Metal Detecting at New Smyrna Beach
Volusia County · Central East · City/County beach
✅ Allowed
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The rules
Beach only — NOT in Volusia County parks; Canaveral National Seashore to the south is federal/prohibited
Permit: Not required
📞 Call ahead: 386-428-1600 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Popular surf beach
Beach detecting here? You want a saltwater-capable machine and a long-handled sand scoop. The Nokta Legend 2 is the best value that handles wet salt sand. See the Nokta Legend 2 →
More spots nearby: Daytona & the Space Coast · See the full Florida metal detecting laws · federal rules · which detector to buy
Source: metaldetectingtips.com. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.