Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway A Scenic Drive Through Florida

Because how Florida is so wonderfully shaped, there are quite a few scenic drives that you can take to give you some epic ocean or Gulf views. Take driving down A1A as one of the best examples. But we have another scenic drive, perhaps not quite as lengthy as A1A, that will be a nice little refresher along the coastal bluffs of Pensacola. Drive along Escambia Bay overlooking the beautiful scenery of the north when you drive the Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway in Florida.

The Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway takes drivers on a beautifully quiet scenic drive along the delightful Escambia Bay.

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Many drivers start in Riverview and drive along U.S. 90 or vice versa, enjoying the flora and fauna of the area as they reach the waterfront.

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The highway runs parallel along the bay, taking guests through places like Lora Point, Gull Point, Bohemia, and Gabberone before hitting the spot where U.S. 90 bridges the Escambia River.

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Clocking in at 11 miles total, many locals have dubbed this the perfect Sunday afternoon drive, enjoying ocean overlooks, glimpses of the bayou and bay, and so much more.

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Keep in mind, that there are plenty of places to stop along the drive and really take in all the natural beauty.

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Check out Bay Bluffs Park, for instance, so you can see the perfection of the cliffs with a front-row seat.

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There are wetlands and old-growth pines that you’ll drive through, too, just make sure to bring a camera and take it all in. Also, if you really want to level up the scenery, make sure you take the drive at sunset!

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Thanks to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Scenic Highways, you have a map of the scenic drive here.

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Have you ever taken this scenic drive through Florida? What did you think about the Pensacola Scenic Bluffs Highway? Share your thoughts in the comments section! We’d love to hear about any stops you made along the way.