A Downbeach town known for Lucy the Elephant, residential beach blocks, restaurants, and a strong summer-home culture.
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A Downbeach town known for Lucy the Elephant, residential beach blocks, restaurants, and a strong summer-home culture. Margate has no boardwalk, which gives it a different feel from Atlantic City and Ventnor. Its commercial life is concentrated along the main avenues, while the beach and residential streets carry most of the town's seasonal identity.
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Route 504 bus from Atlantic City
Bus from AC, or bike the boardwalk/path south
NJ Transit 504 — Margate/Ventnor
dogs
No dogs on beach during summer
tents
Tents and canopies allowed — no restrictions
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)
Margate Beach
Street meters
Virtual parking meters
65°
Mostly 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
73°
Sunny
Tonight
62°
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
75°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
64°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
77°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
57°
Showers And Thunderstorms