's unfinished mansion upon which several other buildings were constructed and then destroyed.
• Turtle Mound - A 50 foot high mound, containing 33,000 cubic yards of oyster shells, created by the Timucuan Indians. Visible 7 miles out at sea and historically used as a navigational device.
• Canaveral National Seashore - Twenty-four miles of preserved coastline. Home to many unique species of plants and animals. Nesting grounds of loggerhead sea turtles.
• Ponce Inlet Lighthouse - Built in 1882 on the north side of the inlet, the lighthouse stands 175 feet high and overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

Recreation:
• Backwater Fishing - Mosquito Lagoon is a 21 1/2 mile long and 3 1/2 mile wide lagoon containing redfish, black grouper, speckled trout, tarpon, triple tail, snook, spots and Spanish mackerel to name just a few.
• Golf - Golf enthusiasts have three 18-hole courses to choose from locally, but many more within a 30 minute drive, including the new LPGA course.
• Theater - Atlantic Center for the Arts hosts theatrical performances, lectures, recitals and readings. Little Theater puts on several plays and musicals throughout the year.
• Stock Car Racing - New Smyrna Speedway holds weekly races. Daytona Speedway is 20 minutes away.
• Accommodations: Visitors can choose from a wide variety of oceanfront condominiums, hotels, mom & pop motels, bed and breakfast inns or campgrounds/RV parks.