NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Smyrna Beach, Fla., the beautiful barrier island on Florida's East Coast, welcomes man's best friend. The area has many special offerings for four-legged visitors, including accommodations, beaches, restaurants and parks that welcome dogs.
- Accommodations–New Smyrna Beach offers a wide range of accommodations with many pet-friendly options. Many of the hotels, motels, B&Bs, condominiums, rental homes, campgrounds and RV Parks allow dogs to spend the night, so there's no need to board your pup at home.
- Beach – Smyrna Dunes Park, nestled among 73 acres of land and surrounded by water on three sides, is the perfect place for dogs to splash in the surf with their human friends. Located at the northern tip of New Smyrna Beach, the dog-friendly beach with a two-mile boardwalk is a favorite of locals and visitors. Sightings of dolphins, turtles and birds are also common in the area. Visitors must pay a small entry fee of $10.
- Dining – There is no need to leave dogs out when dining in New Smyrna Beach, as many restaurants are pet friendly. Canal Street and Flagler Avenue are lined with eateries that offer pet-friendly patios, gardens and outdoor spaces. Water bowls are offered at many restaurants. The historic Dairy Queen offers doggie sundaes and Outrigger's Tiki Bar and Grille has a Paw Pals Menu with options that include hamburger patty, prime beef tips, grilled chicken breast and an ice cream treat.
- Outdoor space – New Smyrna Beach is known for its beautiful outdoor spaces and dozens of trails and preserves. Dogs are allowed at most, including the New Smyrna Beach Multi-Use Trail, Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve, Riverside Park and Old Fort Park. In addition, the New Smyrna Beach area is home to four dog parks.
There are also many options in the area for dogs that need special pampering, a treat to take home or an emergency trip to the veterinarian. For more information about New Smyrna Beach's pet-friendly offerings, please visit https://visitnsbfl.com/pet-friendly
About the New Smyrna Beach Area
The New Smyrna Beach area includes the communities of New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill, Osteen and Port Orange in east Central Florida. New Smyrna Beach is an eclectic mix of old and new; of subtle sophistication and bohemian soul that is as "real" as Florida gets. It occupies a notable place in history as the second oldest city in Florida, site of the largest single attempt at British colonization in the new world. The city's barrier island is recognized worldwide for its incredible surf with Surfer magazine recently touting it one of the "Best Surf Towns in America" and National Geographic magazine including it in its "World's Top 20 Surf Towns."
Accommodations range from charming bed and breakfast inns to family-size condominium units and oceanfront hotels. Natural attractions include 17 miles of sandy beaches from Ponce de Leon Inlet to Canaveral National Seashore and North America's most diverse estuary – the Indian River Lagoon.
Two distinct downtowns along Flagler Avenue and Canal Street and connected via the Waterfront Loop welcome visitors with independent restaurants, unique shops, artisanal coffee shops and art galleries.
For more information, please visit http://www.VisitNSBfl.com or call 386-428-1600. Follow @NewSmyrnaBeach1 on Twitter, Facebook.com/VisitNewSmyrnaBeach or @visitnewsmyrnabeach on Instagram for the latest news. Download the free New Smyrna Beach Mobile App for iPhone and Android to receive this information on-the-go.
Media Contact
Angela Southard Winther, New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau, 6786133800, [email protected]
SOURCE New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau

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