

NJBBA
PO BOX 511
SEASIDE PARK, NJ 08752 |
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(updated July, 2021)
Protecting Beach Access Since 1954
Please check the local place you intend to visit as things change.
GATEWAY SANDY HOOK:
No beach buggies allowed at any time -
walkons only!
Please call the Permit office for more information,
732-872-5910
SEA BRIGHT BEACH:
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Dates of operation: No buggy operation.
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Year round walk on access for fishing.
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Memorial Day to Labor Day for bathing.
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Permit fee: Bathing requires permit. Fee varies.
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Permit obtained from: 1097 Ocean Ave. 732-351-4700
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Beach access points: Walk-on over designated Public Access
Stairways over sea wall.
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Parking lots available at: Designated near Public Access
Stairways or on side Streets as designated
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Special comments: Access to beaches and jetties are largely
through the various beach clubs that line Ocean Avenue from the
sea wall south of Sandy Hook down through the town. During the
summer season, running Memorial Day through Labor Day (give or
take a week), you may access the beach but you must be off the
club's property by about 9 AM. Before or after the season,
access is quite easy and you can stay longer, as most clubs are
closed. Starting at Ship Ahoy Beach Club and moving south along
Ocean Avenue, access can be gained at the following: Ship Ahoy
B.C.; Surf rider; Anchorage B.C.; Sea Bright B.C.; Sea Bright
Public Beach; Donovan's; Trade winds; Edgewater B.C.; Driftwood
B.C.
MONMOUTH BEACH:
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Dates of operation: No buggy operation. Year round walk
on access for fishing. Memorial Day to Labor Day for bathing.
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Permit fee: Bathing requires permit. Fee varies.
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Permit obtained from: Monmouth Beach Bathing Pavilion -
732-229-5926
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Beach access points: Big Monmouth Bath & Tennis Club is a
private club & beach ("Big Monmouth") Monmouth Beach Bathing
Pavilion is the public beach ("Little Monmouth") these are the
two primary access points.
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Parking lots available at: Parking in designated areas on side
Streets.
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Special comments: There is a "Fisherman's Gate" at Little
Monmouth for "Car Toppers" or trailers, to launch small boats
for fishing. Parking is limited. To the South is an open access
(stairway) over the seawall. To the North are two stairwells
over the seawall near the now defunct State Marine Police
Building and there is limited parking in the old lot.
SEVEN PRESIDENTS BEACH:
(Joline Ave. Long Branch):
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Dates of operation: No buggy operation. Year round walk
on access for fishing.
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Memorial Day to Labor Day for bathing.
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Permit fee: Parking lot $4 day, $4 seasonal. Bathing permit fees
vary.
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Permit obtained from: Pavilion Office 732-229-0924
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Beach access points: Walk-on through Park for fishing.
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Parking lots available at: Parking in designated areas on side
Streets.
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Special comments: No fishing within 50' of bathing areas.
Anglers are encouraged to park on local Streets to avoid lot
closings. Recreational fishing encouraged, year round on beach &
jetties.
BRICK TOWNSHIP: 4X4
access
Dates of operation: October 1st to April 30th. Permits go on
sale October 1st.
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Permit fee: $35 (732) 262-1105.
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Permit obtained from: Township Clerk, 401 Chambers Bridge Road.
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Beach access points: Entrance at the North Brick Beach lot.
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Parking lots available at: Ocean Beach III.
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Special comments: Permit entitles buggies to operate north of
5th Ave., Normandy Beach to the Mantoloking line. No buggies
permitted beyond that line. Safety inspection required -NJBBA
guidelines.
OCEAN BEACHES: (Toms River)
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Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
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Permit fee:
$25,
personal check only.
732-341-1000
x 8200.
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Permit obtained from:
Twp. Clerk, 33
Washington St., Toms River, NJ 08754
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click to print application
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Beach access points: There is no buggy operation north of
Normandy Beach - Mantoloking Line.
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Special comments: In the areas north of Island Beach State Park,
there is no buggy operation during the summer season. Police
monitor CB 9
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Walk on
fishermen allowed, park in lots and along boardwalk
LAVALETTE:
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Dates of operation: Beaches will be closed from May into
September 15th, and Saturday and Sunday from September 15th
through September 30th.
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Permit fee: $35.
732-793-7477, Cash
or Check
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Permit obtained from: Lavallette Municipal Building,
Twp Clerk Office, (1306 Grand Central Avenue, Monday –Friday,
9am-4pm.
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Beach access: Beach entrances are located at Ortley,
Philadelphia and Trenton Ave.
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Special comments: Inspection is required for the proper
equipment for beach use and fishing NJBBA guide-line for
equipment Speed limit is 10 MPH.
ORTLEY
BEACH:
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Dates of operation. Permitted on a
daily basis from October 1st through May 14th.
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Permit fee: $25; Permit obtained from: Township Clerk 33
Washington Street Toms River
New Jersey 08754 Phone 732-341-1000 ext 8200
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click to print application form
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Beach access points: Entrance at Harding Ave. and 2nd Ave.
SEASIDE HEIGHTS:
732-793-1800
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Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
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Permit fee: $15 732-793-1800
Permit obtained from: Seaside Heights Boro Hall-
Seaside Heights
Police Department
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Beach access points: Enter on Heiring Avenue.
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Special comments: Access is Heiring Avenue north to end of
boardwalk.
SEASIDE PARK: 732-250-7569
Dates of operation:
No operation of Buggies from May 16th to
Sept 30th.
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Permit fee: $50 for residents and non residents,
check.
Good for calendar year.
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Permit obtained from:
313 SW Central Ave. (use 4th ave entrance)
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Beach access points: Enter on Brighton Avenue ONLY
BERKELEY TOWNSHIP: 732-269-4456
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Dates of operation: October 15th until Memorial Day weekend.
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Permit fee: $35 for Berkeley residents, $50 for non-residents.
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Permit obtained from:
Recreational/Clerk’s
Office,
630 US Rt. 9.
(Atlantic City Blvd) Bayville, NJ
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Beach access point:
23rd Avenue.
Air down on Central Avenue.
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Special comments: Safety equipment required. NJBBA guideline
ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK: (732) 793-0506
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Dates of operation: From weekend of May 16 to first Sunday in
October, buggy operation is limited to Gillikens and the area
from A-7 south. The park is closed from midnight to 4 AM, but
beach buggy permits will be permitted to stay in the park 24
hours per day providing that during this period they actively
fish or park in a designated location. Access to the park is
open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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Permit fee:
Mobile Sport fishing
vehicle permits to operate 4-wheel drive
vehicles on the fishing beaches may be obtained at:
click to get permit Can't get permit at the gate during the
pandemic.
New Jersey Resident $75.00
Non-Resident $90.00 |
3-Day Permit |
New Jersey Resident $195.00
Non-Resident $225.00 |
Annual Permit |
Replacement Fee $25.00 |
Annual Permit |
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Issued decal should be treated as cash. It will not be replaced
if lost or stolen.
The SPS will continue to offer a replacement decal for $25, only
upon presentation of paid receipt and the old decal, regardless
of the condition.
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The MSFV Permit:
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Will be issued only to the registered owner of the vehicle –
the name on the license and registration must be the same.
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Leased vehicles must bring their lease paperwork.
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Company owned vehicles must show proof of ownership. A
business card will be accepted, as long as it states “owner”
or “president”.
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All documents must have a current, valid date.
Those who apply for the MSFV Permit in person at the Island Beach
gatehouse do
not need to
complete the application form or provide photocopies, but will be
asked to present original vehicle registration, driver license and
lease documents.
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Fees:
Entrance fees are charged per vehicle from Memorial Day weekend
to Labor Day.
NJ Resident |
Non-Resident |
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$ 6.00 |
$12.00 |
weekdays |
$10.00 |
$20.00 |
weekends/holidays |
N/A |
N/A |
walk-in/bicycle |
$ 5.00 |
$ 7.00 |
motorcycle |
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*Entrance fee the day after Labor Day to the Friday before
Memorial Day is $5/NJ Resident and $10/Non-Resident.
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Park Hour:
except for MSFV
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Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Monday through Friday - 8am to 8pm
Weekends and Holidays - 7am to 8pm
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Labor Day to Memorial Day
- Daily - 8am until Dusk
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Beach access points: Areas of buggy operation include the area
from Gilliken's south to the inlet. No buggy operation is
allowed north of Gilliken's although walk-on fishermen may fish
this area through specified access points. There are three
marked access points to the beach. Gilliken's, A-7, and A-23 for
buggies.
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Parking lots available at: Parking is limited to two lots and no
parking is allowed along the side of the main road. Walk on
beach access points south of bathhouses have parking spaces.
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Special comments: NJBBA Ocean to bay nature trail at Forked
River Interpretive Center. Location of NJBBA sponsored
Governor's Cup tournament the first Sunday in October. A don't
miss while you are at the park!
BARNEGAT LIGHT: 609-494-9196
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Dates of operation: 7 days / week from Memorial Day to Labor
Day. Off-season weekends only weather permitting.
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Permit fee: Free parking for walk on fishing. Fee for lighthouse
tour for ages 12 + up $1.
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Beach access points: Walk on fishing only. Facilities for
handicap anglers.
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Parking lots available at: At the foot of the lighthouse.
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Special comments: No buggy operation permitted. No swimming.
Picnic area along inlet. Nature trail.
LOVELADIES:
609-361-1000 x 203
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Dates of operation: No buggy access from Memorial Day to Labor
Day.
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Permit fee: Falls under jurisdiction of Long Beach Township.
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Permit obtained from: At Township Bldg.
68th
and Long Beach Blvd.
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Beach access point: Coast Avenue.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking available.
HARVEY CEDARS: 609-494-6509
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Dates of operation: No buggy access from May 15 to October 1st.
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Permit fee: $50, limited to 50 total.
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Permit obtained from: Police at Township Bldg. 7606 Long
Beach Blvd.
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Beach Access points: 83rd Street, Middlesex, Bergen and Essex.
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Parking lots available at: Limited street parking available.
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Special comments: Vehicle inspection required.
SURF CITY: 609-494-8121
www.surfcitypdnj.org
click for details
(Code
19-2.6 page 1907)
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Dates of operation: No buggy access from fourth Saturday in May
to third Saturday in September.
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Permit fee: $25
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Permit obtained from: Police Headquarters, 813 Long Beach Blvd.
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Beach access points: 5th Street, 12th, 18th Street.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking available for walk ons
SHIP BOTTOM: 609-494-2171
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Dates of operation: No buggy access from third Saturday in May
to third Saturday in September.
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Permit fee: $50
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Permit obtained from: town hall.
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Beach access points: Access at 5th Street, 17th Street, 31st
Street.
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click for parks and recreation
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Parking lots available at: Street parking available.
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Disabled
veterans - no fee for buggy permits
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP: 609-494-3322
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Web site:
click for information Scroll down to
Motor Vehicles on Beaches
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Dates of operation: No buggy access from May 15th to September
30th. Correct dates obtained with permits.
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Permit fee: $50 Good on all Long Beach Township Beaches. (Brant
Beach to Holgate)
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Permit obtained from: Police station at 6805 Long Beach Blvd.
Brant Beach 24 hrs. /day, 7 days/week.
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Beach access points:
LOVELADIES
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BEACH – 31st Street, 46th Street, 66th Street. BEACH HAVEN CREST – 79th Street, 87th Street. BEACH HAVEN PARK – 106th Street. BEACH HAVEN – Taylor Avenue, Center Street, Holyoke Avenue. BEACH HAVEN GARDENS – 34th Street. NORTH BEACH HAVEN – 15th
Street.
HOLGATE – Nelson Avenue, Harding Avenue, Washington Avenue.
Special comments: Beach Buggy Hotline (609) 361-1000 ext. 203.
Police monitor channel 9. If paying for permit after 4PM on weekdays
or on weekends or holidays, you must use an instate check or money
order. No cash. Must present vehicle, driver’s license, registration
and insurance card. A striper derby is usually held in October and
November for a fee of $25.00 which is only good for the derby.
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Parking lots available at: Nelson Avenue, McKinley Avenue at the
end of the boulevard.
HOLGATE Edwin Forsythe Wildlife Refuge
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Dates of operation:
Open
September 1 through March 31 or as posted.
to vehicles and pedestrians. Federal US Fish & Wildlife (609-652-1665)
is in charge of reopening that area.
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Permit fee: $50
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Permit obtained from: Police station at 68th Street and Long
Beach Island Blvd. 24 hrs. /day, 7 days/week.
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Beach access points: McKinley Avenue at end of boulevard
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Special Comments: The beach front is open to pedestrians and
four-wheel-drive vehicles for such wildlife-oriented activities
as wildlife observation, photography, nature study, and fishing.
Bayside mudflats may remain closed until later September to
protect migrating shorebirds. (Drivers must possess a valid Long
Beach Township beach buggy permit for the vehicle they are
driving.) It is recommended that vehicles use the intertidal
zone when possible. Its' harder packed sands provide better
traction than the loose sands of the beach. Occasionally some
areas of Holgate's beach may not be accessible to vehicles due
to ongoing, naturally occurring variations in beach width, or
because of excessively high tides. Drivers must use caution, and
not enter closed areas. Link to Holgate usage guidelines.
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Parking lots available at: McKinley Avenue at the end of the
boulevard
North Brigantine Natural Area 609-296-1114
Permits are obtained at the Bass River State Forest Office
(Lake Absegami,
762 Stage Rd, Tuckerton, NJ 08087, (609) 296-1114)
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On line Application form:
click to access
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Entrance at
15th St. North in Brigantine There
is also a parking area for walk on access with no need of permit.
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Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
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Permit fee: Annual Mobile Sport Fishing vehicle permits $50 (NJ
Residents); $75 (non-residents). Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle
replacement fee $25.00.
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Dates of operation: Year Round up to approximately the Old Coast
Guard Station; section past old Coast Guard Station which is closed
for Piping Plover nesting from approximately May 15 - Sept 15
BRIGANTINE:
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Dates of operation:
Year round except for North End , now under the jurisdiction of
the North Brigantine Natural Area (State)
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click for details
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Permit fee:
$175.00 Senior Pass: $85.00 Military Free with proper paper
work. Call for the needed paperwork needed to apply for the pass.
NO ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
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Permit obtained from:
Brigantine Community Center,
265 42nd Street,
Brigantine
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Beach access points: North End entrance at 15th Street and Jetty
entrance at Seaside Road are open 24 hours. Cove entrance at end
of Lagoon Blvd. open throughout the night for fishing purposes
only.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal.
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Special comments:
Vehicle inspection for safety equipment may take place on the
beach
ATLANTIC CITY:
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Dates of operation: During Striper Derby only.
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Permit fee: Free. Must show Striper Derby Pin.
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Permit obtained from: City Hall, Room 603, and 1301 Bacharach
Boulevard.
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Beach access points: Access roads at New Hampshire, Delaware and
Albany Avenues.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal, numerous
paid lots.
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Special comments: Must show Striper Derby Pin. Required to cross
boardwalk.
VENTNOR CITY: 609-822-2101
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For details
go to:
click for Ventnor
information web site
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Dates of operation: During the Striper Derby only.
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Permit fee $100, free during Striper derby
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Permit obtained from: Police Records Dept., 6201 Atlantic Ave.
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Beach access points: Access ramp ONLY at Suffolk Avenue.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal.
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Special comments: Must show Striper Derby pin.
MARGATE: 609-822-1151
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Dates of operation: During Striper Derby only.
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Permit fee: Free obtained from: Police Dept.111 N. Decatur Ave.
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Beach access points: Access roads are at Delevan, Grandville,
and Washington Avenues.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal
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Special comments: Must show Striper Derby pin.
LONGPORT: 609-822-21-41
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Dates of operation: During Striper Derby only.
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Permit fee: Free.
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Permit obtained from: Police Dept. 2305 Atlantic Ave.
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Beach access points: at 11th Street and the jetty north to the
sea wall.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking where legal.
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Special comments: Must show Striper derby pin.
OCEAN CITY:
Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
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Permit fee: $125. Permits limited to 300. Waiting list in effect
for permits.
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Permit obtained from: Police station. Call first 609-525-9100
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Beach access points: North end, 23rd Street, and 57thStreet.
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Parking lots available at: Various on street parking during
off-season.
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Special comments: No buggy operation between North Street and
23rd Street.
CORSON'S INLET STATE PARK: 609-861-2404
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Dates of operation: September 15th to May 15th.
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Permit fee: Annual Mobile Sport Fishing vehicle permits $55 (NJ
Residents); $80(non-residents). Mobile Sport Fishing Vehicle
replacement fee $25.00.
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Permit obtained from: Belleplaine State Park office or by mail
at: Corson's Inlet State Park, PO Box 450, Woodbine, NJ 08270.
(Ocean City and Upper Township c/o Belleplain State Forest)
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click for Corson's details
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Beach access points: There is a marked access gate at the south
end of Central Ave at 59th Street.
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Parking lots available at: 54th Street and Central Ave.
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Special comments: No pets between April 1st and September 15th.
Those not actively engaged in fishing must leave the park
between midnight and 4 AM.
Strathmere:
609-263-1151 No Beach Vehicle
Access
Located on narrow piece of beach and bay front land between Ocean
City and Sea isle City.
Free Beach
Public Restrooms are provided at Williams Avenue and Winthrop Avenue
On-street free parking on most streets
Surfing is permitted in designated areas (check with lifeguard on
duty)
Fishing is permitted in designated areas
Kayaking and Windsurfing are permitted in designated areas (check
with lifeguard on duty)
Handicap Access is provided at Williams Avenue
SEA ISLE CITY: 609-263-4461
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Dates of operation: October 1st to May 15th
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Permit fee: $50
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Permit obtained from: 233 JFK Blvd. Police Records during the
week from 9AM to 4:00 PM. Bring vehicle registration, insurance
and drivers license.
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Beach access points: For fishing north of 31st enter/exit at
22nd St. For fishing south of 57th St. enter/exit at 75th or
85th Streets.
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Parking lots available at: Street parking available.
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Down load from their website
click for details
under form SCROLL
down to Police Dept.
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Special Comments:
Surf Fishing Beaches
include: During Swimming Season
Sea Isle City beaches situated
north of 14th Street and south of 93rd Street. Any beach area
adjacent to rock jetties not designated as a surfing or kayaking
beach. Beaches not designated as a sailboat launching, kite
boarding, bathing, or rafting beach
AVALON: 609-967-5918
Dates of operation: September 15 to March 31st.
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Permit fee: $40
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Permit obtained from:
On
line:
click
for permit details
Apply at
Construction and Licensing Dept.
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Beach access points: Entrances are marked. 9th ST, 20th ST,
32ndST, 38thST, 79thST
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No
vehicles between the hours of Midnight and 6am,
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Permit application at
click for
permit
STONE HARBOR: 609-368-5102
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Dates of operation:
October 1st
to
March 31th
North of 122nd St.; South of 122nd
St. Sept. 8th to March 16th
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Permit fee: $60.00 FISHING ONLY
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Permit obtained from: Permit can be obtained only from the
borough clerk at 9508 Second Avenue, starting in Sept. after
Labor Day, between the hours of 9am and 4 PM during the week or
by writing for an application and enclosing a stamped,
self-addressed envelope.
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Beach access points: Ramps at 85th, 96th, 102nd, 118th, 122nd,
123rd Streets.
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Parking lots available at: 96th Street, 123rd Street.
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Special comments: Inspection of vehicle and proper equipment is
required. South of 122nd Street, hours are 4AM-1AM. North of
122nd Street, hours are one half hour before sunrise until one
half hour past sunset only.
NORTH WILDWOOD: 609-522-2411
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Dates of operation: Monday after Labor Day to Monday before
Memorial Day.
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Permit fee: $20.00
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Permit obtained from: North Wildwood Police
station at 10th & Atlantic Ave.
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Beach access points: Entrances at 2nd Ave. 8th Ave.,15th Ave.,
22nd Ave.
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Street parking available.
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Special comments: Safety equipment required - no camper RV/slide
in camper
WILDWOOD: 609-522-2444 x 2209
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Dates of operation: October 1st to May 1st.
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Permit fee: $25.00
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Permit obtained from: City clerk's office, 4400 New Jersey
Avenue. Monday thru Friday
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Beach access points: Access is only at Schellenger Ave and or
26th st.
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Street parking available.
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Special comments: Must have required equipment. Call 1 800
WWBYSEA (992-9732)
WILDWOOD CREST:
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Dates of operation: October 1st to April 30th.
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Permit fee: $25
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Permit obtained from: Police Dept. 6101 Pacific Ave.
609-522-2456
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Beach access points: Cresse Avenue and Washington Avenue ONLY
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Special comments: Safety equipment required. NJBBA guidelines
used.
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No camper RVs
CAPE MAY:
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Dates of operation: No buggy access.
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Parking lots available at: All along the seawall.
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Special comments: For information stop at Cape May County
Information center at exit 6 on Garden State Parkway.
HIGBEE BEACH:
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Dates of operation: No buggy access at present due to erosion
problem.
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