A small residential beach town bordered by Sylvan Lake to the north and the Shark River inlet to the south.
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dogs
No dogs on beach during summer
tents
Tents and canopies banned. Only umbrellas and infant canopies permitted
smoking
Smoking banned on all NJ public beaches (state law since 2019). Fines $250–$1,000
glass
Glass containers prohibited on beach
alcohol
Alcohol prohibited on beach (local ordinance)
Main Beach
On-street only
Limited to on-street parking only. No municipal lots. Very tight in summer
A small residential beach town bordered by Sylvan Lake to the north and the Shark River inlet to the south. Avon is known for quiet beach blocks, Victorian-era homes, and a slower pace than neighboring Belmar. The beachfront is compact and well-kept, while the commercial activity remains limited compared with larger Shore destinations.
Nearest rail: Belmar (1 mi)
Walkable from Belmar station
70°
Sunny
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued May 18 at 2:52AM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
✈Rip current risk HIGH along entire NJ coast
Avoid swimming beyond waist-depth. Swim near lifeguards only.
Today
81°
Sunny
Tonight
65°
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
88°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
69°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
89°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
58°
Showers And Thunderstorms