Fortescue is a peaceful island on the Delaware bay. Kind of like going back in time. Sunsets are…read morebeautiful, fishing great, and crabs plentiful. If you enjoy walks on the beach or just playing in the sand, you'll love Fortescue.

Just an hour and 10min from Philly, Fortescue Beach is a great find in Cumberland County, NJ, on…read morethe Delaware Bay. You drive through a bunch of marshland to get to Fortescue, which is both a small town and a public beach. Several restaurants are in town, in addition to other local businesses. They even have a post office! There is ample paved parking (FREE) along the breakwater wall between the sand of the beach and the road. The strip of beach is a decent length, not like those at the large traditional Jersey Shore beaches, but walkable, clean, and free of nature debris, so you can set your gear up there for a day at the beach. Beach fishing happens there all year; anywhere along the bay is super popular with fishermen. No rough surf like is present on the Atlantic side of the NJ peninsula, and unlike the Atlantic side, you can see the sunset over the water here. There are multiple preserves and hiking trails around this town, and bustling Millville is just over 20min away. At the time of this review, it appears there is at least one commercial lodging option to stay in town (in addition to private rentals). Roads are paved and flat, so this is a fun place to ride bikes as well. I have not visited in summer, but with the vast acreage of nearby marsh, I would expect the bugs to be fierce in warm months. Summer crowds may be a factor too. The best time to visit, IMO, is the off-season!

Besides the lack of bathrooms, this beach is pretty supreme…read more I ran around for hours playing frisbee, a luxury at the jersey shore (as many of y'all are probably well-aware). This beach is decidedly sleepier than Ocean City, Sea Isle, and many non-LBI beaches, and most of its charm is from its inherent "coziness." The lifeguards were very kind and vigilant, making sure that the no-swimming zones were properly demarcated and that we could enjoy the offings of the beach. Free street parking and some mini golf and ice cream nearby. What more can I say? :)

Gorgeous beach, beautiful at sunset. A residential paradise, peaceful and recommended by all the…read morelocals!

Great spot for a family day on the river. For just $5 per person, you can enjoy the clean beach…read morewith restrooms and a snack shack. There's also a free air compressor for inflating water toys, and plenty of shaded areas under trees for hot days. If you enjoy evenings by the water, the wharf is perfect for a stroll and you can relax in the breeze and use the picnic benches for packed lunches or snacks. The nearby town is cozy and picturesque.

It was not as I expected. I did not go inside. The Grumpy…read moreold round guy working/answering the gate smelled like a brewery and said they weren't open. I did drive by 3 or 4 times. Let's just say it's not the cleanest look from the outside. Broken down/wrecked golf cart out front. Looks like people living there year round. Looks like a glorified trailer park if you get my meaning. I will not be back.

Unfortunately, arrived at lowest tide. Use this beach as a viewpoint only:…read moreCons: 1. Limited Parking 2. Limited Sand / Plenty of small rocks/pebbles 3. Not up to my par to ever go swimming Pros: 1. If you are an environmentalist and Horse shoe crabs are your aficionado, this is really the world's largest horseshoe crab mating spot! - Just remember to flip those crabs over, if they are on their shell, so they can mate then scadoodle out to sea.

I liked this beach. It was nice and quiet. I just wanted a place to go and see the sand and water…read moreand read a good book. This was perfect. If you have kids you may want to try another beach. I rated it a 4 because when you walk in the water the bottom is muddy. Kinda gross feeling. Small waves at the shoreline but no good waves for kids to play in. For me it was just right. A nice place for a little alone time. Don't bother going down the side streets looking for parking. That is all private property. There's parking on the street as you're pulling up to the beach. Maybe 7-9 spots I believe. If you go May-June you will see horseshoe crabs. There's a sign to show you how to turn them over so they don't die on the land if they're upside down. FYI - no bathrooms Mid-July 2023

Love Broadkill Beach!!!…read more This is a Delaware Bay beach, between Slaughter Beach and Lewes Beach. It's my Bizarro World beach from North Cape May and Villas, across the bay. Unlike Jersey, I saw evidence of campfires on this beach, as well as 2 cars, and other ATV mule-type vehicles. While a fire on the beach at night seems SOOO fun, I respect why this is not permitted in NJ, and was a little concerned about the legality of it in DE. Cars on the beach are just not cool. It can severely damage the ecosystem and/or dunes, not to mention the hundreds of crab burrows I saw in the sand. And of course these idiots got their car stuck, and spent an hour pushing it out of the sand. Leave your car on the road. All that aside, Broadkill Beach is a very cool beach, in a small one-road community near Milton, DE. The beach itself is beautiful, with tranquil bay waters. I did not see any jellyfish, thank goodness, nor shark fishermen, like I do in Cape May County. This made me feel more safe with my toddler swimming. No lifeguards, but that means no beach tags. Just beware the current, because it's strong. You can get some medium waves, but not huge. Nice long stretch to walk. Many people had dogs with them. Most dogs were leashed, which was so appreciated, and showed their respect for the environment, and welfare of others. There is free public parking just off the road leading to the beach. Main beach entrance is right there. General store is right across from parking, with all kinds of supplies. This place has such a relaxed, safe, fun, beachy vibe!

First time in Milton DE. Beautiful peaceful clean. Saw , , , , fox, horseshoe . Beautiful sunrise…read more Lewes and Rehoboth not long drive. Not long trip from home. Definitely going back to explore more

Road dead ends at a dune/sea wall, with "no trespassing" signs down either side street. "No…read moretrespassing" signs are where a seawall might allow fishing. So, no fishing. There is a beach beyond a private residence, but there is no way to access it.

In late December 2025, my wife, two sons, and I enjoyed a return visit to this lovely beach just…read morepast the DQ sign. It's still officially known as Savannah Beach. In the winter months, the beach is dog-friendly and offers free parking. The shallow and calm water on the bayside is safe for young kids (ages 2-8 years). During the day, you can see the Cape May-Lewes ferry going back and forth.

First time to this awesome bayside beach!…read more Parking was a challenge and when someone across the street from the paid lot opened their yard to park for $20 all day, I was happy to pay. Easy to get to beach. Shallow calm water. There are many families and children (mid August 2024) and it was peaceful and chill. Clean gendered public toilets and outdoor shower if you need. Friendly life guards on duty. Lifeguard Trent was just wonderful to chat with and watch him help others with kindness and care. The Cape May ferry terminal is near and the ferry comes and goes. The Lion's club hosts a stand that rents umbrellas, rafts and other beach gear. They also sell hotdogs, pizza, icees and snacks. I had strawberry-lemon which was refreshingly perfect. Beyond-the-call-of-duty Lifeguard update! These pushy women sat beneath the lifeguard chair and after asking where the rental shack is about 10 times and being told--they said they couldn't walk there (it's not far) to get an umbrella. They whined and whined. Trent took the umbrella down from the lifeguard chair and set it up for them to use!!! So so generous of you Trent! I highly recommend this beach if you're looking for ease. Parking likely easier earlier in the day. I beached til evening!

We've been to bowers beach multiple times over the years and there are normally no other people on…read morethe beach when we are there. There are lots of shells on the beach and a large wide beach. There aren't many places to park and it can be muddy in the entry point after storms. I probably wouldn't swim in the water here because there seems to be a lot of debris.

A nice little stop if you're in the area! We drove here after visiting fifer orchard. The beach…read moreisn't anything elaborate but it was quaint and enjoyable!

BRIGANTINE: just north of Atlantic City is the town of Brigantine, a quiet beach resort and they…read morehave 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."

I had not been to Brigantine Beach since I was 15 years old (crabbing)…read more 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