Driving on the Beach

Watch video: Take a virtual drive on Daytona Beach.

Daytona Beach is dubbed the “World’s Most Famous Beach” for a variety of reasons, but mainly for its 23 miles of wide, hard-packed white-sand beaches that welcomed the first automobile and motorcycle races in 1902. Today, while professional drivers stick to the track at the ‘World Center of Racing’, Daytona International Speedway, visitors still enjoy driving very slowly (10 mph) along Daytona Beach in designated areas, tide permitting.

Beach driving is one of the most popular and iconic activities beachgoers have come to enjoy as part of their Daytona Beach vacation tradition. Take a scenic ride or put your car in park to enjoy a beach day with everything you need just a stone’s throw from your beach towel. Cars aren’t the only mode of transportation worthy of our breathtaking beaches. You can rent golf carts in Daytona Beach and those traveling on two wheels can have just as much fun. Our white-sand beaches are perfect for an early morning pedal, a relaxing afternoon cruise, or a romantic ride at dusk before a night on the town.

Beach driving is a selective activity that can only be enjoyed in a few areas around the United States and in Florida is limited to the spectacular beaches right here in the Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach areas on Florida’s East Coast. Beach access points can be found along Florida’s Atlantic Highway, otherwise known as A1A, in the heart of Daytona Beach. Cars are permitted in designated areas of the beach from sunrise to sunset, tidal conditions permitting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the beach approach at International Speedway Boulevard opened?

Yes, the International Speedway Blvd. beach approach at A1A is open following a vehicular ramp improvement project.

How much does it cost to drive on the beach in Daytona Beach?

Driving on the beach requires a fee of $30 per vehicle per day for non-Volusia County residents or $150 for an annual pass, which allows for an entire day of beach driving and parking. In an effort to conserve our natural resources, beach access is limited to specific sections of the beach and is dependent on tide conditions. Click here for more information on driving on Volusia County beaches.

Volusia County residents can enjoy driving on the beach without having to pay a fee.

Can you still drive on the beach in Daytona Beach?

Yes, there are parts of Daytona Beach where you can still drive. Driving on the beach requires a fee of $30 per vehicle per day for non-Volusia County residents or $150 for an annual pass, which allows for an entire day of beach driving and parking. In an effort to conserve our natural resources, beach access is limited to specific sections of the beach and is dependent on tide conditions. Click here for more information on driving on Volusia County beaches.

Volusia County residents can enjoy driving on the beach without having to pay a fee.

When driving, do not exceed a maximum of 10 mph, leave headlights on and windows down for safety, and of course, no texting.

Where can you drive on the beach in Daytona Beach?

Please be a responsible beach driver by driving only in designated areas and observing the speed limit. The driving areas are designated by signs and wooden posts. Please watch for pedestrians, sunbathers and wildlife. Parking is allowed east, or seaward, of the posts.

The beach is open to vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or sundown, whichever is earlier, from May 1 through October 31 and between sunrise and sunset from November 1 to April 30, tides permitting. Driving on the beach requires a fee of $30 per vehicle per day for non-Volusia County residents or $150 for an annual pass, which allows for an entire day of beach driving and parking. In an effort to conserve our natural resources, beach access is limited to specific sections of the beach and is dependent on tide conditions. Click here for more information on driving on Volusia County beaches.

Volusia County residents can enjoy driving on the beach without having to pay a fee.

On the beach, parking is allowed east (seaward) of the conservation zone. Please park either facing the ocean or the dunes. Please refer to the map for locations of beach driving areas.

Is driving on the beach allowed in Florida?

Some beaches in the state do allow driving, Daytona Beach is one of them. Driving on the beach requires a fee of $30 per vehicle per day for non-Volusia County residents or $150 for an annual pass, which allows for an entire day of beach driving and parking. In an effort to conserve our natural resources, beach access is limited to specific sections of the beach and is dependent on tide conditions. Click here for more information on driving on Volusia County beaches.

Volusia County residents can enjoy driving on the beach without having to pay a fee.

When driving, do not exceed a maximum of 10 mph, leave headlights on and windows down for safety, and of course, no texting.

Download the Beach Navigator App - download the free Volusia Beaches app, provided by Volusia County Beach Safety, for real-time updates on the status of vehicle access ramps, as well as other useful information, like staffed lifeguard towers and beach conditions. Download the Beach Navigator app here.