Florida route stop · A1A Coastal Byway

Flagler Beach

a low-key beach town at the byway’s southern end

Featured driveA1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway
StateFlorida
Drive length~72 miles
Trip timehalf to full day

Flagler Beach is one of the places Roamward flags on the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway because it gives the drive its texture: a low-key beach town at the byway’s southern end. Use it as a planned pull-over instead of letting the route become a blur between towns.

How it fits the drive

The A1A Coastal Byway runs Ponte Vedra Beach → Flagler Beach, FL. Florida’s Atlantic coast past the oldest U.S. city.

Nearby route stops

  • Fort Matanzasa Spanish watchtower fort reached by a free ferry (A1A Coastal Byway)

Conditions, access, parking, fees, weather, and seasonal closures can change quickly on scenic routes. Check the managing agency or local visitor information before committing to a side stop.

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