A residential beach borough known for its lighthouse, quiet beachfront, and limited commercial development.
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Nearest rail: Manasquan (1.5 mi)
Walkable town but a trek from the station
A residential beach borough known for its lighthouse, quiet beachfront, and limited commercial development. Sea Girt maintains a more controlled and low-key atmosphere than neighboring towns, with small-scale downtown blocks and a largely residential shoreline. The beach, boardwalk area, and surrounding neighborhoods all reflect a quieter version of the central Jersey Shore.
dogs
Dogs on leash Oct–Mar only. Not on boardwalk
tents
Tents and cabanas banned. Umbrellas and baby tents 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)
Sea Girt Beach
Street parking
Limited street parking. Residential permit zones
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
83°
Sunny
Tonight
66°
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
89°
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
69°
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
90°
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday Night
58°
Showers And Thunderstorms