Beach & Coastal

More About the Beach & Coastal Driver

The Salt Life driver needs a vehicle that handles beach parking, surfboard hauling, and the occasional impromptu trail to that hidden cove nobody posts on Instagram. The Jeep Wrangler is the icon - doors off, top down, sand between every surface, and you wouldn't have it any other way. The Ford Bronco stormed back onto the scene with retro looks and modern capability, plus a removable roof and doors that make every beach run feel like an event.

The Toyota 4Runner holds its own with go-anywhere reliability and enough cargo space for boards, coolers, and a wet dog. The Land Rover Defender brings a more refined take on the beach-truck life, while the Jeep Gladiator gives you Wrangler vibes with a pickup bed for all the gear. For something a little more pavement-friendly on the drive home, the Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road and Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 split the difference between daily driver and dune machine.

Salt air, sun-bleached dashboards, and a permanent layer of sand - that's the life.