NJ Beach Access
BARNEGAT LIGHT:
Dates of operation: 7 days / week from Memorial day to Labor day. Off season weekends only weather permitting.
Permit fee: Free parking for walk on fishing.
Beach access points: Walk on fishing only. Facilities for handicap anglers.
Parking lots available at: At the foot of the lighthouse.
Special comments: No buggy operation permitted. No swimming. Picnic area along inlet. Nature trail.
LOVELADIES:
Dates of operation: No buggy access from Memorial day to Labor day.
Permit fee: Falls under jurisdiction of Long Beach Township.
Permit obtained from: At Township Bldg. 76th and Long Beach Blvd.
Beach access points: North Beach Avenue.
Parking lots available at: Street Parking available.
HARVEY CEDARS:
Dates of operation: No buggy access from Memorial day to Labor day.
Permit fee: $10
Permit obtained from: At Township Bldg.76th and Long Beach Blvd.
Beach access points: 83rd Street, Cape May and Hudson Avenues.
Parking lots available at: Limited street parking available.
SURF CITY:
Dates of operation: No buggy access from Memorial day to Labor day.
Permit fee: $15
Permit obtained from: Police Headquarters, 1813 Long Beach Blvd.
Beach access points: 12th Street, 18th Street, 20th Street, 5th Street. Third Ave.
Parking lots available at: Street Parking available.
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP:
Dates of operation: Beaches closed during the summer season for buggy operation (May 16th to
Sept. 30th). Correct dates obtained with permits.
Permit fee: $50 Good on all Long Beach Township Beaches. (Brant Beach to Holgate)
Permit obtained from: Police station at 68th Street and Long Beach Island Blvd. 24 hrs./day, 7 Days/week.
Beach access points:
BRANT BEACH – 46th Street, 66th Street.
BEACH HAVEN PARK - Nebraska Avenue (106th Street)
BEACH HAVEN TERRACE - New Jersey Avenue (129th Street).
BEACH HAVEN CREST – 79th Street, 90th Street.
BEACH HAVEN PARK – 106th Street, 119th Street
BEACH HAVEN – Taylor Avenue, Center Street, Holyoke Avenue.
Special comments: Beach Buggy Hotline (609) 361-1000 ext. 203. Police monitor channel 9.If paying for permit after 4PM on weekdays or on weekends or holidays, you must use an instate check or money order. No cash. Must present vehicle, driver’s license, registration and insurance card. A striper derby is usually held in October and November for a fee of $25.00 which is only good for the derby.
HOLGATE:
Dates of operation: Closed from June through September for migrating birds.
Permit fee: $50
Permit obtained from: Police station at 68th Street and Long Beach Island Blvd. 24 hrs./day, 7 days/week.
Beach access points: Nelson Avenue, Scott Avenue, Harding Avenue, Washington Avenue.
Parking lots available at: Harding Avenue, end of boulevard.
Special comments: Federal Wildlife area.
BRIGANTINE:
Dates of operation: Year round.
Permit fee:$100
Permit obtained from: Permit obtained at City Hall or Lifeguard Headquarters, 17th Street & the Beach.
Beach access points: North End entrance at 15th Street and Jetty entrance at Seaside Road are open 24 hours. Cove entrance at end of Lagoon Blvd. open 7 AM-7PM
Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal.
Special comments: Vehicle inspection required.
ATLANTIC CITY:
Dates of operation: During Striper Derby only.
Permit fee: Free. Must show Striper Derby Pin.
Permit obtained from: City Hall, Room 603, 1301 Bacharach Boulevard
Beach access points: Access roads at New Hampshire, Delaware and Albany Avenues
Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal, numerous paid lots.
Special comments: Must show Striper Derby Pin. Required to cross boardwalk.
VENTNOR CITY:
Dates of operation: During the Striper Derby only.
Permit fee: Free
Permit obtained from: Police Records Dept., 6201 Atlantic Ave.
Beach access points: Access roads at Suffolk and Newport Avenues.
Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal.
Special comments: Must show Striper Derby pin.
MARGATE:
Dates of operation: During Striper Derby only.
Permit fee: Free
Permit obtained from: Police Dept.111 N. Decatur Ave.
Beach access points: Access roads are at Delve, Granville, and Washington Avenues.
Parking lots available at: Street Parking where legal
Special comments: Must show Striper Derby pin.
LONGPORT:
Dates of operation: During Striper Derby only.
Permit fee: Free
Permit obtained from: Police Dept. 2305 Atlantic Ave.
Beach access points: at 11th Street and the jetty north to the sea wall.
Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal.
Special comments: Must show Striper derby pin.
OCEAN CITY:
Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
Permit fee: $75. Permits limited to 300. Waiting list in effect for permits.
Permit obtained from: Police station.
Beach access points:23rd Street, 57thStreet, 59th Street.
Parking lots available at: Various on street parking during off season.
Special comments: No buggy operation between North Street and 23rd Street.
CORSON’S INLET:
Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
Permit fee: $25
Permit obtained from: Belleplain State Park(Call them for directions)609-861-2404
Mon-Sun, 9-4 for inspection of vehicle/equipment and fee collection/permit
issue.
Required equipment which must be available during inspection
1st aid kit
A board(1 to 2' square) to place on sand for vehicle jack
Jack
Spare tire
Tow rope or chain sufficient to tow vehicle
shovel
air pressure guage
fire extinguisher
flashlight and -this was not a joke-......
also bring your fishing gear to prove you are a surf fisher and not just a
four wheeler. Permits only issue for purposes of surf fishing.
Beach access points: There is a marked access gate at the south end of Central Ave.
Parking lots available at: 54th Street and Central Ave.
Special comments: No pets between April 1st and September 15th. Those not actively engaged in fishing must leave the park between midnight and 4 AM.
SEA ISLE CITY:
Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
Permit fee: $35
Permit obtained from: call 609-263-4461x200 Or see the clerk at city hall(446 Landis Ave.)
Parking lots available at: Street parking available.
AVALON:
Dates of operation: Sept 15 to May 15.
Permit fee: $10
Permit obtained from: Borough clerk or by writing for an application and enclosing a self addressed, stamped envelope.
Beach access points: Entrances are marked.
Special comments: Inspection of vehicle & equipment is required at the police station between 9AM and 4 PM.
STONE HARBOR:
Dates of operation: Sept. 15th to June 15th.
Permit fee: $10
Permit obtained from: Permit can be obtained only from the borough clerk at 9508 Second Avenue between August 15th and Sept. 30th between the hours of 9am and 4 PM during the week or by writing for an application and enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
Beach access points: Beach entrance at 122nd Street. No vehicles are permitted northeasterly of 122nd Street.
Special comments: Inspection of vehicle and proper equipment are required.
NORTH WILDWOOD:
Dates of operation: Sept. 15th to Thursday before Memorial Day.
Permit fee: $5 permit for North Wildwood residents and $15 permit for non-residents is required.
Permit obtained from: Permit obtained at North Wildwood Police station at 10th & Atlantic Ave.
Beach access points: Entrances at 5th Ave. & 15th Ave.
Parking lots available at: On street parking available.
Special comments: Safety equipment required. Location of NJBBA Great Fall Classic
Tournament. The 5th weekend after Labor Day annually.
WILDWOOD:
Dates of operation: Sept. 15th to Thursday before Memorial Day.
Permit fee: $15
Permit obtained from: City clerk’s office, 4400 New Jersey Avenue.
Beach access points: Access is at Cresse Ave.
Parking lots available at: On street parking available.
Special comments: Must have required equipment. Call 1 800 WWBYSEA for information.
WILDWOOD CREST:
Dates of operation: No buggy access.
Parking lots available at: Various on street parking, during off season.
CAPE MAY:
Dates of operation: No buggy access.
Parking lots available at: All along the seawall.
Special comments: For information stop at Cape May County Information center at exit 6 on Garden State Parkway.