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Find your paradise at the most comprehensive list of New Jersey beaches. Explore the Atlantic Ocean, bays, lakes and rivers with surfing, boating, fishing, swimming and more.
- Bobby Olivier
- Cape May. It's Exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway, but No. 1 on our list. There's just a different feel to this beach than any other in the state. The beach is big, clean and absolutely gorgeous, with ample parking.
- Beach Haven. Just about every beach on Long Beach Island is excellent, but Beach Haven's chill vibe and excellent surrounding attractions make it the best of the best.
- Ocean City. One of the most unique beaches in the state. A boardwalk that strikes a perfect balance between old school and touristy, accompanied by a quaint town surrounded by water.
- Lavallette. This beach is a little narrow, but that's pretty much the only complaint. A very natural beach, with clean water and sand that is clearly well maintained.
- Located on the southern tip of New Jersey, Cape May is known for its colorful 19th-century architecture, oceanfront dining options and beautiful beaches.
- Early birds are sure to love the stunning sunrises that grace Avalon's shores each morning. Later in the day, visitors can surf, swim or lounge on inflatable rafts at this southern New Jersey beach.
- Covering 640 acres, Ocean Grove is a tiny coastal town in the center of the Jersey shore. Its beach is ideal for surfing and boogie boarding, but the shores are also a great fit for families looking to play on the flat sand or wade in the shallows.
- Home to one of the most recognizable boardwalks in the country, Ocean City lives up to its self-proclaimed nickname of "America's Greatest Family Resort."
- Asbury Park. Asbury Park has a mile-long stretch of beachfront open to sunbathers, surfers, and anglers, but the real draw here is its vibrant music scene.
- Atlantic City. Are you feeling lucky? With nine casinos in Atlantic City, high rollers can seamlessly head from a day at the beach to nights at the blackjack table.
- Avalon. Avalon's 4-mile stretch of beach offers water activities galore, including rafting, sailing, surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, and swimming. The beach is part of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail and has some of the highest sand dunes on the Jersey Shore.
- Bay Head. Bay Head sits on the same peninsula stretch as Point Pleasant (further down on the list), but its subdued, elegant vibe starkly contrasts Point Pleasant's blinking lights and flurry of activity.
With 130 miles of Atlantic coastline and over 60 designated beaches, New Jersey offers plenty of options for beach getaways. Swimmers, body surfers, boogie boarders, sailors, surfers, scuba divers, fishermen and sunbathers flock to popular Shore destinations.
Jul 13, 2022 · 1. Cape May Beaches. 2. Ocean City Beach. 3. Wildwood Beach. 4. Asbury Park Beach. 5. Brigantine Beach. 6. Sandy Hook. 7. Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park. 8. 7 Mile Beach, Avalon. 9. Ocean Grove Beach. 10. Long Beach Island. 11. Belmar Beach. 12. Sea Girt Beach. 13. Atlantic City Beach. 14.
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1. Cape May, the best beach in New Jersey. No one will argue against the fact that Cape May is one of the nicest beaches in New Jersey. Cape May is located on NJ’s southern tip, the country’s oldest seaside resort town and the only city to be named a National Historic Landmark.
