From teaching you how to ride the oceanâs waves to grilling the best summer barbeque, thereâs nowhere dads thrive more than at the beach. Keep the holiday weekend simple with a 3-night mini-cation in New Smyrna Beach. Play frisbee on the beach, drink beers at the local brewery, and spend the June weekend celebrating Dad in NSB. Add our favorite Fatherâs Day activities to your list of things to do and surprise him with a memorable weekend.
Book a Surf Sesh
If you inherited your adventurous side from your dad, reserve a couple boards for a Fatherâs Day surf session. New Smyrna Beach is known to be Floridaâs surfing hub as the inlet has the best waves to ride. If you and your family are still getting the hang of it, we recommend surfing further south where the waves are milder.
You can pick up a board and wax at either Nichols Surf Shop or Red Dog Surf Shop. If you need a Fatherâs Day gift idea, we recommend a private 2-hour surfing lesson with Nichols Surf Shop.
Cruise Around in a Private Boat
Good music and a boat day are a perfect Fatherâs Day pairing. Make Dad captain for the day with a private boat from Sanddollar Boat Rentals. From pontoons to bowriders, choose one that suits your group and spend a summer afternoon cruising New Smyrnaâs intercoastal waters. NSB has plenty of riverfront restaurants where you can dock the boat and celebrate with a Fatherâs Day lunch.
If everyone wants to take a swimming break, head to NSBâs Disappearing Island; a sandbar that only exists at low tide. Boat over to Ponce Inlet and you may find it!
Grab a Beer
While beer may be a Fatherâs Day cliché, thereâs nothing like cracking a cold one on a hot summer day. If your dad wants nothing more than a good IPA for Fatherâs Day, take him right to the source at New Smyrna Beach Brewery. This hang-out spot proudly serves locally brewed beer on tap. We recommend ordering a flight so you can try more. If your dad loves the science behind the brew, check out their taproom where the magic is made.
Stay In for Game and Movie Night
One of the best parts about being a father is simply having fun with family. Bring out the board games and brace yourself for a night of cheesy dad jokes. Our New Smyrna Beach vacation rentals are perfect for hosting your Fatherâs Day weekend vacation as they allow the whole family to be together as if you were at home. From card games at the dining table to late night snacks in the kitchen to an action-packed movie to end off the day, youâll find our condos and homes conducive for an effortless Fatherâs Day.
Browse our selection of Fatherâs Day vacation rentals; we have direct oceanfront, ocean view, luxury, private home rentals and more. Canât decide which getaway to book? Call us! Our team would love to help you plan an amazing Fatherâs Day trip.