Motorcycle Rides Near Me in Florida

Motorcycle Riding in the state of Florida  

So far we have told you about Florida's nearest motorcycle riding hotspot, the Blue Ridge Box, as well as some iconic US motorcycle roads that are spread out around the USA.  But if you simply want to know what the best motorcycle rides near you in Florida are, then read on as I describe 5 of the very best motorcycle rides in Florida below. Currently there are 46 Florida motorcycle roads registered on McR which puts the state slightly above the national average of about 35 registered motorcycle roads per state.  And, Florida also has a handful of these routes found within the coveted Top 100 Motorcycle Rides in the USA. 

Below we highlight 5 of the best motorcycle rides in Florida but for the complete listing check out all registered Florida motorcycle rides.

The Top-5 Best Motorcycle Rides in Florida: 

1. The Ozello Trail Ride

Also known as State Route 494, the top motorcycle ride of Florida is in Cutlers, a town just north of Homosassa Springs. The hidden route is a great Gulf Coast ride with lots of water and twisties; even some nice bridges. You can stop at Pecks Port Cove, towards the end of the ride, for lunch. The area is just 60 miles north of Tampa. It’s a great idea to take your camera along and make stops at some water fronts.

2. Naples To Key West

This beautiful Florida motorcycle ride begins in Naples. You could start at 41 or take 997 south if you plan to completely avoid the Miami traffic. Get on Route 1 to head to Key West. It’s a warm road through scenic views where you see plenty of wildlife. When throttling along the twisties on the Tamiami Trail look out for snakes, gators and turtles. It’s mostly a peaceful, secluded ride, until you get to Key West where it gets crowded. The trip from Key Largo to Key West is worth it,because you’re surrounded by water – Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other! Be sure to gas up when you begin.

3. Scenic SR-13 (Just South Of Jacksonville)

This sweet 38-mile motorcycle ride starts off SR-207 of you’re coming from south or from I-295 to SR-13 exit in Jacksonville. The busy 6-lane highway narrows down to 4 at Duval-St Johns county line and becomes a 2-lane country road. It takes you along the St Johns River where the road is shaded by Oaks and other trees. The nicely paved road makes for a few twisties along the river. There are a couple of restaurants and local stores along the road. You could stop at community parks the dot the landscape to stretch for a bit.

4. The Sugarloaf Mountain Ride

The route stretches between Apopka and Winter Garden, FL. It’s a favorite among the riders of central Florida. Sugarloaf Mountains offer a dramatic change of landscape, the hilly inclines and tight corners being a welcome change from the flat terrain of Florida. Away from the city’s traffic, motorcycle riders exchange friendly waves as strangers ride alongside each other, says the author. The real ride begins at Old Country Road 561, west of Lake Apopka. Old Country Road 455 makes a nice loop around the mountain. The highlight is undoubtedly the view from atop with Orlando’s skyline in the distant horizon.

5. The Daytona Loop

The wetlands, the breath taking tree-filled roads, rivers, swamps, marshlands – it’s the loop in Florida! Beginning at the foot of the Granada Bridge on John Anderson Drive in Ormond Beach, head north up to Highbridge Road and go on to the Intercoastals Waterway. Winding turns lead you to Walter Boardman road and z left leads to the Old Dixie Highway, from where you can make a left to head back. Particularly the section along the tributaries of Tomoka River is most enjoyable. Stop at some beach restaurants and fill gas up at Daytona. There is more along A1A but nothing along the rest of the ride. You could also hit the White Eagle Lounge, a biker bar along Old Kings Road.

Aside from the many great Florida motorcycle rides we've described above, you can always put together a great motorcycle trip (a day trip, weekend get-away, or a small vaca) by simply combining any of the great Florida motorcycle roads listed on McR and work them in with one or more of the many great destinations in the Sunshine State.  Overall, the dotted with several beaches and port towns, the Sunshine State is home to so many scenic relaxing resorts, serene beaches, museums, grand casinos and more.

• Orlando has some world-renowned theme parks such as the Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Seaworld, Valcano Bay and Typhoon Lagoon among others. It also caters to chic shoppers, spa goers and science enthusiast. The Kennedy Space Center and the Orlando Science Center are some other attractions in the vicinity.
• Miami is the go-to hip-city! It has a laid-back atmosphere and thriving beaches with trendy pedestrian shopping malls, fancy outdoor restaurants and an array of entertainment, all on the waterfront. Tourists can also explore the Carribean-influenced ethnic neighborhoods and African-American soul food varieties here.
• The Salvador Dali Museum is a one-of-its-kind place. This St. Petersburg museum has a curving glass that envelops that box-like building which takes you through a complete overview of Dali’s career as an artist.
• The Busch Gardens in Tampa is a must go for animal lovers.  One of the largest zoos in North America, it houses exotic wildlife, mostly from the deep jungles of Africa. It offers safari-style rides as animals roam about freely, unique animal shows and some thrilling dry and wet rides.
• The Everglades National Park with 1.5 million acres of marsh swamps conserves a fragile ecosystem of alligators, crocodiles, panthers, deer, egrets, manatees, river otters and more. It is one of the largest parks of the country, made entirely of a shallow river which creates Southern Florida’s main water reservoir.
• Dry Tortugas National Park, located 70 miles west of Key West, houses Fort Jefferson built in the 1800s. It also offers seven breathtaking reef islands, beaches, breakfast and lunch avenues. It can be a nice full day affair.
• The Fort King National Historic Park was a US Military front near what is now Ocala. Built in 1827, the fort originally served as a buffer between the settlers and the tribal Seminole. It gained importance during the Seminole Wars in the 1830s. Later, it was turned into a courthouse for Marion County till it was abandoned and taken apart by locals. It was reconstructed in 2017 to near historic accuracy.
• The Dade Battlefield Historic State Park marks the grounds of battle between the tribal Seminole warriors and the soldiers under the command of Francis L. Dade in 1835. The park reenacts the battle the weekend after Christmas every year.
• The Florida Caverns State Park, in the Florida Panhandle, showcases limestone caves, stalagmites, stalactites and flow-stones formed by erosion. Neighboring it is a golf course constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.