South Mainland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show
Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach
St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park
Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon with Experienced Captain
Our pick of the best South Mainland Hotel Deals
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Great location
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
Everything was great except the water pressure. It was REALLY bad. Will not stay again for that reason
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Shores Resort & Spa
Great staff, nice rooms. Bathrooms are the failing point. Very small toilet and it still barely misses the door. Tight quarters
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Perry's Ocean Edge Resort
The staff was friendly, our room was clean and comfortable and ready early. It was an amazing view of the ocean. We will be back again for more than 1 night.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Nautilus Inn
The room was great, very clean the pool and hot tub were great! We were om the 8th floor right on the beach and it was beautiful. Definitely would stay here again
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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 Marine Discovery Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Causeway
If you're spending some time in North Causeway, Marine Discovery Center and New Smyrna Lanes 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.
