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
Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show
Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach
Zipline Adventure through Tuscawilla Park
Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach
Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon with Experienced Captain
Bioluminescence Rafting Boat Tour Wildlife Refuge
Top hotels in South Mainland
Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
The rooms were ver clean and spacious..The balcony view was great..I enjoyed my stay here
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Staff were very nice and professional. Loved everything about the stay!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Was good
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Perry's Ocean Edge Resort
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Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Nautilus Inn
Didn't even check
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Everything was wonderful, the pool, the beach, the staff, the restaurant, the store, the cleanliness of everything. The only issue we had was the beds were not comfortable. They were to firm and we all had a difficult time sleeping soundly.
Reviewed on 6 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 Museum of History 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 Museum of History 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.
