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🏖️ No Highways, No Hassles: Scenic Ride to South Beach from DaMonkey MotoRentals

  • Writer: williamdiaz92
    williamdiaz92
  • Sep 28, 2025
  • 2 min read

Looking to cruise down to South Beach without the chaos of I-95? We’ve got the perfect backroads route. This ride is about ocean air, colorful neighborhoods, art deco vibes, and plenty of palm-lined streets—all at your own pace.


Whether you’re headed for a beach day, a photoshoot on Ocean Drive, or just want to flex the chrome on Collins Ave, this is how we roll—DaMonkey style.


🛣️ Route Overview (No I-95)

  • Start: DaMonkey MotoRentals – Boynton Beach, FL

  • End: South Beach – Miami Beach, FL

  • Distance: ~65 miles

  • Ride Time: 2.5–3 hours (with scenic stops)

  • Best For: Cruisers, Harley lovers, beach-goers


🗺️ Suggested Route (No Interstates)

➤US-1 South (Federal Hwy)

Head south on US-1 (Federal Hwy) through Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Pompano, and Fort Lauderdale. This classic Florida artery hugs the coast and takes you through lively downtowns and palm-lined boulevards.

➤East on Sunrise Blvd → A1A South

In Fort Lauderdale, cut east on Sunrise Blvd to meet A1A by the beach.

Now the real fun begins…

➤A1A South: The Beachfront Cruise

Cruise along A1A through:

  • Las Olas Blvd area

  • Hollywood Beach boardwalk vibes

  • Golden Beach mansions

  • Sunny Isles high-rises

  • Haulover Beach (stop for a photo op at the inlet)

  • Bal Harbour & Surfside – quiet, upscale stretches

  • Miami Beach – energy building…

➤Collins Ave → Ocean Drive

Roll into South Beach like a movie star. Collins Avenue turns into a showcase of neon lights, Lambos, beachgoers, and art deco architecture.

Welcome to Ocean Drive. Park it, grab a cafecito, and soak it all in.


☕ Cool Stops Along the Way

Location

Stop

Why

Delray Beach

Atlantic Ave

Coffee, boutiques, beach detour

Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas Blvd

Waterfront lunch & rider-friendly bars

Hollywood

Le Tub Saloon

Famous burgers, rustic marina vibe

Miami Beach

News Café

Iconic Ocean Drive people-watching spot


🛠️ Ride Tips

  • Avoid rush hour: Especially around downtown Fort Lauderdale and Miami

  • Ride light: Street parking in South Beach is tight

  • Stay beachside: A1A is slower but way more scenic

  • Sun protection: No shade, lots of salt air


🏁 Final Thoughts

The ride from DaMonkey MotoRentals to South Beach without using I-95 proves one thing: you don’t need a highway to find freedom.

You just need two wheels, an ocean breeze, and the open road.


Ready to ride?

Book your bike, grab your shades, and take the long way south.

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In loving memory of my late wife of 16 years, Cindy Diaz.

She made this dream possible, and was affectionately known as “DaMonkey”.

I will forever be her Monkey.

(6/11/1977 - 5/12/2022)

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