It isn’t summer until you’re sufficiently sandy and sun-kissed, so we’ve done the research on the local beaches — badge prices, bathroom situations, parking and more. It’s time to grab your shades and hit the sand!
ASBURY PARK
Daily badge weekday: $6
Daily badge weekend & holiday: $9
Season badge adult: $70
Season badge teens (13-17) & seniors (62+ with ID): $20
Kids 12 and under: Free
Active Military Personnel and their dependents: Free
Retired Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Non-Active Veterans: Free
Purchase both daily and season badges on the VIPLY mobile app or at the beach office. Daily badges can also be purchased at 3rd Ave. Beach booth, 7th Ave. Beach booth and credit card kiosks along the boardwalk.
Restrooms: Located at First Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park Convention Hall, Seventh Avenue and Deal Lake Drive
Showers: Located at most beach entrances
Parking: Pay-station street parking
Of note: Beach umbrellas and chairs are available to rent. The Boardwalk features mini-golf, music, playgrounds, restaurants, retail, a splash park and more.
AVON-BY-THE-SEA
Daily badge 12 and over: $12
Sold at the tag booths during the summer
Season badge adult: $100
Season badge young adults (12-18) and seniors (65+ with ID): $55
Age 11 and under: Free
Restrooms: Located on the boardwalk at Lincoln and Norwood avenues
Parking: Free on the street
Of note: Features eclectic shops as well as a pavilion with dining and beach amenities.
BAY HEAD
Daily badge: $10, cash only; free for 11 and under
Full season badge adult: $100
Half season badge adult: $55
Full and half season badges available through VIPLY app.
Restrooms: End of Howe Street
Parking: Free on street and municipal lot
Of note: Surfing beaches on Strickland Avenue and Osborne Avenue; playground for children at the end of Howe Street.
BELMAR
Daily badge: $10; free for 13 and under
Daily badges should be pre-ordered via your smartphone or mobile device prior to visiting a booth. Once your purchase is complete, you will receive a QR code to be scanned at the booth.
Active Duty Military and Veterans: Free
Season badge adult: $70
Season badge seniors (65+ with ID): $30
Season and senior badges may be purchased online and then picked up at Taylor Pavilion.
Restrooms: Located on the boardwalk
Showers: Located at each beachfront entrance
Parking: Free parking on neighborhood side streets. Paid parking spaces along Ocean Avenue using the ParkMobile app. Zone pricing varies between $1.00 to $2.00 per hour.
Of note: Wide, sandy beaches surrounded by a busy boardwalk, with plenty of restaurants just across Ocean Avenue. Boogie board beaches are located at 7th, 14th, and 20th avenues. Surfing beaches are at 17th and 18th avenues.
BRADLEY BEACH
Daily badge: $12; free for 12 and under
Season badge adult: $80
Season badge juniors (13-15) and seniors (65+ with ID): $35
Active Military including spouse and dependents (with ID): Free
Military Veterans (with ID): Free
12 years and under: Free
Restrooms/showers: Public restrooms are located at Cliff, LaReine, Third and Evergreen avenues. Showers are located at each beach entrance. Changing rooms are located at Cliff and Third avenues.
Parking: Paid parking on the entire east side of Ocean Avenue and the easterly end of Bradley Blvd. Refer to numbered marking to enter into pay stations for payment. There are ten pay stations located on Ocean Avenue and one pay station at Sylvan Lake. Parking app is mypay2park.com. The cost is $1.50 per hour.
Of note: Surf beach is located at Third Avenue. Fishing is allowed on beach jetties at Lake Terrace, Park Place and Brinley and Second avenues at the discretion of lifeguards. Beach is accessible for those who use wheelchairs at Cliff, Brinley, Third and Evergreen avenues. The beachfront has food concessions at Brinley, Newark and Second avenues in season.
BRICK TOWNSHIP BEACHES 1, 2 & 3
Brick Beach One is located at 310 Route 35 North. Amenities include outdoor showers, concessions, lockers, parking and restrooms.
Brick Beach Two is located at 354 Route 35 North. There are no concessions, bathrooms or parking at this beach. You can reach Beach Two from Beach One or Three.
Brick Beach 3 is located at 440 Route 35 North. This beach has restrooms, showers, concessions and lockers.
Daily badge adult (12+): $10
Season badges adult (12+): $45
Military veterans: Free
Parking: Daily parking is $5 per car. Season parking pass $30. Additional parking across the street.
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK
You are required to pay a per-car entry fee when you enter Island Beach State Park.
Weekdays for New Jersey residents: $6; nonresidents $12.
Weekends and holidays for New Jersey residents: $10; nonresidents $20.
Restrooms/showers: located in the pavilions
Parking: Included in per-car entry fee
Of note: Miles of sand dunes and white sandy beaches offer habitat to maritime plants and diverse wildlife. Offers the state’s largest osprey colony, as well as peregrine falcons, wading birds, shorebirds, waterfowl and migrating songbirds. Swimming and surf fishing are very popular.
LAVALLETTE
Daily badge (12+): $13
Season badge (12+): $65
Season badge seniors (65+): $20
Military Veteran or Active Duty: Free
Holders of NJ Disability ID: $15
Restrooms/Showers: No public restrooms
Parking: Free on-street parking available on side streets and ocean blocks. Municipal lots require a sticker which can be bought for $10.
Of note: Just over one mile of well maintained boardwalk that is non-commercial and offers excellent views of the beach and the ocean. Boutiques and restaurants are situated along Highway 35.
LONG BRANCH
Daily badge weekdays: $6
Daily badge weekends & holidays: $9; $3 for ages 14-17; under age 13: Free
62 and older with ID and disabled individuals: Free
Season badge adults 18-61: $70; 62 and over: Free
Disabled beach users: Free
Season badge students 14-17: $30; 13 and under free
Season badges are available in-person only at the Recreation office or the Tax Collector’s office
Restrooms/showers: Located at West End Avenue, Cottage Place, N Bath Avenue, Great Lawn Beach, Laird Street Beach, Seaview Avenue, Chelsea Avenue and Morris Avenue Beach. There are also shower towers located at Brighton Avenue, S. Bath Avenue and Pavilion Avenue. Parking: $10 per day in public lots
Of note: On the boardwalk, Pier Village offers restaurants and shops. Stair accessible beaches include: Brighton Avenue, West End Avenue, Cottage Avenue, South Bath Avenue, North Bath Avenue, Pavilion Avenue, Morris Avenue, Chelsea Avenue (2 entrances), Great Lawn and Seaview Avenue. Sand ramps can be found at Beachfront North, Madison Avenue, Laird Street, Melrose Place and Morris Avenue, and ADA compliant ramps at Morris Ave. N, Chelsea Avenue, Pavilion Avenue, North Bath Avenue, Cottage Place and West End Avenue. Surf and water chairs are available on a limited basis by speaking with any ticket booth representative or calling the Beach Office at 732-571-5697 for assistance.
MANASQUAN
Daily badge: $10; under age 12 free
Daily badges can be purchased upon your arrival to the beach at one of 7 sales locations (Sea Watch, Riddle Way, Main Beach, Brielle Road, Pompano, Whiting and Inlet.)
Weekly badges for 12 and older: $45
Weekly badges can be purchased at the beach office and are valid Saturday through Friday.
Active US military personnel and their immediate family are admitted free of charge.
Veterans (not including family members) are admitted free with proper ID.
Season badge junior (12-16): $40
Season badge adult: $85
Season badge adult with disability (ID required): $42.50
Senior badge (65+ with ID): $30
Season badges are available for purchase online through Community Pass and can be picked up at the Main Beach office. Season badges can also be purchased directly at the Main Beach office.
Bathrooms: Four located along the beachfront: Elks Beach, Main Beach, Brielle Road Beach and Inlet Beach. Bathrooms are open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during the beach season.
Showers: Located at Sea Watch, Riddle, Main, Brielle, Pompano, Whiting, and the Inlet beach.
Parking: Free on-street parking; also five fee municipal lots that require a seasonal parking pass or a daily fee of $10 Monday through Friday and $15 on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Lots are at Elks Beach, Main Beach, Brielle Road Beach, and Inlet Beach.
Of note: A mile-long stretch of family friendly beaches plus areas for surfing, fishing and sports. There is a beach wheelchair accessible ramp at Elks Beach.
MONMOUTH BEACH
Daily badge (12+): $12
Season badge (12+): $100
Restrooms/showers: available at 29 Ocean Ave.
Parking: Free on street and a large lot at the South end of the beach
Of note: There is also a snack bar at the pavilion.
OCEAN GROVE
Daily badge: $12
Season badge adult: $95
Season badge youth/senior: $50
Purchase season badges with VIPLY app and pick up in person, or purchase online and receive by mail. You can also purchase in person by visiting the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting office during regular hours.
Restrooms: Located at Ocean Avenue, Ocean Ave. & Ocean Pathway, Embury Avenue
Showers: Public on the boardwalk
Parking: Free on the street
Of note: Beach concessions located on the beach as well as beach chair and umbrella rentals.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH
JENKINSON’S
Jenkinson’s Beach extends from the Manasquan Inlet to the amusement rides on the boardwalk.
Daily badge weekday ages 5-11: $4
Daily badge weekends and holidays ages 5-11: $5
Daily badge weekday adults (12+): $13
Daily badge weekends and holiday adults (12+): $14
Daily beach badges can be purchased at any open beach gate.
Season badge adults (12+): $130
Season badge seniors (65+ with ID): $95
Season badge ages 5-11: $55
Half Season badge ages 5-11: $55
Half Season badge adults (12+): $95
Restrooms/showers: Access to bathhouse facilities included with beach badge fee
Parking: Street and lot parking available, rates vary.
Of note: Beach chairs and umbrellas can be rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk offers food, games and rides. All coolers must be under 13 inches in length, width and height and are subject to inspection upon accessing the beach.
MARTELL’S
Accessed from Central Avenue, backed by Martell’s Tiki Bar where you can buy drinks and snacks.
Daily badge: $10
Season badge: $125
Purchase season badges online and pick up onsite at Martell’s Tiki Bar.
Bathrooms: inside Martell’s complex.
Of note: The beach is backed by a beach bar where you can buy drinks and snacks. Lifeguards are on duty from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
BRADSHAW BEACH
Located at the end of Washington Avenue
Daily badge: $15
Full season: $90
3 and under: Free
Season badge: $135
Active or Veteran Military Members: Free
Emergency Personnel: $10/day
MARYLAND AVENUE BEACH
Located at the end of Maryland Avenue
Daily badge (12+): $15
12 & under: Free
Full season: $75
Of note: Daily lifeguard services after June, weekends only beginning Memorial Day.
SANDY HOOK
Daily parking: $20 per car
Seasonal parking: $100
Beaches and parks on Sandy Hook are free.
Restrooms/showers: Available at all beach areas, but there is limited availability of showers and changing rooms.
Of note: Visitors who arrive by foot, bicycle or public transportation are free. Mobile food vendors offer an array of foods. On a clear day you can see the Manhattan skyline.
SEA GIRT
Daily badge: $11.98 (includes processing fee)
Purchase badges online. No cash or check sales.
Season badge adult (12+): $115
Season badge seniors (65+ with ID): $70
Restrooms/Showers: located at the pavilion on Beacon Boulevard.
Parking: Free for all beachgoers.
Of note: Clean, safe, sandy white beaches and beautifully landscaped boardwalk. Check out the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, which begins at the historic Sea Girt Lighthouse.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS
Daily badge (11+): $10
Weekly badge (11+): $35
Season badge (11+): $60
Season badge (65+): $15
Military veterans or active duty (with ID) and dependents: Free
Restrooms/showers: Located on the boardwalk at Hiering, Kearney, and Webster avenues. Hot showers, lockers, and changing rooms are available for $3 at the Hiering Avenue building
Parking: free on street
Of note: Public access to the beach can be found on almost every block. The northern end of the beach is reserved for surfing. Boardwalk, food and fun available. Offers beach fee discounts throughout the summer.
SEASIDE PARK
Daily badge: $13
Weekly badge: $40
Season badge: $65
Season badge seniors: $20
In person sales at Bathhouse on boardwalk between N and O streets; Stockton Ave., L St., F St., Brighton Ave., 2nd Ave., 5th Bay, 7th Ave., 14th Bay. Street locations during beach sons are credit card only.
Restrooms/showers: Located near the intersection of 6th and SE Central Aves. on 13th Ave., and at the Boathouse on North Central Ave.
Parking: Street and lot parking available, rates vary.
Of note: Popular beach featuring a myriad of shops, accommodations and restaurants, plus a boardwalk offering rides, fun and games for the whole family. Public access to the beach can be found on almost every block.
SEVEN PRESIDENTS
OCEANFRONT PARK, LONG BRANCH
Daily badge adult (18+): $10
Season badge adult (18+): $75
Season badge seniors (65+ with ID): $30
Season badge NJ disability pass holders: $20
Restrooms/Showers: In pavilion
Parking: Daily parking passes are $10; season parking is $75.
Of note: A 38-acre beach park open for swimming, sun and surf. A snack bar, covered eating area and outdoor showers are available to beach patrons, as is a beach volleyball court. Tony’s Place inclusive playground and the skateplex are open.
SPRING LAKE
Daily badge adult (12+): $10
Season badge adult (12+): $110
Season badge seniors (65+ with ID): $80
Restrooms/showers: Available at Pier Beach, the North End Pavilion and the South End Pavilion.
Parking: free on-street parking
Of note: Known for its quiet, relaxed expanses of sand perfect for families. The two-mile boardwalk offers snack bars at the pavilions. Each pavilion also features a saltwater pool.
