Driving Your Jeep on the Beach in New Smyrna & Daytona: Rules, Passes and Tips
Few places in the country let you drive right onto the sand, and Volusia County is one of them. If you just brought home a Jeep, or you're visiting with one, here's what to know before you hit the ramp. When you can drive From May 1 to October 31, the beach is open to vehicles from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (or sundown, whichever comes first). From November 1 to April 30, it's sunrise to sunset. Either way it's "tides permitting." At high tide, ramps close when there isn't enough dry sand, so check the Volusia Beaches app before you go. Can you drive on the beach today? Right now: check the Volusia Beaches app before you head out. It shows live open or closed status for every ramp. Ramps close for high tide, bad weather and special events. At high tide: usually not. When the water gets close to the dunes, the county closes the driving ramps until the tide drops. Plan your beach drive around low tide. Any tide chart for New Smyrna or Daytona will show the times...