The New Jersey Beaches - Monmouth & Ocean CountiesThe New Jersey Beaches - Monmouth & Ocean Counties
This page has information about the beaches of Monmouth and Ocean
counties - 35 beaches covering over 60 miles (out of 127 miles of
coastline in New Jersey)! "The Beachpage" lists what is available there,
driving directions, phone numbers (often the Chamber of Commerce
and/or Tourism Commission), and other stuff I thought of or you may
suggest. Fees are usually in effect from around Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Also note that often-times in late afternoon (4pm or 5pm) there is no one
collecting fees; this doesn't really occur until evening at some of the
larger beaches where you have to drive into. Keep in mind, though, that
at these times of the day and of the year that fees are not collected,
there may be no lifeguards on duty.
New Jersey is the only state in the nation that tests it's ocean waters (weekly, in season) and makes that information available to the public (800-648-SAND). Daily water-quality testing is done at 188 ocean and 137 bay beaches (note: this is subject to change). New Jersey also has smoking regulations on the beach. If there are any personal stories or information you wish to add, please email me and let me know! The Beach Page has been recognized by Barbara Steele, the director of Ocean County Public Affairs and Tourism. If you have reason to call her for information (phone given under "additional phone numbers"), please tell her that you found her number on The Beach Page!
Ocean / Monmouth counties collectively has been rated as one of the best places in the country (3rd best place to live in 1997 Money Magazine, 23rd best place to raise a family in Reader's Digest, one of the top five choices for retirement (Ocean County) in Fortune Magazine). Being between New York City and Philadelphia makes either city easy to access, but also has the beautiful beaches nearby. In addition to the beaches are many other exciting places for entertainment, history, camping, and anything else you can think up.
Want to keep our beaches in excellent shape? Clean Beaches Council, a
nonprofit that promotes beach sustainability, recommends these steps:
1. Leave no trace (if you carry it in, carry it out)
2. Use public restrooms (help keep beach water clean)
3. Dont tread the dunes (prevent beach erosion/use walkovers)
4. Know your limits (swim, surf and boat safely)
5. Respect native habitats (wildlife and plants)
6. Mind your pet (help keep beaches sanitary)
7. Get involved!
Topical Outline (not to be confused with topical sunscreen)
I. INTRODUCTION
II. BEACH LIST
-----> A . Monmouth County
-----> B . Ocean County
III. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
-----> A . Volleyball
-----> B . Surfing
-----> C . Beach Wheelchairs and People With Disabilities
-----> D . Boating
-----> E . Boardwalks
-----> F . Lighthouses
-----> G . SCUBA Diving
-----> H . Running Races
IV. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
-----> A . Sunscreen
-----> B . Skin Cancer
-----> C . Beach Closings
-----> D . Littering
-----> E . Sand Dunes
-----> F . Barrier Islands
-----> G . Heat Stroke & Heat Exhaustion (coming soon)
V. DIRECTIONS
VI. ADDITIONAL PHONE NUMBERS
MONMOUTH COUNTY beaches from north to south:| Town | Contact | Fees | Description |
| Union Beach | 732-264-2277 | free; parking: free but limited | * This info was provided to me: it is a very nice beach situated on the
bay with a nice view of Keansburg. Since this is a bay beach,
waves are smaller and terrain is rockier. * Fishing is allowed toward the end of the beach. * Weekends can get crowded, but not weekdays. |
| Keansburg | 732-495-1400, 732-495-4667 | free; parking: metered & lots & side-streets | * Has Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Waterpark and a nice
view of New York City * Can rent some water sports equipment. * Since this is a bay beach, waves are smaller and terrain is rockier. |
| Sandy Hook (Gateway National Recreation Area) | 732-872-5970 | $ per car but free to bicycle in | * A very popular area with a clothing optional beach which, if you are comfortable with your body, I
strongly suggest you go to take advantage of the OPTION to go nude.
About half to a little over half of the people there do not wear clothes.
If you don't feel comfortable going naked, you don't have to. If you want
the exact location, please email me, but when you go do NOT go to stare.
* Entire beach area here (with several beaches) is supposed to be beautiful (I wouldn't know- whenever I am in the area to go here, I only go to the CO beach). * Has a Visitor's Center / Historical Center (Fort Hancock) past the beaches with a museum and many other attractions where you can tour barracks and the recently restored Sandy Hook Lighthouse, the oldest operating lighthouse in the country (it is a nice 30 minutes tour); there is a lot to do & see besides going in the water such as hiking trails * Beach fire permits are available and SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas * The paved bike trails throughout here are amazing |
| Highlands | 732-872-1959 | free & free parking | * Has the first
electrically operated lighthouse in the US (Navesink Light Station) at
Twin Lights Historic Site * I think they have volleyball, basketball, and tennis * Also available are ferry rides along the Hudson River |
| Middletown Township | 732-615-2660 | free & free parking | * Uncrowded area |
| Sea Bright | 732-842-0215/0099 | parking fee or look for some metered & some free spaces; under 13 years are free | * Note the palm trees! * Has volleyball (including tournaments) and basketball * Good night activities such as bars and music for us party-folk & shopping & restaurants along Ocean Ave; though I've not been there yet, Tradewinds Night Club is the place to go for music I'm told * SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas |
| Monmouth Beach | 732-229-5296 | under 12 years are free; parking fee | * Can visit the pool ($) or beach/pool combination pass ($) |
| Long Branch | 732-229-0924, 732-571-6545 | free under 12 years; parking fee | * Many beaches here, including Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
which has some of EVERYTHING including volleyball, surfing, jetties which
are not very slippery (but be careful) though they don't go too far out; the seven presidents, in case you were wondering,
were Arthur, Garfield, Grant, Harrison, Hayes, McKinley, and Wilson
* Go to Max's famous hot-dogs a block or two inland- they are HUGE and are spectacular (The Daily Meal ranked them as one of the top hot dogs in the country in 2017 and 2018!) * SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas |
| Deal | 732-531-1454 | free under 12 years; parking: free | * Can rent bathhouses, use volleyball courts, let the kids use the playground, and explore the mansions in the area |
| Allenhurst | free for under age 13; parking: free | * Home to the Metro Lyric Opera which gives educational programs for all
ages * Has some surfing Corlies Ave is handicapped accessible | |
| Loch Arbour | 732-531-4740 | free for under age 13; parking: free on nearby streets | * Perhaps the tiniest stretch of beach (190 feet long) of any of the
little municipalities in the two counties Has volleyball and surfing |
| Asbury Park | 732-775-0900 | children under 13 are free when accompanied by an adult; parking: metered | * Used to be a huge enterprise but was run-down for many years; efforts were made for seveal years
to get it back on track (for example, trying to attract more people with free beach access during parts of the 1993 season, and
reopening the Paramount Theatre, the Convention Hall, and the Baronet
Theatre, with a lot of events) but failed (in my opinion) until about 2004
when it finally all came together with a new pristine boardwalk and plenty
of vendors including a place to rent bikes (though not real beach pizza...
oh well!) * Probably was the biggest and most happening place in Monmouth & Ocean counties, with Bruce Springsteen's loyalty here (and you can find the famous Madam Marie's fortune telling stand here) at the Stone Pony club on Ocean Ave. & 2nd Ave. * The author Stephen Crane House is at 508 4th Ave. * Listed as one of the top 10 best NJ beach towns in a survey released on May 22, 2008! |
| Ocean Grove | 732-531-9283 | under 13 are free | * Is designated a "national historic landmark" with its
Victorian charm but also visit the shops inland a bit in addition to going in
the water, has a 'SOHO' or 'Village' feel (a little) in some parts; there
is a cool seashell store here (is it still there?) * Has surfing and kayaking (you might still be able to rent kayaks) |
| Bradley Beach | 732-776-2998 | under 14 are free; parking: free | * Home of a cool Memorial Day Parade where a group of participants march
from the parade right up to the beach, complete with beach chairs and
bathing suits * Nice area with surfing * Saw an AWESOME lightning show here a few years ago at a friends house (don't worry, we didn't go in the water) * Miniature golf, playground on the mile-long boardwalk where you'll see plenty of people running Plenty of evening concerts during the summer season here * Has beach wheelchairs I'm told |
| Avon | 732-502-4508 | under 12 years are free; parking: free | * May have been the first in the area to have beach wheelchairs, the kind
with big balloon-wheels that you can go on the sand and even a few inches
of water with, available to beachgoers * Several bed & breakfasts here; * Some surfing available |
| Belmar | 732-681-1176 | parking: metered along Ocean Ave, but park on the side streets (they're free and not hard to find a spot); under 15 years are free | * THE place for beach volleyball in
Monmouth county (see also Seaside in Ocean county) including major
tournaments * Many bars and clubs and very commercial- known for college student party town (Bar A on 16th Ave is a good one, as is D'Jais along Ocean Ave, and I heard Jason's on Main Street is good also) * Has an unofficial gay beach around 2nd Ave (though not only gay people go there) * Many bed & breakfasts * Marinas * Why is there a barn-shaped structure along the southern side? Well, it's because years ago it used to be Peters Ice Cream Barn, which, although pricey, was amazing ice-cream. The two Peters brothers owned them in Jackson (Marc) and Belmar (Bob); I helped Bob get set up before the summer started one year * Has some surfing and you can rent kayaks * Beach whelchairs |
| Spring Lake | 732-449-8005 | parking: free; under 12 years are free | * In contrast to Belmar, a great place to take a romantic walk
with your partner, or a nice quiet time with your family in a non commercial
area (though there are nice shops by 3rd Ave) * Nice place for picnics (though I don't know their policy on them) (though there are nice shops by 3rd Ave) * Nice hotels and bed & breakfasts overlooking the water, such as The Breakers, The Sandpiper Inn, Grand Victorian, The Victoria House, and the Warren Hotel. One of the nicest, the Essex and Sussex Hotel (right along the Ocean Avenue) was converted into condominiums around the mid-late 90's (though there are nice shops by 3rd Ave) * Has some surfing and volleyball and SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas |
| Sea Girt | 732-449-7079 | under 12 are free; parking: free | * Used to be my place to go as a teenager since I could not get to the water until
the afternoon (I work nights at Six Flags Great Adventure and McDonald's),
and by that time they didn't have anyone collecting fees * Had one of the highest tides I have even seen one day in June 1996 when I almost drowned * Has some good surfing- try near Philadelphia Blvd * I'm told they also have beach wheelchairs (see Avon) * I heard "The Parker House" is a good place to stay * Don't forget to check out the c. 1896 Victorian-style lighthouse on Beacon Blvd & Ocean Ave (with free tours 1-4pm on Sundays) |
| Manasquan | 732-223-1221 | people with physical disabilities get a 50% discount; parking fee | * Very beach-town feel with the sand on the
ground all the way to the street and a smooth, paved boardwalk
* Has volleyball * Has very good surfing at southern end * Used to be my place in the early 80's when I was very young, going with neighbors- we used to walk on the jetties (among other things); they had a jellyfish problem back then, but I don't think so anymore Nice houses along the sand * Many antique and arts shops including the Carriage House Antique Center * Has stuff going on at night as well which includes the Algonquin Arts Theatre, and the Red Oak Music Theatre is here (I used to know a musician in the Red Oak Music Company- don't know if he still plays bass there) * Elks Beach is dedicated to people with physical disabilities with ramps and vehicle access and beach wheelchairs * SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas; * A very informative book on collecting shells, The Art Of Shelling, was published here (ask me if you want the publisher's address) |
The map below displays the beaches of Monmouth County with a green diamond marking each beach. Click each green diamond to reveal the name of the beach. You may zoom in and out or may click the brackets 
in the upper right to display the listing of all beaches in a new large window with the names of all the beaches on the left. You can then click the beach you desire and it will be highlighted on the map. You may also click the options menu in the upper left to display the names of all the beaches on the left that you can click on to highlight on the map
OCEAN COUNTY beaches from north to south:| Town | Contact | Fees | Description |
| Point Pleasant | 732-892-5813 | free for under 3 or 65+; parking: free | * Has the Point Pleasant Antique Emporium |
| Point Pleasant Beach | 732-892-1000, 732-892-5200, 732-899-2424, 732-892-1118 | reduced prices for children; parking: depends on where but expect to pay | * Very popular and commercial area
with many rides on the boardwalk and shops and stuff; good for families
with kids, and there are a _lot_ of kids there * Be careful of the ride resembling a ferris wheel -- though much smaller -- that has cars that flip over and over (nothing's dangerous about it, it just had quite an impact on me!) * Jenkinson's may be the most well-known beach in the area with lots of attractions including a big aquarium ($), a lot of amusements, and surfing * SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas * Listed as one of the top 10 best NJ beach towns in a survey released on May 22, 2008! |
| Bay Head | 732-892-4179 | under 12 are free but should be accompanied by an adult; parking: free but limited | * Many shops & antique places- check out Shopper's Wharf on Bridge Ave * Surfing available * SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas |
| Mantoloking | 732-899-6600 | free for under 12 years old; parking: free but only for 2 hours | * A surfing permit costs $ but make sure you are far away from the bathers |
| Normandy Beach | 732-341-1000 | children 12 and under are free; seniors who are residents are free; parking: free | * This beach is part of Dover Township, but I know little about it besides that; go & tell me what you think! |
| Brick Township | 732-262-1075/1006 | under 12 are free but should be accompanied by an adult; parking fee; some places are free to get in & some to park as well | * I'm told this is one of the nicer beaches
in the area * Has a gazebo nearby you can reserve (for a few hundred $ plus insurance) * Also has beach wheelchairs and surfing |
| Dover Township (Toms River) | 732-341-1000 | parking: free; pool: $ | * Has volleyball, but I think it might cost you something * Might still have swimming lessons at the pool for a fee * If you ever get a chance, take a "mini-cruise" on the River Lady- an 85-foot paddle-wheeler which leaves from downtown Toms River and goes through the Barnegat Bay all the way past the route 37 bridge in Seaside (depending on the trip you want) * A small boardwalk is here as well |
| Island Heights | 732-270-6415 | * I have no idea about this area (sorry); please email me in you have any info | |
| Berkeley Township | 732-269-4456 | under 12 are free, seniors who are residents are free but must get a badge; parking: metered | * It's a small beach here |
| Lavallette | 732-793-2100 | under 12 are free; parking: free on street | * Has a nice boardwalk with a small-town feel though I haven't been there in over a decade * Surfing * Might still have swim lessons |
| Seaside Heights | 800-SEASHOR | parking: metered or cheapest you can find in a lot, but keep reading for free parking) | * THE place for volleyball, along with neighboring Seaside
Park, in Ocean County (see also Belmar in Monmouth County) including major
tournaments * Very popular and commercial area with excellent boardwalk amusements (I sometimes went to Casino Pier- check out The Magical Carousel Shoppe) and nightclubs & general nightlife overall; party-town like Belmar (with more attractions) but the crowd is somewhat younger- more high school and late teens (there is a not too flattering name for this beach because of all the people "making new friends" here, but I heard on good authority that Seaside area IS doing something about their image problem and we should expect the beach area to be nicer) * Water Works, a cool water park with water-slides & stuff is a few blocks from the water on Ocean & Grant (near Casino Pier, which has surfing) * Check out Smuggler's Quay miniature golf (Central & Grant) * There IS free parking on the island, though you have to walk a bit to get to the beach, but don't do what I did a few years back during 100+ degree weather and try to walk on the pavement with BARE FEET, resulting in 2nd degree burns & big blisters on the soles of my feet * Heard from a reliable source that they also have beach wheelchairs - call 732-793-4343 to reserve one for free * Many families or groups of friends often rent a house for a week or so but if you don't want to stay that long, they have many hotels & motels * Surfing is at the north side |
| Seaside Park | 732-793-0234, 732-830-2100 | under 12 are free; parking: metered in some places or cheapest you can find in a lot | * THE place for volleyball, along with neighboring Seaside Heights, in Ocean County (see
also Belmar in Monmouth County) including major tournaments * VERY similar to Seaside Heights (with amusements) and in fact you might not be able to tell where one ends and the other begins, especially since the boardwalk runs uninterrupted through both and the northern part of Seaside Park is festive, while the southern part is quieter * I almost took a bungee jump here years ago until I saw the price * Seaside (Heights and Park) attractions on the boardwalk don't close until 2:00 or 3:00 am * I heard that the Windjammer Motor Inn is a nice place to stay |
| Island Beach State Park (South Seaside Park) | 732-793-1689 for the nature center (tours), 732-793-0506 for canoe & kayak tour reservations | $ per car; Tuesdays might still be free | * A non-commercial 2,000+ acre protected area open all year round; three areas
here- the Northern Natural Area is mainly for tours of the beautiful
nature and I think the a governor's house is here; Center
(Recreation Area) is for bathing and has two areas and parking lots and is
nice to take a walk at, and they have "surf chairs" for the handicapped;
Southern Natural Area has no lifeguards but you can fish and have open
fires and barbecues (like I did several summers ago), just be sure the fires are
50 feet east of the dune line (they can be pretty protective of this
area), you can have your beach buggy or 4-wheel drive vehicle on the sand
here, and you have a nice view of Barnegat Lighthouse if you go to the end
and walk on the sand- I suggest you do this at least once * Can get PACKED on weekends when it is hot (may want to call because they will only let in a certain amount of cars) * Please stay off the dunes * There is surfing... somewhere * Talk to someone at the welcome booth- there are a LOT of non-commercialized activities to do here and you should take advantage of them * Go for a canoe & kayak tour free (if they still do this) on Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday |
| Barnegat Light | 609-494-9196 | children under 11 are free; parking: on side streets | * Has "Old Barney," the
172-foot tall lighthouse standing since 1858 * Don't remember how much it costs to get in, but it is very cheap, and you have a breathtaking view of the surrounding area * Has beach wheelchairs (see Avon) * Has marinas and many places for boating * Has basketball, tennis, & volleyball * Has antique and crafts shops mostly along Bay Avenue |
| Manahawkin / Waretown / Stafford | 609-597-2303 | * Many marinas | |
| Long Beach Township | 609-361-1200 | under 12 years and over 65 years are free | * LBI (Long Beach Island) has been recognized by "Dr. Beach" as one of the
top 20 beaches in the nation * Has 12 miles of beaches including the towns of Loveladies, Brighton Beach, Holgate, and many others * Has beach wheelchairs, southern area is more commercialized than the northern area * This is the area those "LBI" shirts are referring to that you see many people wearing |
| Harvey Cedars | 609-494-6905 | under 12 area free; parking: on side streets | * Has surfing here, nice waves * Has beach wheelchairs (reserve in advance) * Has volleyball, baseball, playground for kids, and a paved fitness track |
| Surf City | 609-494-3064 | under 12 years and over 65 years are free; parking: on street | * Yes our very own Surf City with excellent sand
and waves and of course surfing, basketball, and fishing. * In spring 2007, hundreds of World War I era military munitions were found buried in the sand, and a great effort to remove them was made successfully. These were not "unexploded ordinances" that were fired and waiting to explode, but instead were discarded ones, and the beaches is safe. More were found in May 2008, but the beaches were not scheduled to be closed due to inspections being conducted nearly every day. If you are concerned, I'd speak with a town official; I personally wouldn't have a problem going there. |
| Ship Bottom | 609-494-1614 | under 12 years are free; 65 and over get a free badge but must pay for replacements (that's what I'm told; if you confirm this please let me know); parking: on streets and in the area] | * Many surfing rental places, marinas, sailing, jet ski rentals
* SCUBA diving is allowed in some areas * Has beach wheelchairs (see Avon) * Has the Original Ron Jon Surf Shop, the other of which is in Cocoa Beach, Florida (which I was at in May 1996 and is also great) * see also Surf City above for information on the military munitions |
| Beach Haven | 609-492-0111 | under 12 years and over 65 years are free; parking is limited | * They have great funnel cakes, says a friend * Also has great surfing, I'm told, as well as tennis, softball, and basketball * Has beach wheelchairs * Many bed & breakfasts & Victorian charm * Has miniature golf & other amusements including Fantasy Island Amusement Park & Casino Arcade * Marinas as well * Beach fire permits are available * Listed as one of the top 10 best NJ beach towns in a survey released on May 22, 2008! |
The map below displays the beaches of Ocean County with a blue diamond marking each beach. Click each blue diamond to reveal the name of the beach. You may zoom in and out or may click the brackets in the upper right to display the listing of all beaches in a new large window with the names of all the beaches on the left. You can then click the beach you desire and it will be highlighted on the map. You may also click the options menu in the upper left to display the names of all the beaches on the left that you can click on to highlight on the map.
SPECIAL
ATTRACTIONS
VolleyballSurfingBeach Wheelchairs and People With
Physical DisabilitiesBoating
Don't know too much about this subject, but I heard that boating is available in Barnegat, Belmar,
Berkeley Township, Long Beach Township, Manasquan, Manatoloking, Point Pleasant,
and Ship Bottom. As for renting boats, you may try any of the places above, but
the places I am told that do have boats for rent are Belmar, Highlands, and Point
Pleasant Beach. The boat you see here, the Capt. Bennett, was named after my friend's
Dad, a former captain of the beach patrol in Brigantine. Although Brigantine is
not in Ocean or Monmouth country (it's just south in Atlantic County) and thus it
normally would not be included in The Beach Page, I'll make an exception for my friend!
BoardwalksLighthouses
There has been quite a resurgence in the interest in lighthouses recently.
New Jersey has at least nine of the beacons, with four of them in the
Ocean-Monmouth area. The Sandy Hook lighthouse dates back to a fort from
colonial times as well as a prior military base. It is the oldest
operating lighthouse in the U.S. (circa 1764) and is the ONLY lighthouse
to appear on MORE THAN one U.S. postage stamp (just a little bit of trivia
for you- and I know of a reliable stamp shop in Toms River than can get
them for you). The Twin Lights of Navesink is the first electronically
operated lighthouse in the U.S., dating back to 1828. The Sea Girt
lighthouse is an all-brick Victorian style house, dating back to 1896.
Finally is "Old Barney," the 172-foot tall lighthouse of Barnegat Light,
dating back to 1858. In June 2003, the United States Postal Service issued
five new stamps of the southeast U.S. lighthouses, including the one I
visited in Savannah in November 2001, Tybee Island lighthouse! If you
want information on purchasing them, let me know.
SCUBA DivingRunning Races* February 18 - Manasquan - Mid Winter Beach Run 2 miler to benefit
Manasquan First Aid Squad - start on 1st Avenue by Leggert's Bar.
* April 15 - Long Branch (Seven Presidents Park) - Sergeant Pat's Day
5K + walk + kid's race - this is a championship race, so the competition
will be tough.
* April 22 - Seaside Heights to Asbury Park - Jersey Shore Relay of up
to 5-person teams (legs are 4-7 miles for a total of 25 miles) to benefit
Special Olympics. Run through Ortley Beach, Lavallette, Mantoloking,
Brick Beach, Bay Head, Pt. Pleasant Beach, Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt,
Spring Lake, Belmar, Avon, Bradley Beach, and Ocean Grove - start at Aztec
Ocean Resort.
* April 30 - Long Branch - New Jersey Marathon & Half-Marathon &
2-person Marathon Relay.
* May 14 - Highlands / Sandy Hook - Bahrs 5 Miler.
* May 20 - Bay Head 5K Memory Run to fight Leukemia - start at Bay
Head Firehouse.
* May 27 - Spring Lake 5 miler + kids race to benefit Spring Lake's
recreation program, schools, and volunteer organizations - start at Ocean
& Sussex Avenues - registration closes months early as the race fills up
quickly with nearly 10,000 racers (I'm told it is the largest 5 miler in
the country!).
* July 8 - Belmar Five miler + kids races + 2 mile fitness walk -
start at Ocean & 5th Avenues.
* August 6 - Sea Girt 5K + kid's fun run + fitness walk - start at Sea
Girt Plaza.
* September 4 - Long Branch (Pier Village) 5K to benefit Habitat For
Humanity of Long Branch.
* October 15 - Seaside Heights - Seaside Half Marathon & 5K.
* October 22 - Long Branch (Seven Presidents Park) - Trick Or Trot 4
miler to benefit Monmouth County Foodbank.
* December 3 - Pt. Pleasant - Reindeer Romp 5K.
* December 31 - Asbury Park 5 mile run + 10 mile racewalk + 5 mile
healthwalk - start at Convention Hall/Howard Johnson's Restaurant on Ocean
Avenue.
* December 31 - Belmar (Bar Anticipation / Lake Como) - about 3 mile
walk/run.
* December 31/January 1 - Long Branch Happy New Year Midnight Run fun
run/walk up to 4 miles - start at Ocean Promenade.
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
A few words about... Sunscreen:A few words about... Skin Cancer:A few words about... Beach Closings:A few words about... Littering:A few words about... Sand Dunes:A few words about... Barrier Islands:
DIRECTIONS:| If you are going to... | Use the following directions |
| Union Beach, Keansburg, Sandy Hook, Highlands | exit 117 to route 36 |
| Middletown Township | exit 117 or 114 to route 35-S |
| Sea Bright | exit 117 to route 36 or exit 109 to route 520-E |
| Monmouth Beach, Long Branch | exit 105 to route 36 |
| Deal, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour | exit 105 to route 36 to route 71-S |
| Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Bradley Beach, Avon, Belmar | exit 102 to route 71-S or exit 98 to route 138-E (it will become route 138 when you see traffic lights) and follow signs or take route 195-E (watch your speed) to route 138-E and follow signs or take route 18-S to route 138-E and follow signs |
| Spring Lake, Sea Girt, Manasquan | exit 98 to route 138-E (it will become route 138 when you see traffic lights) to route 71-S or take route 195-E (watch your speed) to route 138-E and follow signs or take route 18-S to route 138-E and follow signs |
| Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head, Mantoloking, Normandy Beach | exit 90 to route 88-E to route 35-S or take route 34-S |
| Brick Township | exit 90 to route 88-E or exit 82 to route 37-E (watch your speed) or take route 9-S to route 166-S to route 37-E (watch your speed) |
| Dover Township (Toms River), Island Heights | exit 82 to route 37-E (watch your speed) or take route 9-S to route 166-S to route 37-E (watch your speed) |
| Berkeley Township | exit 83 to route 9-S (or route 166) |
| Lavallette, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Island Beach State Park (South Seaside Park) | exit 82 to route 37-E (watch your speed) over the bridge to route 35 or take route 9-S to route 166-S to route 37-E (watch your speed) over the bridge to route 35 |
| Barnegat Light, Manahawkin / Waretown, Long Beach Township, Harvey Cedars, Surf City | exit 63 to route 72 over the bridge (do it once at night to see the awesome lights) to Long Beach Blvd-N or take route 9-S to eoute 166-S (which becomes route 9-S again) to route 72 over the bridge to Long Beach Blvd-N |
| Ship Bottom, Beach Haven | exit 63 to route 72 over the bridge (do it once at night to see the awesome lights) to Long Beach Blvd-S or take route 9-S to route 166-S (which becomes route 9-S again) to route 72 over the bridge to Long Beach Blvd-S |
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