Atlantic City
Sand castle building and other recreational activities are organized in annual contests.

Avalon
Popular for its wide beaches, natural dunes and gentle surf. Handicapped access with specially designed "surf chairs."

Avon-by-the-Sea
Small town with beach and boardwalk enhanced by the Shark River to the south and Sylvan Lake to the north.

Barnegat
This bay location features a large boardwalk/dock combination for sightseeing, fishing, and just relaxing along the water.

Bay Head
Quaint village tucked in between the Ocean and Barnegat Bay offers all the recreation to go with the location.

Beach Haven
Many beachfront motels, bed and breakfasts, and seasonal rentals. Featuring Bay Village and Schooner's Wharf. Here are some nice then and now photo's.

Belmar
The kids will be delighted with the mini-playgrounds and you'll feel at ease with the excellent life guard program provided.

Bradley Beach
Next door to Ocean Grove, the boardwalk extends into Avon-by-the-Sea

Brigantine
Complete tourist and wildlife information for this popular island community north of Atlantic City.

Cape May
Enjoy the quiet and peaceful atmosphere on the beach and in the town. This is a popular birding and sightseeing area as well.

Highlands
Sandy Hook beaches are directly across the bay. With limited bay front beaches, think of Highlands as more of an oasis for dining and refreshments after a day on Sandy Hook.

Island Beach State Park
Narrow, ten-mile long barrier island - one of the few remaining undeveloped areas.

Lavallette
Many small bungalow communities make up this quieter northern neighbor of Seaside Heights.

Beach Sites

Long Beach Island
Eight-mile long barrier island made up of six primary communities. You'll find beautiful beaches and lots of activities in each of them.

Manasquan
This town is basically all beach, offering a popular surfing area and full handicapped access at Elks Beach.

Monmouth Beach
Over a mile of oceanfront beaches and a riverfront marina provide ample avenues for bathing, boating and fishing. 

Ocean Grove
This quaint, quiet village ensures a relaxing day of sun and surf.

Point Pleasant
Many activities take place all season long on soft, wide beaches. Look for information in the warmer months.

Point Pleasant Beach
Access and attraction information information along with fishing and boating pages.

Sandy Hook
A variety of beaches - most have rest-room facilities relatively nearby, some have food concessions as well. Weekend parking often fills up before noon.

Sea Girt
Sandwiched between Spring Lake and Manasquan this town offers a little of the flavor of both.

Sea Isle City
Guided beachcomber walks every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Seaside Heights
Well guarded beaches and a very active boardwalk with large amusement piers located on each end.

Seaside Park
Venture too far north on the boardwalk and you'll leave the peace and quiet behind you on your entry to Seaside Heights.

Spring Lake
Popular for its long non-commercial boardwalk and wide beaches to the south of Belmar.

Stone Harbor
Long time popular destination in Cape May County.

Wildwoods
This five-mile barrier island consists of: North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, and Wildwood itself. You'll find wide beaches, amusement parks and many fine restaurants here.