THE GOOD ---------------- + SUPER clean beach with a $12 beach badge fee (13 and under are free) as of July 2025. And, yes, they DO check for your beach badge at every beach entryway. + SUPER clean boardwalk with nicely painted brown planks spanning 1st to 20th Avenue. + For the kids, there are a few small playgrounds located on the beach itself. + Lots of parking spaces in the surrounding area leading to the boardwalk and beach. Only the angle parking spaces facing the beach are pay spots. Spaces in front of houses are FREE! (See NOT SO GOOD section for more) + Bathrooms are seemingly located every few blocks when in the middle of the boardwalk THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Not many restaurants along Ocean Avenue and the boardwalk except a few pizzerias (J's Pizza, 3 Brothers From Italy, Mamalukes), ice cream shops (Coney Waffle, Mamalukes) and D'jais bar. - Just a few souvenir/t-shirt stores (Beckman's On the Beach, The Beach Nut) if you're into collecting souvenirs or buying shirts from different towns/cities. - Show up early to park on weekends/holidays! If you show up after 11AM, you might be out of luck until the afternoon when folks begin leaving the beach. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = For a good photo op, stand in front of the Borough of Belmar Taylor Pavilion between 5th and 6th Ave read more

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- Spacious beach; very clean - Short walk from boardwalk to shore - Bathroom stations are relatively clean and well- maintained by on site staff - Wristbands required for entry - Limited rinse stations, but good water pressure to clean off the grit read more

Belmar Beach - Sand and sky - Beaches Near Me

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Belmar is my backup beach. When my favorite beach is having their Sea, Hear, Now Festival, I come to Belmar. It's clean. The bathrooms are too. The parking is right on the boardwalk. And the boardwalk itself is new-ish. It's a more family-oriented beach imo. It doesn't have food right on the boardwalk but it's nice beach. And, if you're willing to walk, parking can be free. read more

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If the parking at Belmar Beach wasn't such a pain in the butt, I would go here more often! This is a Jersey Shore gem. It's $12 per person for beach access and you can either pay online via a QR code or cash. Children 13 and under and veterans have free access. The beach and boardwalk are super clean and not overly crowded. No rowdy, drunk teenagers or young adults. I went this past Saturday and I had a quiet, peaceful experience. You can bring food and drinks. There are restrooms, but no showers. There are so many food choices nearby! You can either stop by one of the boardwalk eateries or you can explore restaurants on Belmar's Main Street! If you're from Jersey, you know that the water can look..... questionable lol. The water was surprisingly clear and also very warm! When the sun hit at the right angle, it looked seafoam green instead of the usual dark, murky color. They have separate sections for surfers and swimmers. BUT THE PARKING??? UGHHHHHHH. WHAT A HEADACHE. Good luck with finding anything near the boardwalk. You're most likely going to have to park on the neighborhood streets and walk a few blocks over. It's super tight so I hope your parallel parking skills are sharp. read more

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Ohh my Belmar beach wherefore art thou been? Glad the summer time fun is here to enjoy this beach. Clean, fun, inviting, and NO roudiness!!! I highly suggest you pick a marker where there are restrooms and food not too far away... makes your trip smoother and enjoyable. Finding a parking spot should be the only tough thing about this trip. The other tough decision is whether you wanna butter yourself up or use SPF 5000... I'm a buttery kinda guy, gotta look good and taste good. Know what I mean! LoL read more

Belmar Beach - Beach'n - Beaches Near Me

Belmar Beach, is one of the best beaches in New Jersey in my opinion. Its not much like Jersey Shore. It is a beach inside of a upscale high end neighborhood of Belmar. So be on your best behavior when bringing your friends and family and having fun on the beach. I have seen police and security in full force arresting people here. But anyways, there is surfing and beach volleyball here. My girl and i was playing ball with strangers and all, but they were nice, and we made some new friends here. Nice good restaurants here too. People get their drink on, just be careful with the drinking and driving. All in all, love this place. read more

Belmar is a popular destination on the Jersey Shore During the peak summer season, Belmar beach tags are required for everyone age 14 and older. Admission to Belmar beach is free for children aged 13 and younger. Beach tags are not required prior to Memorial Day weekend or after Labor Day. beachfront is equipped with pirate-themed beach playgrounds, places to fill your water bottle and charge your cell phone, and touch-free shower stations at each beach entrance for rinsing off. Belmar also has ADA-accessible beaches equipped with blue mobility mats. These hard-surface beach-access ramps are designed for people who use wheelchairs or walking aids, and families coming to the beach with strollers, wagons, and beach carts. and of course, Public bathrooms are there too. Parking: Free: You may park for free on any of the neighborhood side streets in Belmar (except those in ParkMobile zones), or at the NJ Transit train station in downtown Belmar. Paid Parking: Near to boardwalk- You have to pay thru either app (name: Parkmobile) or by scanning the code. *** Belmar Boardwalk, NJ *** The 1.3-mile Belmar Boardwalk is more of a party atmosphere, while the section through Ocean Grove is lined with benches, street lamps, and potted flowers The boardwalk and beach area is located on Ocean Avenue and runs from First to Twentieth Avenues, offers many interesting attractions, shops, and eateries along the boardwalk, as well as fun along the extensive stretch of beach. The Boardwalk has beautiful sunset, and it would be great to witness that. The beach and atmosphere work as additives to the situation. It is a perfect place for a long romantic walk Smoking is prohibited on the entire beach and boardwalk at all times. dogs/bike/skating is also not allowed. read more

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I went to Belmar Beach yesterday. Before I went in, my wallet was in my sister's bag. I called her. She didn't come. I went after her. The security guard came and wrote me a ticket. I was scared. I'm pregnant. She treated me badly. I got nervous. The next day, my blood sugar went down. I called an ambulance. My advice is don't go there. She should have warned me once. Others were also going in. he only gave me a ticket. This is unfair. read more

I had a decent time at the beach. There were things that I enjoyed, but also some things that I didn't enjoy. This beach was packed on a Thursday afternoon. My friend and I arrived and realized we had to pay. My friend first heard that the beach was free. I don't know if it used to be free and now wasn't. There was parking in front that you also had to pay for. There is also regular free parking on the street in front of houses but they were all taken. The beach was full with nice families and the weather was great and the water was nice and cool and cooled me off for the day. Those are things that I enjoyed. The things that I didn't like nor agreed with was, there were underaged teens there drinking and the beach police arrived and basically took over the fun of being on the beach. Instead of getting tickets or anything these kids got away Scott free but it ruined my day as well as my friend's. I don't think I'll be back. I didn't like paying for something that should've been free and not enjoying it. Smh. read more

Belmar Beach - Beach day - Beaches Near Me

We visited recently with the baby; overall it's a nice beach with easy access from the parking lot, and not too many shops and restaurants to make it more about the boardwalk. Nothing against those spots like Ocean City, Pier Village, etc., but this more low-key beach experience is nice too, especially while trying to stay away from crowds. Water was clean and nice, and they have restrooms and showers, so it's also not too remote. Maybe not where you want to go if you like the hustle and bustle of a busy boardwalk, but for something low-key, this is a good one. read more

Beautiful, well maintained beach away from the craziness of Seaside Heights. Plenty of shops, stores and restaurants to get anything you might need without there being an overwhelming amount of people. Beach fees are reasonable considering the size and scope of real estate available along with the changing areas and restrooms. Parking can be a challenge during the summer, but it wouldn't be the Jersey Shore if it wasn't. If you just want to go to the beach to enjoy the beach and not amusement parks, tons of bars, arcades, aquariums, etc., without sacrificing the basic amenities, then this is the spot for you. read more

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Clean, family friendly, great facilities and nice town. Why didn't I come here sooner? read more

One of the first couple days beaches opened back up in NJ due to covid19. It was nice weather finally, there were a lot of people looking to get out and enjoy the sand and ocean, even though it was windy a bit. Overall, the beach was very clean and well patrolled. read more

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The Belmar Beach is clean, well maintained with good public restrooms, friendly attendants, and a great boardwalk for strolling and admiring the nice Victorian homes. Along Ocean Avenue there are a few restaurants, casual eateries, Dunkin' Donuts, 7-11 and the ever popular Playa Bowls. If you're looking for additional food offerings, drive over to Main Street. It is also a popular surfing beach near the 5th Avenue and 18th Avenue beaches. PRICING: The price for a season pass is a great deal for someone that plans on visiting the beach often. The following prices are for the 2017 beach season: $8 day pass $55 season pass $15 season pass seniors $15 season pass disabled PARKING: Parking on all side streets as well as on the street/sidewalk side of Ocean Avenue is free. Parking on the boardwalk side of Ocean Avenue is $2 per hour payable by credit card at designated machines. read more

Belmar Beach - Beaches Near Me

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This is a gorgeous, no-frills beach. It's big, it's quiet, there's free parking a bit farther away if you're good to walk a few blocks, and there's a gazebo by a lake! It's $9 a person, which you have to pay for in the office, and they give you a ticket, which you then present to someone sitting by the entrance. Slightly complicated for no reason, but it's quick. I believe season passes are available, too. There's also a very clean boardwalk you could stroll on, but it's not a loud, busy nightlife-type of scene. There aren't big waves, so don't come here for surfing. Instead, come for a day of swimming, relaxing, and sunbathing. read more

Growing up in New Jersey, the Belmar Beach has been my favorite. IMO, it has the best long boardwalks among Jersey beaches. It's not a meet-market like Seaside Heights. It's not too too commercialized with the likes of amusement rides or boardwalk vendors. To me, it's very sanguine, middle of the road clean beach. After Hurricane Sandy, and even the recent abuse from Hurricane Hermine just a week ago, Belmar Beach is still standing strong and continues to be rebuilt. I took my parents there for a morning walk this morning, and I still love it! One tip: No bikes on the boardwalk after 9 am. read more

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A perfectly serene beach that is large and beautifully maintained. Reports of a holiday weekend mob scene are probably accurate but do what the locals do and pick a midweek day for a visit. Parking will be far more accessible and you'll have far less of the Staten Island crowd in their Speedo nut hammocks to contend with - unless you enjoy the smell of sunblock and Aramis. You've been warned. read more

Belmar features a no frills beach that makes for a relaxing spot. When I last went it was $8 for a day beach pass, $55 for the season. Not so bad. The boardwalk is very new (or at least it looks that way) and was relatively quiet. We traveled the boardwalk a bit because we unfortunately had a bad water day (it was mucky). Quick tip: There is paid meter parking near the beach but if you venture venture inland you can find free street parking, just be prepared to walk. read more

Very easy access with parking right next to the boardwalk. Under normal circumstances, it wasn't too much further to plant a spot closer to the water, but with an overloaded beach cart with wheels too small for the soft sand? It was rough. Required 2 trips. Really made me wish they had those plastic "sidewalks" (we were around 3rd Ave). However it was still a really lovely time. The dirtiest part of the beach were the seagulls and the poop they left behind, but other than that the sand was pretty clean. Without the busy-ness of a typical boardwalk with storefronts, it felt relatively calm and quiet. We came on a weekday after Labor Day so that certainly made a difference. The restroom was clean and taken care of throughout the day (all thanks to the bathroom attendants!). There was also a shower to rinse off sand. read more

Come early for some free parking in town but there's also metered parking along the beach. It does get full since there's not much sand between water and boardwalk. Price is $8 for general admission during lifeguard hours and free after 5pm. The beach itself is overall clean but rough (had better sand in RI and Wildwood NJ). Boardwalk is long and you can walk or run along it. There's not an amusement park like Point Pleasant but this is less of a family beach than a local and younger 20s beach. There are still families around. Overall, Belmar is home and I'll always come back now and then. read more

Belmar Beach - Belmar! - Beaches Near Me

Beautiful and clean. There is a fee to get on the beach. But it is worth it. I went on a Friday morning, and no one was there, only a family of 3 with their little toddler. Very peaceful there. Clean. read more

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Just a beautiful beach and boardwalk running for about one mile in this pearl of a beach town. Hurricane Sandy tried to wash it away, but the beach has been restored and the boards rebuilt to make them look better than ever. True, there are more restrictions for use, and the walks are not wood anymore, but the look is pristine. On a cool sunny Friday morn the gambol back and forth from 18th Street access down to the pier at First Street is an affirmation of life, and the creed, "Jersey Strong." Parking is free everywhere but right along the boardwalk. We found parking immediately on Ocean Avenue at 18th when we arrived around 10 after breakfast in town. Getting on the beach cost $8 per, but it was only sparsely occupied and we easily found our spot and planted our umbrella. That fine soft sand was back for stretching toes in. The water, clean and feeling warm compared to the light chill in the air. Amazingly quiet and peaceful. After a few hours of mellow and walking, we decided to head north through Avon and Ocean Grove to Asbury Park for a different view of the world. Still, we carried that easy Belmar Beach feeling with us the rest of the day. read more

Belmar Beach - Belmar Boards North - Beaches Near Me

We love Belmar beach. The folks who handle the badges, the lifeguards and staff are very welcoming. Kids are free and adults are charged a reasonable fee to enjoy the beach. Ample free parking can be found early in the day Monday thru Friday. On the weekends parking is very difficult. The beach itself is a short walk from the street. The sand is clean as is the water. Lifeguards are easily found. The bathrooms are always clean and easily accessible. Food options are very limited in the area. It is a great beach to bring your snacks and lunches. read more

Great family day at the beach , clean and great parking ! Beach tag prices are reasonable and done at kiosk !

I'm tempted to tell you this beach is terrible and to stay away, (to keep the crowd to a minimum), but that would be a lie - it is actually quite excellent! We went on a hot summer day, and it wasn't nearly as crowded as the other NJ beaches. The environment there seemed much more family friendly, and the beach and water were much cleaner than I'm used to in NJ. The parking was free on the street, and the beach tags were reasonably priced. The bathrooms were nice too, and overall we had a great time! read more

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Belmar Beach was more populated than the surrounding beaches, I thought but overall these beaches were ghost towns this week. I didn't understand it. It poured down here and there all week but thats fairly normal. Either way, we stayed a coupke blocks from here, near main street and walked to the beach everday. The boardwalk here does not allow dogs or bikes. Even in the winter. I thought that was great. You do need a badge to access the beach here. You can pay daily for $9 or get a seasonal badge for I think it was $60/$70? The beach is nice. Lifeguards and great parking. Has a couple places for pizza and ice cream there. I enjoyed it. read more

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This was the first time that I've ever been to this beach, and I was happy to be here. We entered the general area by 8th Avenue via NJ-35. Of course we took the GSP and NJ-138 to reach that point. Coming here in the early morning hours wasn't an issue, and I was able to park on a side street for free. After that, it was a few blocks away from the beach by foot. We approached the beach and bought a day pass. It was $7 per adult. After that, we proceeded to go on the beach and set up. The beach had a laid-back atmosphere, compared to Point Pleasant. No damage shingles from Sandy were present during our experience, so that was nice. Overall, the beach was quite clean. At the time we went, a hurricane was churning somewhere in the ocean. As a result, dangerous rip currents and violent waves were generated. Because of all of that, "red flag" alerts were placed. This meant that you could only let the water meet you at the waist. If you go beyond that, then the lifeguards will blow the whistle and tell you to move closer to the beach. I couldn't use my Ron Jon boogie-board today, but I still enjoyed relaxing on the beach and letting the waves (which were really violent in the distance!) hit me as I stood somewhere close-by to the shoreline. The restroom facility there was really nice and clean. It almost looked like a mobile trailer from the outside, but hey, as long as it's functional and clean, I'm happy about it. Just keep in mind that they don't want you to use their restrooms as places to change. Speaking of which, they don't have areas for you to change. With that being said, plan to arrive at the beach, ready to sunbathe and/or jump into the ocean. In regards to parking, if you park on Ocean Ave, you will have to pay. If you decide to park on the side streets, you pay nothing. But you MUST show up early to find a spot, because after 10AM, you will have a hard time. As my dad and I were walking back, we were followed by a lady driver, who did ask us if we were heading back to our car. Sure that aggravated a male driver of a van who was in a hurry to get somewhere, since she was driving so slow, and the street was narrow, but it was understandable. I recommend this beach to anyone who's willing to go down the shore but not willing to go as far as Seaside Heights or any where points South. Cheers! :) read more

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I didn't really start coming here till this season, since I am usually in the Lavallette or Manasquan. But I can't complain! Nice clean beach, and the sand isn't awful like Point Pleasant. The beach is nice and big, so you don't feel like everyone is on top of each other. The cost for a daily badge is $7, which is comparable/cheaper than the other beaches in the area. The badge checkers are really nice, the public bathrooms are clean, and there is free side street parking. I've never had an issue finding a spot. The boardwalk is beautifully done. No boards sticking up, it's perfect for a run. There are nice places to grab a bite to eat. Overall, the whole area makes for a beautiful day at the beach. read more

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Ugh. I haven't been here in years. Get here early - parking is miserable. We sat by 8th Avenue which has playa bowls, pizzeria, and a 7-11 actress the street....lines were long for food and playa bowls. The bathrooms were clean and had many stalls which reduces waiting time. read more

Pay, pay ,pay. Pay for a beach badge, pay to park, pay a fortune for lunch and pay a ticket if you screwed up not parking exactly right or took your sun glasses off! Rip off all the way around ! The beaches are free in Florida, see you there. read more

2nd favorite local beach, about an hr and 15 mins from Philly. Pretty expensive for a daily badge,which is required to access the beach. Bathroom facilities but they're not that tidy, unfortunately. Restaurants and shops in the vicinity. read more

We left our house and we're here in less than 75 minutes. Took exit 102 to asbury and followed GPS to 8th st. Reason 8th is for bathrooms. Arrived at 830 and found parking 1block on B st and walked one city block to beach. Beach tickets $8 on August 16th. You have to buy them even if worker is not at post as they check on you on beach. Sure enough r at 11am Belmar police auxiliary walked the beach asking everyone for their badges. I didn't see anyone without a badge but It might cost you more then or a ticket but don't know yet. Arrive early 830 9am if you want free Parking and no parkway traffic. Their is a 7-11 across the street, kids playground,and on the Boardwalk is a trailer type food place. read more

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Beautiful day ruined by police patrolling everyone on the beach. They just walk around handing out tickets for every little thing. I do not recommend this beach. read more

My first time going to Belmar. I've always gone to Point Pleasant. Belmar has a ridiculously steep incline at the 7th Avenue entrance. Between the beach and the water it is HORRIBLE! I'll never do the 7th Avenue entrance again. Not to mention the flies bite! It hurts...And today was BEYOND hot. The heat index was 110. The sand was like hot coals on your damn feet. It was a calm crowd. Family oriented and what time I was there was enjoyed. I just don't like the incline on the beach I can't climb hot sand! I'm not a teenager. read more

Belmar was beautiful! Headed here the first weekend of Fall because it was 89 degrees out and I was so happy with what I found. The beach was clean and well-kept, albeit full and slightly crowded. The boardwalk is very new, following Superstorm Sandy, and is notably maintained. The beach itself is calming and enjoyable, and clean (I had to repeat this because it was so well maintained). I will continue to frequent Belmar on off-seasons and may even start to go during the on-season as well. Very good beach, whether you are a local or now. read more

I love walking the boardwalk and I do it about once or twice a week in summer. We start in spring Lake and walk to the bridge leading to Avon. It's about 3 1/2 there and back. Today was the sandcastle festival however I just saw bus loads of people and no sandcastles in sight. My favorite part of our walks each summer was to see all the food trucks and buy a fresh squeezed lemonade on the way back to the car. Unfortunately the belmar boardwalk has banned all food and beverage trucks and carts from the boardwalk this summer 2017. I can't seem to find anyone who knows why but that stinks. Boo belmar. No lemonade is why I had to take a star away read more

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I really enjoy coming here in early June and right after Labor Day.... the locals summer is awesome and a great break from the crowds. I like Belmar Beach but is it my favorite? No it's not but it is nice and it's very convenient for me. read more

Belmar Beach - Beaches Near Me

Beautiful beach and just as great as it was when I was a kid. Stopped by for a few days for the first time in 30 years and I had a wonderful time. Gorgeous afternoon on a clean, quiet beach ...you really can't ask for anything more. read more

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Beaches are clean and professionally run but they need to crack down on day trippers who have no regard for rules and regulations. Too lenient with beach fees and the result is a deluge of people who think being away from home is a license to act like a moron. Smoking, radio, food regulations not observed or enforced. If Belmar doesn't want to be the next Orchard Beach or Keansburg, they need to pay more attention to management and enforcement of rules and regulations that are set for the overall public benefit. read more

Teacher: "So Oriana, how did you spend your Labor Day Weekend?" Me @ 12: "At the sho-wah in Bel-maaaaar. We built sand castles, surfed on long boards, and ate cheesy fries until my daddy beat up the guidos who kept inviting me to 'hang out' under the boardwalk. " This was also the summer I uh...developed. Coincidence, much? read more