Is New Smyrna Beach nicer than Cocoa Beach?

New Smyrna Beach 1 answer Oct 13, 2026

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It depends on what you want: by our listings New Smyrna Beach has more going on — more places to eat, drink and visit — while Cocoa Beach is the quieter pick.

Beaches: New Smyrna Beach 6 vs Cocoa Beach 9

Restaurants: New Smyrna Beach 99 vs Cocoa Beach 76

Bars and clubs: New Smyrna Beach 38 vs Cocoa Beach 36

Hotels and inns: New Smyrna Beach 14 vs Cocoa Beach 27

Attractions, museums and parks: New Smyrna Beach 27 vs Cocoa Beach 24

The most-loved spots on each side, from our listings:

New Smyrna Beach (4.8★), New Smyrna Beach
Happy Pappy’s Pizza-n-Wings - NSB,FL (4.9★), New Smyrna Beach
Canaveral National Seashore (4.8★), New Smyrna Beach
Fin Expeditions | Cocoa Beach's #1 Kayak Company (5.0★), Cocoa Beach
SUSHI MOD (boba & bowl) (5.0★), Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach Charters (5.0★, Cocoa Isles), Cocoa Beach

Fin Expeditions | Cocoa Beach's #1 Kayak Company

Canoe & kayak tour agency · Boat tour agency · Sightseeing tour agency

599 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach (321) 698-7233 Closed opens at 8:00 AM

5.0

Popular place website

Canaveral National Seashore

Tourist attraction · Nature preserve

7611 Atlantic Ave S, New Smyrna Beach (386) 428-3384 Closed opens at 6:00 AM

4.8

Popular place website

Cocoa Beach Charters

Boat rental service · Canoe & kayak rental service · Fishing charter

168 St Croix Ave, Cocoa Beach (321) 271-4520 Closed opens at 7:00 AM

FL 32169, New Smyrna Beach

4.8

website

SUSHI MOD (boba & bowl)

Restaurant

5360 N Atlantic Ave Ste A, Cocoa Beach (321) 607-8800 Closed opens at 11:30 AM

5.0

Happy Pappy’s Pizza-n-Wings - NSB,FL

Pizza restaurant · Chicken wings restaurant · Pizza delivery

1851 FL-44, New Smyrna Beach (386) 402-4220 Closed opens at 4:00 PM

4.8

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Is New Smyrna Beach nicer than Cocoa Beach?

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