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New Smyrna Beach City Marina
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (386) 409-2042 Website: http://www.cityofnsb.com/170/Marina Statute Mile: 846 Lat/Lon: Near 29° N / 80°55.247 W Location: found on the New Smyrna Beach waterfront, west of marker #38 Depths: 6 ft. Address: 201 N Riverside Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. Transient Dockage Rate: $1.25 per foot per night, $1.00 per foot, per night with NO power connections Type of dockage: fixed wooden docks for long term visitors, floating concrete slips and face docks for transients Live Aboards Allowed: no Total number of slips/berths: 50 Dockside Power Connections: 30/50 amp power hookups available 30/50 Amp Notes: $6.00/per night - 30 amp hookup, $10.00/per night - 50 amp hookup Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Showers: Available. Climate Controlled Laundromat: Available. Restaurant: several nearby Restaurant Recommendations: Jasons Corner (Breakfast, 386-424-9878), Dolphin View (386-402-8859), Malony’s Oyster Bar (386-424-1312), Panheads Pizza (386-)428-8738 Provisioning Possibilities: Take taxi or bus to Publix and Winn Dixie supermarkets 1 1/2 miles away LPG (Propane) Availability: Available. Take taxi to Sugarmill Campground (386) 427-2284 for LPG tank refill 2 miles away, Waste pump-out: Available. $5.00 per pumpout Wi-Fi Internet Access: Not Available Fuel Availability: No Fuel Available
Smyrna Yacht Club
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (386) 427-4040 Website: http://www.smyrnayachtclub.com/ Statute Mile: 847.5 Lat/Lon: Near 29°00.789 N / 80°54.785 W Location: lies southeast of AICW marker #46 Depths: 5 ft. Address: 1201 S Riverside Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. guest dockage available for members of other yacht clubs with appropriate reciprocal privileges Dockside Power Connections: 30/50 amp power hookups available Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Provisioning Possibilities: on-site Wi-Fi Internet Access: Not Available Fuel Availability: No Fuel Available
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Titusville Municipal Marina
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (321) 383-5600 VHF: Monitored: 16 Working: 68 EMail: tlawson@founders3.com Fax: (321) 383-5602 Website: http://titusvillemarina.com/ Statute Mile: 879 Lat/Lon: Near 28°37.224 N / 80°48.551 W Location: on the southwest banks of the charted harbor south-southeast of marker #27 Depths: 5 ft. Address: 451 Marina Rd
Titusville, FL 32796General Manager: Tom Lawson Dockmaster: David Rouse
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. Transient Dockage Rate: $1.75 per foot per night Cruisers Net Dockage Discount: Available. 10% Boat/US Dockage Discount: Available. 10% SeaTow Dockage Discount: Available. 10% Other Dockage Discount: Available. 10% Type of dockage: fixed wooden face docks and slips, plus tie-offs at concrete bulkhead Live Aboards Allowed: yes Live Aboard Notes: deposit required $8.50/ft Monthly Dockage Rate: $10.50/ft Total number of slips/berths: 200 Dockside Power Connections: 30/50/100 amp power hookups available 30/50/100 Amp Notes: $5.00/per night - 30 amp hookup, $9.00/per night - 50 amp hookup, $18.00/per night - 100 amp hookup Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Showers: Available. Climate Controlled Laundromat: Available. Restaurant: several nearby Restaurant Recommendations: Dixie Crossroads (321-268-5000), Kloibers Cobbler (321-383-0689) Provisioning Possibilities: Sav-A-Lot Grocery Store and CVS Drugstor 1/4 mile away (walkable) LPG (Propane) Availability: Available. nearbyy Waste pump-out: Available. Wi-Fi Internet Access: Free WiFi Available Fuel Availability: Gas & Diesel Available Fuel Notes: ethanol free/89 octane
Fuel Prices (All Taxes Included)
Reporting Date: April 14, 2025 Fuel Notes: ethanol free/89 octane Gasoline Price: $4.75 (All Taxes Included) Diesel Price: $4.00 (All Taxes Included) Other Discount: Available. Any Quantity Discount: Available. 5 cents per gallon for cash for diesel and gasoline Any CruisersNet Discount: Available. Any Boat/US Discount: Available. 5 cents per gallon for cash only or 300 gallons minimum Any SeaTow Discount: Available. ValvTect Dealer: Yes
Reviews from Cruisers (14)
- Reply to David
Having docked on a T-head at this marina before, we were comfortable returning on 6/5/17. We were told we were docking on the T-head of B dock (B 86-67). Unlike the other T-heads, B dock is a fixed dock with NO pilings. Instead, it has 5″ wooden fenders attached to the dock, and the fenders are cut off flush with the dock surface. Moreover, these wooden fenders have no rubber or plastic protectors. Although we had our 8″ diameter fenders down as we came aside, the dock fenders did not reach the rub rail on our trawler and instead scratched the paint on our hull. We asked the marina staff why B dock (unlike the other docks) lacks pilings that reach to rub rail height, and we were told we would have to ask whoever built the dock. A dock hand advised us that inflatable fenders had been attached to the T-head but were stolen. We suggest that cruisers refuse to accept transient dockage on the B dock T-head at this marina. - Reply to Susan
Stayed a few enjoyable days at the Titusville Marina. The staff is very courteous and accommodating. The boatside pump out is a plus.
- Reply to Jean
I don’t see any mention of the van service the marina now offers. A van will take you to Publix or other shopping destinations for free – just sign up for a morning or afternoon run. Even better, for $30 per van load (up to 11 people) the van will run you out to the Kennedu Space Visitors Center at 9:30 AM and pick you up at 4:30 PM (this saves car rental or taxi and parking charges). Divided among those going, the cost is cheap. Kudos to Titusville for this service!
- Reply to Sonny
I have docked at the marina many times on trips to the Keys or Bahamas and it is always first class. There is a special place you may not know about. Up the main street there is an antique shop that is run by a retired Air Force gentleman. It is his Dad’s garage with all the old tools and equipment from before WW2. He is an interesting character and worth the visit. The shop is full of antiques that were his Dad’s and not for sale. My problem was I knew what each tool does and how to use them:)
On up the street (south)is a sandwich shop that makes a good Ruben. Nice place with a park next to the marina. - Reply to William
Stayed a night mid May 2013, as we did a couple of years back, and it was still as good as we remembered. The facilities might be a little dated, but are well maintained and are spotlessly clean. There is good access to town and shops, well within walking distance, and public transport if you don’t care to walk.
We were initially unhappy with the floating dock assigned to us, so they immediately accommodated our wish and moved us to a fixed dock.
Good ships store and good fuel dock. Great staff. Easy in and out from the ICW. Maybe not many frills and fancy’s but a good, solid, safe, well-run marina. - Reply to Nicole
We had a GREAT stay at Titusville Municipal Marina. They are running a fantastic special right now that is buy 1 night, get 1 night free so it ended up costing us $.80 cents/foot/night (plus $6 a night for 30 AMP electric).
The docks are fixed docks but because there is almost no tidal flow here, it didn’t matter. Clean shower facilities. Laundry is ridiculously inexpensive ($1 wash, $.50 cents dry!). There a a public bus ($1.25) that picks up at the corner of Marina Rd and US 1 that runs to Wal-Mart on the hour.
LOTS of manatee in the marina, we had about 3 drinking the dripping water off the dock when we were filling our water tanks. Fun to watch them.
Special note to dog owners, there is a brand new dog park located at Marina Park adjacent to the marina (north side). It has a big and small dog park and is a nice facility.
We definitely recommend a stop here, the staff were friendly as were the boaters who live at the marina (invited us to their Saturday night pot-luck), we have on occasion not received a friendly vibe from the live-aboard communities at some other marinas but here, the folks were extremely welcoming.
- Reply to Bill
Great stop. Good, friendly folks with well maintained docks. This was our second stop and we’ll stop again.
- Reply to Rob
We recently spent a couple of nights at Titusville City Marina…weathered a strong front there, and we were in slip B-82…we did experience a little roll…but it was not bothersome… We found the facility well maintained and well run…very helpful staff.
Don’t tell anyone I said this…but if you go to this link… you will find a good deal on their marina….
http://www.titusville.com/files/fdc1up.pdf
Basically….its a deal they have going until June 30, 2010… if you stay 3 nights (consecutively) and you mention the deal….you only pay for 2 of the nights and the 3rd is free!!
We were very pleased with our stay there, and their new docks are built very well. - Reply to Jean
We have only stayed at Titusville Marina once (in 2004). The facility had been improved greatly since then. We have, however tied up at the marina for a short stay during the day to go the the grocery (Save-a-Lot – not much variety and bring your own bags) and this time to fill our propane tank. The marina staff are helpful and we ave never been charged for these short stays. We usually then go on through the bridge before 3:15 PM and anchor at Addison Point.
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Westland Marina
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (321) 267-1667 VHF: Monitored: 16 Working: 71 Website: http://www.westlandmarina.com/ Statute Mile: 879 Lat/Lon: Near 28°37.170 N / 80°48.440 W Location: found on the southeastern banks of the charted harbor south-southeast of marker #27 Depths: 6 ft. Address: 419 N Washington Ave
Titusville, FL 32796
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. Transient Dockage Rate: $1.25 per foot,per night Type of dockage: fixed wooden slips and face docks Live Aboards Allowed: no Total number of slips/berths: 70 Dockside Power Connections: 30/50 amp power hookups available Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Showers: Available. Climate Controlled Laundromat: Available. Restaurant: several within walking distance Restaurant Recommendations: Dixie Crossroads (321-268-5000), Cafe Chocolat (321-267-1713), Playalinda Brewing Co.(321) 225-8918, Provisioning Possibilities: Sav-A-Lot Grocery Store and CVS Drugstore 1/4 mile away (walkable) LPG (Propane) Availability: Available. LPG tank refills available 5 blocks away at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Titusville (321-269-9944), and LPG tank exchange exchange available at CVS Drugstore, 1/4 mile away – marina staff can sometimes help with transportation Waste pump-out: Available. Wi-Fi Internet Access: Free WiFi Available 
Fuel Availability: No Fuel Available
Reviews from Cruisers (3)
- Reply to Tom
We recently hauled out at Westland for major work on our Beneteau Oceanis 321. New engine and new rudder. The staff at Westland are friendly, professional, and very accommodating. The boatyard is very tidy compared with other yards I've done business with. Jeff and Kyle at Boaters Edge always took time to answer my questions and kept me informed of any delays. (They were "parts in the mail issues." Not any foot dragging on their part). Kyle did the work of installing the new engine and he did an excellent job. While my wife and I did the work of procuring a new rudder Kyle did the work of installing it. Again, excellent work.
I highly recommend Westland Marina and Boaters Edge.
- Reply to Ben
We had mechanical issues in Titusville that needed to be repaired. We recently purchased a (too) lightly used express cruiser we are moving from Florida to North Carolina. In Titusville, the starter on one of the engines failed and was fixed by Boater's Edge which resides in the same building as Westland Marina. Truly a collaborative arrangement. Westland Marina is under new ownership and they are as nice and accommodating as they can be. I pulled the boat in on a Saturday and made arrangements after hours on their emergency call line, and then contacted Boater's Edge that Monday. When I picked the boat up the next Friday all the work was done and I pulled out. Fuel issue. Came back. Jeff from Boaters Edge fixed it on the spot. Pulled out again. Circulating pump issue. Pulled in again. They had the part ordered and made arrangements to fix on the spot on Saturday – of Memorial Day Weekend no less – and got me up and on my way by 10am. Superb support and friendliness by Kyle and Jeff to get me back on the water again and headed north. I made 480 miles the next 3 days due to their overtime work and fast response! Also they helped with advice after the repair for my maintenance of it days later. Thanks Guys!
Although Westland Marine and Boater's Edge are separate businesses, they work collaboratively to help boaters. Sean the nice marina manager has a really friendly Labrador who will play fetch while you wait and the lounge, shower, laundry, and restrooms are spotless and comfortable. Westland is generally a DIY yard and very lively with activity. Many useful stores (grocery, pharmacy, fast food) within a 20-minute walk, and a great ACE Hardware (with marine parts) is a 2 mile Uber/Lyft ride in the Florida heat.
Thanks Westland and B-E for a great experience in a challenging situation!
- Reply to Dave
West land is a pleasure, facilities exceptional & good staff. DIY yard w/ haul out avail. Played back as you want to be.
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Harbor Square Marina
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (321) 453-2464 Website: http://harborsquaremarina.tripod.com/ Statute Mile: 894 Lat/Lon: Near 28°24.379 N / 80°42.568 W Location: off the southern shores of the Canaveral Barge Canal between its western mouth and the charted 21-foot bascule bridge Depths: 5.5 ft. Address: 290 Marine Harbor Dr
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. Transient Dockage Rate: $1.00 per foot, per night Type of dockage: fixed wooden slips Live Aboards Allowed: no Total number of slips/berths: 126 Dockside Power Connections: 30/50 amp power hookups available 30/50 Amp Notes: $5.00/per night - 30 amp hookup, $10.00/per night - 50 amp hookup Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Showers: Available. Restaurant: 1/2 mile walk Restaurant Recommendations: Alfredo Paradiso (321-453-6119) Provisioning Possibilities: 1/2 mile walk to Publix Suparmarket LPG (Propane) Availability: Available. Marina staff can sometimes provide transportation to Ace Hardware for LPG tank refill or exchange about 2 miles away Wi-Fi Internet Access: Not Available Fuel Availability: No Fuel Available
Reviews from Cruisers (3)
- Reply to glenn
Great marina for smaller vessels (30 feet or less) Fantastic hurricane hole, easy access to ICW or Atlantic Ocean via safest inlet on Florida East Coast
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Harbortown Marina – Canaveral
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (321) 453-0160 Website: http://www.harbortownmarina.com/ Statute Mile: 894 Lat/Lon: Near 28°24.463 N / 80°40.738 W Location: lies off the southern shores of the Canaveral Barge Canal between Sykes Creek and the Banana River Depths: 5.5 ft. Address: 2700 Harbortown Dr
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. Transient Dockage Rate: $2.00 per foot, per night Type of dockage: fixed wooden slips and face docks Live Aboards Allowed: yes Live Aboard Notes: There is a fee for live a boards. Total number of slips/berths: 275 Dockside Power Connections: 30/50 amp power hookups available 30/50 Amp Notes: $4.00/per night - 30 amp hookup, $6.00/per night - 50 amp hookup Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Showers: Available. Climate Controlled Laundromat: Available. Swimming Pool: Available. Restaurant: Hawksbill Bar and Grill Provisioning Possibilities: Taxi or rental car necessary to reach local Wal-mart and Publix supermarket LPG (Propane) Availability: Available. Take taxi to Publix supermarket for LPG tank exchange 2 miles away, or take taxi to Ace Harware 2 miles away for tank refill Waste pump-out: Available. free, $5.00 if not staying overnight Wi-Fi Internet Access: Free WiFi Available
Fuel Availability: Gas & Diesel Available Fuel Notes: ethanol free
Fuel Prices (All Taxes Included)
Reporting Date: April 14, 2025 Fuel Notes: ethanol free Gasoline Price: $4.799 including tax (All Taxes Included) Gas Notes: Now with Valvtect additive Diesel Price: $3.699 plus 6% tax (All Taxes Included) Diesel Notes: Now with Valvtect
Reviews from Cruisers (5)
- Reply to max
Stayed here April 7 -8, 2012. We have friends here and tied up near the end of the pier, close to the trees on the cigar-shaped island that separates the marina from the canal. If you react to no-see-ums as my wife does, use muchas bug spray.
This marina has fixed docks but there is no tide here thanks to NASA who built a lock system to keep the sea off their property.
Manatee frequent the marina and gators and sharks have been spotted.
Watch your speed as you approach the Christa McAuliffe Bridge, (the tenders offensively call it the “Rt 3 bridge” saving 3 whole syllables). The tender might scold you and tell you that you are too late for the opening for which you were on time. She also doesn’t seem to monitor 9 until you are approaching and scold you for not calling sooner.
There is a friendly group of live-aboards here and dock parties happen frequently.
Currently, they are running a $0.75 per night (two nights only) special.
- Reply to Laura
Harbortown Marina is one of the nicest marinas around. That being said, there’s not much to see or do on the waterways around there. We live close by and cruise the barge canal regularly. Nautical spirits bar and restaurant is great for dinner, but there is nothing else around within walking distance. There is a Publix about 5 miles down the road, and a Wal-Mart about 8 miles, if one wanted to cab it. Or you’re about 10 minutes from the beach at Jetty Park from there as well. Too bad there’s only a couple of more shuttles to launch, because this is a great area to watch from. If you get a chance to see one in the next month or so, don’t miss your chance.
- Reply to HB
Really liked the welcome at Harbortown Marina. They had a special of $.85/foot in November, for up to two days, then $1.00/foot. Very protected. Nice restaurant on site. Not close to any shopping, though, and no courtesy car.
HB Koerner
Take Five
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Banana River Marina
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (321) 453-7888 Website: http://www.facebook.com/Banana-River-Marina-104630032936868/ Statute Mile: 894 Lat/Lon: Near 28°20.036 N / 80°39.684 W Location: flanking the Banana River’s western banks near unlighted daybeacon #24 Depths: 4 ft. Address: 1360 S Banana River Dr
Merritt Island, FL 32952
Service Details:
Type of dockage: fixed concrete decked slips Live Aboards Allowed: no Total number of slips/berths: Availability uncertain due to change of ownership Dockside Power Connections: No Power Available Restaurant: 1 mile away Restaurant Recommendations: River Roost (321) 452-6606, walk or take taxi Provisioning Possibilities: Wal-Mart and convenience store 1 mile away, walk or take taxi Wi-Fi Internet Access: Not Available Fuel Availability: No Fuel Available
Reviews from Cruisers (3)
- Reply to HUGGY
BANNANA RIVER MARINA HAS CLOSED AUGUST 1 2018 ! TODAY AUGUST 15 , THERE A RE APPROXAMATLY 30 TO 40 BOATS THAT HAVE NOT LEFT THE CLOSED MARINA ! MOST BOAT CAPTAINS HAVE RECIEVED PAPERS REQUESTING THEY LEAVE AND NOT RETURN DUE TO HOUSES BEING BUILT ! IT YOU HAVE EMERGENCY THEY MAY LET YOU IN !
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Ocean Club at Port Canaveral
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (321) 783-9001 Website: http://www.oceanclubmarina-pc.com/ Statute Mile: 894 Lat/Lon: Near 28°24.464 N / 80°37.734 W Location: on the southern banks of of the westernmost cove of the Canaveral Barge Canal’s southern flank, between the lock and the channel’s inlet to the briny blue Depths: 8 ft. Address: 930 Mullet Rd
Port Canaveral, FL 32920
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. Transient Dockage Rate: $2.50 per foot,per night Type of dockage: floating concrete decked slips and face docks Live Aboards Allowed: yes Total number of slips/berths: 73 Dockside Power Connections: 30/50/100 amp power hookups available 30/50/100 Amp Notes: $6.00/per night – 30 amp hookup, $10.00/per night – 50/per night amp hookup, $15.00/per night - 100 amp hookup Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Showers: Available. Climate Controlled Laundromat: Available. Swimming Pool: Available. Restaurant: 1/2 mile walk to restaurants Restaurant Recommendations: Rusty’s Fish Lips Seafood and Oyster Bar (321) 783-2033), Waterfront Bar and Grill (321) 784-4533) Provisioning Possibilities: take taxi to Publix supermarket 4 miles away Waste pump-out: Available. Wi-Fi Internet Access: Free WiFi Available Fuel Availability: Gas & Diesel Available Fuel Notes: ethanol free
Fuel Prices (All Taxes Included)
Reporting Date: April 14, 2025 Fuel Notes: ethanol free Gasoline Price: $4.65 (All Taxes Included) Diesel Price: $3.82 (All Taxes Included)
Reviews from Cruisers (4)
- Reply to Duncan
We pulled in for a night in December 2011 and next day had a gearbox problem so ended being here 2 months……………wonderful facilities,great docks, lovely big clean showers and restrooms, laundry and a wonderful lounge upstairs to relax and email in. We had good internet on the boat and in the lounge, and we have never met staff so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Clayton, the dockmaster, and his team made our stay so enjoyable and nothing was a problem to them. The only problem would be the cost, considerably more expensive than neighbouring marinas, but you are paying for the luxury. We would recommend this marina to anyone without hesitation.
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Cape Marina
Basic Marina Information:
Phone: (321) 783-8410 Website: http://capemarina.com/ Statute Mile: 894 Lat/Lon: Near 28°24.466 N / 80°37.679 W Location: found on the southeastern banks of of the westernmost cove of the Canaveral Barge Canal, between the lock and the channel’s inlet to the briny blue Depths: 3 ft. Address: 800 Scallop Dr
Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Service Details:
Transient Dockage: Available. Transient Dockage Rate: $2.20 per foot, per night (under 46 feet), $2.50 per foot per night (over 46 feet) Type of dockage: fixed aluminum decked slips and face docks Live Aboards Allowed: yes Total number of slips/berths: 110 Dockside Power Connections: 30/50 amp power hookups available Dock. Fresh Water Connections: Available. Showers: Available. Climate Controlled Laundromat: Available. Swimming Pool: Available. Restaurant: several nearby Restaurant Recommendations: Mulligans Bluewater Grill and Deli (321-783-1033) Provisioning Possibilities: Take taxi or city bus to Publix supermarket 3 miles away LPG (Propane) Availability: Available. Take taxi to Racetrack Gas Station for LPG tank exchange 1 mile away and/or Ace Hardware for LPG tank refill 1 1/2miles away Waste pump-out: Available. $5.00 for pumpout Wi-Fi Internet Access: Free WiFi Available Fuel Availability: Gas & Diesel Available Fuel Notes: ethanol free
Fuel Prices (All Taxes Included)
Reporting Date: April 28, 2025 Fuel Notes: ethanol free Gasoline Price: Call marina for fuel prices Diesel Price: Call marina for fuel prices
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Reviews from Cruisers (7)
We are fond of New Smyrna, just south of Daytona. Reasonable dockage, right downtown, easy biking to the beach, water taxi to Ponce Inlet ( you can take bikes aboard ) and an excellent farmers market on Sat right across the street.
David Doyle
MemoryMaker too
New Smyrna Beach municipal marina is very reasonable. Great town to visit.
Peter
New Smyrna Beach City Marina – New Smyrna Beach, FL, ICW mm 846. This marina is a perfect distance from St. Augustine City Marina for a “next stop”, and we have stopped there for several years, and really like it. They have a very nice attitude towards transients, and the downtown area is within walking distance. There are adequate restaurants and shopping, and the marina personnel are very helpful.
Sabra Morgan
7 May 2010. Friendly marina, with only restaurants within walking distance. Supermarkets are a few miles away. A promising-looking bakery downtown was recently shuttered, unfortunately, the last remaining useful store for re-victualling. A bus service that might be useful for getting around, uninvestigated by us, was not promoted by the marina for some reason.
Austin Whitten
We ducked in here on the tail end of a storm, and I’m very glad we did. Great staff with very good facilities. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel at home. Location is terrific with many good resturants within close walking distance. We WILL return to this facility.
Bob
M/V “Threadbare”
I’m glad someone mentioned this marina. We ended up ducking into Ponce De Leon Inlet AS a major thunderstorm was coming through (42kt+ winds). We had called SeaTow about 30 minutes before entering the inlet as we were told it was a “local knowledge only” inlet. They said just follow the markers, and anchor just inside the first green inside the inlet. We rode out the storm here, but as the sportfishers started heading back out again and throwing up wakes that threatened to swamp our 40′/25,000lb sailboat, we felt it would be better to find a marina (after all of the lightning and wind we wanted to be able to step onto land). We ended up at the New Smyrna Beach City Marina and were welcomed with open arms. The floating docks were nice, but the people there were the best part. We pulled in just as the sun completely set, and before we even had shore power hooked up we were being invited to their weekend potluck dinner. We spent a couple of hours with everyone at dinner and had a wonderful time. The next morning, one of the slipholders there volunteered to drive us to Walmart to pick up some necessary supplies (this was our first stop from the Bahamas). I often feel that the people make the marina – not the facilities (and the facilities here were good) – and this place would definitely rate 5 stars with regards to that.
Chris s/v/ Pelican
Symrna Municipal Marina is also very nice. We stayed there both up and back and enjoyed ourselves immensely. Many things right within walking distance. Very nice area. I would stop there again.
Jennifer Clendinen