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Welcome To Southeast VolusiaRelaxed and leisurely, Southeast Volusia blends old town charm with the lifestyle of a beach community and tops it off with a flair for the arts and culture. The community encompasses the waterfront towns of New Smyrna Beach, Oak Hill and Edgewater. Located along Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean shore, Southeast Volusia tempts you to come out and enjoy some of the best surfing in the area. Take on the waves as you surf and water ski or relax on a quiet canoe ride. At Ponce Inlet, competitive surfers participate in several contests held each year by the Eastern Surfing Association. The residents of the underwater will gladly make your acquaintance when you take a diving trip. Get an up close view of artificial reefs, sunken ships and marine life. From Ponce Inlet to the Canaveral National Seashore, Southeast Volusia's beaches stretch for 13.2 miles and all is open to the public. The Indian River is another outlet for water sports and relaxation. Shell collectors can indulge their hobby along the coastline. Some of the common shells they'll gather include the Atlantic Auger, Calico Scallop, Coquina Clam, Great Heart Cockie and more. Bird watching remains another popular pastime in town because of the vast variety of birds and places to spot them. Along the Atlantic Ocean, the Intercostal Waterway and in Canaveral National Seashore Park you'll see Great Blue Herons, Osprey and Egrets to name a few. Because of the ample animal and plant life in and around Southeast Volusia, two organizations have been established to protect and research the ecosystem. The Audubon Society's New Smyrna Beach and West Volusia chapters have strong ties to the national organization and work toward bringing people together to solve environmental issues. Established in 1992, the Marine Discovery Center promotes ecology, environmental protection and exploration of the local marine environment. Canaveral National Seashore Park is the largest park in the area spanning 57,000 acres. This National Park lies at the south side of the town and offers pristine, undeveloped beach, dunes and a lagoon where over 250 kinds of birds and animals have a sanctuary. Over 700 plant species bloom in the park. A barrier island, Canaveral National Park's eastern shore boarders the Atlantic Ocean and its western shore lines the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon. On the north side of the community, Smyrna Dunes Park provides a stroll through nature with its 1.5-miles of elevated boardwalk that loops around the Inlet area. Water surrounds Smyrna Dunes Park on three sides creating a variety of fishing swimming opportunities for visitors. The park was named for the vast sand dunes that characterize its landscape. Located on the Indian River, Riverside Park covers 8 acres and stays busy throughout the year with art festivals and band concerts while Turnbull Street Park is a traditional children's park with an open play area, swing set and basketball court. Have a more historical park visit at Old Fort Park where you'll see the Turnbull Ruins. This was the Coquina block foundation for what was to be a palace built by Dr. Turnbull the City's founder.
One of Southeast Volusia's unique characteristics...the love and abundance of all things art. The Atlantic Center for the Arts opened its doors in 1979 and since then has brought art students of all trades together in New Smyrna Beach for a special learning experience. Students collaborate with distinguished artists at this artists-in-residence facility to study in the fields of composing, visual, literary and performing arts. Here they enjoy a hands-on learning experience that allows them to jump right in and get artistic. Spend a day getting lost in the arts at any one of several local art galleries. You'll find Douglas Avenue and Canal Street ripe with galleries. The Harris House Gallery on Riverside Drive exhibits works by Florida artists with the occasional international artists displays. Awakening the town's history, the New Smyrna Museum of History showcases the beginnings of New Smyrna Beach dating back to when Andrew Turnbull and a group of Mediterranean colonists settled here and worked the land. Flagler Avenue invites you to a mini-Mecca of right-off-the-beach dining, galleries, surf shops and boutiques. Marinas and boat clubs speckle the coast as well. For those who dream of a vacation in this tropical haven, they'll find more than a few options including hotels, cottages and condos that dot the shoreline. For further information on this area please visit contact |