AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway

Florida
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
Enjoying the Sunset over the Estuary · Public Domain. · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway is entrenched in American history, home to the first continuously inhabited city in America – St. Augustine, Florida. This roadway inspires awe as travelers climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse steps, cross the Matanzas Inlet, or observe the spires of St. Augustine in the sunset. Visitors traveling along the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway are impressed that this very place has attracted visitors from across the world to “La Florida” for over 500 years.

The experienceAll-American Road
Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway
Sunset over the estuary at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is a time to watch the birds fly home to roost and the manatee play while the setting sun ends another day along the A1A Scenic Byway.
Enjoying the Sunset over the Estuary
Public Domain. · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.