Photo by S. Lacko
BEACH FEES
Monmouth County and the ocean beach towns focus
tremendous energy and resources on maintaining the
beaches, so expect fees for beach access and/or parking
during weekends in the late spring and fall and daily during the
summer. Daily beach badges may be purchased at the beach.
Seasonal passes are also available. Generally, children are
free and senior citizens pay reduced fees. Some towns, such
as Belmar, offer free access for active-duty service men and
women and their dependents, with ID.
Many waterside activities begin well
before summer and continue into
the fall. Our freshwaters are equally
alluring—so explore in a canoe,
kayak or pedal or power boat, cast
a rod or take a swim. Enjoy a sailing
lesson or take an eco-tour of the
Manasquan Reservoir. If there’s a
cold spell long enough to freeze
the Navesink River in Red Bank,
the lightning-fast iceboats and ice
skaters are a sight not to be missed.
HELP THE JERSEY
SHORE PARTNERSHIP
Safeguard
the Shore
New Jersey’s 130-mile coastline is a fragile
natural treasure and a favorite destination
for fun and relaxation. Ocean beaches
need protection from the damage that
storms can inflict. For over twenty years,
the Jersey Shore Partnership, the state’s
leading champion of beach replenishment
and protection, has worked with legislators,
environmental groups and the public to
raise awareness of the importance of
safeguarding the shore. The nonprofit’s
advocacy resulted in New Jersey enacting
the nation’s first beach protection fund.
water
AND beach recreation 101
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