South Mainland Travel Guide
New Smyrna Beach
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New Smyrna Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, New Smyrna Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to New Smyrna Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.
Flagler Avenue Park
Enjoy the breathtaking sunrises and explore Flagler Avenue Park, a lovely green space in New Smyrna Beach. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Canal Street Historic District
During your trip to New Smyrna Beach, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Canal Street Historic District. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.
Smyrna Dunes Park
Enjoy refreshing nature walks, wildlife-spotting and ocean views at this waterfront park that is the perfect destination for a day of outdoor family fun.
Apollo Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Apollo Beach during your travels in New Smyrna Beach? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
New Smyrna Speedway
Catch an event at New Smyrna Speedway during your trip to Samsula-Spruce Creek. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Zipline Adventure through Tuscawilla Park
Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon with Experienced Captain
Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach
Manatee and Dolphin Kayaking | Wildlife Refuge (Titusville)
St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park
Top hotels in South Mainland
Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
It was absolutely beautiful stay thank you
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Every staff member we met was cordial and friendly, the room was clean and neat.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Parking was $8 per day not free at this Hotel, i guess that's the racket in Daytona, Hotel room was clean but needed some TLC i.e. the front door was broken had to slam it to close it, the sink wouldn't drain properly, lighting in the room was off not plugged in and wires were sticking out from the ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Perry's Ocean Edge Resort
Everything was perfect no complaints. Just the weather. I will be there again
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Enjoyed this relaxing, beach front property with great staff
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Nautilus Inn
Nice room, awesome views, had ocean front room. Stayed a few weeks. My major complaint is the extra fee for parking. They give you parking pass but do not police. I sat on balcony every day and noticed a lot of people just parking, using what looks like abandoned property next door to go to the beach. ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Mainland
Canal Street Historic District
If you're spending some time in Canal Street Historic District, Canal Street Historic District and New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Arts District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Arts District, Canal Street Historic District and New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.
Bouchelles Island
Bouchelles Island might not have many top sights, but Canal Street Historic District and Buena Vista Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Causeway
If you're spending some time in North Causeway, Buena Vista Park and Marine Discovery Center are top sights worth seeing.
Smyrna Dunes
Smyrna Dunes might not have many top sights, but New Smyrna Beach and Flagler Avenue Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Beach
If you're spending some time in Central Beach, Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach are top sights worth seeing.
