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 2026 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. 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

The fee for daily badges is $12 per day – children 13 and under are free.

Seasonal badges are available for $80 and $32 for senior citizens, aged 65 and over with identification verifying age and disabled individuals who meet the disability criteria

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

Seasonal Badges –	$115 – refunds unavailable
Daily Badges –	$11.98 (includes processing fee) – refunds unavailable
Senior Season Badge –	65 years and over – $70 – refunds unavailable

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, Turning Point, and McLoone’s Pier House, to name a few! There’s also great shopping! Long Branch beaches also have concessions throughout the boardwalk.

Long Branch Beach Pass Information

Beach Badges

Daily passes: Purchased at point of entry

$6 Monday through Friday
$9 weekends/holidays
$3 every day for ages 14-17

Annual passes: Beach Office 10 am to 3 pm daily

$70
$30 for 14-17

Additional Information

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

2025 Beach Pass Rates & Purchasing Information

Adult Season Badge	$70.00
Senior Season Badge (62+)*	$20.00
Teen Season Badge*	$20.00
Daily – Weekday	$7.00
Daily – Weekend & Holiday	$10.00

*Proof of age required for senior and teen discounts.

Purchasing Beach Passes

Children 12 and under are free and do not need a beach pass, but must be supervised by an adult.
No refunds will be given for any reason. Season beach badges are not replaceable if lost or stolen.

Season Badges

Available online starting April 1 at apbeachpasses.com. Online purchases can be picked up at the Beach Office.
Available in-person starting May 1 at the Beach Office (Boardwalk at First Avenue) and starting Memorial Day Weekend at the 7th Avenue Beach Booth.
- May 1–June 12: 10am–4pm daily
- June 13–Labor Day: 9am–5pm daily
Credit card preferred. Cash accepted at the Beach Office and 7th Avenue Beach Booth.
Proof of age required for senior and teen discounts.

Daily Passes

Available starting Memorial Day Weekend online at apbeachpasses.com or in-person at ticket booths, the Beach Office, and credit card kiosks along the Boardwalk.
Must be used the same day purchased. Present at any beach entrance to receive your wristband.
Cash accepted at the Beach Office and 7th Avenue Beach Booth only.

Military & Veterans

Active Military Personnel and their dependents will be admitted free of charge. To receive free daily passes, present a Uniformed Services ID Card or an Award Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs at the Beach Office (located at 1st Avenue and the Boardwalk) or the 7th Avenue Ticket Booth on the Boardwalk.
Retired, Disabled and Non-Active Veterans will be admitted free of charge. To receive free daily passes, Veterans must present a Uniformed Services ID Card or an Award Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs at the Beach Office or the 7th Avenue Ticket Booth on the Boardwalk.
To receive a free military season badge, Veterans may visit the Beach Office at 1st Avenue and present a Uniformed Services ID Card or an Award Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Military ID must be shown along with the military season badge to enter at any beach entrance. Military season badges are not replaceable if lost or stolen.

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 Yumi, Tommy’s Tavern + Tap, or Angelica’s.

Sea Bright Beach Pass Information

The Beach Office is open Memorial Day through Labor Day,
seven days per week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

2026 BEACH FEES (per person)
SEASON BEACH BADGE (December 1 – 31, 2025) $ 75.00
SEASON BEACH BADGE (beginning January 1, 2026) $100.00
SEASON SENIOR 65+ BADGE $ 35.00
SEASON DISABLED BADGE $ 35.00
DAILY BEACH BADGE (May 23, 2026 – September 7, 2026)$10.00
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 $ FREE
ACTIVE MILITARY & FAMILY MEMBERS/PERSONNEL $ FREE

BEACH LOCKERS: LARGE LOCKER $450.00
SMALL LOCKER $400.00

NO REPLACEMENT OR REFUND ON BEACH BADGES
NO REFUND ON BEACH LOCKERS

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

2026 Beach & Pool Fees

After your purchase you will receive an email when your badges are ready to be picked up.

If you are going to authorize someone other than yourself to pick up your badges, please add the person as a family member to your Community Pass account.

Anyone picking up badges must have valid picture I.D.

Seasonal Beach Badges $110

Senior Beach Badges $80

Daily Badge Fee $12 + $1 service fee

Seasonal Badge Pick-up Locations & Schedule:

Borough Hall, 423 Warren Avenue

Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

*Beginning May 18th Pick-up will be at the following locations daily 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily:

North End Pavilion (Between Tuttle & Ludlow Avenues): North End Pool Lockers & ALL Beach Boxes
South End Pavilion (Between Salem & Atlantic Avenues): South End Pool Lockers, all Seasonal Beach Badges, & all individual Pool/Beach Badges without a locker

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

Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in 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

Full Season badge

AGE	PRICE
Adults 12 & up	$130
Seniors (65+)	$95

Half Season Pass (Memorial day to july 18 | july 19 to labor day)

AGE	PRICE
Adults 12 & up	$95

Daily beach admission can be purchased at any open beach gate.

2026 Daily Rates

AGE	WEEKDAY PRICE	WEEKEND & HOLIDAY PRICE
Children Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult	FREE	FREE
Adults 12 & Up	$14	$15
Beach Chairs	$11	$11
Beach Umbrellas	$12	$12
Lounge Chairs	$15 each or 2/$25	$15 each or 2/$25
Pavilion Bathhouse (Weekdays and Weekends)	Adults: $4 Children: $3	Adults: $4 Children: $3

Jenkinson’s Website

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

Pass website

2026 Season Beach Badge Prices

Season Badges $110.00

Senior Citizens Badges (65 & over) $65.00 and must provide proof of age

Young Adult (ages 12 through 18) $65.00

Wristbands for One (1) Day $14.00
Sold at the tag booths during the summer

Age 11 and under; no charge

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

Badge Rates & Eligibility

Adult (Ages 16–64): $90
Junior (Ages 13–15): $35
Senior (Ages 65+): $35
Children (Ages 12 & under): FREE
Daily Badge: $14
Weekly Badge: $48
Active Military & Veterans: FREE admission for Veterans and Active Duty (including spouse/dependents) with proper military ID

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

2026 Beach Badge rates:

Holiday Special Badge $93.00 Begins 12/1/25 – 12/31/25

Early Bird Badge $100.00 Begins 1/1/26 – 4/30/26

Regular Season Badge $105.00 Begins 5/1/26
Youth/Senior Season Badge (12–17 years old / 65+) $54.00 Begins 12/1/25
Daily Wristband $13.00 Begins 5/23/26

Learn more about Ocean Grove Beach here!

THE SANDBOX

The Sandbox is one of our absolute favorite beaches to visit in Monmouth County. You can relax by the bay (perfect for little ones because you don’t have to worry about the waves!), enjoy a cocktail from their bar, and have lunch at one of many food trucks visiting at the Sandbox daily. Visit their website to plan your visit and check out upcoming live music and food trucks at The Sandbox this summer.

The Sandbox

Website

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 (currently under construction), the perfect way to break up a long day at the beach!

Seven Presidents Beach Pass Information

Individuals – 17 years old and under Free
Individuals – 18 through 64 years old $80
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!