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
Florida Bioluminescence Kayaking Tour (Titusville)
New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour
Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach
Zipline Adventure through Tuscawilla Park
Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach
Top hotels in South Mainland
Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
Clean room, great bar and restaurant staff
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Just not a Hilton quality hotel. Needs a lot of updating. Grungy and outdated. When I entered my room - no desk chair, no floor lamp, no refrigerator - had to have it all brought to me, which they did. My biggest complaint is that the outdoor bar/restaurant closes at 5pm or 6pm every day. I was told ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Best Western Aku Tiki Inn
Super great staff and housekeeping was the sweetest! They were all so helpful and accommodating. Roach in shower the first night. 😵 Tiki bar was gone, that was disappointing, we were looking forward to it.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Nautilus Inn
The pool in the seating around the pool was awesome.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
The property was very nice & offered plenty of amenities.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Perry's Ocean Edge Resort
Had a nice clean room looking out to the ocean. Sat on patio enjoying the quiet of the ocean. Did my heart good.
Reviewed on 14 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 The Hub on Canal are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Arts District
If you're spending some time in Downtown Arts District, Canal Street Historic District and The Hub on Canal are top sights worth seeing.
Bouchelles Island
Bouchelles Island might not have many top sights, but Canal Street Historic District and The Hub on Canal 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.
