This place is just lovely and the beach is great from so many different areas within the park. Note that there is a lot of walking but it's well worth it. This will be my new hang out during the summer months.
Very nice and serene beach. Felt like having beach and park to yourself without being bothered. Went on Valentine's Day February 14th and it was chilly but very beautiful outside. Found nice seashells and saw washed up jellies on the shore. Gorgeous dunes and lots of walking! Would visit again
Great place to walk - all board walk - and to see Gopher turtles. The walk overlooks the Halifax River flowing into the ocean at Ponce Inlet; great view of the light house and the beach at the inlet.
Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk after 10:00 am. Dogs are only allowed to go to the intracoastal side of the park. They aren't allowed on the beach side. At high tide there is not much "beach" to enjoy.
Nice walk on a boardwalk 1 mile and a half around the dunes plenty of places to sit and relax give yourself enough time to enjoy
Dunes Park is a lovely place to traverse when headed to the beach. It is quite a walk, roughly 1.5 miles on an elevated wooden walkway. Dogs are allowed in some, but not all areas. The beach is quite nice with white sand. Be aware that one section allows beach driving so be careful where you walk!
At the north end of the beach the boardwalk meanders through the dunes and grassy area. Dogs love the beach walk, but be mindful of small burrs that can get in their feet. Older people enjoy a peaceful stroll with places to rest along the walkway (over a mile). Kids will enjoy the different formations and the beach which is not crowded. a view of Ponce Inlet is your reward. Hint: Try it at sunrise for a special treat.
It was a cloudy cool day, so we went for a drive a decided to stop here. $10 to get in. We enjoyed the walk. Watched surfers. Saw gopher turtles, ospreys, pelicans and other birds. And a raccoon. Enjoyed it.
Wasn't able to spend as much time here as I'd have liked. Husband was having knee problems so couldn't walk (he waited in the car). The boardwalk is REALLY impressive, with places to get off and walk to the water (I didn't actually do this). I'd thought it was just a short little walk; however, the whole thing is a loop that runs over a mile! I met some women coming toward me after I'd been walking for quite a while and they told me I was only about a third of the way. I turned back (feeling I'd left Mike alone long enough). He even called to ask where I was because he'd also found out how long this boardwalk was. Very open. Go when it's cool. Take water and possibly bug repellent. Looking forward to returning now his knee is better and really explore the place. Lovely views. Places to rest. Clean restrooms. You can spend a LOT of time enjoying this park.
Smyrna Dunes Park is a gem in NSB. The walkway to the beach and Ponce Inlet is leisurely and relaxing. If you want to see the shore at its best make Smyrna Dunes a stop.