THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Relatively clean beach like all of the popular beaches on the Jersey Shore, BUT we did find a little trash here and there - like bottle caps. ++++ For you shell and rock collectors, plenty of miniature shells and rocks can be found on this beach. + Very active lifeguards are on duty during beach hours. Observed them signaling to swimmers, multiple times, to relocate to within the swimming area. + Multiple guarded access points. ++++ Daily passes can be purchased at the beach access points. + LOTS of parking spaces right along Ocean Ave, but they fill up very fast. The spaces right along the boardwalk are not free though and cost $2 per hour through Parkmobile. THE NOT SO GOOD ----------------------------- - $14 for a daily pass as of 2026???? Inflation definitely stinks. - No restaurants located along the boardwalk or beach. All of the restaurants are located on Main St., which is 6 blocks west of the beach. MIXED THOUGHTS ---------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Arrived at around 10:30 AM on an August Saturday and it was already pretty busy. Parking spaces were still available, but they filled up VERY fast after we arrived. = Most of the beachgoers were set up where the swimming areas were. In the non-swimming areas, it was pretty empty actually, so if you want to be left alone, that's your spot. = On Park Pl Ave, there was a food truck that sold typical truck foods (burgers, hot dogs) at very reasonable prices. Also, Lynnie Lou's Ice Cream truck was right beside it too.

- Pricey at $14 admission in 2026, although kids under 12 are free with an adult…read more- Paid street parking is available along the beach - Nice playground area for the kiddos - The beach could be cleaner--pieces of litter were noticeable on the sand every few steps - Plenty of active lifeguards on duty, and flags along the shore clearly indicate designated swimming areas versus fishing areas - The only rinse station we saw had a single shower, so expect a bit of a wait when the beach is busy - A couple of food trucks are located right off the sand for a quick meal, but there isn't much else nearby without venturing inland

There are no bathrooms and no boardwalk at Midway Beach....and that's one reason we love it - it…read morekeeps some of the large day-trip crowds down. Friends of ours have a house a 1/2 block from the beach so it works out really well for us. The beach itself is clean, the lifeguards are always friendly. Social distancing during the pandemic was easy on the beach, however in the water (swimming only between the flags) was much harder.

Private beach which is deeper than most beaches on the barrier island…read more Parking is a little tight since sandy but the beach is amazing. Perfectly situated 1/2 between seaside heights and point pleasant and right by local shopping centers. close to a local bar.

Boats, beautiful bay and booze (except for the Capitan of course). When in Rome, enjoy the view.read more

BRICK: another day, another bridge to walk over! Mantoloking Bridge County Park is well-known as a…read morefishing and crabbing spot, but it also has a great waterfront park and a bridge you can walk over into Mantoloking! The views of Barnegat Bay are so pretty and you can also have a picnic, have your kids play in the playground, take a walk, or just relax on a bench overlooking the water. It is a bit noisy walking over the bridge due to cars, but the experience is so nice to see the ocean and bay! We feel like this small park is a hidden gem and is open 24/7 all-year-round.

Mantoloking Bridge Pier Park and Fishing Pier is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With ample…read moreparking available, accessing the park is hassle-free. The fishing pier offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere, perfect for a relaxing day out. Whether you're an avid angler or simply seeking tranquility by the water, this park delivers an unforgettable experience. With its convenient location and picturesque setting, Mantoloking Bridge Pier Park is a gem worth visiting time and time again. Crabbing here always yields results and to the North is Point pleasant and to the South Toms River/Seaside so if you want to hit the shore and dine driving is easy, access from Rt. 35 or off 70 From Brick, a nice way to spend an afternoon and there are restrooms on site.

Manasquan Beach is great for families or anyone looking to come to a beach that's not filled with…read moreriffraff. The beach is large, and very clean and regularly maintained. Lifeguards go on duty the middle of June. People can play volleyball and games on the beach and there's room to spread out. In certain areas there is surfing and fishing. Each beach is surrounded by jetties. If you come early, you can find parking on the street. Beach badges will be required on weekends beginning on Saturday, May 29th. Badges will be required daily beginning Saturday, June 19th through Monday, September 6th. You can check the status of the crowds on the following, Manasquan Beach Inlet webcam. Season Badge: Adult (ages 17-64) - $85.00 Junior (ages 12-16) - $40.00 Senior badges (ages 65 and up) - $30.00 (Handicap season badges are half price) In order to purchase 2021 Manasquan Beach season badges and parking passes, a Community Pass account is required. Parking Passes are $100 each. Only one pass per registered user will be available for online purchase only. Season badges will not be sold at the office. Manasquan Beach Office located at 205 Beachfront (next to Gee Gee's). For anyone who purchases a season beach badge, they're offering a complementary Manasquan Beach Christmas card. They're limiting it to 1 per badge. If your into fitness, there's a blacktop paved path that's pretty wide for riding bikes, jogging, or taking a stroll. There are public bathrooms right off the beach. The people here are all very nice and friendly. Belmar is only 10 minutes away. There's no smoking,vaping, or drinking on the beach. I really enjoy my time here and look forward to returning.

Came to the beach for the first time since pre-COVID! (mainly due to wild crowds, lack of time on…read morethe weekends, etc.). Was originally planning to go to Point Pleasant, but some expensive street parking led us to Manasquan where we found some free parking. We got here before 9am. If you do so, you can typically enter without paying for a beach pass (granted you don't leave the beach premises and return). It helps getting early for that, beating traffic, and enjoying the beach before it gets unbearably hot. Admittingly, it might not be the best beach for swimming, but it's pretty clean and quiet. It's more a surfers beach with the waves, but I had a fun time. I like the quiet nature of the beach and the boardwalk. It's a nice area to walk around. I also enjoyed the swingset which brought back memories of my childhood. Overall, I'd consider coming back here again.

Honestly, food, service, and ambiance all 5/5! The prices are slightly higher than an average place…read morefor lunch but theres nothing average about this place. So this was perfect!

This place is a private shower & lounge area. Clean as a whistle. They offer season passes but $10…read moregets you an all day admission to showers, changing rooms, and a much nicer bathroom than what's on the beach. If that wasn't enough they have lockers, shampoo & conditioner, liquid body soap, and hair dryers. Private showers and changing rooms allow you to keep your dignity as you disrobe. To top it all off they have an outdoor, hammock filled lounge area where you can relax after your shower. Free unmetered parking spaces right outside the door. The only thing they don't give you is a towel. It's BYOT. They are not exactly trying to make a huge announcement about it, but this place is a GREAT find. I have a feeling it was created for the convenience of the people who purchased condos in the area. But it's clearly open to the public.

Took our puppy to the beach for his first time at Fisherman's Cove and he loved it. It was like…read moregoing to doggy beach heaven. Fisherman's Cove is one of the few dog friendly beaches in New Jersey. Dogs are permitted to be off-leashed before 10AM and after 4PM. All the dogs had a great time playing with each other. The beach was clean and there are two portapotties on site, which were also very clean. There aren't too many restaurants nearby like in Point Pleasant or Asbury Park, so you might want to eat beforehand or bring food with you to the beach.

First time for my family to hit this nook of the Jersey Shore and we dug it.  The beach/ocean is…read morejust a stone's throw away (there was a junior surfboarding competition we got to catch a bit of), the inlet had a slew of people fishing (nothing biting though) and the 'cove' with a small (unprotected) sand/beach-area (dog-friendly!) and some trails and whatnot (not dog-friendly!). Overlooking that almost no one was wearing a mask (in any of the surrounding areas that we ventured to and from) the cove itself was absolutely stunning and peaceful during the sunset.  For a few moments you could zen out and not have to worry about all the rotten things happening throughout the world. "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn." - Emerson

Our group had a great time fishing with Ocean Explorer. We were a group of 16 and everything went…read moreseamless. Ocean Explorer was extremely accommodating and didn't ask for payment ahead of time unlike other boats. No one in our group caught fishes big enough to take home but we all had a blast! For the most part when we did catch a fish, a mate was on their way to us to help get the fish off the hook. I'm giving Ocean Explorer only 4 stars for two reasons: 1. Another group on the boat smoked the entire time and it bothered many in our group. 2. While for the most part when a fish was caught a mate was on the way but sometimes we waited for quite some time for help that other fishing guest helped us out. Overall, I definitely would use Ocean Explorer again!

The boat, Captain and mates were all well prepared, knowledgeable and friendly. The mates were on…read moretop of every bite, net in hand. My youngest (21) liked fresh water fishing and had done some ocean salt water fishing from jetty's or bridges but was a newbie in every aspect today. Me, I am a novice at best. The mates filled every gap and he learned a lot too. On our ride home I had the conversation with him that my dad had with me. In short, I told him the 4 things I liked today not in any particular order. The boat, the fishing, building memories catching fish together. I said keepers and shorties matter the least and that is why is called fishing, not catching. The boat just cements the distance away and the time together. When I dropped him off I told him about my first Eagles game. I ran down the details. Franklin Field on a Monday night. The first time the birds played in a Monday night game. They played the Giants and got their asses handed to them on a platter. "Joe must Go" and we had Norm Snead as our QB because we traded away the legendary Sonny Jurgensen to the Redskins. He said "You really still remember all that from over 50 years ago?" I said "yep all but the score." Fishing catching winning loosing points? Dads & Sons PRICELESS! I said "you'll remember when it's your turn."