Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 12) 12 WWW.AAA.COM/ VISITFLORIDA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Scenic A1A Cruise scenic stretches of this famous oceanfront highway spanning Florida’s East Coast, stopping at picturesque parks and attractions along the way. A1A 17 Ormond Beach Scenic Loop & Trail Cruise this 34-mile, figure-eight-shaped road that was recently designated a Florida Scenic Highway. It loops off State Road A1A to take in birder’s-mecca Tomoka State Park. At its north end, the seaside route connects to the 72-mile A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway. (www.ormondscenicloopandtrail.com) Flagler Beach 9A 105 A1A Jacksonville 10 90 115 202 Atlantic Beach Jacksonville Beach Ponte Vedra Beach Travel back to Flagler Beach along A1A. Look for the big block letters that announce the small beach town at the Pier Restaurant, a good spot for a sunrise breakfast. Stay a little longer and you can catch a keeper or an awesome wave. This town refreshes the spirit with its old-time character. (800-788-0613, www.visitflagler.org) A tl a n t i c A1A 95 Oce 1 an 16 13 Vilano Beach St. Augustine 312 17 207 95 St. Augustine Beach A1A Crescent Beach Palm Coast 17 100 1 Flagler Beach 11 1 A1A Palm Coast Also in Flagler County, go glitzy in Palm Coast, which in contrast to Flagler Beach is modern and resorty – except for the loveable and humble JT’s Seafood Shack. Most sporting activity here has to do with golf, but kayaking in the leeward salt marshes rewards with intimate nature encounters. Or follow the bike path to explore local parks. (800-788-0613, www.visitflagler.org) Ormond Beach 40 95 19 92 4 1 44 http://WWW.AAA.COM/VISITFLORIDA http://www.ormondscenicloopandtrail.com http://www.visitflagler.org http://www.visitflagler.org
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