South Mainland Travel 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.

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.

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.

Bethune Volusia Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bethune Volusia Beach during your trip to New Smyrna Beach? Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sugar Mill Ruins
Find out about the history of New Smyrna Beach with a stop at Sugar Mill Ruins. Stroll along the seaside or discover the breathtaking sunrises in this family-friendly area.
Activities

Wildlife Tour of Indian River Lagoon with Experienced Captain

St. Johns River Cruise - Blue Spring State Park

Dolphin & Manatee Kayaking Tour in Orlando Area

Wildlife Refuge Manatee, Dolphin & Mangrove Kayak or Paddleboarding Tour!
Our pick of the best South Mainland Hotel Deals

Black Dolphin Inn
Friendly staff, quiet and unique area. Highly recommended to all.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort
Staff was awesome. The sofa should not be consider a bed. Individual springs poking through there is no way anyone can sleep on that. The view was amazing.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Daytona Grande Oceanfront Resort
N/A
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Loved my stay at this hotel the only thing is that the food in the restaurant is really not great including breakfast… thankfully there’s a lot of good options around not far by car.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Best Western International Speedway Hotel
Comfortable Room
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Boardwalk Inn and Suites
The room was fantastic.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
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.

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.

Central Beach
If you're spending some time in Central Beach, Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Horton Shores
Though Horton Shores may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach.

Krulder
When in Krulder, you can plan a visit to Flagler Avenue Park and New Smyrna Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.


