The Most Private Beach on the East Coast

Eleven miles of raw Atlantic coastline, no hotels, no shops, no day-trippers. Just the estates and the wild Colonial Spanish mustangs that roam the dunes.

Why the 4x4 Zone

What Makes This Beach Different

Three Access Options: Find Your Scenario

You Have AWD or 4WD

Scenario 1: The Simplest Path

You Have AWD or 4WD

Mixed Group

Scenario 2: Most Common Case

Mixed Group

No 4WD at All

Scenario 3: Fully Solved

No 4WD at All

Before You Drive On

Air Down Your Tires First

The single most important step. Deflated tires spread your vehicle's weight across more sand and keep you from getting stuck. The air-down station at the entry is free and always open. Required: tires must be 18 to 20 PSI before driving on the beach. Road pressure (30 to 35 PSI) on soft sand is the most common reason guests get stuck. Step 1. Stop at the air-down station at the 4x4 entry. Free, always open. About five minutes for all four tires. Step 2. Deflate to 18 to 20 PSI. Use the gauge at the station. Front and rear both need to reach this range. Step 3. Drive 2.5 miles to the estate. Stay on the established tracks, go slow (15 to 20 mph). The estate is clearly signed. Step 4. Re-inflate before leaving. Stop at the station on your way out. Road driving at 18 PSI damages tires and rims.

Vehicle Rental

Ford Expedition King Ranch MAX

$999 per reservation, subject to availability. No 4WD? Rent ours. Pre-staged at the satellite lot, fueled, aired down, and ready when you arrive. Seats up to eight, enough to move your whole group in one trip. Seats up to 8 passengers. Pre-staged at the satellite lot. Fueled and ready on arrival. Tires already aired down. King Ranch MAX trim. Reserve by calling 304-902-6504 when you book your stay.

Shuttle Service

Shuttle Service

For guests without 4WD, our shuttle runs from the satellite parking area directly to the estate and back when you are ready. Coordinated through our concierge team; arrange it when you book. Pickup from satellite parking: park your 2WD vehicle at one of two nearby lots. The shuttle meets you there. Direct to your estate: door-to-door from the lot to your estate entrance on the beach. Return pickups scheduled: return times are set with your group at check-in, flexible around your plans. To book: call 304-902-6504 and we will arrange shuttle service as part of your stay.

Compatible Vehicles

Does Your Vehicle Qualify?

All three Corolla estates sit on the exclusive 4x4 beach. Book all three together as The Three Authors for the full 46-bedroom campus.

Choose Your Estate

Before You Drive In

4x4 Beach FAQ

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