Beaches are always open, however badges are required in season and lifeguards are only present during the beach season. Beach badges are required between the hours of 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays beginning mid June, and between 9 am to 6pm on Friday, holidays and weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend. Lifeguards are on duty between the hours of 9 am and 5:30 pm on the weekdays, and between the 9 am and 6 pm on the weekends.

Bathroom Locations: 5th, 8th, 11th, 16th and 19th.

Beach Bathroom Hours:

5th Avenue is open year round 9 am to 4 pm.

5th & 8th & 16th Avenue bathrooms will be open 8:30 am to 7:30 pm May 3rd to 22nd.

11th & 19th Avenue bathrooms will be open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm from May 3rd to 22nd.

Beginning May 23rd to Labor Day all bathrooms will be open 7:30 am to 9:30 pm.

Bathrooms open on or about May 1st. Opening/Closing times prior to Memorial Day weekend may vary. Port-o-johns may be available at select locations during the off season.

The best way to check the weather conditions are using the various online weather services available on your computer or mobile device. Our favorites include an Ocean Avenue weather station from Wundeground.com, Accuweather.com, Weather.com, Intellicast.com and the National Weather Service

Please check the Tide Information and Ocean Conditions section of our webpage for this information. Please be advised that all decisions regarding swimming and/or bathing are made by the Head Lifeguard on duty and are dependent upon the ocean conditions. These conditions may change frequently and all decisions are based upon what is in the best interest of the patrons safety.

Yes! Food and drinks are permitted on the beach. However, alcohol and / or glass bottles are not allowed.

Grilling and bonfires are not permitted on the beach.

Unfortunately, there are no bathhouses or changing rooms located at the beach. There are outdoor showers and foot showers located at each beachfront entrance where you can rinse off.

Daily beach badges are $12

(No Refunds)

Children 13 and younger, Active Military, Veterans, and Gold Star Families are free. 

Badges can be purchased online: CLICK HERE

All veterans, with proper identification, and active military, including but not limited to the New Jersey National Guard, Coast Guard and all United States Armed Forces branches and their dependents: No Charge.

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. Veteran only, family not included.

We do not replace lost or stolen badges. If someone finds and returns your badge (it does happen!) we will give you a call so that you may pick it up.

Whoops! Unfortunately, you will have to purchase a daily badge for the day. At the booths, we have no way of checking if you have a season badge. We do believe you but unfortunately everyone 14 years or older needs a badge.

We do not refund any badges sold for the day if it starts to rain.

Parking spaces along the boardwalk cost $2 an hour. Download the ParkMobile App.

No tents permitted on the beach between Friday of Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Handicapped accessible parking spaces are located along the boardwalk, closest to each beach entrance.

Handicap parking is free in handicap parking spaces only as long as the handicap placard is visible or if you have a handicapped license plate

MobiMats are nonslip ADA/ABA Beach Access Surfaces for people with disabilities, walkers and elderly visitors or parents with strollers.

Beach access mats are located at: ALL BEACHES

Boogie boards are permitted on 7th, 14th, and 20th avenues.

Surfboards are permitted on 17th and 18th avenues.

Yes, only near the Belmar Fishing Club pier, and non bathing areas.