Fun starts in the sand! What an effing fun place to go dune buggy riding! They don't take reservations, but I highly recommend that you get there as early as possible. Park, head inside to buy your tickets, then write your name on the board outside near the waiting area. The guys will pull up in the buggy's, you'll climb on in, and away you go! 45/60 mins of twists, turns, and flying through the sand dunes along the beach. It doesn't get any better than this! Taking pictures is close to impossible, and you'll want to live in the moment. Wear clothes and shoes that you're comfy in. On rainy days, make sure you wear something that you don't mind getting slightly dirty. Did I mention how fun this is?? If YKYK. If you don't, this should be a must try. Just do it! read more

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Had an amazing time with the 30 min ride on their 7-person buggy. Totally worth the $40 Our driver, Mike, was veeery experienced. For first timers, I think it's a good idea to ride with them before renting a mobile and doing it yourself. Super exciting ride with fast turns. Not something I'd have been able to do myself. Thank you for a memorable experience! read more

The driver was very conscientious about making sure everyone was safe and did a very nice job of giving a narration when possible. It was a beautiful, fast, fun ride read more

We took the half hour sand rail ride. Our driver was the best. He made it feel like we were just on the edge of stability the whole time but then I watched his safety procedures and realized this was a pro. It was like a really good roller coaster where you slightly fear for your life then realize how safe you really are. I wasn't interested in renting an ATV because I have no skills to do it safely or correctly. These guys really made it enjoyable and confirmed our decision to book with them. Also, they take reservations whereas their competition doesn't. read more

Sand Dunes Frontier - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Florence, Oregon

I was scared but the driver is very talented. it wasn't cheap, but worth the money very much. You got to try it.

We had a fun ride on the sand rail. Our driver was great. We got to stop to take pictures and he was friendly and experienced.

We went to Devil's Punch Bowl, Olympic Trials and several beaches and by far this was the highlight of our road trip. Alex our driver was the man! Even gave us a spot to go get the best crab chowder. The ride itself was scary af but totally safe. You're strapped tight and the vehicle and Alex zip around safely. Take some shades to protect your eyes. I'd have paid double to get on this. Tip your drivers cause they kick ass. read more

Sand Dunes Frontier - Sand rail - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Florence, Oregon

Rolled in with 27 people ready to rent and have a good time. The receptionist was unfriendly and did not seem like to want our business. So we peace's out. read more

we planed the buggy tour 2 months ahead. We called Sand Dunes Frontier 3 times and were assured no reservation needed and we ll take care of you. We showed up, paid and put our names on the white board. They are doing tours on first come first serve basics. After waiting for whole day buggy guy said we are not going to fit the schedule for today. We brought our kids from Chicago for this tour to show them how beautiful sand dunes are. Instead we made them cry and left parking lot barely getting refund from grandma at the front desk. So if you want to destroy your plans, spoil vacation, make your kids cry , waist your time and money - Sand dunes Frontier is a right place to go. read more

Worthwhile experience, highly recommend it! Cody our driver was great, knowledgeable, masterful and super-friendly --felt totally safe. Check-in was easy and fast. It was as glorious sunny day - bring sunscreen, a bandana to minimize sand stuff, wear something with pockets for wallet and cell phone. Just do it and enjoy! read more

Sand Dunes Frontier - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Florence, Oregon

Showed up, put our name on the board, and waited for 2.5 hours until it was our turn. Then the drivers told us that they're short-staffed and now have to go drive a bus, so we'd have to wait another 2 hours for a ride. Good times. read more

We went here for memorial day weekend and as expected it was incredibly crowded. There were long waits(many hours) for everything but the large buggy(1 hour wait) so we decided to go for that. This option is just not as thrilling as the quad bikes or the sand rails. It's designed more for people with small kids or those who don't really want the adrenaline pumping but still want to see the dunes. The dunes themselves are beautiful. Our driver Bob was very knowledgable and explained the history and geography of the region to us nicely. I had a great time bombarding him with questions about the area, it's wildlife and also some stories from the dunes. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. I can't wait to go back on a non-crowded weekend and try the sand rails and quad bikes. A little on the pricey side but then again, it's not something you do everyday. p.s. Carry jackets when you go out onto the dunes. The winds can be pretty cold even on a warm sunny day. read more

Great job of providing a really fun Covid safe experience. Excellent customer service. My son thought it was the very best part of the whole vacation read more

Staff are professional, and down to earth. Great drivers!!! Amazing views!!! Great memories!!! read more

Sand Dunes Frontier - Sand dune rides - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Florence, Oregon

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What a great fun experience we had here today with Cody driving the rail with 4 of us through the beautiful dunes!! Everyone we talked to that worked here was super nice and helpful. $35/per I wondered if it would be worth it and it was!! Do it! read more

Sand Dunes Frontier - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Florence, Oregon

Brought my boys and niece here today for some spring break fun. The staff was welcoming and the paperwork process was quick and painless. They have really nice equipment for all skill levels. I felt like they genuinely want to provide a safe and fun all around experience. We will be back! read more

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After a few other rental places turned us down - we found ourselves at this place. They were able to fit us on one of the sand rails at the last minute. Our driver (didn't get his name) was awesome and fun! Points for stopping for photos and taking a few for us. The receptionist made everything really easy for us to sign up and etc!! Made our trip great! read more

We took our 14 year old grandson on this ride, omg best thing we ever did. Shawn is a great guy, driver and gives you the best thrill ride you could ask for. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next day for another great ride. This will be part of our trip to Florence every time we go! read more

The guys who work here are absolutely amazing. Ian and Owen really went above and beyond in all senses. We got stuck once and they didn't make it seem like it was an inconvenience to come out and help us. My nephew got scared after a few minutes and so he stayed at camp with with grandma. They set him up with a personal heater, video games, and a couple seats. They were so kind. And the experience itself was amazing too! It was pouring down rain but we still had a blast. They gave us a military discount which was unexpected and helpful. I can't recommend these guys enough! read more

***NOTE***: the original review I wrote back in September for this horrible, unethical outfit was recently pulled. Why and by whom, I can only speculate. I have my suspicions, and by the time you're done reading my second post, I think YOU will have a pretty good idea as well. Here's review #2: My wife and I each rented 1-person dune buggy ATVs from Sand Dunes Frontier on August 14, 2008 while on vacation. The equipment provided was substandard, as was the quality of customer service. For starters, the helmets provided were dripping with sweat and disgusting. Despite arriving early, I had my choice of two in my size (L) --both dripping with sweat from the previous user and reeking. You would think a reputable outfit would at least try to dry and clean the helmet before handing it to the next guy, but not this place. My wife's helmet was almost as bad as mine. Secondly, within 10 minutes of reaching the sand dunes, my wife's ATV started malfunctioning --engine would go a bit, then cut out. I switched ATVs with my wife, and... I had exactly the same problem, while she was able to drive mine with no issues. It kept dying, and within another 15 minutes, the engine died completely and would not restart. Then I noticed a loose wire next to the ignition. AT that point, I headed back to the shop on the one good working ATV to get help. When I got there, I explained the situation and one of the teenaged "mechanics". He (reluctantly) went out to the sand dunes to retrieve the broken ATV --and my wife-- and later confirmed it was an ignition malfunction. So, despite paying for the full hour, my wife and I both got a total of 10 minutes of fun, the rest of the time spent trying to start the bad ATV or seeking help. Naturally, I asked for a partial refund (I should have demanded a full one), which they initially balked at. Finally, after speaking with the "manager" (teenager #2), he grudgingly agreed to refund me... $10 whole dollars out of $90, mostly spent dealing with their broken equipment. To add insult to injury, even this tiny refund never showed up on my credit card statement. So, in addition to providing faulty and unsanitary equipment, this outfit also "lost" the refund paperwork. How convenient. To say that the Sand Dunes Frontier is lacking in the customer service and ethics department would be an understatement. read more

Sand Dunes Frontier is in a good location, and due to that I have done business with them many times over the last four years. This summer I actually went with a different company due to all the issues I had here. I cannot speak to the sand rail or atv rentals, so this review is for the business overall and for the large dune buggy tours. The tours take place in a large 25 person buggy, which moves at slow to moderate speeds over the dunes while a moderator tells you about the history of the dunes for about 20 mins. The most fun part of this activity is going down steep inclines on the dunes, but don't expect a lot of that. The moderator is in general not well informed, and frequently gives misinformation. Luckily most people don't realize that. When checking in my groups for their tours, the front desk never had any record of my reservation. Not once. The first time this happened, I thought it might be my issue, so for the three subsequent visits last summer both I and members of my staff made follow up calls to confirm dates and times numerous times. It didn't matter. No matter what, when I came in to pay and find out if there would be a wait, the staff was surprised to see me. Speaking of paying, I was not charged the same price every time I visited Sand Dunes Frontier. There is a discount for large groups, but apparently it depends who the large group is. I was quoted one price over the phone, charged a different price, and when I questioned it, was told the phone quote had been a mistake. On my last visit to Sand Dunes Frontier, another group was sent out at my group's reserved time because the employees mixed up the reservations. My group got to watch the other group leave on their ride, sit for 20-30 mins waiting for another buggy, and then to top it all off the buggy they ended up in broke down out on the dunes and they were forced to wait over 30 mins for help to come and bring them back to the parking lot. Not an enjoyable activity and not an experience I would ever want to repeat. I use Sandland Adventures now and find them to be worth the higher price. read more

I'm reviewing the Sand Rail tours. If you want to read a review about the rentals or the limo Sand Rails and big blue, this review is not for you. We had a cool dude named Bob as our Tour Guide driver. The dunes were a blast. There were crests that were at least 60' tall that we sped down at 40-50 MPH on a tight turn (which feels really fast on a rail) We started having problems with a cable on the rail, so we stopped on top of a dune. Despite the technical difficulty, he got it fixed after he had someone give him pliers. Fortunately, we stopped at a crest of a dune with a nice view of the ocean. To make up for the lost time, he really gave us a special ride. The last 10 minutes were epic, and it was obvious he intentionally gave us extra time. He almost rolled, but it really gave us a good adrenalin run. He was obviously skilled and knew what he was doing, despite that. He claims he's been ATVing on the dunes since he was 9. On the tour, some sand does get kicked into your face. They provide goggles, but even some sand seeps into them. Two days and showers later as I'm typing this, I still have sand in my ear and hair. Despite the technical fluke and the sand all over me, I think it's definitely worth the experience and was extremely fun! :) read more

Walked in at 9:15 am on a Wednesday morning with my family of 4 others and they were able to fit us in for the 9:30 tour. We rode the sandrail tour for 30 minutes, which was a sufficient amount of time to experience the sand dunes. Our driver, Mike, was really friendly, funny, and knowledgable. I appreciated the fact that he was cautious to slow down at the top of hills to scout the path out first and make sure it was safe to proceed (the path constantly changes depending on the winds); he never guessed nor jeopardized our safety, which means a lot for a worry wort like me with trust issues. I still found the ride to be thrilling enough and would highly recommend this place for exploring the sand dunes. read more

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If you enjoy going fast, riding roller coasters, defying gravity, screaming while sliding down mountainous dunes, and don't mind getting some sand (everywhere), you HAVE to come and ride a sand rail here. We rode with Cody, who was super friendly and could tell we were interested in an extreme, adventurous ride. He was an amazing driver, there wasn't a single moment that I felt like he wasn't in control and being safe, even though we were hauling @$$ across the dunes, sometimes it felt like we were flying! Just awesome, and he also explained about the ecosystems and history of the dunes. You could tell that he really enjoys his job and enjoys sharing the thrill and awe of this special place with his customers. He even took a bunch of photos of us and the dune buggy, and chatted with my husband about "car stuff" after the ride was through. He more than earned his tip from us. We'll be doing this again the next time we visit Oregon, and we'll be bringing friends! read more

The ATV rental is a separate business located in the upper level of the complex ( follow the signs). They are actually TOREX ATV RENTALS. They rent quads and 4 passenger ATV vdhicles by 1/2 hour, 1 hour and 2 hours. Pay attention to the safety and map briefing and you will be fine. They lead you out to the dunes and give you landmarks then you are on your own. FUN!!!! read more

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Took the big buggy tour today. It was a great tour of the dunes and the driver did an amazing job!

Sent my aunt and cousin on the sandrail tour while I rented an ATV at Torex. They loved it! Mike was their driver on the orange 4 seat rail. Definitely will be bringing the rest of the family back next month! read more

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This was a 10-star trip! I can't believe it was only $35! We only waited a short time but I would wait an hour plus for that any day! The people, April, Alex and our driver Lugnuts were all fantastic! So worth the trip! read more

We had a great time this spring , we drove over the dunes ( awesome views). We took the smaller buggy tour and it was like a 30 min roller coaster ride. I will for sure do this again when im in florence AAA +++ Thank You for a great time!!!!! read more

Sand Dunes Frontier - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Florence, Oregon

Very fun experience. The very large dune buggy and driver took us on a frolicking tour of the sand dunes. The dunes look like a scene out of a Star Wars film Driver was great. Price was reasonable. Our experience was top rate but the waiting center/visitor's building is a little old in the tooth. If you are heading north up the coast,consider stopping at Fort Stevens State Park that has weekly bird tours, daily kayak tours, junior ranger sessions in the summer, bike rentals, clamming, beaching, hiking... Connected to Fort Stevens State Park is Historic Fort Stevens museum and gift shop. Although moderate sized, both are very nice. The museum also hosts ticketed truck (army personnel carrier) tours of the military installations. read more

Always a great time been camping here and riding the dunes for 10+ years always a blast

Other dune tour place was totally booked for the day, so we tried this one instead. This place must have a lot more vehicles that the other one, because we only had to wait about 30 min. before we were off. Our dune buggy driver was awesome! We had a great time speeding up and down the vast dunes (even my wife enjoyed it despite her constant death grip on the frame bars). It would have been nice to take the dune buggy near the beach, but maybe they don't/can't do that? Something well worth the cost. Town of Florence has some good antique shops to kill time if your wait time is long. read more

My wife and I rented quads and had a blast. We rode the dunes and rode out to the beach. We only rent them for one hour because we had to be somewhere I would suggest at least two hours. It was amazing fun. read more

Every bit worth the price and/or wait you might have in order to do the sandrail tour. What a blast! This place is first-come, first-served. They supply goggles, you should wear long sleeves and consider a bandana for your face, unless you love to eat sand (and that will probably happen anyway...) Finding sand in places sand shouldn't be. Friendly staff checked often to make sure we were all having a great time. Will definitely do again when we are passing through! read more

Very poor service. The wait was 3 times what we were told. The person at the service desk was not helpful.would recommend either renting a ATV or going to another place read more

Sand Dunes Frontier - ATV Rentals/Tours Near Me - Florence, Oregon

Scott our driver was amazing! A thrill seeker but safe driver. We got everything we were looking for in our tour. The office lady was very chatty and sweet as well. Totally recommend and will be back with family to enjoy the dunes. read more

This was so much fun. I really wish you could schedule a tour ahead of time. That would have made it much more convenient, but it was worth the wait. We brought our little ones and Cody was so great with them. He knew how to be adventurous enough to entertain the oldest, but cautious enough to calm my youngest. Everyone from the front desk to all the drivers were so nice and helpful. read more

Went with my family and enjoyed this so much!! First of all, the scenery is absolutely incredible. It is worth it to go just to see the astonishing sights. The ride was just as equally astonishingly thrill inducing and terrifying. It was like the worlds most amazing roller coaster. Our driver was named Cody and he was very reassuring to those in my family who were scared, but he was also very skilled in driving and made the ride very fun. Along with the thrills of flying up the sand dunes, Cody also stopped a few times to give us information about the history and ecology of the sand dunes. It was very informative without being too boring. I would recommend this to anyone who wants an unforgettable time. read more

I had a fantastic experience with Torex. My husband, 20 year old son and I had a fantastic experience cruising the dunes with Torex. Bryan did an excellent job orienting us and sending us off on our adventure! I was my first time on an ATV and I would definietly go back again. read more

The ever-shifting, wind-sculpted dunes are strange and spectacular. We met up with our private sand rail guide at Sand Dune Frontier first thing in the morning. The folks at Sand Dunes Frontier were so helpful and friendly, we were tempted to hang out with them after our ride. As for the ride itself....whoa, what a thrill! Zipping to the top of a 500-foot dune not knowing what's on the other side is more exhilarating than a theme park roller coaster. But we had complete faith in our sand rail driver who was highly experienced. The sheer beauty of the massive dunes dotted with small spring-fed "tree islands," leaves you speechless. We even spotted a bald eagle leaving its nest in search of a morning meal. My husband and I loved our experience with Sand Dunes Frontier. Attentive, helpful, and super friendly folks combined with an amazing experience on the dunes...what could be better? read more