Florida Gulf Coast Scenic Drive Travel

pensacola beach
The beach along the Boardwalk of Pensacola Beach.

Map & Articles on Traveling the Gulf Islands Scenic Drive

The Gulf Islands Scenic Drive runs through 3 states from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to Newport, Florida (south of Tallahasse). Part of the drive passes through the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Initially our detailed travelogues covered the portion from Pensacola, Florida to Apalachicola, Florida. Recently we’ve published a travel itinerary covering the Hwy 98 Gulf Drive from Apalachicola to Cedar Key.

Below are links to travel pages of various destinations and attractions along the Scenic Drive followed by map images and links to our annotated Scenic Drive Road Maps.

Florida Gulf Scenic Drive Articles & Links

Worthwhile stops and scenic attractions along the drive


Florida Gulf Scenic Drive – Pensacola to Destin 

Pensacola Beach
On the beach at Fort Pickens Gulf Islands park, ranked one of the top beaches in the country.

Attractions in Pensacola & Pensacola Beach


Scenic Highway 30A Destin to Rosemary Beach

grayton beach sunset
Sunset looking from the park towards the town of Grayton Beach

Attractions Destin to Apalachicola 


Gulf Coast Scenic Drive Rosemary Beach to Apalachicola

Apalachicola Sunrise
The sun coming up over St. George Island and Apalachicola

Attractions Rosemary Beach to Apalachicola


Scenic Drive 98 Apalachicola to Cedar Key

st. george island lighthouse
St. George Island Lighthouse and Public Beach

Attractions Apalachicola to Cedar Key

Cedar Key Dock Street Dining and Entertainment
Cedar Keys restaurants and shops along Dock Street hangout over the water.

Gulf Scenic Drive Road Map

Interactive Google Maps of Gulf Road Scenic Drives – Click on map to go to Interactive Google Map

See Links to All our Articles on our Favorite Scenic Drives and Scenic Places