Quiet beach with historic Sea Girt Lighthouse (1896) and one-mile non-commercial boardwalk. Features the Sea Girt Pavilion with dining and gathering spaces. Known for its affluent residential character. Beach badges required.
Quiet alternative to nearby Atlantic City with six miles of clean beaches. Features North Brigantine Natural Area with 4×4 beach access for permitted vehicles. Beach badges required with seasonal lifeguards.
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.
Historic beach in a Methodist camp meeting community featuring the Great Auditorium, tent city, and largest collection of Victorian architecture in the United States. Beach activities historically restricted on Sundays. Beach badges 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.
Family-friendly beach with lively boardwalk featuring Jenkinson’s Amusement Park, aquarium, and arcade. Offers extensive dining options, mini-golf, and nightlife. Beach badges required with private beach ownership.
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.
Residential beach community home to Lucy the Elephant, a six-story elephant-shaped building and National Historic Landmark. Features well-maintained beaches with seasonal lifeguards. Beach tags required.