Beach driving destinations

Nassau County · Burney Park · American Beach

Nassau residents/property owners, active-duty military and visitors with qualifying disability identification can seek access. Proof is required. Vehicles must be 4WD, AWD or qualifying beach buggies. Driving hours: May–October 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; November–April 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Designated zones and closures apply.

Gulf County · Cape Palms Park — 6081 Cape San Blas; walk-on and permit-required drive-on access; visitor permit $500/year and limited quota

Gulf County tourism identifies Cape Palms Park at 6081 Cape San Blas as a walk-on and drive-on arrival. Beach driving requires a vehicle-specific Gulf County permit, expires December 31 of its issue year, and is restricted to dedicated accesses and signed permitted beach sections, with a 15 mph maximum. Respect dunes, protected areas and posted closures; state-park and Eglin restrictions remain separate. The currently linked ordinance and application list a $500 annual non-county-resident permit with a 200-per-year first-come quota; confirm availability before traveling. Resident and other eligibility-based rates differ.

Gulf County · Dunes Drive Beach Access — 268 Dunes Drive; walk-on and permit-required drive-on access; visitor permit $500/year and limited quota

Gulf County tourism identifies Dunes Drive Beach Access at 268 Dunes Drive as a walk-on and drive-on arrival. Beach driving requires a vehicle-specific Gulf County permit, expires December 31 of its issue year, and is restricted to dedicated accesses and signed permitted beach sections, with a 15 mph maximum. Respect dunes, protected areas and posted closures; state-park and Eglin restrictions remain separate. The currently linked ordinance and application list a $500 annual non-county-resident permit with a 200-per-year first-come quota; confirm availability before traveling. Resident and other eligibility-based rates differ.

Gulf County · Salinas Park Gulfside — 280 Cape San Blas Rd; walk-on and permit-required drive-on access; visitor permit $500/year and limited quota

Gulf County tourism identifies Salinas Park Gulfside at 280 Cape San Blas Rd as a walk-on and drive-on arrival. Beach driving requires a vehicle-specific Gulf County permit, expires December 31 of its issue year, and is restricted to dedicated accesses and signed permitted beach sections, with a 15 mph maximum. Respect dunes, protected areas and posted closures; state-park and Eglin restrictions remain separate. The currently linked ordinance and application list a $500 annual non-county-resident permit with a 200-per-year first-come quota; confirm availability before traveling. Resident and other eligibility-based rates differ.

Nassau County · Peters Point Beachfront Park

Nassau residents/property owners, active-duty military and visitors with qualifying disability identification can seek access. Proof is required. Vehicles must be 4WD, AWD or qualifying beach buggies. Driving hours: May–October 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; November–April 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Designated zones and closures apply.

Nassau County · Seaside Park · Sadler Road entrance

The official visitor bureau lists drive-on parking for 4WD vehicles. Use only the designated area and follow gate signs and closures; this is not permission to cruise along the coast. City facilities specifications list a 6 a.m.–9 p.m. vehicle gate schedule.

St. Johns County · Crescent Beach vehicle ramp · Cubbedge Road

4-wheel drive vehicles are mandatory at this ramp. A $15 daily pass is required March–September; annual passes are $65 residents, $125 nonresidents and $40 ADA. Conditions may close the ramp. The county currently lists reduced $5 daily rates for ADA users and active-duty military with valid ID. These are motorized beach-entry passes, not ordinary off-beach parking charges. The page does not state the fee adoption or effective date.

St. Johns County · Porpoise Point · Genoa Road / Porpoise Point Drive vehicle ramp

The county’s April 15, 2026 announcement directs 4WD vehicles to the dedicated Genoa Road/Porpoise Point Drive ramp. Vehicle travel from Vilano Road over the jetty remains suspended; do not use that connection. The older generic access page conflicts with this dated dedicated-ramp announcement. Current gates, tides, habitat closures and beach-driving passes still control entry; the announcement is not a current-opening guarantee.

Nassau County · Scott Road Beach Access-Drive On

Nassau residents/property owners, active-duty military and visitors with qualifying disability identification can seek access. Proof is required. Vehicles must be 4WD, AWD or qualifying beach buggies. Driving hours: May–October 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; November–April 7 a.m.–9 p.m. Designated zones and closures apply.

Gulf County · Seminole Street Beach Access — 281 S. Seminole Street; walk-on and permit-required drive-on access; visitor permit $500/year and limited quota

Gulf County tourism identifies Seminole Street Beach Access at 281 S. Seminole Street as a walk-on and drive-on arrival. Beach driving requires a vehicle-specific Gulf County permit, expires December 31 of its issue year, and is restricted to dedicated accesses and signed permitted beach sections, with a 15 mph maximum. Respect dunes, protected areas and posted closures; state-park and Eglin restrictions remain separate. The currently linked ordinance and application list a $500 annual non-county-resident permit with a 200-per-year first-come quota; confirm availability before traveling. Resident and other eligibility-based rates differ.

Nassau County · Amelia Island State Park · designated beach-driving entrance on SR A1A

The state park advertises 4×4 access during park hours. Do not apply the county beach residency rules or AWD eligibility to this state-park entrance. Follow staff instructions, capacity limits and wildlife closures.

St. Johns County · A Street vehicle ramp · between 1A and 2A A Street

4WD is required for sand entry. A Street closes nightly at 5 p.m. A $15 daily pass is required March–September; annual passes are available. The county currently lists reduced $5 daily rates for ADA users and active-duty military with valid ID. These are motorized beach-entry passes, not ordinary off-beach parking charges. The page does not state the fee adoption or effective date.

St. Johns County · Vilano Beach Ramp · Vilano Road

4-wheel drive vehicles are mandatory at this ramp. Use Vilano Road. A $15 daily pass is required March–September; annual passes are $65 residents, $125 nonresidents and $40 ADA. The county currently lists reduced $5 daily rates for ADA users and active-duty military with valid ID. These are motorized beach-entry passes, not ordinary off-beach parking charges. The page does not state the fee adoption or effective date.

Duval County · Huguenot Memorial Park · designated vehicle entrance at 10980 Heckscher Drive

4-wheel drive is highly recommended, not mandatory. Atlantic Ocean access requires extremely soft sand; 2-wheel drive and AWD vehicles should consider Family Beach or designated parking. Use street-legal vehicles only; no golf carts, ATVs or UTVs. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended. Respect nesting closures and keep out of dunes; tides and capacity can stop entry.

Volusia County · DUNLAWTON BLVD vehicle ramp · DAYTONA BEACH SHORES

$30 daily visitor vehicle access; registered residents receive no-cost access. Ramps and zones can close for tides, wildlife or safety. Drive only in signed vehicle zones; nearby traffic-free sections do not qualify. Ramp availability is live and tide-dependent; this listing does not promise an open gate. County GIS recorded this ramp CLOSED at 2026-10-06T18:28:03.000Z (retrieved 2026-10-07T01:28:22.735Z); the reason was not supplied. Check current ramp status before traveling.

Volusia County · GRANADA BLVD vehicle ramp · ORMOND BEACH

$30 daily visitor vehicle access; registered residents receive no-cost access. Ramps and zones can close for tides, wildlife or safety. Drive only in signed vehicle zones; nearby traffic-free sections do not qualify. Ramp availability is live and tide-dependent; this listing does not promise an open gate. County GIS recorded this ramp CLOSED at 2026-10-06T18:28:03.000Z (retrieved 2026-10-07T01:28:22.735Z); the reason was not supplied. Check current ramp status before traveling.

Volusia County · BEACH ST vehicle ramp · PONCE INLET

$30 daily visitor vehicle access; registered residents receive no-cost access. Ramps and zones can close for tides, wildlife or safety. Drive only in signed vehicle zones; nearby traffic-free sections do not qualify. Ramp availability is live and tide-dependent; this listing does not promise an open gate. County GIS recorded this ramp CLOSED at 2026-10-06T18:28:03.000Z (retrieved 2026-10-07T01:28:22.735Z); the reason was not supplied. Check current ramp status before traveling.

Volusia County · FLAGLER AV vehicle ramp · NEW SMYRNA BEACH

$30 daily visitor vehicle access; registered residents receive no-cost access. Ramps and zones can close for tides, wildlife or safety. Drive only in signed vehicle zones; nearby traffic-free sections do not qualify. Ramp availability is live and tide-dependent; this listing does not promise an open gate. County GIS recorded this ramp CLOSED at 2026-10-06T18:28:03.000Z (retrieved 2026-10-07T01:28:22.735Z); the reason was not supplied. Check current ramp status before traveling.

Volusia County · INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD vehicle ramp · DAYTONA BEACH

$30 daily visitor vehicle access; registered residents receive no-cost access. Ramps and zones can close for tides, wildlife or safety. Drive only in signed vehicle zones; nearby traffic-free sections do not qualify. Ramp availability is live and tide-dependent; this listing does not promise an open gate. County GIS recorded this ramp CLOSED at 2026-10-06T18:28:03.000Z (retrieved 2026-10-07T01:28:22.735Z); the reason was not supplied. Check current ramp status before traveling.

Cameron Parish · Named Gulf Breeze Beach arrival off Gulf Beach Highway; obey posted local access

The parish’s May 2022 West Cameron brochure designates vehicle zones including this shore, with 10 mph beach limits, dune/nesting exclusions and licensed-driver restrictions. Driving rules can vary immediately east/west; check current signs before entering.

Cameron Parish · LA 82 / Barataria Boulevard named beach community arrival

The parish’s May 2022 West Cameron brochure designates vehicle zones including this shore, with 10 mph beach limits, dune/nesting exclusions and licensed-driver restrictions. Driving rules can vary immediately east/west; check current signs before entering.

Cameron Parish · Named Little Florida / Oceanview shoreline off LA 82; exact signed arrival should be checked locally

The parish’s May 2022 West Cameron brochure designates vehicle zones including this shore, with 10 mph beach limits, dune/nesting exclusions and licensed-driver restrictions. Driving rules can vary immediately east/west; check current signs before entering.

Cameron Parish · Long Beach Road off LA 82

The parish’s May 2022 West Cameron brochure designates vehicle zones including this shore, with 10 mph beach limits, dune/nesting exclusions and licensed-driver restrictions. Driving rules can vary immediately east/west; check current signs before entering.

Cameron Parish · Jim Erbelding Road off LA 82

The parish’s May 2022 West Cameron brochure designates vehicle zones including this shore, with 10 mph beach limits, dune/nesting exclusions and licensed-driver restrictions. Driving rules can vary immediately east/west; check current signs before entering.