LIFEGUARDS & WATER CONDITIONS Lifeguards are on duty at the ocean beaches during daytime hours on weekends in late spring and early autumn and daily in the summer. Hours and dates vary. For your safety, please check lifeguard hours and water conditions in advance. PICNICS, PETS AND BICYCLES You are welcome to picnic in most locations, however, glass and alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the beach. Beaches exclude pets in season and most boardwalks limit or exclude bike riding during the summer. Photo by D. Salvatoriello Any day of the year, you’re liable to find waveriders in the Atlantic. Bring your board and your enthusiasm to Manasquan, Belmar, Sea Bright, Asbury Park, Deal or Long Branch. You’ll find surf shops, equipment rentals, schools, seasoned locals and endless waves. Summer’s warm waters make it easy to enjoy, but the surfing season really gets started after Labor Day when the Belmar Pro brings amateurs and big-name pros to town. Check out www.belmarpro.com for event information. Later in the fall, surfers don wetsuits and enjoy the big swells that come with cooler water. Hardy folk say winter is the best time to surf the Atlantic. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY Most of Monmouth County’s beaches are wheelchair accessible and offer one or more surf chairs for visitor use. Some beaches also offer discounted or free admission to people with disabilities. Monmouth County’s Accessible Beach Report, a complete listing of accessible beaches and surf chairs, is available at www.visitmonmouth.com or during regular business hours at 800-523-2587. Monmouth County’s 27 miles of ocean beaches are clean, wide and downright spectacular. THEY ARE NATURE’S ULTIMATE PLAYGROUND. Go fly a kite, swim, sail, kayak, surf, water ski, scuba dive, parasail, windsurf or go fishing. Build a sandcastle, collect seashells, enjoy volleyball or yoga on the beach or boards, or just relax and work on your tan. catch a wave Photo by C. Leslie 18 www.sparkvisitmonmouth.com
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