Asbury Park Beaches | Asbury Park, NJ (2024)

Asbury Park's mile of sand and water has been drawing surfers, swimmers, sunbathers, fishers, and people-watchers for centuries. The Asbury Park Boardwalk is home to mini golf, music, playgrounds, restaurants, retail, a splash park and more.

Beach passes (badges or wristbands) will be required to access Asbury Park Beaches from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend as follows:

• Starting Saturday, 5/25/24 through Sunday, 6/16/24 - Weekends and Holidays Only
• Starting Monday, 6/17/24 through Monday, 9/2/24 - Every Day (Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays)

Beach passes will not be required to access the beach starting Tuesday, 9/3/24. After Labor Day lifeguards will not be on duty and swimming is prohibited.

• Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
• Weekends and Holidays: 9am to 6pm

During these hours there will be lifeguards on duty, and buoys and ropes marking off the areas for swimming. Keep an eye out for the safe conditions flag: if the water is rough, follow lifeguard instructions to leave the water. Please do not swim when lifeguards are not on duty.

• Walk your bike. Bicycle riding is not permitted on the Boardwalk from 10am to Midnight.
• Skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and scooters (except handicap vehicles) are not permitted on the Boardwalk.
• Dogs are not permitted on the Boardwalk from May 16 through September 14.
• No chairs, towels/blankets, etc are permitted to be set up on the Boardwalk.

Daily Rates

• Monday to Friday: $6
• Weekends and Holidays: $10

Seasonal Rates

• Adults: $70
• Seniors (62-plus with valid ID): $20
• Teens (13 to 17): $20
• Kids 12 and under: Free (adult supervision required)
• Active Military Personnel and their dependents: Free
• Retired Veterans, Disabled Veterans and Non-Active Veterans: Free

Purchase Season Beach Badges Starting May 1 (Online or In-Person)

• Children 12 and under are free and do not need a beach pass to access the beach, but must be supervised by an adult.
• Senior and teen season beach badges can be purchased at a discounted rate. ID showing proof of age must be presented at time of transaction. Please note, teen season beach badges can be purchased without ID but will be checked upon entry to the beach.
• Season beach badge sales will not be capped - they can be purchased at anytime during the summer season.
• No refunds will be given for season beach badges for any reason.
• Season beach badges are not replaceable if lost or stolen.

  • Purchase Online

    • Season beach badges are available for purchase online and can then be picked up at the Beach Office (see hours below)
    • Click here to purchase

  • Purchase In-Person at the Beach Office (starting May 1) or at the 7th Avenue Beach Booth (starting Memorial Day weekend)

  • Season beach badges can be purchased in-person at the Beach Office located on the Boardwalk at First Avenue. Beach Office Hours:
    - May 1 through June 16 from 10am to 4pm daily
    - June 17 through Labor Day from 9am to 5pm daily
  • Starting Memorial Day Weekend, season beach badges may also be purchased at the 7th Avenue Beach Booth.
  • Credit card transactions preferred. Cash will be accepted at the Beach Office and at the 7th Avenue Beach Booth.

Purchase Daily Beach PassesStarting Memorial Day Weekend (Online or In-Person)

• Daily beach passes must be used the same day they are purchased.
• Children under 12 are free and do not need a beach pass to access the beach but must be supervised by an adult.
• No refunds for daily passes will be given for any reason.

  • Purchase Online

    • Click here to purchase online beginning 5/25/24
    • Once purchased, scan in with a gate guard at any beach entrance to receive your wristband

  • Purchase In-Person

  • Daily beaches passes may be purchased by credit card at the following locations:
    • Beach Office located on the Boardwalk at First Avenue
    • Ticket Booths at Asbury Avenue, Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Fifth Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue
    • Credit card kiosks along the Boardwalk
  • Cash is accepted at the Beach Office and the 7th Avenue Beach Booth only

New Jersey Transit Beach Package

• Purchase the NJ Transit Beach Package for special discounts on your beach badge when you purchase a round-trip train ticket at any NJ Transit Rail Station or ticket vending machine. For more information, visit New Jersey Transit. https://www.njtransit.com/tickets/deals-and-discounts

Beach Passes for Active Military Personnel and Veterans

• Active Military Personnel and their dependents will be admitted free of charge
  • To receive free daily passes for Active Military Personnel and their dependents: Present a Uniformed Services ID Card or an Award Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs at the Beach Office (located at 1st Avenue and the Boardwalk) or the 7th Avenue Ticket Booth on the Boardwalk
• Retired, Disabled and Non-Active Veterans will be admitted free of charge
  • To receive free daily passes, Veterans must present a Uniformed Services ID Card or an Award Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs at the Beach Office (located at 1st Avenue and the Boardwalk) or the 7th Avenue Ticket Booth on the Boardwalk.
  • To receive a free military season badge, Veterans may visit the Beach Office at 1st Avenue and present a Uniformed Services ID Card or an Award Letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs. Please note, military ID must be shown along with the military season badge to enter at any beach entrance. Please note: Military season badges are not replaceable if lost or stolen.

Public Restrooms, Showers, Water Fountains, Water Bottle Filling Stations

• Restroom locations: First Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Asbury Park Convention Hall, Seventh Avenue and Deal Lake Drive
• Restroom Hours:
  • Convention Hall: 6am to midnight, daily, year-round
  • 1st Avenue, 4th Avenue, 7th Avenue, Deal Lake Drive:
    • Daily from Friday, 5/24/24 through Sunday, 9/22/24
      4^th Avenue & Deal Lake Drive Locations: 8am to 8pm
      1^st Avenue & 7^th Avenue Locations: 8am to 9pm
      (Please note: 1^st Avenue location will stay open until 11pm on nights of Stone Pony Summer Stage concerts)
    • Weekends and Holidays 8am to 8pm from Monday, 9/23/24 through Monday, 10/14/24
• Beach showers are available at most beach entrances.
• Water fountains are available at the restroom entrances at 7th Avenue and Deal Lake Drive.
• Water bottle filling stations are available along the Boardwalk at 1st Avenue, 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue, 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and at the restroom entrances at 7th Avenue, and Deal Lake Drive.

Beach Umbrella and Chair Rentals

• Beach umbrellas and chairs will be available to rent 9am to 5pm on weekends from Memorial Day to June 16th and then daily from June 15th through Labor Day. Rentals are available at the 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 5^th, 6^th and 7^th Avenue entrances on a first come/first served basis.
• Rental fee: $15 per Deluxe Lounge Chair; $10 per Upright Adirondack Chair; $10 per Umbrella. Cash payments only at all rental locations. Credit card payments accepted Style Rocket store located on the Boardwalk at First Avenue.

Handicap Beach Chairs, WaterWheels Adaptive Chairs & Handicap Information

A limited number of handicap beach chairs are available. Request handicap beach chairs and assistance at any ticket booth.

A limited number of WaterWheels Adaptive Chairs are also available. For details, visit www.cityofasburypark.com/waterwheels

Accessible parking/curb cuts are available at every block. Boardwalk accessible. Ramp to sand and mobile beach mats on sand at every beach entrance.

Metered parking handicapped designated parking spaces are free. Parking in all other metered spaces is paid, even if a handicapped placard is displayed.

Free Beach Playgrounds

Playground located on the beach at 2nd Avenue and 7th Avenue are free of charge - you do not need a beach pass to access them.

Beach Lockers

• Beach storage lockers are available for rent to Asbury Park residents who are season beach badge holders on a first come/first served basis. Proof of residency (driver's license, lease or utility bill) will be required. P.O. boxes will not be accepted as verification of residency. Lockers are available for use starting the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and must be emptied by the Tuesday after Labor Day. The rate is $225.
• The City will no longer be keeping a wait list for lockers. Lockers will be made available for rent as they become available. Information will be posted here when lockers become available.
• Lockers for the 2024 season are fully booked.
• For questions, email beachlockers@cityofasburypark.com. Please note, the City will no longer be keeping a wait list for lockers. Lockers will be made available for rent as they become available. Information will be posted her when lockers become available. Due to the volume of inquiries staff may not be able to respond to all messages.

Events

• To host an event on Asbury Park Beaches, contact the Special Events Department for permit and fee information.
• For information on AP Boardwalk events, including fireworks and beach bonfires, visit www.apboardwalk.com

Surfing Beach

The area between the jetties on Deal Lake Drive and Eighth Avenue is a surfing-only beach (no swimming is permitted):

• Starting Saturday, 5/25/24 through Sunday, 6/16/24, Weekends and Holidays Only
• Starting Monday, 6/17/24 through Monday, 9/2/24, Every Day (Weekdays, Weekends and Holidays)

Surf Lessons & Surf Camp

Summertime Surf, located on the beach between Eighth Avenue and Deal Lake Drive, offers surf lessons and surf camp. For information, visit www.summertimesurf.com.

Fishing

• Asbury is home to the Asbury Park Fishing Club, the country’s oldest saltwater fishing club. Before you start reeling in the big catches, you are required to register with the New Jersey Saltwater Registry.
• Fishing is prohibited near bathing areas.

General

• Asbury Park Beaches & Boardwalk are smoke-free (NJ State Law).
• Alcohol is prohibited.
• Glass containers are prohibited.
• Small personal coolers are permitted (no alcohol, no glass). Coolers larger than 16-quart capacity are prohibited.
• Fires are not permitted on the beach without a Special Events and Fire permit.
• Cooking, serving/warming trays and tables are not permitted on the beach.
• Drones are not permitted on the beach without permission of the City of Asbury Park.
• Sleeping on the beachfront is not permitted between the hours of 12am midnight and 8am.
• No chairs, towels/blankets, etc are permitted to be set up on the Boardwalk.

Shading Devices

• Umbrellas with a central pole at 90 degrees in an upright position that are no larger than 6ft in diameter are permitted.
• Infant sun shades are permitted if smaller than 3ft high X 4ft wide X 4ft deep
• Tents, camping tents and canopies are not permitted.

Wheels

• Please walk your bikes. Bicycle riding is not permitted on the Boardwalk between10am to Midnight.
• Skates, rollerblades, skateboards, and scooters (except handicap vehicles) are not permitted on the Boardwalk.

Dogs

For full details, visit www.cityofasburypark.com/dogs.

Other

• Conduct that endangers the safety and comfort of others shall be prohibited.
• Persons suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall be prohibited from entering the water.
• Flotation devices are not permitted in the water.
• Outdoor bathing shall be prohibited during an electrical storm.
• Do not enter the water if you are experiencing or recovering from diarrhea or having any signs or symptoms of gastrointestinal (stomach) disease in the last seven days.
• All children in diapers must wear plastic pants with tight-fitting waist and leg bands. Do not wash out diapers in the bathing water.
• Children should be encouraged to use the restroom before entering the water. Immediately report any accidents to the lifeguard.

• For parking information in Asbury Park, click here.

• For items lost or misplaced on the beach or along the boardwalk, if the item is of value (wallet or purse, keys, cell phone, etc.) and it is turned into a Lifeguard or Asbury Park Beach Employee, they are turned over to the Asbury Park Police department. We do not have a central storage area for lost and found items. APPD can be reached at 732-774-1300.
• Items left on the beach such as beach chairs, umbrellas, blankets, etc. are disposed of at the end of the beach day.

• For questions, call the Asbury Park Beach Office at 732-502-8863 or email beach@cityofasburypark.com. Please note, due to the volume of inquiries staff may not be able to respond to all messages. Please reach the information above carefully before reaching out.