Driving on the Beach
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Grew up on a barrier island on the Atlantic coast of Florida and we had mile after mile of white sand beaches that were open to vehicles. You had to know what you were doing, but if you did, you could get to way secluded party spots far from anything, especially if you had a 4x4.
Here in Oregon, there are a handful of beaches that are open to vehicles and some people just don't know what they are doing:
I have talked with many people for whom driving on the beach is a foreign concept. Can you drive on your beaches?
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: An organ grinder’s tune
no, but love to do it when i
no, but love to do it when i can.
tides, how do they work?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Tim
Florida they are taking it
Florida they are taking it away mile by mile.
Only a few areas it is allowed
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Thumbkinetic
Driving on the Beach
Driving on the Beach
Sung to the tune of Twistin' By The Pool.
(Anyone else remember MAD Magazine song parodies?)
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Almost same as driving in
Almost same as driving in snow...DONT spin those tires!!!
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call"
San Felipe in the 80's .
San Felipe in the 80's .
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Shame about that van.
Shame about that van. Hopefully they got it towed out. I can't imagine trying to pull a trailer on the beach without serious 4-wheel drive and proper tires.
They even abandoned their bikes on the roof rack...
I wonder if that qualifies under Maritime salvage laws.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D.
>>>>Hopefully they got it
>>>>Hopefully they got it towed out.
No. They have been trying to get it out for two days. The trailer has since been destroyed by the tide and pounding surf:
https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2018/08/van_...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: W. Claude Dukenfield
Vacationed in St.Augustine a
Vacationed in St.Augustine a couple of years ago. Saw plenty of morons stuck in the sand.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Ken D.
>>>>Vacationed in St
>>>>Vacationed in St.Augustine a couple of years ago. Saw plenty of morons stuck in the sand.
That's where I grew up and drove all along the beaches. The rednecks in their bubba trucks would patrol the beaches and charge folks to pull them out of the sand. I have driven up and down those beaches hundreds of times and only got stuck once.
>>>>Florida they are taking it away mile by mile
Last time I was down there visiting my folks, they had set up a fixed course with traffic cones to follow down St. Augustine Beach and traffic was in a one way direction. No more going wherever you want.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: treat island
It seems like driving on the
It seems like driving on the beach would pollute the sand, and hence the water, with rubber, oils and other petroleum crap. No?
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: An organ grinder’s tune
nice to drive on beach in
nice to drive on beach in humboldt/mickeyville...
in-laws live on long beach peninsula in wash. you can cruise for miles.
donuts in the subaru
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
That's a shame about the
That's a shame about the trailer. They probably had a ton of camping gear and food / supplies in that.
If they get the Van out, it's going to take a lot of work to get it in running condition.
Differentials, transmission, engine will all need to be drained and refilled and probably Brake system too.
Electronic / electric systems might be OK but I doubt it.
Probably the insurance company doesn't cover claims with off-off-road driving.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Hitchhiker awaiting "true call"
Judi, all that crap is on
Judi, all that crap is on Santa Barbara beaches and they don't allow vehicles on the beach.
Meanwhile, Pismo is clean.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Flash
Still do it every year in
Still do it every year in Outer Banks, NC.
Northern end of Corolla doesn’t even have paved roads...you HAVE to drive on the beach to get to your house.
It’s a beautiful drive to see the wild mustangs.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: W. Claude Dukenfield
I stayed in Duck a couple of
I stayed in Duck, NC a couple of times.
Traffic was unbearable.
Takes about 45 mins to travel 5-7 miles.
One way in, one out.
Im done with the Outer Banks.
Although, I would like to try a vacation in Sept./ Oct.
Gotta wait for the last kiddo to graduate.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nebulous nelly
We have Island Beach State
We have Island Beach State Park. Folks can drive on a section of this 10 mile long stretch of beach, but it is only for surfcasters. You must have fishing gear for every individual in your vehicle.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Sycamore Slough
Was thinking of IBSP but didn
Was thinking of IBSP but didn't know they still allowed some beach driving.
Would never take my 2WD pickup on the sand (it gets stuck in mud & snow).
The AWD Subaru might be OK, but low ground - clearance.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
Driving at Island Beach State
Driving at Island Beach State Park requires a permit and a number of safety items like a tow rope/chain, a jack with a board to support it in the sand, a minimum of a 1/4 tank of gas, flashlight, tire pressure gauge (lowering pressure to the 10 - 15 psi range is key) and a first aid kit as well as the fishing gear noted above. When you get to the entrance to the beach you are checked 24 hour a day and they turn you away if you are missing any of those things. On Long Beach Island you also need a permit but can only drive on the beach from Oct 1st on. That is during the LBI Surf Fishing Tournament and at any given moment you might see a hundred or more vehicles making their way to their favorite fishing holes. You don't need fishing gear to drive the beach but you will certainly feel like the odd man out if you don't.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: An organ grinder’s tune
carpet boards shovel
carpet
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shovel
air compressor
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4 x 4 - Let The Air Out Of
4 x 4 - Let The Air Out Of Tires Alot - Go To Todos Santos Baja Sur - Drive On The Beach North For 3 Hours _ You Will Be In Another World Go Around Easter Time.
Leave The Sea Turtle Nests Alone
It Is Insanely Beautiful there
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: An organ grinder’s tune
Judit if your car is leaking
Judit if your car is leaking oil it's not real cool...and yes you can run over nature if you're just rippin' around...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: nebulous nelly
Ski, seems as if you've
Ski, seems as if you've fished IBSP before. I have a couple of friends who used to do it, never did so myself. Love the park though, with the exception of the ticks.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: skifurthur
I have fished IBSP before.
I have fished IBSP before. Since I used to have a house on LBI, I fished, and still fish, that a lot more.