OBX Beach Driving Blog
Spring 2026 Beach Driving Conditions on the Outer Banks
Spring on the OBX 4×4 beaches: softer sand, tighter tide windows, Cape Hatteras bird closures, and foaling season for the Corolla wild horses. What to expect on the sand this April, May, and early June.
Where to See Wild Horses on the Outer Banks (Carova by 4×4)
The wild Spanish mustangs of Corolla and Carova are descendants of horses brought to the Outer Banks by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. They’ve lived on the dunes and maritime forest for centuries, and the only way to see them on their home turf is to drive a 4×4 onto the beach where the pavement…
Surf Fishing the Outer Banks: A 4×4 Driver’s Guide to Cape Point, Ramp 44, and Carova
If you’ve rented a 4×4 to fish the Outer Banks, the right ramp and the right tide will out-fish gear and patience every time. This guide covers the three areas Beach4x4 renters drive most — Carova in the north, Cape Point at Hatteras, and Ocracoke — plus what’s running by season and what to pack…
Carova Beach History: A Wild Frontier on the Northern Outer Banks
Discover the wild history of Carova Beach, NC — from 16th-century Spanish mustangs and Wash Woods Coast Guard surfmen to the 1962 Ash Wednesday Storm and today’s 4×4-only frontier north of Corolla.
Corolla Beach Driving: The Complete Guide to the 4×4 Beach
A first-timer’s in-depth guide to driving the Currituck 4×4 beach in Corolla — tides, airing down, sand-driving technique, the wild horses, weather by season, and a full pre-drive checklist.
Corolla Beach Driving Permit: Do You Need One?
Heading to Corolla for a beach 4×4 adventure? Here is exactly when you need a permit on Outer Banks beaches and when you do not.
Outer Banks 4×4 Rental Guide: Explore with Beach4x4
Adventure Awaits in the Outer Banks ⭐ See what our renters say about exploring the OBX with Beach4x4. When planning your vacation to the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina, beach exploration is a must. Beach4x4, a family-owned Jeep and 4×4 rental business in Kill Devil Hills, ensures families make the most of their beach…
