National Scenic Byway · Florida

Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail

A figure-eight loop north of Ormond Beach on A1A, North Beach Street and Old Dixie Highway, past Tomoka and Bulow Creek state parks.

Also known as The Loop

Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail: Granada Bridge Sunset

Photo: U.S. Department of Transportation, America's Byways collection (National Archives), Public domain, source

  • Length36 miles[1]The Florida Scenic Highways page lists 34 miles.
  • Drive timeNot verified
  • RoadsSR A1A, Granada Blvd. (SR 40), North Beach St., Old Dixie Highway, Walter Boardman Lane, Highbridge Road and John Anderson Dr.[2]
  • Start and endA figure-eight loop north of Ormond Beach; one common start is SR A1A at Highbridge Road, the northeast corner[2]
  • Fees and passesNone for the byway[1]
  • Best seasonFall or spring for guided trail walks, or December to March to see North Atlantic right whales offshore[4]
  • SurfaceNot verified
  • Vehicle notesNot verified
  • Seasonal closuresNot verified

Before you go

Road status and weather can change quickly. Check the official road-conditions link before you go.

Facts last checked against the sources on October 29, 2026.

About the drive

The Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail is a figure-eight of roads just north of Ormond Beach. It runs along the beach on A1A and comes back through the tree canopy of North Beach Street, Old Dixie Highway and Walter Boardman Lane.

Along the way are Tomoka, Bulow Creek and North Peninsula state parks, a long stretch of undeveloped Atlantic beach, and the Casements, a historic home in downtown Ormond Beach.

Sea turtles nest on these beaches in spring and summer, and right and humpback whales pass offshore during migration. Motorcyclists favor the shaded loop in the cooler months.

Stops along the way

  1. The Casements

    Historic mansion in downtown Ormond Beach.

    Official information · 29.28869, -81.04677

  2. Tomoka State Park

    State park on North Beach Street.

    Official information · 29.32589, -81.0824

  3. Bulow Creek State Park

    State park along Old Dixie Highway.

    Official information · 29.3754, -81.11164

  4. North Peninsula State Park

    Undeveloped beach park on A1A.

    Official information · 29.39331, -81.08867

Stops are listed in order along the route; the numbers match the map. Stop locations come from the National Park Service, the U.S. Geological Survey place-names database, the stop's own official page or, where noted in the data, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors).

Food along the way

Farmers markets within about 25 miles

  • Downtown Daytona Beach Farmers' MarketDaytona Beach, FL · about 5.8 mi from the route
  • Flagler Beach Farmers' MarketFlagler Beach, FL · about 6.5 mi from the route · listed as year-round
  • Port Orange Green MarketPort Orange, FL · about 12.4 mi from the route
  • Salt Air Farmers' MarketSaint Augustine, FL · about 20.5 mi from the route
  • St. Augustine Beach Wednesday Farmers MarketSt. Augustine, FL · about 20.5 mi from the route

Markets keep their own seasons and hours, so check with the market before you go. Find more in the Farmers Market Finder.

In season during the best months to drive

The drive's best months are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec. Typical U.S. seasons from our Fresh Market Guide; local harvests vary.

Regional desserts

  • Key lime pieFlorida's official state pie (Florida Statutes 15.052).

Bake it at home

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Sources

  1. America's Byways: Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail (FHWA) (checked 2026-10-29)
  2. Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail (Recreation.gov) (checked 2026-10-29)
  3. Ormond Scenic Loop & Trail (Florida Scenic Highways, a program of FDOT) (checked 2026-10-29)
  4. Florida Scenic Highway: Ormond Loop & Trail, North of Daytona Beach (VISIT FLORIDA) (checked 2026-10-29)
  5. Route line: U.S. DOT scenic byways map service (geo.dot.gov), retrieved 2026-10-29.

Written by VanillaGoods from the cited official sources. This is a drive to know, not a ranking. Road status and weather can change quickly; check the official road-conditions link before you go.

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