By Gary McKechnie
If you haven’t ridden the stretch of A1A south from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach, give it a shot.
There are sites to see in the 50-some miles but the standout is the Atlantic Ocean. A1A largely hugs the coast and you’ll be just about 10 feet above sea level as you pass Anastasia State Park, Fort Matanzas, the iconic fishing pier in Flagler Beach and mile after mile of oceanfront cruising.
This is a rare experience and the sight of the ocean and sound of the engine is pure gold.
The nice thing is after you reach Daytona Beach you can turn around and do it again.
When you’re on the right road you can’t go wrong.
Castillo de San Marcos, colonial St. Augustine.
- Daron Dean for VISIT FLORIDA
Daytona International Speedway, the mecca for stock car racing.
- Peter W. Cross for VISIT FLORIDA
