2025 Beach Badge Information:
ONLY at Kearney Ave. Beach Control Office,1111 Boardwalk
Badges can be purchased in person on the following dates:
November 29-December 1
December 14-15
December 21-22
Starting May 1st... EVERY
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Between 11am-3pm on all dates listed above
Beach Fees
Seaside Heights charges a beach fee to help defray expenses related to providing visitors one of the cleanest and safest public beaches on the East Coast. Cash and credit cards only.
- Daily fee - $13 (ocean beaches)
- Weekly badge - $50 (Saturday through Friday of following week)
- Season badge - Pre-season rate is $55 on or before December 24th; and $65 if purchased December 25th up to and including May 15th. The regular rate of $75 is effective May 16th.
- Senior Citizen season badge - $15 for persons 65 years of age and older. Two badges are $25 if purchased at the same time. Both seniors must be present when purchasing the badges and both must show a valid county, state, or federal identification containing a date of birth such as a driver's license, passport, or birth certificate.
- Children 11 years of age and under - free every day
- Active and retired military personnel and their dependents - free every day with the appropriate Common Access Card, Uniformed Services ID Card, DD Form 214, or Veterans Benefit ID Card issued by the VA.
Free & Discount Days
Seaside Heights offers beach fee discounts throughout the summer, including Mom and Me Days, Dad and Me Days, and Bring a Friend Days.
Beach Guide
Beach control operations are led by Anne VanHise from the North Beach office located on the Boardwalk at Kearney Avenue. The staff includes dozens of beach attendants and cashiers.
View the printable Seaside Heights Beach Guide
The United States Lifesaving Association, in conjunction with the International Lifesaving Federation, has developed a flag warning system that has been adopted by coastal communities worldwide to notify beachgoers of potential water hazards. Understanding and heeding these colored flags keeps you safe in the water and helps you enjoy your trip to the beach.
