Belmar also offers FREE daily beach admission to active members of the military and their families, Gold Star Family members and United States veterans through “Operation: Thank You.”

Active military members and dependents get on to the beach for FREE when they show Active Military ID.

Gold Star Family Members: A Parent, legal guardian of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who died while on active duty for the United States get on to the beach for FREE.

ALL United States Veterans get on the beach for FREE by showing an ID that identifies them as a veteran. NEW! Veterans can get a free season beach badge.

Simply, go to belmarbeachbadges.com, select Veterans, Gold Star or Active Military, head to the nearest booth, scan your QR code and show ID and receive your wristband for entry. Or Veterans can obtain a season beach badge at Borough Hall Dec-May or at Taylor Pavilion May-Labor Day.

Those who do not have access to online ordering can visit Taylor Pavilion during beach hours.

• Weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm.
• Weekends and holidays from 9 am to 6 pm.
• Ticket Booths are located at 3rd, 8th, 11th, 14th, 16th and 19th Avenues and at the Beach Office