New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Oct 15, 2018 10:06:56 #
If you can, take a small boat or kayak up Spruce Creek. Once west of I-95 you can find gators and other wildlife for great photos. With a canoe or kayak explore the creeks and backwaters between US #1 and the Halifax and Indian Rivers.
Oct 15, 2018 10:09:12 #
finalimage wrote:
I will be spending three months in New Smyrna Beach at the beginning of the year. Am looking for information on places to photograph, camera clubs in the area, and lastly, whether there is a pool facility such as a YMCA pool in the region. All help appreciated-thanks in advance.
Welcome Snowbird, there's plenty of options for photography and swimming....http://vfymca.org/locations/southeast-volusia-ymca/
Oct 15, 2018 11:03:05 #
Thanks Silverman, the more i learn about NSB, the happier I am that I chose to rent there.
Silverman wrote:
I have spent much time in New Smyrna Beach, Florid... (show quote)
Oct 15, 2018 12:24:03 #
If you want to try some action photography, New Smyrna Speedway has events during Speedweeks in February and the big track in Daytona is right up the road. Have a blast!
Scott
Scott
Oct 15, 2018 13:01:14 #
wgriffin3
Loc: \florida
There is a "Y" in Edgewater, the next town south of NSB, which has a beautiful outdoor pool. I don't know what they would charge for "outsider" admission, but surely would be reasonable, or, if you have something like "silver sneakers" in your insurance, it would be no charge. Enjoy your time in NSB; lots to see and do, and a very friendly atmosphere. As mentioned in another reply, the Sugar Mill ruins is an interesting locale with some photogenic scenes.
Oct 15, 2018 13:06:19 #
wgriffin3
Loc: \florida
Updated reply: Regarding the pool at the YMCA in Edgewater, I am quite sure, since the pool is outdoors with no enclosure, that it will be closed during the "winter" months. However, by driving a bit further north, to Port Orange, I believe the "Y" up there has an indoor pool which is open year-round. Check with them when or before you arrive. I'm glad I read your post again and learned the time of your visit.
Oct 15, 2018 13:35:59 #
finalimage wrote:
I will be spending three months in New Smyrna Beach at the beginning of the year. Am looking for information on places to photograph, camera clubs in the area, and lastly, whether there is a pool facility such as a YMCA pool in the region. All help appreciated-thanks in advance.
My sister-in-law lives there, inland. We go a couple of times a year, as she has a nice rental condo in Coronado Towers. There’s plenty to see, up and down the coast.
St. Augustine is a very old and photogenic city. The drive up A1A is great. You can kayak and see dolphins in NSB. You can take a day trip to Cape Canaveral and visit the Space Museum. The beach is very family oriented, and great in winter.
Here’s a view from Coronado Towers:
Oct 15, 2018 13:52:33 #
Oct 15, 2018 14:53:59 #
scott_the_welder wrote:
If you want to try some action photography, New Smyrna Speedway has events during Speedweeks in February and the big track in Daytona is right up the road. Have a blast!
Scott
Scott
Yes, I went to a Race at the N.S.B. Speedway, it was my 1st "Stockcar" racing experience, very, very loud, tickets included free Earplugs.
A fun time, stayed for 3 races, a small wreck in the 4th turn in each race. Would like to go again.
Oct 15, 2018 17:39:14 #
danoliver
Loc: South Central Kentucky
Isn't New Smyrna Beach the most dangerous beach in the world for shark attacks ?
Oct 15, 2018 17:57:34 #
danoliver wrote:
Isn't New Smyrna Beach the most dangerous beach in the world for shark attacks ?
Only if you go in the water...
Oct 15, 2018 18:09:05 #
danoliver wrote:
Isn't New Smyrna Beach the most dangerous beach in the world for shark attacks ?
No. It's only the third most dangerous. One in Brazil and one in South Africa are more dangerous.
https://www.destinationtips.com/beaches/10-most-dangerous-beaches-for-deadly-shark-attacks/3/
Oct 15, 2018 20:07:51 #
pilot64
Loc: Atlanta, GA
Viera Wetlands, Melbourne, FL
Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge, Cape Caneveral
Cape Kennedy NASA site
Circle Bar-R Ranch, Lakeland, FL
Merrit Island Wildlife Refuge, Cape Caneveral
Cape Kennedy NASA site
Circle Bar-R Ranch, Lakeland, FL
Oct 15, 2018 20:19:15 #
danoliver wrote:
Isn't New Smyrna Beach the most dangerous beach in the world for shark attacks ?
Yes, more there than anywhere else in the world.....mostly just nips on surfers
Miami Herald..."And Florida’s Volusia County tops the world in shark bites in 2017."
Oct 16, 2018 00:23:59 #
Breakers for burgers! JB fish camp for dinner on the Indian river for sunsets you’ll have a great stay have a condo there off of hill street sunrise photo ops almost ever morning been swimming there for 10+ years never even seen a shark pounce lighthouse is a must as well as st Augustine. Stop by Flagler beach for good photo ops post some photos so I can relive my vacation until next September
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