There are hundreds of miles of Floridian fun to be had on a road trip to Miami from Amelia Island on the Georgia border. There really is an endless amount of stuff to do along this route, and what attractions you hit up will depend upon what your road trip goal is. Are you on a family road trip? A girls-only getaway? A bro-cation? Or are you solo-traveling the East Coast of Florida?
Regardless of your style of tripping, here are a few of the must-stop, must-see, must-visit places down Florida’s Highway A1A, from Amelia Island to Miami. Sorry, we’re skipping I-95 and choosing the scenic route for this trip. Oh, and no golf courses or retirement villages on this trip, just old-school Floridian charm. Highway A1A is a two-lane highway that will take you along the shore most of the way.
Afterwards, hit the beach! I suggest Cocoa Beach and pay the obligatory visit to Ron Jon Surf Shop, which sees about 2 million visitors a year, and the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame. Warning, because Cocoa Beach is pretty popular, parking is a problem. Another great beach to hit up is Vero Beach. Vero Beach is part of Florida’s Treasure Coast. There’s also a historic downtown to visit, with lots of shops, restaurants and art galleries.
While we’re on the coast, next up on the agenda is Palm Beach, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. Then you’ll be at Miami Beach. Cool off at the Venetian Pool, it’s an 820,000 gallon pool, fed with pure spring water.
After you’ve built up an appetite go to Eleventh Street Diner, it’s a rad old-school aluminum diner.
