BRIGANTINE: just north of Atlantic City is the town of Brigantine, a quiet beach resort and they have an all-year-round dog beach! Go all the way to the North end when you cannot go anymore and you are at the spot where leashed dogs are encouraged to play and enjoy the sand, ocean, and natural flora and fauna every day! In April, it was a very peaceful spot to dig some holes and admire the waves and stormy clouds. Dogs are also allowed on the other beach areas, but there are seasonal restrictions: "From October 1st to May 29th, dogs are allowed on the beach provided they are on a leash, not longer than 6 ft. Dog feces must be removed." read more

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I had not been to Brigantine Beach since I was 15 years old (crabbing). This trip was the first for me and Joey as a couple of 3 1/2 years. Just like the other Yelp reviewers stated, this beach is expansive and beautiful! They have bathrooms, versus nasty port-o-potties - yay! We used the ones off of Roosevelt. We love the white sand and long stretch of beach - wow - so glad I picked here!!! 8/12/22 read more

Brigantine Beach - First time in MANY MANY years! - Beaches Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

My absolute favorite beach to go to. When it's a clear day and little hot out. The breeze makes it all better here at Brigantine. Nothing else like it. Plus the beach bar that plays music all summer long from Thursday to Sunday is the cherry on top. Top thing to do for a chill NJ trip read more

You've gotta have beach badges. You've gotta park and hike in. But it's perfect. Nice community beach with tons of sand, mellow waves, and tons and tons of sun. While you're in the area, grab a sando at Ernest and Sons for the cooler. It's a "no drinking" beach, so bring coozies and keep 'em low. This is also a great family beach with lots of babies and little ones, with tide pools and lots of shallow areas. This reviewer is a certified Shoob. (Jersey SHore nOOB.) read more

Wide clean beach had a great time. Appreciated the life guards. Just wish there were restroom

Beautiful beach! Reminded me of Miami beach strangely when they prohibited coolers during Spring Break that one time lol! It is a lovely family beach. I would definitely go back there again. Very Norman Rockwell with the Atlantic City in the background...priceless! read more

It is a long flat fairly wide expansive beach with the sand compacted enough for a vehicle. Plenty of shells to pick up along your walk. Nice un-foreboding surf. Perfect for lounging. read more

Would be 5 stars if there were more public (non-portapotty) bathrooms available. But beautiful clean beaches otherwise.

This is my second favorite beach at the (South) Jersey shore! The first is without a doubt Strathmere. I just enjoy peace and quiet when I go to the beach and I have found these two particular beaches to be the most relaxing I've ever visited in this area. There's no boardwalk, so I think it keeps the chaos down a bit and the patrons of a certain caliber, shall we say. It's also not as "clicky" as say a Margate or Vetnor, where I know I'll see everyone I've ever known. I like a beach day/trip to be an escape. I want time to just enjoy my family and the sea without dealing with noise from games, loud music, smells of fried foods or catching up with people I haven't seen in years and don't want to see every visit. I get the serenity I desire here. The beach is wide and very clean. It is a trek to the water, but I feel most South Jersey beaches are the same. Parking is fairly simple (and free!), but beach tags are required here (not at Strathmere). Only until 5pm however. After that, swimming is at your own risk as the lifeguards leave, but it also clears out and the sunsets are just lovely!! It's at that time we have the entire place to ourselves! It's amazing! There are Porto Potties available at almost every entrance we've headed in through. When we want to hear some live music or grab a drink with our toes on the sand, we head in near Laguna Rum Bar. They have a parking lot and valet option for customers. Many cover bands, even lesser known bands play there. It's a cool vibe when we want more of an entire day/night thing. It's is kid friendly and they have plenty of Adirondack chairs and even a few games for the kiddos. Most recently we parked at the tip near 30th Street. There were boat rentals, restrooms and plenty of trash receptacles, even a recycling bin for found fishing line to keep the sea-life safe! Love this!! It was definitely less populated down this way. We've attended movies on the beach here at night with the kiddos and other fun events! Check their social media for happenings! There are views of AC, which I happen to like very much in the distance and in recent years Borgata Casino & Spa started running a complimentary shuttle here in the summer for guests. It's one of the closest options to Philly, and a very peaceful one too. There's smaller, family owned places to eat and even some to grab pretty tasty and healthier food to bring to the beach for lunching too. Brigantine is overall a clean, family friendly beach and town. I love driving over the bridge to get here and seeing the bay and the people boating and hanging at the inlet right there. It's a a very cool option to spend some time there if you're beaching here and have a 4x4! read more

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I've only been to Brigantine once but I know it's a shore town that will rank among my favorites in New Jersey for years to come. I'd love to rent a beach home here in the future. It's the perfect place for someone like me. It's even the ideal size. You won't walk a mile to the ocean, but you will have enough room to carve out your group's plot away from the crowds. I visited my friend who is a season tag holder, so I didn't have to worry about parking or permits. I'd say the only possible negative here would be the lack of public restrooms. You either do your thing in the ocean or run home! My day here was much too short. I loved the calm waves, the peaceful, clean environment, and welcoming feel. Sigh. Bring me back! read more

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I'm always looking for dog friendly beaches and a friend of mine recommended Brigantine off season. What a perfect day it turned out to be! We got there in the late morning on a sunny crisp day. The parking lots were empty. There were very few people around and Caye had the run of the place, rolling in the sand, feasting on dead sea gull body parts, spitting up ocean water - he had a ball! There was one car which was driving crazily up and down the stretch of beach where I was, so that worried me a bit, but once he saw that there were people and dogs, he drove further away. Much appreciated. I have not been here during prime season, so I don't know much about how the whole beach tag situation works, but off season, I hoped for the Don't Ask, Don't Tell scenario. read more

Brigantine Beach - Beaches Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

Brigantine is very nice and quiet. The north end beaches have more flies as it's closer to the marshes. However, the very north end beach is dog-friendly all year long. One less star due to the huge biting flies and mosquitoes on the very north end. read more

I really like this beach on the South Jersey shore. Given all the many options available, this beach has many pros that make it a great choice for families and less for the Jersey Shore crowd. + The sand is super clean and free from any rocks - both on the main beach itself as well as in the water. Really good for young kids. + The ocean is not too choppy. Again, makes it quite safe for most everyone, especially the really young ones. Depending on the tides, shallow water bodies get formed making a great paddling pool for the even smaller kids. + The beach itself is quite big. And given no boardwalk, it almost always attracts a certain type of crowd which is more family friendly - in my opinion. + One of the cleanest beaches I have been to on the NJ coast. There are trash barrels at regular intervals and the crowd ensures the surroundings are tidy, Other things to know: - Parking is restricted. You need to have the seasonal beach pass stickers on in order to park. - There are no public bathrooms / showers / rest rooms - I did not come across any handicap accessible path - The beach is in a residential neighborhood and hence no shops or restaurants nearby in walking distance. All in all, a great beach to spend the day with family and friends. read more

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What a beautiful clean and relaxing beach! My mother just bought a house here and I was so excited to come check out the beach with my boyfriend this past Saturday night! We arrived around 10 pm and there were a few people on the beach. The sand here is as clean as can be with no sharp rocks on my feet at all, smooth from the entrance to the shore line. I didn't see any garbage at all! As I walked to the waters edge I noticed something on the shore line and ran to it, turns out it was a baby beached dogfish. My boyfriend and I were a little startled at first but tried to work as fast as possible to get him back in the water with his friends that I saw chasing small fish along the shore line which is probably how this little guy got beached in the first place. We grabbed him by the tail and threw him back in. I'm really looking forward to coming here during the day and checking it out! I think they should really add some type of public bathroom/showers to this beach I mean where are you supposed to go? read more

Brigantine Beach - Found and rescued this baby dog fish last night on the beach - Beaches Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

What a fantastic beach! My heart is in Brigantine Beach. I've taken vacations to Brigantine since I was a young child and hope to continue visiting well into my golden years. The beach itself is very clean and its a family atmosphere. There are no gimmicks with Brigantine beach- most of the beach on the island is strictly gorgeous stretches of beach. If you are looking for a flashy boardwalk, arcade games or junk food this is the wrong spot. Depending where you are at, the sand has minimal shells/broken shells and you can go into the ocean with jabbing your toes. It's a great beach town as well- tons of restaurants and shops downtown and scattered throughout the island. There are many rental properties as well. read more

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Beautiful beach! The best times to go are before 11 am and just after 5/6pm. It is still warm enough to enjoy the beach and you miss all the summer crowds! The best part, almost zero trash and the kids love finding hermit crabs out here. Really a wonderful place to visit. Lifeguards are usually out at the swim areas by 9am. read more

Brigantine Beach - Beautiful beach! The kids really enjoy it. Early morning and usually after 5/6pm there are hardly any people out. - Beaches Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

I visit this beach each year with my family. The beach is very wide and had nice sand. The water color isn't a great color like you see down in Florida but you shouldn't expect that this far north on the Atlantic. This is pretty much the nicest beach you can expect for the area. Not too many people and very safe. read more

Brigantine Beach - Beaches Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

Brigantine Beach is my most favorite place! We have had a second home here for over 30 years. That being said - I don't want anyone else coming here!! We are crowded enough on summer weekends! (Just kidding, I think.) If you want to buy a home here - please do - it's a wonderful, residential, not over- built Shore community with a great beach, excellent lifeguards, decent parking and good restaurants (and an exceptional bakery). Nancy Ferri is the truly the best realtor - at Remax. She is conscientious and totally knows the Island. read more

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This is a gorgeous and very clean beach that is great for families or individuals looking to relax. Beach tags are required and seasonal parking passes are $25 at the beach fee office. Worth it to park close if you don't live nearby. No flushing toilets but there are portable toilets at various beach entrances. read more

Brigantine Beach - Gorgeous and clean beach. Very low key and family friendly. Beach tags required and Seasonal parking passes are $25 at the Beach Fee Office. - Beaches Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

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I spent my summers in Brigantine and it has not changed. It is a beautiful beach with ample parking and bathrooms. The beach is always clean, but remember there is a fee to spend the day at the beach so dont forget your cash. That is what keeps them pristine. This is by far the best beach in New Jersey!!! Safe, clean, and a wonderful place to spend the day or week. read more

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I love Brigantine. I lived here for many years & it was lovely & peaceful. Great shops, everyone is friendly, & the downtown is very walkable. The beaches are pristine, & occasionally occupied by a beautiful fox. The downside are the greenheads & home prices. I wish I could afford to live there again. A hidden gem nextdoor to AC read more

Brigantine is a great place for families. Yes, there's no Boardwalk, but you don't need to have a boardwalk to enjoy you summer. (But if you do Atlantic city is just next door) Year round dog beach at the north end of the island. Year round 4-wheel driving areas on the beach with permit. In the off season you can drive the entire length of the beach! Great for fishermen. But during the summer the north end is a perfectly huge amount of space for driving. read more

Lovely, clean beach. Lifeguards are present, and not overly crowded. Needs more public bathrooms though. read more

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Love this beach. Inexplicably serene. Hidden gem. Not pretentious or trashy. Zen living. That is all. read more

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SEE SHORE a short poem stronger than the storm plus ocean city's played out and you need more chill read more

Perfect! Easy access to the beach. People were social distancing. I would recommend!

This is one of the best beaches along the jersey shore not crowded clean beach and water the life guards are top notch I am considering moving here for retirement read more

Great family fun island. We really enjoyed the evening bike ride to the ice cream parlor read more

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So peaceful and pleasant hard to believe that five minutes north is mayhem and chaos! Great for kids.

Lived here for almost 8 years and I absolutely love. Plenty to do over here in Brigantine

They charge you now after the last two years $200 to access the beach and when you go on the beach when you're less 200 yards on the beach someone else's they're telling you you have to buy a permit from the state and they want to charge you access also it's such a joke there's hardly any room to to fish when it gets crowded lines are crossed it's the green heads are out forget about it they will fight you up till you give up it's a little tourist trap there's no place to park if you want to swim the beach is not very wide it's just not a great place anymore used to be able to go down to Brigantine Inlet and there was plenty of room to fish zelle because of the seagull eggs they took up the whole Beach not half we were talking to people that were rational but they wanted to go crush the eggs everyone said they can't wait till Easter so they could go out when Easter egg hunt some people wanted to go get the eggs and bring them to the pantries or to the churches so they could make breakfast for human beings love for seagulls that poop pullover and tear up garbage and flying squirrels read more

This is my family's favorite beach. Anytime we feel like going down the shore, Brigantine is almost always the destination. Love it.

Brigantine Beach is very clean and wide. It is the closest beach to Philadelphia. There is no Boardwalk. It is quiet and lovely. There are showers in the community center of you want to clean up. The showers are very clean . read more

Brigantine Beach - Beaches Near Me - Brigantine, New Jersey

A nice beach. I guess it all depends on what other beaches you are comparing it to. Compared to Florida, not so much. It was definitely nice in the off season. They do allow 4 wheel vehicles on the beach during the off-season, which I believe is primarily for the shore fishermen. Nice place. read more

My first time at Brigantine attended a beautiful wedding on the beach, it was great experience, fantastic weather nice people and perfect venue! read more

I had a great time in Brigantine today with my friends. I grew up going to the Jersey beaches and my family always took us to places that had a boardwalk or lots of extra things to entertain us. If you are just looking for a beach that you can relax and don't need the extra "frill", Brigantine is great. It's not too crowded, parking is pretty easy, and we were lucky enough to get a great spot today by a bathroom, outdoor shower to clean off, and a cute restaurant right on the beach (Laguna Rum Bar). I'm only giving 4 stars because it still doesn't quite stack up to my favorite Jersey Beach (Cape May), but this one was great for a simple day trip! read more

Third year for beach vacation here. Stayed at other s jersey beaches last 30 years but like this entire small town resort the best.

As far a beaches go in New Jersey this was a nice one. Its clean and intimate. The only issue is restrooms or the lack thereof.

My favorite beach in New Jersey! It's clean, quiet and there's always plenty of space on the beach.

Best beach at the Jersey shore. Great beaches easy going night life. Driving on the beach is the best experience of the summer. Love this town year round. read more