Belmar Beach

Belmar Beach is one of those Jersey Shore spots that hits the perfect balance between fun and relaxation. The beach is wide, super clean, and well-kept, with soft sand and clear water that’s great for swimming or just kicking back with a chair and umbrella. The boardwalk is simple but perfect for a stroll—lots of spots for ice cream, pizza, and coffee with an ocean view. There’s a friendly, laid-back vibe here that makes it easy to spend the whole day. Parking can fill up fast on weekends, but if you come early, it’s no problem. Lifeguards are always on duty, and the town keeps everything well organized. It’s also family-friendly, so it’s an easy pick for a beach day with kids. You can’t go wrong with a summer day at Belmar—relaxed crowd, great views, and that true Jersey Shore energy without the over-the-top chaos.

Belmar is one of my absolute favorite places to enjoy the Jersey Shore. I love that there is ample free parking walking distance from the beach (if you know where to look and get there early enough) and I also love how they allow military families free access to the beach with the showing of proper identification. Sand feels great between your toes, beaches are properly flagged, and life guards really do their due diligence in letting swimmers know the water conditions. As far as the town goes, there are many great little eateries along Ocean Ave, as well as plenty of public bathrooms along their impeccably clean composite boardwalk. Belmar will continue to be my town of choice when visiting the shore during the summer months.

I love visiting Belmar in the afternoon when the tide is low. The long walks at sunset are perfect, the waves are just right, and the water is exactly what I need to relax and recharge after a hectic work day. 🌊✨

Belmar is great! Mostly a younger crowd at beach. Arrive early to get parking or afternoon. The home of Play bowl. Also other nice places to dine.

Beautiful beach in North Jersey. Beach passes are 12$ for an adult day pass and the beach has life guards. Kids 13 and under veterans are free. Beach passes are purchased with a QR code on the boardwalk and paid online. Parking is 2$ per hour and purchased with the ParkMobile app. There is also a playground area in the 12th st area. They have bathrooms at 5th, 8th, 11th, 16th and 19th St's.

Great Jersey Shore beach, clean and family friendly. We visited in the off-season and it was small town style, and peaceful. Looking forward to visiting again!

Such a beautiful view and so many amazing places to eat and hang out.

Belmar Beach is a well-maintained and family-friendly destination with clean sands and gentle waves, making it ideal for kids. The lively boardwalk offers a variety of eateries, shops, and amusements. Ample parking and good public transport access enhance convenience, though parking fees can be high. The beach supports activities like swimming, surfing, fishing, and volleyball, and hosts various events throughout the summer. However, it can get crowded during peak season and has limited shaded areas around the beach boardwalks. Despite these minor drawbacks, Belmar Beach provides a vibrant and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Great spot for seeing sunrise.