If you are careful and smart you can take your car on the beach no problem.
My towncar has made it multiple times without coming close to get stuck.
Just dont stop on the loose sand. only stop on the sand that is compacted.
though now thats its "summer" the beach is probably a little to packed for to risk having to stop on the loose part.
speaking of hitting people the "
Steve Moyer Memorial tournament" was crazy when I did it. Im really really surprise we didnt hit anyone when returning. It was full of cars and people on the beach.