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Are you thinking about making your move to the Palms at Venetian Bay to embrace the Floridian lifestyle? There’s so many reasons that we love building new homes in New Smyrna Beach FL. With so much to do and see in our local area, it’s difficult to find a perfect starting point to discover all the fun things to do. If you’re starting to explore New Smyrna Beach, or are simply daydreaming about planning your move, here’s a few things worth checking out around the area!
Enjoy Coastal Life
Living in New Smyrna Beach means the ability to embrace life spent near to the vast Atlantic Ocean! You’ll notice that this proximity and easy access to the coastline’s beaches and year-round mild temperatures help to foster a laid-back, vacation lifestyle. It’s the perfect place to enjoy regular beach days, walks along the ocean, fishing, boating, and even other exciting forms of on-the-water recreation like paddleboarding, surfing, and kayaking. To learn more about the area’s unique ecosystem, pay a visit to the Marine Discovery Center for a boat or kayak tour or a walk through their aquariums and exhibits.
Appreciate Arts and Culture
Are you the artistic type? If so, you’ll likely find that New Smyrna Beach has plenty to offer to help you put down roots and blossom with creativity. New Smyrna Beach is home to the notable Atlantic Center for the Arts, an artist-in-residence and arts education facility which offers exhibitions, events, and workshops. You’ll also enjoy exploring local gallery spaces such as Arts on Douglas or the Hub on Canal. But New Smyrna Beach culture doesn’t stop there. History buffs will enjoy access to local museums such as the New Smyrna Beach Museum of History, which tells the story of local history through the ages, or the Mary S. Harrell Black Heritage Museum, which preserves the history of the African American community and culture in Florida.
Grab a Delicious Bite
New Smyrna Beach has cuisine to fit any appetite – and plenty of unique and exciting spots to try out! If you’re in the mood for delicious Italian food, you’ll have to pay a visit to the Garlic. Here, you’ll experience a unique and lively indoor-outdoor atmosphere with frequent live music and drinks at the Blu Bar within. Or, if you’re looking to enjoy a meal with a gorgeous Atlantic Ocean view, pay a visit to the Breakers Restaurant for seafood, burgers, and other family-style favorites.
Find New Ways to Get Active
Looking for ways to get active in the New Smyrna Beach area? There’s plenty of options to explore, even right here in Venetian Bay. Enjoy getting out on the green with our 18-hole semiprivate championship golf course and state-of-the-art clubhouse. You don’t have to go far to enjoy this golfer’s paradise! Also, you’ll have easy access to nature trails and paths for walking or biking – which are easy to enjoy in the lovely Florida weather at any time of year. Plus, don’t forget the ease of beachfront recreation when you live near the ocean!
We hope that this guide has given you a start on discovering ways to explore the New Smyrna Beach area – but this is all only the tip of the iceberg. Life is always exciting in New Smyrna Beach – and we welcome you to join us here in a new custom home. Choose to build at the Palms at Venetian Bay with Johnson Group Homes, the premier custom home builder New Smyrna Beach residents love best, to experience all the convenience and comfort of modern living in an amazing community. Contact us today to get started!