- 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

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.

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

Would be nice if they warned you, before you purchased your entrance fee, lounge chairs and…read moreumbrella rental that they have a DJ blasting the most obnoxious and terrible "music" at insane decibel levels...especially at Noon when people are trying to get over their hangover. But I'm from the old school before we lost all common sense and settled for garbage.

We rent cabanas about 2x per year, and it has always been a great experience. We love having our…read moreown space with the entire family, we bring cornhole and other beach games, and easily set them up in front of our cabanas. It's great to be able to bring coolers with drinks and food. The staff is friendly, and they make it super easy to reserve. The bathrooms are easily accessible. We look forward to it every year.

Wow. I LOVE IT HERE. I'm a gal who prefers a more quiet, peaceful beach experience. I spent the…read moreday at Avon By the Sea on a weekday in September and it was perfect. All parking is FREE. Can't complain about that! There's plenty of street parking right in front of the boardwalk as well as residential parking nearby. Since I visited after the summer season ended, I had no problem finding a spot at 12pm. If you're going during the season, I would suggest coming much earlier if you want to get a good spot closer to the beach. During the summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), beach badges are required from 9am-5pm on weekdays and 9am-5:30pm on weekends/holidays. It's $13 per person. Children ages 11 and under + active military and their dependents are free of charge. They don't accept credit/debit cards, so remember to bring CASH. The beach is beautiful - clear, blue water and clean, soft sand. The crowd is more mature and family-oriented. They do have a lot of rules (no alcohol/smoking/cannabis/canopies/tents/sound systems), but I don't mind. It's not rowdy here, so you'll have a peaceful experience. There are bathrooms, a playground area for children, and a boardwalk. The boardwalk is small, but charming. There are benches for you to sit, relax, and enjoy the ocean view. There aren't many restaurants, bars, games, or entertainment around. They have a snack/food pavilion, but I'd suggest driving a few miles away to Asbury Park or Long Branch for a better dining and night life scene. Seeeeee yaaaaaaaa at the shore!

Avon-by-the-Sea is perfect if you're looking for a quiet, peaceful beach day. It's way more low-key…read morethan Belmar -- not much going on, mostly retirees and families, which honestly makes it super relaxing. Don't come here expecting to walk to a bunch of restaurants or bars -- it's more of a bring your own vibes kind of place. But they do have a snack shack, bathrooms, and the beach itself is really clean with clear water. Daily entry is $13, and there's lots of street parking, which is rare and amazing for beach towns. If you just want to chill, read, and enjoy the ocean without the crowds, this is the spot

During the PANDEMIC, I've been taking advantage of working less hours to spend a bit more time…read moreexploring the Jersey shore. I stumbled upon an Instagram image of tiny periwinkles found here on this particular beach, so decided to come in during a day trip in the winter on a crisp, sunny day. We just grabbed the first parking spot closest to the beach on BRIDGE AVE. Looks like there's been some pretty severe beach erosion, so the walkways end abruptly and are cordoned off. Like others, we sidestepped the closed off walkway and scrambled down a steep but manageable sandy bank. Caveat - it is January, so no beach passes are required, and if you do your research you'll know that there are no garbage cans, no public bathrooms, no food allowed, no drinks except water allowed, and beach passes are stringently enforced during the summer. Very few people around, and there were dogs having a rambunctious time. The beach itself is quite nice - the water was clear, the beaches clean, the shoreline fairly shallow. And if you look carefully, beach combers will delight in the tiny periwinkles and rare sea glass you will find. Come as close to low tide as possible and check the wrack lines for treasures. But to be honest, I'm not sure I would come back if I wanted to spend a whole day here.

BHIA is a joke. No food and drinks allowed on the beach!? Interrupted mid-day to check for beach…read morebadges! They won't hesitate about charging you and yet they don't even have outside showers to sand off.

Clean ,quiet ,not crowded and love to bring grandchildren My…read morehusband is a veteran !parking is good not far to walk to from parking lot and it's free to military and their family

We only found out about this beach by accident. Was speaking with a Veteran who told us about this…read morebeach and now this is the only beach we will go to. Yes while there is no boardwalk or places to eat, it's a quiet and peaceful beach. Bringing our own food isn't a problem because we usually always do when we go to the beach. The best part is no fees for entry, no fees for parking. There are porta potties, outdoor showers and a bath house where the RVs park. This is overall a no frills beach that's quiet and definitely a hidden gem

Dog friendly beach and boardwalk - all year round!…read more SEASIDE HEIGHTS: Sunset Beach is a bayside gem you need to visit. This gorgeous spot sits right off Route 35 with a peaceful stretch of beach and a boardwalk along the Barnegat Bay. Locals tell us that the sunsets here are unreal - we will have to go back another time to catch it & it's also gorgeous during the day! It is dog friendly! Leashed and friendly pups are welcome on the beach south of the swimming area and on the whole boardwalk, making it the perfect walk and play location. There is even a Stewart's Root Beer with outdoor dining and probably the best views of any Stewart's anywhere. Free parking seals the deal. If you are looking for a new sunset ritual, this is it.

After a lovely dinner with my daughter! We watched this…read moreamazing sunset! Truly the name says it all! Sunset Beach! Parking lot- plenty of spaces. Next to a Steward's.

tbh, I was afraid of going to the beaches outside of Atlantic, Asbury. it's so clean, quite, people…read moreare nice... as a black woman with a young blk son i felt so welcomed. we went 10am and left at 2:30pm. I loved it will be going back.

Beautiful Spring Lake Beach! Look a stroll on the boardwalk…read morebefore dinner! Noted the season pass for the beach was $110. Lovely potted flowers along the boardwalk. Street parking - didn't see any meters!