Scenic Drives in South Florida
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- Miami, FL 33127
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Here are a few very nice scenic drives in Miami, all directly accessible from I-95 at different points, with the exception of Collins Ave:
Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195) connects mainland Miami with the Miami Beach/ 41st Street area. Features a long bridge that spans Biscayne Bay and becomes 41st Street, which is the main drag for the Miami Beach community. As you move east, the road hits Collins Ave (SR A1A).
Collins Ave. (SR A1A) runs along the ocean and takes you through some very nice communities, such as Bal Harbour, Bay Harbour, Golden Beach and more very affluent areas. Be on the look out for mansions while driving through Golden Beach!
MacArthur Causeway (I-395) connects downtown Miami with Miami Beach, via Biscayne Bay. One can access the highway by taking exit 2D on I-95 and following signs for the MacArthur causeway. The highway is the singular roadway connecting the mainland and beaches to the bay neighborhoods of Palm Island, Hibiscus Island, and Star Island. Depending on what time of year and what day of the week, you may get a chance to see up close some of the many cruise liners that dock at the Port of Miami. Further along down the road there are the entrances to the very exclusive neighborhoods of Palm, Hibiscus, and Star Islands, and though they are gated communities, getting a chance to drive around inside can be a very cool experience.
Rickenbacker Causeway (SR 913) connects Miami to the barrier islands of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne across Biscayne Bay. The Causeway is a toll road, owned and operated by Miami-Dade County. Automobiles traveling southbound from Miami pay a toll of $1.50, while northbound traffic is not charged any toll. The causeway allows for some stunning views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami. It can be reached by taking exit 1A from I-95 and following signs toward Key Biscayne.
