Timeline
06:58
Find a quiet spot on the golf course grounds facing west. The Preserve at Turnbull Bay offers an unobstructed view of the horizon where the sun will rise toward the WSW.
07:18
Watch the golden light begin at 17:13. This is the peak moment for photography and quiet reflection as the sky shifts color.
07:48
Walk 16 minutes east to Rocco Park. It is a short, flat stroll through the residential area. Use this time to stretch and let the morning air clear your head.
08:18
End your morning at Rocco Park. Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity, bring your own breakfast or coffee to enjoy here once the sun is fully up and places begin to open.
Local tip
Check the route if you need to walk between the Preserve and the park. The area is residential, so stay on marked paths.
Check before you go
- Sunrise on 15 January is at 07:18.
- Golden light starts at 17:13.
- No food or drink shops are listed nearby, so plan to bring sustenance or head to a distant cafe after your walk.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Smyrna Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).