Timeline
17:08
Arrive at the Atlantic Center for the Arts and wander the grounds. The modern architecture feels remote and tranquil, surrounded by rainforest. Check the current exhibits while the light is still bright.
17:33
Walk 17 minutes south-southeast to Bonds Park. It is the closest viewing spot to the center. Settle in on the grass or a bench and face west to catch the final moments of daylight.
17:48
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will shift colors over the tree line. Stay for the afterglow as the light fades.
18:08
Walk back 17 minutes to the Atlantic Center for the Arts. The evening atmosphere is quiet and perfect for a final look at the architecture in the twilight.
Local tip
Admission to the center is free, though donations are accepted. The center closes at 4 PM, so you can explore the exhibits freely before heading out for the sunset.
Check before you go
- The Atlantic Center for the Arts is open until 4 PM. You can enter and view exhibits before the sunset walk.
- Sunset times vary by season. On January 15 it is 17:48, on April 15 it is 19:50, on July 15 it is 20:24, and on October 15 it is 18:53. Plan your arrival at Bonds Park roughly 15 minutes before the listed sunset time.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Smyrna Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).