This scenic off-road adventure travels along the beach for over 24 miles on the Bolivar Peninsula of Texas' coastline east of Galveston. The beach is not only scenic but features some fun points of interest along the way including a bird sanctuary near the eastern end. The beach features both hard-packed sand as well as loose sand with possible washouts along the way. Most of the beach can be passable for 2WD vehicles but if deeper washouts have occurred a higher-clearance 4WD may be needed. The speed limit is 15 mph.

Located in Big Bend National Park this adventure explores Estufa Canyon and ends at K-Bar Primitive Roadside Campground.

Follett's Island Beach offers drivers a scenic and fun 10-mile stretch of beach that offers visitors great scenery and opportunities for recreation on the coastline. The beach offers year-round camping and is less crowded than many of the other nearby beaches. The beach starts at the end of Surfside beach and terminates at Treasure Island. The beach is usually hard-packed dirt but the sand can be soft after hot, dry conditions. The beach is passable by stock 4WD vehicles, and most often times 2WD vehicles as well.

Padre Island National Seashore offers off-roading enthusiasts a full day of scenic and exciting driving right along the coastline of Texas. The drive features sand dunes, lots of water, wildlife viewing, and fishing opportunities. The riding conditions may change along the way but can vary between soft sand,hard-packed sand, and deep sand. The first part may also include crowded beaches. High-clearance 4x4s will be needed if planning to cover the whole distance. Camping on the beach provides the opportunity to split the long trip into two days if needed. The speed limit is 15 mph and there may be certain months during the summer when the beach is impassable due to seaweed.

The trail up to Christmas Mountain takes drivers up through rugged and remote terrain up to the overlook on the top of Christmas Mountain in Big Bend National Park. The scenic trail is exclusive though and only two parties are allowed to travel the road per day; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The road is fairly easy driving with no major obstacle but it is a steep shelf road. Contact the park service about making a reservation.

This scenic drive follows Bryan Beach which is a scenic, less-traveled beach on the coastline of Texas south of Freeport. The beach offers great fishing and opportunities for collecting driftwood. The beach surface will vary between soft sand and hard-packed sand depending on the weather and tides. Seaweed growth can also make the beach hard to travel or even impassable at times. Checking the weather and tides before setting out is recommended. If conditions are typical the beach should be passable for all 4WD vehicles and even many 2WD vehicles.

Matagorda Island offers 23 miles of scenic and accessible beach for off-roading and other types of recreation including camping, fishing, or just relaxing on the beach. The route offers some interesting points of interest along the way including ruins of old piers, abandoned ruins, and even a stretch that is used as a nude beach. A majority of the route is hard-packed sand but there are some sections of loose sand where 4WD will usually be needed. There may also be growth of seaweed that can also cause the beach to become impassable. Conditions will vary greatly depending on recent weather and tides so be sure to check conditions before heading out to make sure the beach is passable.

The Old Ore Road is a scenic, historic half-day route that travels through the rugged terrain of Big Bend National Park, providing great views of the Chisos Mountains and Tornillo Creek. The 26-mile road is a single-lane dirt road that also features some loose rock, off-camber sections, and some small ledges. Stock SUVs with 4WD and high clearance should be able to pass without scraping. There are areas with washouts that may be prone to flooding so check the weather at the park visitor center before heading out.

Driving Lost Highway 87 offers drivers great scenery as well as a look into the past and what used to be before past storms ravaged the area. The old highway is now just remnants of concrete, asphalt, vehicles, piers, etc. The surface will vary between hard-packed sand, soft sand, and possibly mud. The beach is usually passable by 2WD vehicles but 4WD may be required when mud and washouts are present. The speed limit is 15 mph. Driving is not permitted on any of the dunes or vegetation so do not drive the beach during high tide.

Black Gap Road is located in Big Bend National Park and is the most well known jeep trail in all of Texas. The road is located in very remote, rugged terrain and is rated as difficult. The route features lots of challenges including off-camber sections, loose rock, loose sand, deep washouts, and a larger ledge obstacle called the Gap. The route is passable by most high clearance 4WD vehicles but wider vehicles may be prone to some pin stripping. Wet conditions can also cause flooding of the washouts so check with the NPS for weather updates before entering. A national park pass is required for entering the park.