You obviously haven't driven up the coast from LA to Canada on Highway 1.. You wouldn't be trolling me if you did.. You got wine tasting or beer tasting stops in Solvang, then you hit Hearst Castle for a history lesson and views, then you move on to Oregon and Seattle and that's always an adventure.. It's all on the coast and I can go on and on.. Stop and smell the roses, seal watching, beaches you name it..
It's awesome in summertime.. Nice hotels along the way also. Can be pricey though. Much better then any Cruise liner.. They even have scenic routes marked along the way.. I loved it.. Much better then Ocean liner cruises.. I'm an Ocean man too, surfed my entire life. Love the beach and Ocean.. I'm telling you drive up the coastal areas and stop along the way is the best..
I can only imagine what driving up the Florida coast would be like.. I didn't do that yet fully but I did do it half way and it was nice also.. Awesome seafood restaurants in Florida on the Coast driving along... I need to do that and complete that road trip one day when I move down there!!!