In March 2025, Sailforth Productions set out to film and photograph two stunning corridors from the Florida Scenic Highways program: the Broward County A1A Scenic Highway and the Florida Keys Scenic Highway. As two of the 27 designated scenic highways in Florida, these routes showcase the state’s diverse coastal beauty and vibrant communities. Our goal was to document key points of interest—both from the ground and the air—within a short window of time, using both aerial and ground-level footage to bring each byway to life.
Broward County A1A Scenic Highway
We began our journey on the Broward County A1A Scenic Highway at Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier, then headed south along the coast. Stops included Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse Park, Pompano Beach Pier, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, and Lauderdale Beach. With the Atlantic Ocean as our backdrop, we captured a mix of vibrant public spaces, historic landmarks, and scenic ocean views that represent the heart of this Florida Scenic Highway.
At Las Olas Beach, we caught the early morning magic hour—an ideal way to close out our coverage of A1A before transitioning to the next leg of our trip: the Florida Keys.
Florida Keys Scenic Highway
En route to the Keys, just outside the Miami area, we noticed heavy smoke on the horizon. At first, we assumed it might be a controlled burn—common in Florida—but our suspicions changed quickly when we spotted a helicopter actively scooping water from nearby waterways. It became clear that uncontrolled wildfires were in progress. Over the following days, the fires worsened, impacting traffic throughout the region and causing road closures across the Keys—an unexpected and dramatic backdrop to our shoot.
Despite the traffic challenges, we pressed on, starting our Keys tour in Key Largo and heading south to Islamorada, where we stopped at Founder’s Park. From there, we continued to Channel #5 Bridge, then backtracked to Key Largo for sunset shots. By that point, the smoke had drifted southward, casting an eerie haze over the horizon while a massive backup of northbound traffic formed due to the closures.
The next morning, we made our final push south, stopping first at the 7 Mile Bridge Vista Point, where the turquoise waters were absolutely breathtaking. The last stops of the trip included Veterans Memorial Park and Bahia Honda State Park, each offering their own unique charm and pristine views.
Wrapping Up
In just a few days, we captured over a dozen key locations across two of Florida’s most scenic routes—all while navigating fire-related detours and dense traffic. It was a whirlwind tour, but one that offered a striking reminder of Florida’s natural beauty, resilience, and unpredictability.
To explore more about Florida’s 27 designated scenic highways and plan your own adventure, visit the official Florida Scenic Highways website: floridascenichighways.com
