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.
NJ Beaches
Point Pleasant Beach
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.
Seaside Heights Beach
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.
Atlantic City Beach
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.
Bradley Beach
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.
Wildwood Beach
One of the widest beaches in New Jersey with free access (no beach tags). Features a lively 2-mile boardwalk with three amusement piers, water parks, and classic boardwalk food. Known for its 1950s Doo-Wop architecture.
Asbury Park Beach
Revitalized beach town with vibrant arts scene, music heritage, and LGBTQ+ community. Features historic boardwalk, dining options, and entertainment venues including the legendary Stone Pony. Beach badges required.