In my opinion, there’s no better place to spend spring break with friends and family than on the beach! In fact, I’ll be dipping my babe’s tiny toes in our favorite slice of the Atlantic on New Smyrna Beach (NSB) later on this month.
I know I’m a bit biased since NSB is my hometown, but there are few other cities quite like it. You can drive ON the beach (if you’re so inclined) or bike, run, skip — heck, you can even cartwheel down the perfectly-packed white sand, while also enjoying all the city has to offer. A few of my personal favorites include: the best burger on the beach (literally) at The Breakers, gourmet cuisine and fine wines at So Napa and Spanish River Grill, live music and libations at Traders and Om Bar & Chill Lounge and the many unique boutiques and art galleries on Flagler Avenue and Canal Street. And, don’t forget the countless family-friendly, outdoor activities (surfing, fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, boating — I could go on and on). These are just a few of the reasons this historical city is one of SmarterTravel.com’s “10 Best Beach Towns in Florida.”
So grab the essentials — a bathing suit, towel and some sunscreen — and enter today through Monday, March 24 to win our Spring Breakin’ on the Beach Getaway, which includes a three day, two night stay (subject to availability) at the oceanfront Coastal Waters Inn, courtesy of Ocean Properties. Trust me, I’ve stayed there many times, and it’s the perfect place for families who appreciate the simple things that make NSB great: sun, sand and salty shores!

PS – The next time you’re in New Smyrna Beach, check out Gentry’s tips for enjoying the city with kids!
I love New Smyrna Beach on the east coast and Siesta Key Beach in the west coast!
My favorite is NSB but being a Florida girl I really love almost all the beaches here.
We love all the beaches just moved here five months ago. We try to go to the beaches as much as possible and can not get enough of the sand and sun.
NSB is the best FL beach!!!!
Cocoa is usually our goto beach.
We love NSB for our family since it’s close to home… but, we’d LOVE to go to Southern FL Beaches some day.
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This would be fun !!
I love the Florida beaches!! Each has something special about it that I love