When pondering New Smyrna Beach, the first thing you think of may not be shopping, but – with two main streets bursting with irresistible baubles and booty – maybe it should be. So take your pick of Flagler Avenue with its beachy vibe or downtown historic Canal Street. Either way, New Smyrna is sure to beguile you with its infinite charms as you fill up on whatever it is that you desire…
Gyftz, at 307 Flagler Avenue, will surprise and delight you with fun trinkets and ornaments, comical greeting cards, body scrubs, lotions and lip balms for pampering, earrings, bracelets and charms, handbags, nightshirts, aprons, frames, sunglasses, collectibles and more. It’s a great place to find the perfect souvenir or gift for someone special.
In search of the perfect shower gift? Julie’s is a delightful boutique at 231 Canal and simply overflowing with unique creations from items such as embellished wine glasses, beautiful handmade wreaths, beachy home décor, locally made jewelry…and don’t forget the seasonal gifts! In fact, Julie’s also participates in the Canal Street Annual Girls’ Night Out Sip and Shop in December, which is an exceptional place to do some holiday shopping.
Looking for handmade chocolates in the shape of a palm tree, seashell, starfish or gator? If you’re at Beachside Candy Company at 221 Flagler, you’ve come to the right place! Stock up on those and salt water taffy, bulk sweets and sugar-free treats.
Canal Street Historic District also hosts the New Smyrna Beach Farmers Market at 210 Sams Avenue. It’s small, but a fun way to spend a Saturday morning and jam-packed with things like fresh produce and flowers, local honey and jam, maple syrup, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry and tasty items like hot pretzels and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Fill your beach needs at Wilde Side Beach and Surf, located at 512 Flagler and 4170 S. Atlantic, where you will find bathing suits and other beachwear, as well as beach towels, umbrellas, chairs, fun floats, boogie boards and rentals for paddle boards, surf boards and golf carts.
Or there is Red Dog Surf Shop where whether you are a beach loving local or a coastal traveler, you will feel welcoming vibes. It’s on the corner of Third Avenue and A1A in Indian River Plaza and stocks beach gear, surf focused clothing and a huge inventory of boards.
Touted as a shop with “tropical finds of all kinds,” Friki Tiki at 419 Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach is a great place to pick up Life is Good, Sum Bum and Jam’s World products.
Founded in Georgia and expanded to New Smyrna Beach, Wild Oats and Billy Goats is a whimsical artisan gift boutique located at 412 Canal Street, offering all sorts of paintings, pottery, metal art and more designed by local and regional artists.
For those who like your shopping with a vintage twist, there’s Vintage Thang at 362 Flagler, styling women from head to toe in vintage clothing and accessories since 2018.
Peppers is at 119 Faulkner off Canal and specializes in high-end clothing and accessories from jeans to gowns and everything in between. If you like designers including Frank Lyman, One Shoes, Insight, Ravel or Articles of Society Jeans (just to name a few), this may be a must-see stop for you.
For a diverse assortment of gifts and décor including beachy items such as driftwood carvings and windsocks, try Dolly’s Gifts at 405 Flagler Avenue. It’s a whole lot of fun!
Let’s talk home furnishings…Island Collection at 227 Canal Street in New Smyrna Beach offers coastal interior items inspired by the tropics. The Posh Pineapple at 330 Canal also carries lovely home décor, as well as bath and body items, holiday gifts, candles, jewelry, beach essentials and apparel.
Speaking of jewelry, you will discover New Smyrna Jewelry at 399 Canal – a handcrafted jewelry studio and showroom; and Jessup’s, which specializes in estate jewelry and can be found just off Canal at 121 Orange Street in New Smyrna Beach.
When it comes to fun gifts, don’t forget your pet! Silly Willie’s, at 218 Flagler Avenue, stocks tons of fun stuff from one-of-a-kind collars and leashes, to outfits, treats, toys and other dog and cat themed merchandise.
In addition, what you may or may not know about New Smyrna Beach is that it is also home to a thriving art community, making shopping even more extraordinary. There are art and photo galleries throughout town that are sure to please, including The Hub on Canal where pieces created by local artists in a wide range of mediums are displayed and sold.
Fernandez Photography and Art Gallery at 407 Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna offers a unique combination of local photography and fair trade crafts from South and Central America.
New Smyrna Beach (757 E. Third) is also the original location of the Bob Ross Art Workshop and Gallery. Remember everyone’s favorite, soft spoken, hippie artist from “The Joy of Painting” Public Television series?
…and there are so many more art galleries peppering the alluring town of New Smyrna Beach, but there is also some fabulous antiquing! Just a small sample of options for your shopping pleasure includes: Antique and Arts Highwaymen Gallery at 427 Canal, Antiques and Art at 520 Andrews, The Vintage Mermaid at 526 N. Dixie Freeway, Coronado Antiques at 1141 S. Dixie Freeway and Washington Street (518) Crossing Consigners Depot.
