Timeline
06:33
Walk the dunes at sunrise. The park opens at sunrise, giving you the full 250 acres of sand and water views before the crowds arrive.
07:48
Grab a smoothie or juice at Playa Bowls. It opens at 07:00, which is 42 minutes after sunrise, so you will have time to walk there and be ready when it opens.
08:18
Have lunch with a view at Riverview. This restaurant sits on the Intracoastal Waterway, offering fine dining with a great view of the Indian River.
09:18
End the trip with a short walk at Old Fort Park. It is close to the previous stop and offers a quiet green space to finish your morning.
Local tip
Check the route from the dunes to Playa Bowls as there is no direct walking path mentioned. Riverview is a sit-down meal, so allow enough time for lunch.
Check before you go
- Smyrna Dunes Park is only open from sunrise to sunset.
- Playa Bowls opens at 07:00 daily.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Smyrna Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).