There’s something nostalgic about chewing bubble gum and enjoying salt water taffy at the beach. The smells and flavors take you back to a time when decisions were easy and life was simple. So, we were giddy when we recently stumbled upon Beachside Candy Co. They’re an old fashioned candy and ice cream shoppe on Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. One step inside and we were instantly transported back to “The good ‘ole days.”
They carry a large selection of homemade chocolates and fudge as well as nostalgic candies. We filled our bag at the candy bar with everything from gummy worms to nerds and my personal favorite, Fruit Stripe gum (remember the temporary tattos on the wrappers?). Beachside Candy Co. also has close to 30 flavors of the ultimate beach confection, salt water taffy. While we didn’t get a chance to sample their housemade coconut haystacks or chocolate covered marshmallows, we’ll be back for more sugary goodness next time. Skip the beach truck popsicles and head to Flagler Ave. for nostalgia and the perfect sugar buzz.
