Your Guide to Northeast Shores For Summer 2024

Check out these public and private beaches in New Jersey and Delaware, and beyond for you to explore this summer!
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Summer fun has just begun! Here's your guide to beaches and boardwalks to check out in the Northeast this Summer!

DELAWARE BEACHES

Sunrise over the ocean in Delaware
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BETHANY BEACH, DELAWARE

Beach fees: N/A

dewey beach, delaware

Beach fees: free

south bethany beach, delaware

Beach fees: Daily, $20

REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE

Beach fees: 15 for weekday and $20 for weekends

JERSEY SHORE BEACHES

Atlantic City, New Jersey
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asbury park, new jersey

Beach fees: Weekdays, $6. Weekends and holidays, $9. Season, $70; teens (13-17) and seniors (62+), $20. Children under 12, active military and veterans, free.

atlantic city, new jersey

Beach fees: Free.

avalon, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $8. Weekly, $17. Season, $35 ($30 before June 1). 11 & under, free. Tags accepted in Stone Harbor.

barnegat light (lbi), new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $5. Weekly, $22. Season, $45 ($35 until June 5). Seniors (65+, must display proof of age in person to purchase), $12. 11 & under, free.

beach haven (lbi), new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $10. Weekly, $20. Season, $40 ($30 pre-season). Senior lifetime (65+), $10. Veteran’s lifetime recreation, free with ID. Immediate family of active military, free weekly wristbands. 12 & under, free.

belmar, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $10; 13 & under, free. Season, $70; seniors (65+), $30.

brigantine, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily Beach Tags, $10. Weekly Beach Tags, $15. Pre-season Seasonal Tags, $20 until May 31; Seasonal tags, $25 after May 31. Pre Season Seniors ages 60-64 with ID, 1 per ID, $8 until May 31, then $25. Seniors 65 and over, with ID, 1 per ID, free. Veterans, 1 free tag with military ID. Active Military, 4 free tags with military ID.

cape may, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $8. 3-day, $15. Weekly, $20. Season, $30; Preseason, $25. Active military and their families, free.

cape may county, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $10. Weekly, $20. Season, $35, $30 before June 1. Active military and their families & veterans, free.

harvey cedars (lbi), new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $7. Weekly, $20. Season, $45 ($35 before June 15); seniors (65+), $12. 11 & under, free.

lavallette, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $13. Weekly, $35. Season, $65; Seniors (65+), $20; disabled, $15. 12 and under, free

island beach state park, new jersey

Beach fees: $6-$20; the beach is free to enter until the end of June.

long beach township (lbi), new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $10. Weekly, $20. Season, $50 ($40 until June 15); seniors, $5 with prof of age. Military Veteran badge free with proof of service. 11 & under, free.

long branch, new jersey

Beach fees: Weekdays, $6; ages 14-17, $3. Weekends & holidays, $9. Season, $70; students (14-17), $30.

longport, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $5. Weekly, $15. Season (after June 2), $35; seniors, $10. Preseason sale prices (by June 2), $20 for 12 and up, $5, seniors. 11 and under, free. Veterans, free with ID.

margate, new jersey

Beach fees: Badges include all-season access (no weekly/daily badges). All badges $20 after June 1. Prior, $10 for adults and $3.50 for seniors. Under 12, free. Free seasonal tags available to veterans and active military members.

monmouth, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $12; under 12, free. Season, $100.

ocean city, new jersey

Beach Fees: Seasonal tags $35 ($30 if purchased by May 31) Weekly tags ($20) Daily tags ($10). Weekly and daily tags are not available for pre-season purchases.

point pleasant beach

Beach fees: Daily, $13 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays (12+); kids (5-11), $4 on weekdays and $5 on weekends and holidays. Season, $130 (12+); seniors (65+), $95; kids (5-11), $55. Under 5, free. Half season, $95 (12+), kids (5-11) $35, Under 5, free.

sandy hook, new jersey

Beach fees: free

sea isle city, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $5. Weekly, $10. Season, $25 ($20 before May 15). Wednesdays, free admission.

seaside heights, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $10. Weekly, $35. Season, $60; seniors, $15. 11 and under, free; active and retired military and family, free

seaside park, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $13. Weekly, $40. Season, $65; seniors (65+), $20. Under 11 and active/retired military, free.

stone harbor, new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $8. Weekly, $17. Season, $40 ($32 before May 31). 12 & under, free. Active military and their families, free. Veterans, free with special veterans tag (proof of service must be presented in person). Tags accepted in Avalon.

surf city (lbi), new jersey

Beach fees: Daily, $10. Weekly, $20. Season, $50 ($40 until May 31, preseason begins May 1). Seniors (65+), free; 11 & under, free.

wildwoods, new jersey

Beach fees: Free!

MARYLAND BEACHES

Ocean city, Maryland boardwalk and pier at a beautiful sunset in August 2015
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ocean city, maryland

Beach fees: Free!

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