Beach Info
Beach Fees
Seaside Heights charges a beach fee to help defray expenses related to providing visitors one of the cleanest and safest public beaches on the East Coast. Cash and credit cards only.
- Daily fee – $13 (ocean beaches)
- Weekly badge – $50 (Saturday through Friday of following week)
- Season badge – Pre-season rate is $55 on or before January 3, 2026. The regular rate of $75 is effective January 4, 2026.
- Senior Citizen season badge – $15 for persons 65 years of age and older. Two badges are $25 if purchased at the same time. Both seniors must be present when purchasing the badges and both must show a valid county, state, or federal identification containing a date of birth such as a driver’s license, passport, or birth certificate.
- Children 11 years of age and under – free every day
- Active and retired military personnel and their dependents – free every day with the appropriate Common Access Card, Uniformed Services ID Card, DD Form 214, or Veterans Benefit ID Card issued by the VA
Free & Discount Days
Seaside Heights offers beach fee discounts throughout the summer, including Mom and Me Days, Dad and Me Days, and Bring a Friend Days.
Beach Guide
Beach control operations are led by Anne VanHise from the North Beach office located on the Boardwalk at Kearney Avenue. The staff includes dozens of beach attendants and cashiers.
Beach Informtion
The United States Lifesaving Association, in conjunction with the International Lifesaving Federation, has developed a flag warning system that has been adopted by coastal communities worldwide to notify beachgoers of potential water hazards. Understanding and heeding these colored flags keeps you safe in the water and helps you enjoy your trip to the beach.
I lost my season beach badge. Can I obtain a replacement at no cost?
No. You will need to purchase a new season badge at full price.
Can I bring a cooler onto the beach?
Yes. Small size coolers are permitted on the beach. However, a beach attendant may inspect your cooler for glass bottles and alcoholic beverages-neither of which are permitted on the beach.
I forgot my season badge at home. Can I get on the beach if I present ID?
No. Beach attendants have no way to match your ID with a season beach badge.
It started to rain after I paid for a beach pass. Can I obtain a refund?
No. All beach pass sales are final.
I need a wheelchair to get onto the beach. Where can I get one?
Please visit the Visitor’s Center at Blaine Avenue to obtain a beach wheelchair.
I am over 21 years of age. Can I drink alcoholic beverages on the beach?
No. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the beach except as part of an approved special event.
Can my pet accompany me onto the ocean beach?
Pets are not permitted on the ocean beach.
Can I swim when lifeguards are off-duty?
No. Swimming is permitted only when lifeguards are on duty.
Can I spend the overnight hours on the beach?
Visitors must leave the beach by 10 p.m. except during authorized special events.
How Do I Maintain Beach Cleanliness
We ask that you help keep our beach clean during your visit by taking these steps:
- Do not bring any glass bottles or glass items of any kind onto the beach.
- Alert any lifeguard or beach attendant immediately if you spot any broken glass.
- Discard your trash in one of the receptacles that line the beach.
- Cover your food items at all times.
- Pack your food securely before going into the water.
- Do not feed the seagulls.
- Tightly wrap used diapers before discarding them in trash receptacles.
- Do not overfill trash receptacles.
