What’s the best part of living in Monmouth?! The beach, of course! We’ve gathered a list LOADED with places you can have fun in the sun all summer long! Our 2023 Guide, presented by Wine Outlet, is packed with information on Monmouth County beaches, pools, splash pads, beach clubs, and more! Check it out below, and make some plans for a summer your family will never forget!

BEACHES

BELMAR

Belmar Beach is always a family favorite. It was ranked the highest in NJ in the “Testing the Waters” report done by the Natural Resources Defense Council. Have a child interested in surfing? There’s a surf camp offered at 3^rd Ave beach. Click here for more info. It’s also incredibly easy to wheel strollers and gear onto the beach, as they were one of the first towns to install Mobi-Mats. Didn’t pack lunch? There’s lots of great spots including a pizzeria, Playa Bowls, Dunkin’, and 7-11 for snacks!

Belmar Beach Pass Information

Season badges: $70

Daily passes: $10 (13 and under are free)

Check out their website to purchase beach badges!

SEA GIRT

Our family has been heading to Sea Girt beach for years. It’s beautiful, quiet, and family-friendly. There’s a great boardwalk to bring the running stroller, or take the kids for a walk. You can also walk a block or two and grab some lunch on the patio at the famous Parker House. Finish the day on the way out at Hoffman’s in Spring Lake for some ice cream! Sea Girt is a great spot to relax and enjoy the family.

Sea Girt Beach Pass Information

Season badges: $115

Daily passes: $11.98 (11 and under are free)

Check out their website to purchase beach badges!

LONG BRANCH

Long Branch beaches are packed with things to do with the family. It’s home to Pier Village, a ‘city by the sea.’ Take a break for lunch at Sirena, Playa Bowls, and McLoone’s Pier House, to name a few! There’s also great shopping! Long Branch beaches also have concessions throughout the boardwalk. Look out for their Family Fun Day every Sunday, check out the details here!

Long Branch Beach Pass Information

Beach Badges:
Daily passes: Purchased at point of entry

$6 M-F
$9 weekends/holidays
$3 every day for ages 14-17

Annual passes: Beach Office 10AM- 3PM Daily

$70
$30 for 14-17

Always FREE for 13 and under/62 and older with ID and for disabled individuals!
This is for municipal beaches only and does not apply to Seven Presidents (North of Seaview Avenue).
For more information, contact the Recreation Department at: 732-571-6545 or the Beach Office at: 732-571-5697

Check out their website to purchase beach badges!

ASBURY PARK

This historic shore town is home to some great beaches and family-friendly fun. Spend the morning on the beach, and take the kids up to the splash pad on the boardwalk to break up the afternoon. Bring the stroller and check out some unique shops and delicious lunch spots. End the day with some ice cream at Coney Waffle!

Asbury Park Beach Pass Information

Seasonal Rates

- Adults: $70
- Seniors (62-plus with valid ID): $20
- Teens (13 to 17): $20
- Kids 12 and under: Free (adult supervision required)
- Active Military Personnel and their dependents: Free
- Retired Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Non-Active Veterans: Free

Daily Passes:
Monday to Friday: $6
Weekends and Holidays: $9

Purchase beach badges on their website!

SEA BRIGHT

Sea Bright is an adorable beach town in Monmouth County, and definitely one of our favorites. Grab lunch walking distance at Woody’s Ocean Grille, Yumi, Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, or Angelica’s. Don’t forget ice cream at Gracie & The Dudes!

Sea Bright Beach Pass Information

BEACH BADGES:

Regular Beach Badge: $100.00
Senior 65+ Badge: $35.00 all year
Senior Disabled Badge: $35.00 all year
Daily Beach Badge $8.00
Children under the age of 12 FREE
Active Military Personnel & Family Members FREE

Check out their website to purchase beach badges!

SANDY HOOK

With seven miles of ocean and bay beaches, there’s a lot to do while visiting this national park. Take the kids on a bike trail, bring the dog for a walk on the bayside, plan a picnic for lunch, and go on a hike (perfect for your nature enthusiast!). Sandy Hook is also home to the oldest continuously operating lighthouse in the U.S. Parking fills up quickly on the weekends, so make sure to leave early!

Sandy Hook Beach Pass Information

Beach parking is $20 per day

Plan your trip by visiting their website here!

SPRING LAKE

Dubbed the “Jewel of the Jersey Shore,” Spring Lake is by far the cutest beach town in Monmouth County! The beaches are clean and pristine, family-friendly, and offer plenty to do. Downtown is a short walk from the shore where you can stay at adorable B & B’s, shop in their infamous shopping district, dine for lunch, or just take a stroll down the tree-lined, picturesque streets of this cozy beach town.

Spring Lake Beach & Pool Pass Information

Seasonal badge: $110(12 & up)

Full Season and $70 late season (8/1-Labor Day)

Daily pass: $12

Under 12: free

Learn more about rates here. If you’re a Spring Lake resident, you can also join the Spring Lake pool.

Pt. Pleasant

We love the beach in Point Pleasant! It’s the best way to spend a day on the Jersey Shore. Complete with a boardwalk filled with games, rides, attractions, mini golf, spend the day on the beach, and stay for fun at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk!

Beach Information

The beach will open the weekend of May 20th & 21st, weather permitting.
The beach will tentatively be open on Friday, May 26th, weather permitting (check back for updates) and will then be open daily starting Saturday, Mat 27th, weather permitting.

There is absolutely no swimming allowed with the Lifeguards Off-Duty. Thank you.

During the Season:
Daily beach badges can be purchased at any open beach gate. No one will be admitted to the beach without a daily wristband or season badge once the beach gates are closed for the day.

Cooler Policy: At the request of the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, absolutely no coolers larger than 13 inches in width, length or height will be permitted on the beach. A friendly reminder, all coolers will be checked before accessing the beach.

2023 Season Beach Badge Rates

Full Season Pass
Opening Day through Labor Day

Age	Price
Under 5 years old:	Free
Children 5 to 11:	$55
Adults 12 & Up:	$130
Seniors (65+):	$95

Half Season Pass
May 21st to July 18th / July 19th to Labor Day

Age	Price
Under 5 years old:	Free
Children 5 to 11:	$35
Adults 12 & Up:	$95
Seniors (65+):	N/A

AVON-BY-THE-SEA

Looking for a relaxing beach day? Avon-by-the-Sea will deliver! Known for its serene, beautiful beach fronts, spend the day in Avon and soak in the sun. Visit The Columns for lunch or dinner, The Promenade, and Seed to Sprout, to name a few! Avon-by-the-Sea also has a community pool, where you can purchase seasonal badges or daily passes to cool down all summer long.

Avon-by-the-Sea Beach & Pool Pass Information

Season Badges $100.00

Senior Citizens Badges (65 & over) $55.00 must provide proof of age

Young Adult (ages 12 through 18) $55.00

Wristbands for One (1) Day $12.00
Sold at the tag booths during the summer

Age 11 and under; no charge

Learn more about purchasing badges on their website!

BRADLEY BEACH

We love spending the day on Bradley Beach! Located between Ocean Grove and Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach has a ton to offer! It’s an absolute must to grab breakfast at either Maeberrie Market or The Buttered Biscuit before you head onto the sand. Once you’re there, go for a walk on the boardwalk, and check out the brand new playground right on the beachfront. Don’t forget to grab lunch at Vic’s for some great pizza!

Bradley Beach Pass Information

SEASON BADGES: Adult – $80 Senior – $35 Junior – $35

(12 years of age and under are FREE)

Visit their website to find out how to purchase your badges this year!

OCEAN GROVE

There’s no place like Ocean Grove, NJ! Located right next to Asbury Park, Ocean Grove is home to pristine beaches, local events, and activities for the whole family. Play shuffleboard and volleyball, visit their charming downtown, sign up for story time on the pavilion, and take surf lessons! Learn more by visiting their website here!

Ocean Grove Beach Pass Information

Seasonal Badges: adults- $95 / Ages 12-17- $50

Daily Passes: $12

Learn more about Ocean Grove Beach here!

SEVEN PRESIDENTS BEACH

Located in Long Branch, NJ, Seven Presidents Beach is actually part of the Monmouth County Parks System. In the summer, this 38-acre beach park is a great place to swim, sun and surf. In the off-season, it’s a great place for quiet walks. Everything needed to enjoy a day at the beach is readily available during the summer months: snack bar, sheltered eating areas, volleyball area, outdoor showers and changing areas, guarded swimming, designated areas for surfing. The park also offers a reservable picnic tent for groups up to 50. We also love the amazing playground located here, the perfect way to break up a long day at the beach!

Seven Presidents Beach Pass Information

SEASONAL ACCESS FEES:

Individuals – 17 years old and under Free
Individuals – 18 through 64 years old $75
Individuals – 65 years old and over $30
Individuals – NJ State Disability Pass Holders* $20
Parking $75

* In order to qualify for this seasonal fee or the waiving of the parking fee, the disabled individual must be the holder of a valid New Jersey State Parks and Forestry Totally Disabled Persons Pass.

Daily admission fees are $10 for individuals 18 years old and over; those 17 and under are free. The cost of a daily parking pass is $10.

Learn more about Seven Presidents Beach here!