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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Beach

Grab a quick bite, catch the sunset over the ocean, and wind down with a nightcap.

Best time: 17:47About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:02

    Playa Bowls

    Pick up a smoothie or acai bowl from Playa Bowls. The shop is open until 20:00, so it will be ready for you.

  2. 17:17

    New Smyrna Beach

    Walk 17 minutes southeast to New Smyrna Beach. Find a spot on the sand or the raised walkway to wait for the sun.

  3. 17:47

    New Smyrna Beach

    Watch the sun dip below the horizon toward the west. The sky will turn orange and pink over the water.

  4. 18:32

    Old Fort Park

    Walk 42 minutes west-southwest to Old Fort Park. It is a quiet spot to reflect on the view and enjoy the cool evening air.

Local tip

The walk to the beach is a bit long, so start early. Old Fort Park is far, so consider taking a taxi or ride-share back if you are tired.

Check before you go

  • Playa Bowls is open Mo-Su 07:00-20:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Smyrna Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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