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Popular places to visit

New Smyrna Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, New Smyrna Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to New Smyrna Beach. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's sunrises.

Flagler Avenue Park
Enjoy the beautiful 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 enjoy retail therapy at Canal Street Historic District. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's art scene.

Apollo Beach
Why not spend a carefree 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 the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon with Experienced Captain

Catamaran Sailing Dolphin/Manatee Watch in Daytona Beach

St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park

Daytona Beach: Luau with Polynesian Dinner and Live Show

Zipline Adventure through Tuscawilla Park
Top hotels in South Mainland

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Great location
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
Room was great very clean and beautiful. Staff were all friendly
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

The Shores Resort & Spa
Bartender Doug was very friendly and made amazing cocktails!! Room was clean and had an amazing view! The resort overall could use some updates and or sprucing up but nothing I couldn’t overlook again! Hope to come back & visit them soon!!
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Perry's Ocean Edge Resort
The room and pool areas were clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The only thing I would have changed was the temperature of the heated indoor pool. It was y oo cold to swim in!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Nautilus Inn
Easy check in and the room was excellent.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 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 Beach Brewing Company are top sights worth seeing.

Bouchelles Island
While there might not be top attractions in Bouchelles Island, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Canal Street Historic District and Marine Discovery Center.

North Causeway
While visiting North Causeway, you might make a stop by sights like Marine Discovery Center and New Smyrna Lanes.

Smyrna Dunes
While Smyrna Dunes isn't home to many top sights, New Smyrna Beach and Flagler Avenue Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

Central Beach
While visiting Central Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach.

