The Beaches Are Back in NJ (With Some Restrictions) – What You Need To Know

The beach and boardwalk in AC have remained open to the public throughout the stay-at-home order. AC will remain open as long as people are cautious and practice social distancing.

Cove Beach recreation area, Brigantine Sea Wall, and the North Beach Observation Tower have been closed since April 9. However, the remaining beach areas in Brigantine are open as long as social distancing guidelines are followed, as usual.

Longport’s beaches are open for walking, jogging, and other exercising on the beaches. Lying on the beach sunbathing, sitting in beach chairs, or gathering with groups of people to play sports is currently prohibited.

Exercising is permitted, as well as surfing, paddle boarding, rowing, or kayaking. 

Exercising, fishing, and surfing are permitted. You can not purchase beach tags at the Beach Tag Booth. Guidelines for getting beach tags can be found on the borough website, although residents are able to enjoy the beach right now without the worry of acquiring beach tags as the requirement to have them has been waived. 

As usual, exercise, including surfing and fishing is permitted. The Promenade has the same restrictions and patrons are encouraged to keep off the benches. Pavilion Circle is open, but only for passive recreation.

Walking and running are permitted on both the beach and the boardwalk. Outdoor activities on the beach are permitted as long as it is with immediate family members, romantic partners, or caretakers.

These beaches are open with no restrictions. All beach activities can be accessed. Social distancing guidelines will still be in effect and groups should be limited to 10 people or less.

All stationary activities on the beaches are prohibited.

Beach and boardwalk remain open with social distancing guidelines in place.

Beaches remain open, but the boardwalk has been set up for one-way traffic in each direction. Benches have been removed so people refrain from gathering or sitting along the benches. 

The beach and boardwalk are open for exercise purposes. Social distancing is still expected. No dogs are allowed on the beach or boardwalk. 

The beach and promenade are only open for exercise purposes. Police in Deal are monitoring beaches to assure that social distancing guidelines are being followed. The boardwalk in Long Branch along with the promenade are also open.

Seasonal pass holders alone have access to the beach. Each day, capacity will be monitored to reduce masses of people from gathering. 

Beaches in both Monmouth Beach and Ocean Grove are open. The boardwalk in Ocean Grove is also open as long as individuals follow social distancing.

Ocean and bayside beaches of the Gateway National Recreation Area are accessible for passive activities only, like running, kayaking, hiking, or fishing. Stationary activities are prohibited. 

People have full access to Sea Bright and Sea Girt beaches. The boardwalk in Sea Girt remains closed. 

The beach can be accessed at Pitney, Lorraine, Tule, Washington, Sussex, Salem, Union, and Brown Ave. Spring Lake Boardwalk is, however, closed.

All three reopened Friday, May 15th.

Beaches 1, 2, and 3 are open for passive recreation.

Boardwalk remains closed, however individuals are permitted to walk, run, or fish at the beach.

Activities like walking, jogging, and surfing are permitted. Individuals are not allowed to be stationary or swim on the beach. You can access the beach at: Blaine Avenue, Franklin Avenue, Hiering Avenue, and Hancock Avenue. 

The beaches are open with enforced social distancing restrictions. The boardwalk remains closed.

Boardwalk remains closed. Outlet beach can be accessed at: 2nd Avenue, 3rd Avenue parking lot, 4th Avenue, 5th, 7th, 8th, Fielder, Fort and Harding avenues.

Beaches are open with social distancing guidelines. 

Beaches are open for exercise. Congregating on the beach is prohibited. 

All are open, but with social distancing restrictions.