This 3.5-hour, 103-mile drive never strays far from the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and its string of white sandy beaches. The drive showcases rows of live oaks and the occasional tourist strip. Since this drive begins
in Pensacola, home to a naval air station, stop by the Pensacola Historical
Museum for an in-depth look at the town's colorful history. You're in
for a taste of the real South, at Seville Square (between E. Government
and S. Alcaniz), one of Pensacola's three historic districts. GREAT USED CARS
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Florida--Panhandle Scenic Drive
Heading east, Main Street (U.S. 98) passes Pensacola Harbor and spans the three-mile long Pensacola Bay Bridge leading into Gulf Breeze. At this point, the road forks, and you can continue east on U.S. 98 through the Naval Live Oaks area, part of the 150-mile long Gulf Islands National Seashore. You can also pick up Route 399 to Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island, offering miles of unspoiled shoreline that is the natural habitat of live oaks, sea oats, and towering sand dunes. The two roads meet again in Navarre, the start of the thriving tourist industry which includes hotels, condos, restaurants, boardwalks, and beach life, stretching all the way to Panama City. Past Fort Walton Beach, U.S. 98 crosses back onto Santa Rosa Island, where the Choctawhatchee Bay Recreational Area offers swimming and boating. As you cross the mouth of the bay the road heads into Destin, a haven for charter fishing boats. Continuing east beyond Sandestin is a detour onto Route 30A, which boasts a 20-mile jaunt past scenic lakes, pine forests and old Florida towns. Stop off along the way at the Grayton Beach State Recreation Area and Seaside, a planned resort village that features picturesque pastel cottages. Beyond Seaside, Route 30A rejoins U.S. 98 for the final stretch into Panama City, which is best known for its 27 miles of beaches. Starting Point: UsedCars.biz Road Trip in the Same State: *** 100 Best Road Trips on UsedCars.biz |
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