Overseas Highway (Florida Keys)

The Overseas Highway delivers the world's most spectacular ocean crossing on wheels—113 miles from Miami to Key West over 42 bridges suspended above turquoise water. The Seven Mile Bridge alone offers unobstructed sea views in both directions, creating the surreal sensation of driving on the surface. Originally Flagler's railroad dream in 1912, destroyed by the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane, this modern highway opened in 1938. At $90 per day for average trip expenses, it's 30% cheaper than the typical coastal scenic route. End at Mile 0 in Key West for authentic key lime pie—local bakeries sell over 10,000 slices annually—and watch sunset at Mallory Square, outperforming #6 Big Sur's evening views for pure island magic.