Ocean Sands at New Smyrna Waves by Exploria Resorts

The Resort & Setting

Ocean Sands at New Smyrna Waves by Exploria Resorts is a timeshare resort in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, managed under the Exploria Resorts brand. Exploria operates several Florida properties and is generally known for consistent on-the-ground management rather than a single flagship style — useful context if you're comparing this resort to others in the group. The resort's RCI affiliation is the standout feature of ownership here: it means weeks can be deposited into the RCI exchange network for trading toward other resorts, rather than only being used at the home property.

The Area and Things to Do

New Smyrna Beach keeps a quieter, more local feel than some of Florida's bigger beach towns. The New Smyrna Beach Pier is a short trip away and is the classic spot for fishing or an evening walk, while Downtown New Smyrna Beach has the restaurants, galleries and small shops that give the town its character. The local breaks are well regarded by surfers, especially during the autumn and winter swells, and the coastline is popular for fishing and general beach time rather than big resort-style water parks.

Further afield, Canaveral National Seashore protects one of the longest undeveloped barrier-island beaches on the Atlantic coast and is worth the trip for wildlife and dune scenery. Ponce Inlet Lighthouse offers coastal views and maritime history in a picturesque setting. For a bigger day out, Kennedy Space Center is within driving distance and pairs naturally with a beach-based stay — plenty of owners build a visit around a launch or the exhibits.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Ocean Sands at New Smyrna Waves and are considering selling or renting your week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list the week yourself, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — owners pay a single, one-time listing fee to get the ad live, nothing more.

Because this is a resale transaction rather than a resort-run program, the resort's management company or owners' association (in this case, Exploria Resorts) handles the actual ownership transfer once you and a buyer agree on a price. Transfer fees, any right of first refusal, and processing timelines are set by the resort, not by BidMyTimeshare.com, so confirm the current transfer fee and processing time directly with Exploria Resorts before closing a deal — these figures aren't published and can change over time. A resale buyer typically takes on the deeded or contracted week itself along with ongoing annual fee obligations, but generally does not inherit the seller's RCI points balance, banked weeks, or any loyalty perks tied to the seller's account — it's worth asking the seller exactly what, if anything, carries over before you buy.

Renters, meanwhile, are mainly looking for straightforward basics: confirmed week or date range, resort name and unit size, and a clear idea of what's included. If you're renting out your week rather than selling, be upfront about these details in your listing to avoid back-and-forth later.

Practical Notes

New Smyrna Beach is a year-round destination, but November through April brings the most settled weather and calmer ocean conditions, making it the easiest stretch for beach days. Surfers, by contrast, tend to favor the bigger swells of autumn and winter. Given the intensity of Florida sun, visitors should plan for sun protection regardless of season. Anyone holding an RCI-affiliated week here can also look into exchange options through RCI if a change of destination appeals for a given year.