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County Road A1A is a 7-mile (11 km) spur route of State Road A1A in Volusia County, Florida, United States. The route begins at U.S. Route 1 and State Road A1A in Downtown New Smyrna Beach as Lytel Avenue. Next, the route crosses the Intracoastal Waterway and Callalisa Creek before heading southbound.
Apr 18, 2023 · Explore the scenic and captivating attractions along Florida's State Road A1A, a 600-mile road trip route next to the Atlantic Coast. From Amelia Island to Vero Beach, discover beaches, parks, lighthouses, museums, and more.
- Florida A1a: Ormond Beach, Heading North
- Florida A1a: The Best Beach Views Begin Here
- Florida A1a: World War II Watchtower
- Florida A1a: North Peninsula State Park and Gamble Rogers State Park
- Florida A1a: Flagler Beach
- Florida A1a: Under The Canopy of ‘The Hammock‘
- Florida A1a: Make A Stop at Bing’s Landing
- Florida A1a: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Is Worth A Stop
- Florida A1a: Marineland and The River to Sea Preserve
- Florida A1a: Matanzas Inlet
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Ormond Beach is just 5 miles north on A1A from Daytona Beach, but has a small town vibe and a historic feel. Starting at Ormond Beach, Florida A1A is also part of another fabulous scenic drive, the 34-mile-long Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail. Depending where your based, you can plan a route that encompasses them both. For this guide, we’re sticking t...
Once you leave Ormond Beach heading north on A1A, you only drive 3 miles before A1A returns to what I believe is its rightful place – right along the beach, with wide views of the dunes, sand and surf. As A1A rejoins the beach, you come to the first of many opportunities to park and walk along the beach, Al Weeks Sr. North Shore Park. Like many pla...
Most people whiz right past this spot, but if you like historic sites, it’s worth pausing. Tucked along the beach at 2269 Ocean Shore Blvd. is a historic World War II submarine watchtower built in 1942. More than 15,000 towers like this were built along the coast (equating to one every 6 miles) but few remain. These towers were staffed by civilian ...
As you continue north on Florida A1A, you come to two more state parks. Their presence results in expanses of preserved land here, from the ocean to beyond the Intracoastal. (The Intracoastal Waterway is the Halifax River in Ormond Beach, but is the Matanzas River in Flagler Beach and points north.) North Peninsula State Parkcontributes almost 3 mi...
Heading north, you pass through the cool little beach town of Flagler Beach,a low-rise Old Florida seaside strip with some good beachfront restaurants. In Flagler Beach, you can still snag a free parking place on A1A next to the beach. The “downtown” is anchored by the fishing pier, built 80 years ago and rebuilt after several hurricanes. The pier ...
After A1A northbound crosses the Flagler Beach city limits, mansions start filling the oceanfront side of A1A. In a few miles, a curve away from the beach takes you through the most Old Florida section of A1A, through a forested area called the Hammock. In this section, A1A is lined with thick forest and huge moss-draped oak trees. There is a paved...
My best tip in this entire article may be to recommend Bing’s Landing at Mala Compra Road. You wouldn’t know it from A1A, but it’s an exceptional historical spot with beautiful views of the Matanzas River. As you drive by, you might think it is just a boat launch with a big parking lot, which it also is. But this park has so many things going for i...
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park,which is just a mile north of Bing’s Landing, is one of my favorite little-known state parks. There are two sides to Washington Oaks Gardens, quite literally. On the west side of A1A, the park offers lovely formal gardens — ancient spreading oak trees, a meandering waterway fed by a clear spring, plantings of rose...
Just over 2 miles north, you come to a complex with a rich history where you have another excellent opportunity to admire the dunes and beach. Marineland opened in 1938 primarily to film underwater scenes for television and motion pictures. Housing marine creatures, the facility was on the forefront of understanding the care and training of dolphin...
The final 2.5 miles of our recommended section of A1A takes you to the last great stop, the Matanzas Inlet. With its long bridge and views of undeveloped beach and lagoon lands, the inlet is one of the most beautiful scenes along A1A. It’s worth stopping here for two reasons. 1. There’s a free boat trip across the lagoon to visit and tour Fort Mata...
Explore the best section of Florida A1A, a 30-mile stretch of beachfront road with free parking, historic sites and state parks. Learn about the coquina sands, the World War II watchtower, the live oak canopy and more.
Oct 15, 2022 · State Road A1A Practically Runs Through All Of Florida And It's A Beautiful Drive. By Marisa Roman | Updated on April 22, 2024 (Originally published October 15, 2022) There are plenty of wonderful roads running throughout our lovely Sunshine State that offer natural beauty and exceptional views.
Recognized as a National Scenic Byway in 2002, the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway was designated as Florida's second All-American Road on February 16, 2021. Discover 15 Things To Do Along A1A in Flagler County
Jan 17, 2002 · Explore 72 miles of nature, history and serenity along Florida's A1A, an All-American Road. Connecting St. Johns, St. Augustine and Flagler counties, the byway offers state parks, beaches, monuments, trails and more.
The North to South Travelers’ Guide. Fifteen minutes west of Interstate I-95, State Road 202 ends its eastern path. A right turn quickly leads to the beginning of Florida’s A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway at the St. Johns County line. The 72 miles ahead can take 90 minutes or a week. It all depends on the side trips taken.
