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.
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.
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.
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
Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak
Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon with Experienced Captain
New Smyrna Dolphin and Manatee Kayak and SUP Adventure Tour
Our pick of the best South Mainland Hotel Deals
Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
"Staff was outstanding and professional. The hotel is showing it's age, both inside and outside. We also noticed a lot of trash in the hallways (same trash was there our entire stay until we picked it up) and outside."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
"Was extremely rushed by valet parking. Accompany during the parking, just wanted to get you to commit to valet as soon as possible.... Can't even check in first. Unacceptable way to do this. ... Also when we first arrived.. My wife of thirty two years went into check us in.... And they made me come ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Perry's Ocean Edge Resort
"Love property rooms where great front desk was helpful and good"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach Oceanfront
"Clean and spacious room. Will definitely be back"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Nautilus Inn
"Great, clean, economical hotel in a good location."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
"My husband and I loved our weekend stay here!!! Very clean room and property, staff was very friendly and we were completely stress free all weekend! Sunday morning we had breakfast downstairs at Sessions and it was delicious. Then we got an umbrella and chair setup on the beach and we were relaxing ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 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.
