SOUTH JERSEY GUIDE

South Jersey Beaches and Waterfront

From the Atlantic shore to bayside and riverfront stops, South Jersey has several ways to spend time by the water. Pick a town, then check access, parking and conditions before going.

REGION
South Jersey
TOPIC
Beaches & waterfront
PLANNING
Check local access
Original photo-real rendering of a South Jersey beach boardwalk beside dune grass
EXPLORE THE AREA

Build your own plan.

Start with a place and leave room for what you find nearby.

Choose a South Jersey shore town

Start with a town guide for nearby places. Beach access, tags, parking and lifeguard schedules are set locally and can change.

CAPE MAY COUNTY

Cape May

Oceanfront town and nearby places

CAPE MAY COUNTY

Ocean City

Boardwalk and beach town

ATLANTIC COUNTY

Atlantic City

Boardwalk and oceanfront town

OCEAN COUNTY

Beach Haven

Long Beach Island town

ATLANTIC COUNTY

Brigantine

Barrier island town

OCEAN COUNTY

Seaside Heights

Boardwalk town

Check official beach information

Go to the municipality for current beach rules, tags and accessibility information. Confirm conditions again on the day you visit.

OFFICIAL SOURCE

Cape May beaches

City of Cape May beach information

OFFICIAL SOURCE

Ocean City beach tags

City of Ocean City beach tag information

Beach and waterfront questions

Quick answers for planning a South Jersey visit.

Where are South Jersey beaches?

Oceanfront towns in Atlantic, Cape May and Ocean counties are starting points. Browse a town guide for nearby places.

Are beach tags required?

Requirements vary by municipality and season. Check the official beach page for the town you plan to visit.

What should I check before going?

Confirm beach access, parking, lifeguard coverage, weather and water conditions with the municipality or operator.

At a glance

Region · South Jersey

Topic · Beaches & waterfront

Planning · Check local access

FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Make your listing useful.

Claim your place, add details, or ask about a clearly labelled sponsored placement.

These are planning examples from directory records, not verified recommendations. Confirm hours, access and availability directly.