Named after the St. John’s River’s Port of Volusia, Volusia County is a massive region comparable to the size of Rhode Island.  A major appeal of choosing one of the many cities in this region is Volusia County’s relative proximity to the many attractions of Orlando.  Volusia County is divided into three regions: East Volusia (the home of famous Daytona Beach), Southeast Volusia (the home of New Smyrna Beach) and West Volusia.  Several natural sights like Tiger Bay State Forest and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge are located in Volusia County.