Upscale beach community with clean, wide beaches and family-friendly atmosphere. Features strict beach maintenance, seasonal lifeguards, and recreational areas. Beach tags required with limited public facilities.
Beaches for Swimming
Sea Isle City Beach
Family-oriented beach town with extensive beachfront and promenade. Features various water sports, free summer concerts, and special events. Beach tags required with rentals available for beach chairs and umbrellas.
Kirk Park Beach
Centrally located Montauk beach within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants. Features restrooms, outdoor showers, and lifeguards during summer season. Popular surfing spot.
Long Beach Island
18-mile-long barrier island with multiple beach communities offering diverse experiences. Features the Barnegat Lighthouse, Fantasy Island Amusement Park, and family-friendly atmosphere. Beach badges required in most areas.
Sag Main Beach
Exclusive beach in the Hamptons with pristine sand and excellent facilities. Limited parking primarily for village residents and visitors with permits. Features lifeguards, restrooms, and concessions.
Spring Lake Beach
Upscale beach town known as the “Irish Riviera” with a pristine two-mile beach and the longest non-commercial boardwalk in New Jersey. Features Victorian architecture, upscale dining, and limited commercial development. Beach badges required.
Davis Park Beach
Eastern Fire Island community beach accessible by ferry from Patchogue. Features the Casino restaurant and bar complex, marina facilities, and a mix of families and singles.
Ditch Plains Beach
Premier surfing destination in Montauk known for consistent waves and laid-back atmosphere. Features the famous Ditch Witch food truck, portable restrooms, and space for both surfers and swimmers.
Fair Harbor Beach
Family-oriented Fire Island community beach with a small downtown area including restaurants and shops. Accessible only by ferry from Bay Shore. Features both ocean and bay access.
Oak Beach
Small, quiet beach community along the Jones Beach Island barrier beach offering a more private setting than larger public beaches. Access primarily limited to residents and their guests.