Driving on the beach is one of the best ways to really get the feel of the beauty of the USA coastline. The following list shows the approximate number of miles you can drive on the beach by state. Clearly Florida and North Carolina are beach driving treasures. Some beach runs are rugged and require 4×4 and deflated tires such as the NC Outer Banks,, while others like Daytona Beach are easy drives for any vehicle.
Here is the list of U.S. states that border the coast, along with an approximate number of miles where people are allowed to drive on the beach:
1. Alabama
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~28 miles
– Locations: Gulf Shores, Orange Beach
2. California
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~10 miles BOO!
– Locations: Pismo Beach, Oceano Dunes SVRA
3. Delaware
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~13 miles
– Locations: Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park
4. Florida
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~100 miles
– Locations: Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Hammock Beach, St. George Island, Little Talbot Island, Fort Clinch State Park
5. Georgia
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~18 miles
– Locations: Jekyll Island, Cumberland Island
6. Louisiana
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~15 miles
– Locations: Grand Isle, Cameron Parish
7. Maine
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~5 miles
– Locations: Old Orchard Beach, Scarborough Beach State Park
8. Maryland
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~10 miles
– Locations: Assateague Island National Seashore, Ocean City
9. Massachusetts
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~5 miles
– Locations: Cape Cod National Seashore (limited areas)
10. Mississippi
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~26 miles
– Locations: Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs
11. New Jersey
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~10 miles
– Locations: Island Beach State Park, Cape May Point State Park
12. New York
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~5 miles
– Locations: Fire Island National Seashore
13. North Carolina
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~30 miles
– Locations: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Ocracoke Island
14. Oregon
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~10 miles
– Locations: Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, portions of the coast near Florence
15. South Carolina
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~15 miles
– Locations: Hunting Island State Park, Edisto Beach State Park
16. Texas
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~30 miles
– Locations: Galveston Island, Mustang Island, Padre Island National Seashore
17. Virginia
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~10 miles
– Locations: Virginia Beach, Sandbridge Beach
18. Washington
– Approx. Miles of Beach Driving: ~5 miles
– Locations: Ocean Shores, Long Beach Peninsula
Please note that the availability of beach driving can change due to weather, erosion, and local regulations. Always check local guidelines and permits before driving on the beach.