Smyrna Dunes Park
What the experts agree on
Smyrna Dunes Park offers 1.5 miles of boardwalks through pristine sand dunes where you'll likely spot gopher tortoises, a species found only in the Southeast. The trails lead to unspoiled beaches and a fishing jetty.
Fodor's "In this park, on a barrier island at the northernmost tip of New Smyrna Beach peninsula, 1½ miles of boardwalks crisscross sand dunes and delicate dune vegetation to lead to beaches and a fishing jetty" Full review
Travel + Leisure "In addition to sloping sandy hills and long stretches of pristine beach...perfect for spotting the gopher tortoise, a keystone species that's found only in the southeastern United States. "
Travel + Leisure "The sloping sandy hills and long beaches of Smyrna Dunes Park round out the area’s natural offerings and provide frequent sightings of the gopher tortoise, which is only found in the southeast"
