Timeline
17:02
Grab a coffee or snack and find a seat on the dunes. Smyrna Dunes Park opens at sunrise, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the crowds arrive.
17:47
Watch the sunset. The park is perched on high sand dunes, offering an unobstructed view of the sun setting toward the WSW over the Ponce Inlet.
18:17
Stay for the golden light. The last 30 minutes of the day provide a soft, warm glow over the water and the dunes, perfect for lingering before the park closes at sunset.
Local tip
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset. Plan your arrival early to secure a good spot on the dunes.
Check before you go
- Smyrna Dunes Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to New Smyrna Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).