Florida Has One Of The Best Off-Season Beach Towns In America
After Labor Day, many popular beach towns slow down as we head into fall. Daily Passport recently named the best off-season beach towns, and a Florida area was among them. Daily Passport notes, “The long, warm summer days may be gone, but the good news is so are the crowds from America’s most popular coastal towns.”
The best off-season beach towns named here are all across the country. From Nantucket to California and up the coast of Oregon, these areas all see significant local traffic throughout the year.
In Florida, this best off-season beach town is also famously known for being the setting of Jim Carey’s 1998 film, The Truman Show.
We Are Headed Up The Coast To Seaside
Filled with colorful houses and charm, Seaside provides a true artistic touch along the Gulf of Mexico. “Seaside is a planned community that prioritizes pedestrian travel and a neighborly feeling, thanks to narrower streets, front porches, and spaces to gather,” Daily Passport explains.
The town as we know it was founded in 1981. The plaza area is filled with artisan shops. Biking throughout the unique narrow streets is encouraged. For relaxing on the beach, SeasideFL explains there are “nine streets that provide access to the powdery white sand and the inviting waters of the Gulf of Mexico.”
SeasideFL also details a fascinating timeline of how this beach town came to be. In short, Robert Davis inherited a family cottage in 1978. He had a vision of turning the local area into a special coastline community. Now, Seaside consists of 300 homes with shops, a chapel, restaurants, and galleries.
They Have A Music Festival Benefiting Cultural Arts
Daily Passport highlights the 30A Songwriters Festival that takes place in January. The next one takes place on January 12-15, 2024 and features Jeff Tweedy, Elvis Costello, and Rosanne Cash. In total, over 175 artists participate over the four-day experience that celebrates the art of songwriting.
Florida Has 2 Of The Most Beautiful Bridges In The Country
Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Tampa
Connecting St. Petersburg to Terra Ceia, this bridge is 4.1 miles long. This stunning bridge over Tampa Bay is often lit up with colors that highlight the skyline. Furthermore, since 2018, there has been a Skyway 10K race that closes the bridge each year.
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Seven Mile Bridge, Florida Keys
This two-lane bridge is technically part of Route 1. It’s a magical gateway into the Florida Keys. Mr. Hudson points out, “the Seven Mile Bridge usually has space for sightseers to park up and admire the Florida Keys.” In 1982, a heavy renovation made the lanes wider, allowing for a safer and more comfortable drive. The last annual seven-mile bridge run took place this past April.
