A beachfront city shaped by both historic resort history and modern redevelopment.
Monmouth County·North Shore·Verified May 15, 2026·Official site ↗
A beachfront city shaped by both historic resort history and modern redevelopment. The boardwalk and Pier Village anchor the oceanfront, while neighborhoods farther inland reflect the city's older year-round character. Long Branch has one of the largest commercial beachfront districts in Monmouth County, blending hotels, restaurants, apartments, and public beach access into a more urban version of the Jersey Shore experience.
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dogs
No dogs on beach during summer
tents
Tents and canopies banned. Umbrellas and baby tents permitted. No enclosed tents at Seven Presidents
surfing
Seven Presidents Park — early morning and off-season unrestricted. Summer lifeguards may restrict areas
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)
Pier Village Beach
Seven Presidents Park
Municipal lots
Municipal parking lots near beach areas
Seven Presidents Park
Parking at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
NJT station near Pier Village; bus connections available
Train to Pier Village area, then walk to beach. One of the best car-free options
Long Branch
Elberon
65°
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
71°
Sunny
Tonight
62°
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
79°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
67°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
81°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
56°
Showers And Thunderstorms