Posted in New Jersey Nature December 06, 2016 by

Here’s The Most Scenic Drive You Can Possibly Take In New Jersey This Winter

All of New Jersey shines when covered in snow, but the season brings with it a unique experience. While many enjoy our beautiful beaches during the summer, several shore spots allow cars on the sand during the off-season. There’s no drive more scenic than a trek along our coast in the snow. Find out below if your favorite beach offers winter rides on the water.

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Start your morning with a sunrise at Seaside.
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Both Seaside Heights and Seaside Park offer permits allowing you to make tracks in the sand. Cars are permitted in Seaside Park, with a permit fee of $42 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Cars and buggies are allowed in Seaside Heights with a permit fee of just $15. Area attractions open for the winter include Sonny's & Rickey's Arcade - enjoy boardwalk fun indoors.
Lavalette offers permits for $35.
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Cars can drive up to 10MPH on the sand. While in town, don't miss The Music Man, a singing ice cream shop. The ice cream is delicious and the vaudeville-style show is always a treat.
Brigantine Beach is beautiful in the snow.
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Cars and buggies can access the beach 24 hours a day at 15th Street and Seaside Road. Visit the Marine Mammal Stranding Center on Saturdays in the winter.
Ocean City offers very exclusive permits.
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Just 300 car permits are sold each year at $125 a piece. The beach is accessible from 23rd and 57th Street. While certain eateries are seasonal, visit Jon & Patty's year-round for coffee or a good meal. Manco & Manco is another amazing option, if you're in the mood for pizza.
Brick Township beaches are open to cars and buggies until the end of April.
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Permits are $35 and access is allowed north of 5th Avenue, from Normandy Beach to Mantoloking. Visitors can fish, crab, play horseshoes and more.
Cars and buggies can access the beach in Wildwood for $25.
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Head to Cresse Avenue from October 1 - May 1. Wildwood attractions open for the winter season include Dragon's Lair (glow in the dark) Mini Golf and Dogtooth Bar & Grill.


Other beaches which offer vehicle access in the winter include Ocean Beach in Dover Township, Ortley Beach, Berkeley Township Beach, Harvey Cedars, Surf City, Ship Bottom (which also offers surfing), 7 different beaches in Long Beach, Corson’s Inlet State Park, Sea Isle City, Avalon and Stone Harbor.

The mix of snow, sand, surf and seclusion is truly spectacular. Drive slowly, take in the sights and don’t forget to stop and relax – few other drives allow for this. For more winter fun in New Jersey, check out Cape May or Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland.