The roar of 10,000-horsepower engines echoes across Wildwood Beach as massive monster trucks launch 30 feet into the air, crushing cars and thrilling crowds at Thunder on the Beach. This adrenaline-pumping spectacle transforms our pristine shoreline into one of the East Coast’s most unique motorsports venues.

What Makes Thunder Special

• Thunder on the Beach brings monster truck racing, freestyle, and car-crushing competitions to a beach course on Wildwood’s shoreline.
• The event features professional and independent monster truck teams performing stunts such as flips, donuts, and wheelies.
• The event takes place on Wildwood’s wide sandy beach, combining motorsports with the classic Jersey Shore atmosphere.

What to Expect at Thunder

Thunder on the Beach runs over the weekend, with pit party access for fans to see the trucks up close, plus vendor and food booths along the beach.

• – Two days of competition featuring racing, freestyle, and car crush demonstrations
• – Pit Party access available with some tickets, letting fans meet drivers and see the trucks up close
• – Multiple viewing areas, from beach-level zones to grandstands
• – Live announcers and special effects add to the show between competitions
• – Food and merchandise vendors are on site throughout the event

Pack sunscreen and ear protection (the trucks are LOUD!), dress in layers for changing beach weather, and bring cash for parking and vendors.

Where to Stay for Thunder on the Beach Monster Trucks

The five Coastal Collection hotels are family-owned, motel-style properties within a few blocks of the beach and the Boardwalk. See walk times from each hotel to the Boardwalk, or compare all five Wildwood hotels and book direct on each hotel’s page. Some properties close for part of the off-season, so check dates when you book.

The Coastal Collection