2025 Beach Badge/Tag Guide
Below are the most up-to-date prices for beach badges (or beach tags), sourced directly from the town's website. If there is an error or incomplete information or if your beach is missing, please use the contact form below. Many (as of April 29) still offer pre-season pricing, so book ahead if you want to save.
Please visit each linked website to learn more about the badges, where to order them and pick them up, and any restrictions. There is no universal badge for the Jersey Shore, so you will want to make sure you are purchasing the right badge.
Note: Most towns let kids on the beach for free and offer discounts or free badges to seniors and veterans, so check the specifics on what the age range or requirements are.
LAST UPDATED 4/29/2025
Atlantic County
Atlantic City
You do not need badges for Atlantic City beaches
Brigantine
Seasonal
Adults: $25.00, $20.00 (if purchased by May 31)
Seniors (60-64): $10.00 (if purchased by May 31)
Seniors 65+: Free with identification
Active Military Members: Free
Weekly
$15.00
Daily
$10.00
Longport
Seasonal
Adults: $35, $20 (if purchased by June 5th)
Seniors: $15, $10 (if purchased by June 5th)
Margate City
Adult: $20, $10 (if purchased by May 31)
Senior (65 & over): $20, $3.50 (if purchased by May 31)
Veterans: Free seasonal tags are available to veterans and active military members (Free for Spouse if Active)
Holiday Tags: $12.00
Somers Point
William Morrow Beach is free to the public.
Ventnor City
Seasonal
Over 12: $20, $10 (if purchased by May 31)
Seniors: $3.50 (if purchased by May 31), $20 afterwards
Under 12: Free
Ocean County
Barnegat Light
Seasonal
Adults: $50, $40 (if purchased by June 5th)
Senior: $12 (65+)
Weekly
$25 (Saturday through Friday)
Daily
$10
Bay Head
Seasonal
Under 12: Free
Over 12: $120.00 per badge, half season badges fee $65.
Required as of Saturday, June 14th
Beach Haven
Seasonal
Both digital and physical passes available
Adults: $50, $40 (if purchased by May 31st)
Senior lifetime (65+): $10 initial or replacement fee if lost
Weekly: $20.00
Daily: $10.00
Veteran: Free
Active Military and their immediate family Weekly Wristbands: Free
Island Heights
Seasonal
$25.00, $20 (if purchased by May 1st)
Lavallette
Seasonal
Under 12: Free
Adults: $65, $60 (if purchased by May 30th)
Seniors: $25, $20 (if purchased by May 30th)
Disabled: $15 (ID Required)
Veterans and active duty: FREE
Weekly
$35.00
Daily
$13
Long Beach Township
Seasonal
11 and under: Free
Adults: $50, $40 (if purchased before June 15)
Seniors (65+): $5
Veteran: Free
Weekly
$20
Daily
$10
Mantoloking
Seasonal
$110 Preseason (until May 26)
Under 12: Free
Ortley Beach
Seasonal
Adults: $65, $50 (if purchased by May 26)
Seniors (62+): Free for lifetime + one-time processing fee of $15
Point Pleasant Beach
A mix of private and public beaches
Point Pleasant Borough
Seasonal
5 and under: Free
6 - 59 years old: $20
60+ years old: $10.
Seaside Heights
Seasonal
0- 11: Free
Adults: $75, $65 (if purchased before May 16)
Senior Citizens: (65+: $15 for one, $25 for two if purchased at the same time
Active and retired military personnel and their dependents: Free with ID
Weekly
$50
Daily
$13
Ship Bottom
0-12: Free
Adults: $50, $40 (if purchased before June 1)
Seniors: $10
Surf City
Seasonal
$50, $40 if purchased before June 1
Monmouth
Asbury Park
Season
0-12: Free
13-17: $20
Adult: $70
Senior (62+): $20
Active Military Personnel and Veterans: Free
Weekday (starting 5/25)
$7
Weekends and Holidays (starting 5/25)
$10
Atlantic Highlands
Avon-by-the-Sea
Seasonal
0-11: Free
Adult: $100
12-18: $55
Senior (65+): $55
Daily
$12
Belmar
Seasonal
0-13: Free
Adult: $ 80
Senior: $32
Disabled: $32
Veterans: Free
Daily
$12
Bradley Beach
Seasonal
0-12: Free
Adult: $90
13-15: $35
Senior (65+): $35
Daily
TBD
Deal
Seasonal
0-11: Free
Adults and Seniors: $200
Weekday
$12
Weekend (per day)
$15
Harvey Cedars
0-11: Free
Adults: $50, $40 (if purchased by June 15th)
Seniors (65+): $12
Active military (and dependents) and Veterans: Free
Weekly
$20
Daily
$7
Required as of June 15, 2025
Highlands
Long Branch
Seasonal
0-13: Free
14-17: $30
Adults: $70
Seniors (62+): Free
Disabled: Free
Does not apply to Seven Presidents beach (North of Seaview Avenue), which charges $10 for 18+.
Manasquan
Seasonal
0-11: Free
12-16: $45
Adult: $90
Senior (65+): $35
Handicap: Half price
Middletown (coastal areas)
Ocean Grove
Seasonal
0-11: Free
12-17: $52
Adult: $100, $95 if purchased by April 30
Daily
$13
Sandy Hook
Sea Girt
Seasonal
0-11: Free
Adult: $115
Senior (65+): $70
Daily
$11.98
Starting Friday, March 23
Spring Lake
Seasonal
o-11: Free
Adult: $110, $70 for late season (on or after August 1)
Senior (65+): $80
Cape May
Avalon
Seasonal
0-12: Free
Adult: $40, ($35 if purchased by May 31)
Veterans/Active Duty: Free
Weekly
$17
Daily
$8
According to the Avalon website: Avalon and Stone Harbor have a reciprocal agreement with the use of beach tags
Cape May
Seasonal
0-11: Free
Adults: $40, $30 (if purchased by April 30th)
Weekly
$25 (Sat-Sat)
3 Day (Consecutive) Tags
$20
Daily
$10
North Wildwood, Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest
Free
Ocean City
Seasonal
0-11: Free
Adults: $30 (Pre-season rate
Weekly, Daily and Military Beach Tags will be available at a later date
Sea Isle City
Season
0-12: Free
Adults: $30, $25 (if purchased by May 15)
Weekly (Saturday to Saturday)
$15
Daily
$10
Wednesdays are FREE BEACH DAYS, except on July 4.
Stone Harbor
Seasonal
0-12: Free
Adult: $40, ($35 if purchased by May 31)
Weekly
$17
Daily
$8