New Jersey Beaches

The beaches in Cape May County are especially known for their wide, fine, powdery sand, and are considered to be amongst the best beaches on the Atlantic coast.

The possibilities are limitless. Swimming, body surfing, boogie-boarding, fishing and boating. If a peaceful day by the ocean is what you seek, beaches from Sandy Hook to Cape May are ideal. Singles and families can enjoy surfing, wind surfing, scuba diving, rafting and swimming. All 71 of New Jersey's shore towns have great accommodations and a wide range of activities.

Whether it’s Sandy Hook, Cape May or one of the diverse shore areas in between, New Jersey's beaches offer a world of surprises along its exceptional stretch of coastline, beautiful barrier islands and breezy bays. You'll find world-famous resorts, an abundance of historical sites, legacies and breathtaking scenery.

Need to know about New Jersey beaches, their fees, parking, restrooms, and whether fishing is permitted? We have put together information on all the major beaches along the Jersey shore.

Monmouth County Monmouth County beaches are located at the northern most end of the Jersey shore and are the most crowded and frequented by day trippers and visitors from northern NJ.

Ocean County Ocean County beaches are popular with both day trippers and vacationers. They are not as crowded as the Monmouth County beaches though more crowded than the Atlantic and cape May County beaches.

Atlantic County Atlantic County beaches in southern, NJ are not overly crowded and are popular with day trippers and vacationers coming from the Philadelphia area.

Cape May County. The Cape May County beaches in the southern end of the Jersey shore are known for their wide, fine, powdery sand, and are considered to be amongst the best beaches on the Atlantic coast.