Known as “The Nation’s Summer Capital,” featuring a mile-long boardwalk with shops, restaurants, and amusements. Clean beaches with seasonal lifeguards and beach patrols. Famous for tax-free shopping at nearby Tanger Outlets.
Lively beach town with action-packed boardwalk featuring Casino Pier amusement park, waterpark, and arcades. Made famous by the “Jersey Shore” TV show. Beach badges required with numerous special events throughout summer.
Free public beaches alongside the famous 4-mile boardwalk with casinos, shopping, and dining. Features Steel Pier amusement park, beach bars, and special events. One of the few NJ beaches with no badge requirement.
Narrow barrier peninsula with beaches facing both the Atlantic Ocean and Shrewsbury River. Features public and private beach clubs, seafood restaurants, and fishing spots. Beach badges required for municipal beaches.
Revitalized beach town featuring Pier Village, an upscale shopping and dining complex along the boardwalk. Features Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park with recreational facilities and seasonal events. Beach badges required.
Free beach access with wide sandy beaches and designated surfing areas. Features Morey’s Piers amusements nearby, the Anglesea entertainment district, and the historic Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. No beach tags required.
Vibrant beach community on Long Beach Island featuring Fantasy Island Amusement Park, Thundering Surf Water Park, and the New Jersey Maritime Museum. Known as the “Queen City” of LBI with numerous dining options. Beach badges required.
Family-oriented beach town with a mile-long beachfront featuring a miniature golf course, seasonal concessions, and grassy areas with gazebos and benches. Wider beaches than neighboring towns with seasonal lifeguards. Beach badges required.
Upscale family beach town with pristine beaches, upscale shopping, and dining. Features a walkable downtown area with boutiques and the Wetlands Institute for nature education. Beach tags required.
Popular beach with a mile-long boardwalk, volleyball courts, and designated surfing areas. Features playgrounds, concessions, and regular events. Popular with younger crowds and day-trippers. Beach badges required.