This Scenic 338-Mile Drive Just May Be The Most Underrated Adventure In Florida

A1A in Florida offers a stunning and underrated scenic drive along the eastern coastline.

Most people take part in this scenic drive in Florida just to get from point A to point B without realizing just how darn cool this highway is! A1A is perhaps the most underrated road throughout the state of Florida, with very few people understanding just how stunning of a scenic drive it can be. Maybe an epic road trip in the making, or a great way to see the state you call home from an entirely new vantage point, check it out and see all this road has to offer.

Some of the most coveted, pristine, and dreamy parts of Florida can be seen by one road and one road only.

Florida State Road A1A runs just shy of 340 miles along the coast from Georgia all the way down to Key West, Florida.

Many drivers in Florida absentmindedly jump on A1A to get to where they are going, but few stop to realize just how scenic this drive can be.

Imagine taking one road all the way down the coastline of Florida, popping in and out of small towns and cities all while enjoying a stunning ocean view?

Anyone who takes A1A in entirety will be up for a most underrated road trip filled with the best of Florida’s eastern coastline.

Along this scenic drive, you’ll also come across quite a few beach towns like the charming town of Delray Beach.

You’ll see epic landscapes and scenery along the ocean like this one from Spanish River Park in Boca Raton.

Watch the moon rise over the A1A bridge in Jupiter for a magical way to end the evening.

Breeze over quite a few bridges as they provide safe passage over the various Florida coast waterways.

On the northeast portion of Florida, you’ll find actual parts of A1A which have been designated as the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway.

Imagine pristine coastline stretching for miles, nothing by the salty ocean breeze in the air with cresting sand dunes in each direction.

Spend a weekend traveling up and down A1A and enjoy the magical scenery only this road can provide.

Thanks to YouTuber Freddy G we have an up-close look at some of the southern parts of A1A:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T631X0pShs&t=189s

Have you ever taken this scenic drive in Florida before? Share with us your experience in the comments section! We'd also love to hear about which part of the scenic byway is your favorite. Otherwise, if you're looking for other road trips to take in The Sunshine State, take a look at This Epic 3-Day Restaurant Road Trip In Florida Will Make Your Mouth Explode.

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